Private Tour
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Sierra Nevada
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
With private 4×4 transport, expert guidance, and flexible pacing, this experience combines coffee, waterfalls, and nature into one unforgettable day in the Sierra Nevada. Starting with a 7:00 AM pick-up, you’ll arrive at Pozo Azul early, enjoying its jungle waterfalls and crystal-clear pools in peace—before the crowds arrive. Continue to the historic La Victoria Coffee Farm, founded in 1892 by English engineers, where original machinery from London and New York is still used to process beans. Learn about coffee production from bean to brew and taste freshly roasted coffee with distinctive mountain flavors.
After a typical lunch in Minca town, head to Marinka Waterfalls, famous for its twin cascades and natural pools surrounded by lush forest—perfect for swimming, relaxing, and capturing photos.
This private tour blends authentic flavor, refreshing nature, and cultural heritage, offering the best way to experience Minca in just one day.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Professional guide (only Spanish), English interpreter 48USD per tour
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Local guide at La Victoria (English and Spanish)
What To Expect
Minca
Explore the glorious surroundings of Minca with rivers, waterfalls and magnificent views. First we will enjoy Pozo Azul, a beautiful waterfall with refreshing water from the Sierra Nevada. To swim there is a great start of the day. Then we’ll move to the coffee farm La Victoria. During the coffee tour we'll come to know everything about coffee and the history of the farm. After La Victoria we'll have lunch and then we will visit one more waterfall Cascada Marinka, where we can swim once more before leaving to Santa Marta.
Pozo Azul
Start your morning with one of Minca’s most famous waterfalls. We pick you up at 7:00 AM so you can arrive at Pozo Azul before the crowds and enjoy this jungle gem in peace. Dive into the refreshing crystal-clear pools, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sound of rushing water. Visiting early makes all the difference—you’ll often have the cascades almost to yourself, creating a tranquil and unforgettable start to the day.
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Coffee Tour La Victoria and waterfalls in Minca - Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Swimming in waterfalls, coffee farm tour,and a great lunch.
richardstevens60,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was the best and most friendly guide I have ever had. It was a great day with him. I would highly recommend him for this experience.
Beautiful day in Minca!
kiaradD723IH,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this day trip with Martin. We visited two beautiful waterfalls, both perfect for a refreshing swim . The tour of the local coffee farm was also interesting — it was great to learn about the process from bean to cup and lunch was a nice opportunity to try some tasty Colombian cuisine. Overall, it was a fantastic day out and a great way to see the best of Minca if you are short on time. Highly recommend!
We saw beautiful...
Shane N,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw beautiful waterfalls, learned about how coffee and chocolate are made, and had two amazing guides, Alfredo and Shannon.
Highly Recommended Tour to the Waterfalls & Coffee Farm
Jwestcoaster,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin provided an excellent private tour to the waterfalls in Minca and to the coffee farm. His tour worked well for our group as one of the people has mobility issues. We drove fairly close to the waterfalls so it was a shorter hike in. Highly recommended.
Excellent Tour in the Coffee Country
Janet D,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The private tour with Gustavo was excellent. He arrived promptly at the lodge to pick us up. He was very personable and his English very good. We walked on the paths in the Corcoran valley where he was very familiar with the plants and animals. Later we visited Aurora coffee company, a small coffee farm. He knew the owner and thoroughly explained the process from bean to coffee. Lastly, we walked through Salento, where he talked about the history of. A member of our group had mobility issues and Gustavo easily accommodated our group. I highly recommend this tour.
The best way to experience all of Minca’s gems
jennylonao,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome day from start to finish. Our guide, Martin, was super knowledgeable in the history of the town & answered all of our questions! We started the day at Pozo Azul, then the coffee farm; Finca Victoria, which has so much cool history! Then we headed to the town of Minca for the most delicious homemade sancocho that tastes like a Colombian grandma’s secret recipe, we then took a trip to the Marinka waterfalls, which were so refreshing to swim in. Martin was super chill and accommodating to our needs & took some sweet pictures of us! Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a more relaxed & less crowded tour experience.
Beautiful day at waterfalls and Coffee farm with a very friendly private tour guide
Tour28032474266,
Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible nice day with Martin, very personal and tailored for our taste. Started early in the morning with a pick up in our hotel in Santa Marta and Martin took the 2 of us straight to the Pozo Azul (normally super crowded, many people recommend not to go there). But at 7.30am there was nobody, not even the guards and usual vendors sho we were alone in the beautiful pond in front of the waterfall. We had plenty of time there before the next tourists arrived. After that we visited the coffee Finka Victoria, beautiful place with a private tour by the farmers explaining about their coffee process and showing us the equipment they use. Of course there was time for breakfast, coffee and even artisanal beer which they brew on the farm (very good btw). We drove then back to Minca, changed into a FWD and drove up a dirt road to the MARINKA Waterfalls where we had again the chance to swim and soak in front of the falls. During the whole day Martin explained us everything we wanted to know about Colombia, Santa Marta, culture etc… so far this was the best day of our vacation in Colombia, beautiful and informative. Thanks Martin for that experience
A Day to Remember!
phillipsQ7114IS,
Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They were a great experience. So many of my parents that my kids had fun together. I told them what we wanted to do and they customized our tour. They gave us good recommendations too. We got to blue pit before the crowd arrived. Then we went to the Victoria coffee farm which was very nice and interesting (coffee is very good but expensive). We had good lunch in a restaurant in Minca. From there we went to the Marinka waterfall which is a great experience as you go by the photos. Finally we went to the candelaria for the cocoa tour. The tour and view are worth it. Climbing up to the candlestick in the 4x4 was your own experience! Get down well! Our guides/drivers Alfredo and Shenandoah were very good and had a lot of fun with them. And thanks to Martin for organizing it efficiently.
Amazing tour!
220suzannej,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had an amazing waterfall and coffee tour. Our guides Daniele and Alfredo were awesome! They gave us the history of Santa Marta, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Minca. They were funny and so kind. The coffee farm tour was very cool and informative. The restaurant our guides picked out had the most delicious food we had in Columbia. The tour was worth every penny! We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
Great adventure with fun, friendly guides!
sbehnke,
Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun adventure! We felt like we were in Romancing the Stone, riding a jeep up through mountain "roads" to see grand waterfalls and visit an amazing hotel for lunch. If you want Instagram worthy photos or just to take in the beautiful vistas, this is your tour!
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