Transport Between Santa Marta + Cartagena
Description
Experience a smooth, secure, and seamless transfer between Santa Marta and Cartagena de Indias, whether you are traveling in one direction or the other, with this doorstep shared transport service directly to your accommodation.
Journey Between Santa Marta and Cartagena de Indias
For those looking to explore two of Colombia's most enchanting locations without the hassle of arrangements, this transfer between Santa Marta and Cartagena de Indias offers an ideal solution.
Your journey starts with a pickup at your hotel, where you'll board a comfortable vehicle or minibus. Once you're settled in, you can unwind and enjoy the ride, approximately 4 hours along the breathtaking Caribbean coastline of Colombia.
During the trip, we will pause briefly at a gas station in Barranquilla, providing an opportunity for restroom usage and a quick snack before arriving at your destination.
If you're venturing to Cartagena de Indias, take the chance to wander through the vibrant streets of the walled historic center, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can explore famous squares like Plaza de Santo Domingo and Plaza de Bolívar, along with the remarkable San Felipe de Barajas Castle.
For those destined for Santa Marta, make sure to visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the historic estate where Simón Bolívar spent his final days, set amidst centuries-old trees and meticulously maintained gardens. The Old Town is also worth exploring, filled with picturesque colonial squares.
Pickup Information
Kindly note the following details regarding pickup:
Departing from Santa Marta: includes collection from accommodations within the city limits. Areas such as Tayrona, Taganga, or Minca are excluded. For guests in these locations, pickups will occur from one of the designated meeting points chosen during booking:
- Mamatoco petrol station
- Buenavista Shopping Centre
Departing from Cartagena de Indias: includes collection from hotels within city limits. Pickup from Manzanillo del Mar is not included. If you are in this area, the designated meeting point is Las Ramblas Shopping Centre. Should you prefer a direct pickup from your hotel in Manzanillo del Mar, an additional fee of 13USD will be applied.
Traveling with Children Under 3
Children under the age of 3 can travel free of charge, provided they sit on the lap of a parent or guardian throughout the journey.
What's included
- Hotel pickup in Santa Marta or Cartagena de Indias (depending on option selected)
- Transport by car, van or off–roading vehicle
- Spanish–speaking driver
What's not included
- Supplement for hotel pickup in Manzanillo del Mar: 13USD per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The local provider will contact you via WhatsApp the day before the activity to confirm the final details and the exact pickup time.
The pickup time may vary by up to 30 minutes (either earlier or later than the selected time) depending on traffic and travel conditions.
Transfer From Santa Marta to Cartagena de Indias
On the day of the activity, we’ll come and pick you up from your hotel in Santa Marta at the time you chose when booking. Please be ready 15 minutes beforehand.
Please note that pickup is not included for hotels in Tayrona, Taganga and Minca. If you're staying in these areas, we'll collect you at the time you have chosen from one of the following meeting points:
- Mamatoco petrol station, located at the following address: Diagonal 39, Transversal 6 #6 35, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia. You can see the exact meeting point via the following Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mKQvsFGFi5v1V47P7
- Buenavista Shopping Centre: Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia. You can see the exact meeting point via the following Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fEncFmNoimJrjwYW8
Transfer From Cartagena de Indias to Santa Marta
If you have chosen the route from Cartagena de Indias to Santa Marta, we'll pick you up at the time you have chosen from your hotel in Cartagena de Indias. Please be ready 15 minutes in advance.
Please note that pickup is not included in Manzanillo del Mar. If you're staying in this area, we'll collect you from the Las Ramblas Shopping Centre. You can view the exact meeting point via the following Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ZSNPJ5cbnNvfjLK6?g_st=ac. However, if you would like to be picked up directly from your hotel in Manzanillo del Mar, an additional charge of 13USD will apply, payable on the day.
Children Under 3
Please note that children under 3 years of age may travel free of charge, but must sit on their parents’ or guardians’ laps. In accordance with traffic and safety regulations, they must sit in the back and never in the front seats.
Additional Information
- Make sure to bring your ID or travel documents.
- Each passenger may carry 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 piece of checked-in luggage weighing between 12 and 25 kg (26 to 55 lbs). Any additional luggage must be declared in advance. Additional charges are 17USD per extra piece of hand luggage and 25USD per additional piece of checked-in luggage (12–25 kg).
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