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Private transportation from Minca police station to Cartagena
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Private transportation from Minca police station to Cartagena

By Bukap
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 5h
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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Additional stop for eating lunch
What's not included
  • Tips


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127977P16

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127977P16

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        • Bukap
          305
          Santa Marta, Colombia
          Joined in March 2019
        • jimg681
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          At the pool, the servers were circulating regularly to ensure our drink needs were met.
          Special thanks to Martha C and her co-workers for taking such care of us as we relaxed near the pool. They were always around when we needed a drink.
          Written 7 February 2025
        • jeremeyc2025
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommend
          Hired Bukap for the duration of our travel throughout Colombia. We had four different pickup locations. Our driver was incredible, super nice and very professional. Always arriving early and assisting with our bags. The private shuttle was spotless, air conditioning was great and a comfortable drive. We breezed through checkstops and never missed a turn. Driver would stop to let us take pictures, use washrooms and grab snacks. Even showed us a few things we would have missed without a local driver. I would recommend to anyone traveling to use this company. Before and after every trip we recieved a message confirming times and that our transportation went well. This service was worth every penny!
          Written 5 February 2025
        • gabrielvZ8528MW
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great driver
          Great driver. Was nice to stop in Barranquilla for a bit to have lunch. Would recommend you use if you need to travel by land to Cartagena.
          Written 12 January 2025
        • S9884TFjosephk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour of coffee plantation and cascade
          Great tour to coffee plantation and swim in the cascade. Cascade is a 10min uphill walk from the furthest point the car can go and can be crowded but worth it. Erik and Jefferson (the guide and driver) were amazing.
          Written 6 January 2025
        • laurencA3248KA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fast & Scenic Transport!
          Fantastic service. We decided on Saturday afternoon that we wanted to go to Cartagena on Sunday morning. They were efficient, reliable and very accommodating.
          Written 6 January 2025
        • Ana Claudia L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience.
          Totally worth it! Our tour guide and driver were really nice and knowledgeable. Get ready to try some great coffee and explore the town. The waterfall is a must! Don’t forget to bring bug spray.
          Written 2 January 2025
        • 478eugenied
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing and reliable
          We used Bukap for both a private tour on Tayrona Park and a transfer to Cartagena. Bukap was been very professional and reliable through and through. We felt very secure, they were very responsive including for last minute changes. Definitely the most reliable partner in the area!
          Written 30 December 2024
        • D8411BJjamesk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Minka Coffee Tour and Marinka Waterfall
          Erik was our bilingual tour guide who picked us up promptly at our hotel. On our journey to the Sierra Nevada mountains he shared a lot about the history of Colombia and more specifically about the region of Santa Marta. His life long passion for wildlife gave us a unique perspective as he was able to identify many sounds of birds and other animals to enjoy along the way. We toured the coffee plantation and got to see the complete process. Following we transferred to an off-road vehicle to reach a secluded waterfall for a relaxing afternoon. Would highly recommend!
          Written 12 December 2024
        • I4079WRamyg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A magical day in Minca
          We had an incredible day in Minca with our guides Eric and David! Our family of 8 was picked up right on time in a comfortable van for the 80 minute drive. Once in Minca, we transferred to 2 4x4 vehicles. First stop was the Victoria coffee plantation where a private tour had been arranged. Samples were waiting for us when we arrived, and after a snack we had an incredible tour. Next stop: the Marinka waterfalls. We were driven up to the falls in the 4x4s. Please note: It was a very very bumpy ride and was uncomfortable for a few in our group (which ranged from middle aged to our senior dad). One of our party opted to walk part of the way. The falls were fantastic and there were restrooms, a restaurant, and hammocks. It was perfect for the swimmers and non-swimmers. Worth the bumps! Then we headed into town and to lunch which was a surprise and delight. We ate on a terrace lined with hummingbird feeders and were thoroughly entertained by the hundreds of hummingbirds zipping by. Eric is an endless source of info on all the flora and fauna and helped us understand what we were witnessing. Lastly, we strolled around town until we were ready to head back to the hotel. Here are a few things we especially appreciated about our Bukap tour: - we scheduled this trip only 2 days in advance, yet every detail was arranged perfectly - Eric and David were 100% attuned with the needs and desires of our group and were accommodating and flexible - David was always willing to help us with translation, even helping us communicate with the staff in our hotel! I highly recommend you speak with Juan Carlos at Bukap to plan your time in Tayrona and Santa Marta.
          Written 11 December 2024
        • howy99
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Reliable transfer from Cartagena to Tayrona
          Reliable Private transfer service from hotel in Cartagena to hotel near tayrona national park and return to Cartagena airport. Excellent communications with management. Hader our driver didn't speak English but we managed to communicate with the help of Google translate.
          Written 11 December 2024
        • horsesofcourse
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience from beginning to end
          We could not have asked for a better day. We are a family of 4 adult children with our spouses and our 86 year old father. A comfortable van stocked with water showed up exactly on time. Eric and David, our two guides, were perfect. Eric is a passionate and expert naturalist and historian and was able to give this very curious group fascinating information about the Indigenous peoples, plants, birds and animals on our hike into the jungle to an archeological village. He knew everything! David was so kind with my father, helping him with a few tricky areas on the path. After the hike and tour of the village, we went on a one hour tubing excursion down river to where it meets the sea. On the way we saw ospreys, fish eagles, howler monkeys and other wonderful creatures. Eric had bags of oranges and other local fruit to share with us and we spent about 20 minutes on a lovely beach. Then we went back upriver by boat to a tiny restaurant in the jungle. Fresh fried snapper for lunch for $10 per person!
          Written 4 December 2024
        • Richard M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Stress free and reliable transport
          I came across Bukap on Trip Advisor after I realized I couldn't get a direct flight from Santa Marta to Cartagena. When booking anything online, I'm always a little nervous but the transport arrived early and the journey between the two cities was very smooth and uneventful.
          Written 23 November 2024
        • Kenny P
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Drive to Cartegena
          Great safe ride. Knowledgeable about the roads and the city. Drove safely the whole time. No issues at all, I would do it again.
          Written 1 November 2024
        • K6408TYbrettb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Private Driver from Santa Marta to Cartagena
          Superb service. Haber picked us up from the hotel, and he was there early. He was an excellent driver and navigated any unexpected traffic problems with ease. My Spanish is limited, but he spoke slowly and used simple vocab, so we were able to follow along as he told us about the areas we were driving through. At the end, he double checked to make sure we were at the right place because google isn’t always accurate, and we really appreciated the help. Cannot recommend this service and driver enough. Much better than the bus!
          Written 24 October 2024
        • C9427KCalejandrob
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Guides and Beautiful Experience
          This was an incredible tour. Erik was our tour guide and he made me and my wife feel so comfortable and have such a great time. He spoke English and Spanish and was so knowledgable about Colombia and the area that we were in that we came out of it having just much more of an appreciation of the Sierra Nevada and Minca region than we did before. Every part of this excursion was incredible. The reason Erik was so wonderful is because you know that he has such a passion for the nature and the world he lives in. Constantly spotting different animals and plant that were so unique to what my wife and I had ever seen before. Jader (ha-der) was a wonderful driver transporting us from our air bnb all the way to the town of Minca and dropping us off at our air bnb as well. He is a local of Minca so he was able to share some of the history of Minca with us. This was one of the excursions my wife and I signed up for and it may be one of our favorites because it gave us adventure and the opportunity to swim in waterfalls and it also gave us an awesome experience at the cacao/coffee farm. These two men knew this area so well that they took us to this remarkable restaurant in Minca with an incredible view and 100s of hummingbirds that were eating from the feeders that added to this incredible time! Highly recommend!
          Written 4 October 2024
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        KeithKgH
        Haarlem, The Netherlands13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Solo
        From the time of making the booking I experienced a high level of communication. I didn’t have to worry about anything or question anything
        My driver was very competent and drove well and friendly in an unobtrusive way.
        We made one stop at a nice service station on the way and made it to Cartagena in approximately four hours.
        Overall I’m glad I took this option, for me I felt it was a choice and worth the price.
        Written 6 December 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hello Keith, Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your recent travel experience with us. Your feedback means the world to us and we're thrilled to hear that your booking journey was met with a high level of communication. It's our goal to ensure a seamless and worry-free experience for all our travelers, and knowing that you felt well-informed and supported throughout means a lot. We're delighted that your driver provided competent and friendly service, prioritizing your comfort without intruding on your journey. Making your stop at the service station a pleasant one is always part of our aim to enhance your overall travel experience. Reaching Cartagena in approximately four hours and feeling that your choice was worth the price is incredibly gratifying to hear. We're thrilled that we could provide a service that not only met but exceeded your expectations. Thank you once again for choosing us for your travel needs. Should you plan any future trips or have any further feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to ensure each journey with us is as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Warm regards, Santiago Argote
        Written 6 January 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Adventure151426
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Couples
        I cannot recommend Bukap travel enough! From my initial contact with Santiago I knew that everything would go so smoothly, the company was such a dream to deal with- such a refreshing experience of efficiency and professionalism in Colombia! They went above and beyond to accommodate us, our driver was on time and made our trip an absolute pleasure. If you’re going to northern Colombia, do yourself a favour and book with Bukap, you will not be disappointed. 10/10 for this company!!
        Written 26 December 2023
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        Hello Dee! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic experience with Bukap Travel! Your words truly resonate with the dedication and passion we put into our services. We're thrilled that Santiago and the team could contribute to making your trip in northern Colombia such a smooth and enjoyable experience. Your compliments regarding the efficiency, professionalism, and the exceptional service provided by our driver truly warm our hearts. It's immensely rewarding for us to know that we could exceed your expectations and leave such a positive impression. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're sincerely grateful for your kind words and your trust in us. Should your future travels bring you back to Colombia or any other destination we operate in, it would be our absolute pleasure to assist you once more. Thank you once again for choosing Bukap Travel and for being part of our journey in creating memorable travel experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future. Warm regards, The Bukap team
        Written 6 January 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Ione
        London, UK8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023 • Couples
        Excellent service and communication throughout. Hader our driver from Minca to Cartagena was lovely and my partner was chatting to him the whole ride. He got us to Cartagena in 4 hours! We had a quick pit stop to get snacks also which was handy.
        Written 9 April 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Dear Mrs. Diaz, We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with our transportation service from Minca to Cartagena. Our team takes pride in providing great customer service, and we are happy to know that our communication and service met your expectations. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your ride with Hader, and that he was able to make your journey enjoyable and comfortable. Our drivers are carefully selected and trained to ensure that our customers receive a safe and pleasant experience. We understand that the journey can be long, and we appreciate your patience during the journey. We're happy to hear that you were able to make a quick pit stop to get snacks along the way. It's always good to have some refreshments during a long trip. We would like to thank you for choosing our transportation service, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Best regards, Juan Bustos Bukap co-founder
        Written 11 April 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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