Top Santa Marta Bus Tours

Get an overview of Santa Marta in just a few hours with this group tour. Check off must-see spots including Parque del Agua, the Pibe Valderrama statue, and the Tayrona Gold Museum. Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide and navigate the area more efficiently with a guide.

Visit major landmarks around the city of Santa Marta and learn about its extensive history with this private guided tour. Walk through the city’s Old Town to the Tayrona Gold Museum and the site of Simon Bolivar’s death, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, for guided tours of both. Take a drive out of the historic center to visit the small bayside town of Taganga.

Explore Tayrona Park from Santa Marta without worrying about transportation or planning your route. Follow your guide to hidden viewpoints and beaches that many visitors never discover on their own. Along the way, take in the park’s natural beauty and enjoy free time at the beach to relax and swim.

Spend an evening out in Santa Marta without the need to figure out where the party is with this lively bus tour. Instead of a traditional car, explore on a lively party bus where you can listen to music and even dance on board. Check off the major spots in the city, including its historic center and the Bay of Santa Marta.

Enjoy a beach day at one of Santa Marta’s most beautiful beaches, Playa Blanca, without the need to figure out logistics. Instead of packing a lunch, relax on the beach with an included seafood meal. Your boat transfer to the beach is included, saving you from the need to find a boat at the last minute and haggle for the best price.

Tayrona Park is one of the most beautiful places in Latin America as there you can find a wide diversity of beaches, fauna, beautiful places where you will have not only an unforgettable vacation experience but also take souvenir photos of a majestic natural landscape.

Experience the flavors and vibrancy of the Santa Marta food scene on this dynamic food tour. Walk through markets packed with local dishes and produce, and learn about their origins and ingredients from your guide. Taste food like fresh ceviche, bollo and coconut rice. Enjoy the atmosphere of a thriving town market and speak to locals as you travel around the city.

Most time-strapped travelers can't afford to spend multiple days in the jungle surrounding Santa Marta, but this small-group tour to Minca—a mountain village—checks off rivers, waterfalls, and mountains in a matter of hours. Learn about the local coffee, cocoa, and honey production with a guide leading the way and handling any language barriers.

Visit some of the best beaches in Santa Marta as you relax all day long on this private boat tour. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel allows for a stress-free experience. Go swimming in the ocean away from the crowds of the city's main public beaches as you access more secluded areas by boat.

Tayrona is waiting for you. Visit Tayrona National Park on a private full-day hike to Cabo San Juan, one of Colombia's most iconic Caribbean beaches. Walk through tropical forests, coastal viewpoints, and scenic trails while enjoying some of the most spectacular landscapes on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Along the way, you'll visit beaches such as Arenilla, La Piscina, and finally Cabo San Juan. Depending on your pace and preferences, you may spend more time swimming, relaxing, taking photos, or learning about the park's culture and nature. Your guide will also try to spot wildlife along the way. Everything is taken care of for you, from hotel or Airbnb pickup in Santa Marta to private transportation, entry assistance, and personalized guidance. You decide the pace and stops. Founded by Tour Guide Cesar, Entertaining Travel specializes in safe, flexible, and personalized private experiences designed to help travelers make the most of Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan.

Discover the beaches of Tayrona National Natural Park with ease on this private tour from Santa Marta. Travel from your hotel with your licensed tour guide to Tayrona National Park on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Hike through the forest to see the wild waves of Arrecifes beach and then onto Cabo San Juan Del Guia where you can swim, relax, and admire the view.

Charter Dock at 9:30 AM. Ask for boat SONATA. We depart at 10:00 AM — we cannot wait past 9:50 AM. Sonata is a magnificent 58ft cutter-rigged ketch, built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan, with a capacity of 26 guests. The Journey We'll motor upwind toward Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park, passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, and Aguja Island. Once anchored, our auxiliary boat will shuttle you ashore — or simply swim in! At the Beach Snorkeling, SUP boarding, and sunbathing. On Board Lunch and one drink per person will be served approximately 1 hour after arrival. Return At 3:30 PM, everyone boards for the sail back (wind permitting). We arrive 4:30-5:00 pm Weather & Park Closures If maritime authorities restrict access to Tayrona, we'll visit nearby bays. No refund in this case. If all navigation is restricted: Full refund. Tayrona Park closes Feb 1–15 | Jun 1–15 | Oct 19–Nov 2. During these dates, we visit nearby bays instead NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS ALLOWED IN MARINA

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

Hiking through Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains can be difficult to plan without prior knowledge of the terrain. Join a local guide on a 4-day hike to the Lost City, with the route, transportation, accommodation, and other logistics taken care of. As you hike, learn about the history and culture of the area, and recharge with simple but comfortable overnights stays in camps with showers and meals provided.

There’s a lot to experience in the coffee-rich hills around Minca, but large group tours can rush through, making you feel as though you’ve only just scratched the surface. Receive personalized attention and get the chance to ask questions on this private full-day tour. Visit a farm where coffee and cacao are grown, hike to a waterfall, enjoy a local lunch with panoramic views, sample fresh chocolate, and more.

Tour the many sights and attractions in the historical center of Santa Marta with this private guided tour. Walk through the oldest parts of the city with your licensed tour guide as you learn about its history and heritage. Between visiting the Tayrona Gold Museum, Malecon, and other attractions, enjoy samples of local fruits and juices.

Connecting with nature – Explore stunning landscapes, ideal for ecotourism lovers. Culture and tradition – Immerse yourself in the history and customs of the indigenous communities of the Sierra. Encounter Your Purpose – Through contact with nature and ancestral teachings a time to meet again and reconcile. Adventure and relaxation – Walk, explore, swim in crystal clear rivers and relax in natural environments. Pause and reflection – A respite from the noise of the world, to listen to your intuition and re-encounter yourself. Photography and unique landscapes – Capture spectacular images of mountains, rivers and wildlife. Ideal for all travelers – Perfect for adventurers, families and groups of friends. Energy Renewal – Water, land and pure Sierra air will help you release tensions and raise your vibration 8888

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America. This 4-hour city tour will immerse you in colonial treasures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking views. From the resting place of Simón Bolívar to the stunning vistas of Taganga, this excursion offers a perfect blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty.

The tour is a route around the town of Minca, the departure is at about 9.00, once in Minca you will take a walk of about 45 minutes to reach Pozo Azul (on holidays you will reach another area of the river with waterfall to avoid overcrowded areas of tourists) here we will stop for about an hour with the possibility of taking a bath. Another 45 minute walk to reach the finca where you will have the typical lunch with a panoramic view of Santa Marta. Another 45-minute walk to reach the organic coffee crops where the various processing procedures will be explained and a test of the finished product will be offered. Finally we will reach the cultivation of organic cocoa and also here we will provide information on the manufacturing process and a taste. Return to the hotel around 18.00

Escape the ordinary with our Upscale Santa Marta Food Tour. We go beyond the typical tourist traps, offering a curated journey through the city's vibrant culinary scene. Discover unique flavors, meet local chefs, and experience Santa Marta like never before. Small groups, personalized attention.

Take the stress and waiting out of getting to your hotel in Santa Marta with this private tour transfer from Simón Bolívar International Airport. After meeting your driver in the arrivals hall, travel directly to your hotel in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados, or Bello Horizonte. Transfers do not operate to Taganga.

Discover one of Colombia’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day private shore tour to Tayrona National Park. Designed for active travelers and nature lovers, this experience combines jungle hiking, pristine Caribbean beaches, and personalized guidance. Enjoy a flexible pace, private transportation, and the freedom to explore Tayrona’s iconic landscapes without the constraints of group travel, all starting and ending conveniently at Santa Marta Port.

If you are short of time but don’t want to leave Santa Marta without visiting its main destination, don’t worry, your shared tour in Tayrona Park is what you need! With this day trip to Tayrona Park, we will take you to all of the places you need to know: Cabo San Juan, Arrecifes, and crystal-clear beaches among others. Spend the day relaxing near the beach. Santa Marta is a place that boasts diversity. If there is something you can’t definitely miss out on everything it offers is Tayrona National Natural Park: a complete must-do in the city and the whole country. Trust us! You will be truly amazed by the natural beauty of this park paradise. And this will be one of those trips one never forgets.