Top Santa Marta Day Trips - page 2

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.

Calling all active travelers, this hiking tour offers a taste of the Ciudad Perdida trek without half as much time or effort. Departing Santa Marta, you’ll hike through unspoiled jungle and take a route that few first-time visitors have heard of, ensuring you beat the crowds and get off the beaten path. Plus, admiring the ancient ruins of a Tayrona village with your guide ensures you’ll be party to important historical context.

This private tour combines exclusivity and comfort with authentic cultural encounters, offering a rare chance to experience Colombia’s past and present in one unforgettable day. Cacao Experience Begin with the Arhuaco Cacao Tour, where you’ll see how this sacred crop is cultivated beneath the jungle canopy and taste handmade chocolate infused with uncommon local flavors that reflect the spirit of the Sierra Nevada. Taironaka Archaeology Continue to Taironaka, an ancient site of the Tairona civilization. Walk through stone paths and terraces, explore artifacts, and connect with the Kogi people, guardians of this living heritage. River & Wildlife After a delicious local lunch, journey along the Don Diego River, where vibrant jungle surrounds you, colorful birds soar above, and howler monkeys are always part of the adventure.

We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and the area. We work hand in hand with indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to supporting the development of the region through contributions that contribute to a better quality of life for the locals.

We will sail to Tayrona Cabo San Juan del Guia, we will enjoy the Caribbean Sea seeing beautiful panoramic views of Bahia Concha, Gairaca, Bahia de Cinto, arriving at Cabo San Juan you will be able to visit different beaches, walking trails and enjoy a beautiful landscape.

Visit a Colombian coffee farm and spend time at the Marinka Waterfalls with this private tour from the Santa Marta area. You'll spend time at Finca La Victoria, one of the oldest coffee farms in the country, where you'll learn all about coffee production and get to taste some brew yourself. You'll then continue to Minca, where you'll hike or take a 4x4 ride up to Marinka Waterfalls, perfect for swimming.

On this adventure you will begin your day by heading to the meeting point in the Rodadero sector where you will board a speedboat to Tayrona Park. From the first moment you will enjoy a sea tour full of breathtaking landscapes When entering Tayrona Park by sea, until you reach Cabo San Juan, one of the most photographed places in Colombia. When you disembark, you will have free time to walk along its ecological paths, climb to the famous kiosk viewpoint, take panoramic photos and enjoy its calm beaches ideal for swimming. You can relax under the shade of palm trees, enjoy a dip in crystal clear waters or simply unwind in one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the Colombian Caribbean. At the end of the experience, you will return again by boat to the starting point, closing the day with a journey full of nature, adventure and unforgettable landscapes.

Discover the picturesque surroundings of Minca on a private tour of a local coffee plantation, and see where some of the world’s highest-quality coffee beans are grown. Travel to the Pozo Azul waterfalls, where you can swim in the clear waters of the drop pool before the crowds. Then, visit La Victoria Coffee Farm to learn about the process of picking, aging, and roasting the coffee bean. Round off the day with a traditional lunch and a visit to the Marinka waterfalls.

Palomino is all about adventure, fun and nature. If you are into disconnecting and truly relaxing, this is perfect for you. In this tour you will hike through a natural path near Palomino and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta surroundings. After a walking, you will get to an amazing waterfall with natural pools. Here you will spend the day with friends or family. You can bring food, a book or just live the precious gift of this paradise. Join us! A Hike through nature An experience to truly have fun in Valencia waterfall Swimming or resting in the natural pools The chance to enjoy with friends, family or fellow travelers

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.

Discover Colombia's largest lagoon and swamp complex, the Ciénaga Grande Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, nestled between Santa Marta and Barranquilla. This hidden paradise invites you on a magical journey through unexplored nature and centuries-old fishing villages like Buenavista and Nueva Venecia. Encounter diverse wildlife amidst a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering a profound glimpse into ancestral lifestyles and vibrant community heritage.

The adventure begins at 8 a.m. on a winding road with panoramic views. Visit the magical Pozo Azul, immerse yourself in crystal clear waters and enjoy a refreshing swim. Then, climb to 1600 meters and be amazed by a large coat of arms of Colombia. Have lunch at the charming Hostal Sierra Minca and relax by the pool with views of Santa Marta. Descend along an unpaved road back to Minca and conclude the day in Santa Marta, full of memories and connection with nature. Don't miss this adventure!

7 hours we leave from Santa Marta to Palomino where we will leave the vehicle and leave for two hours of walking to the Ceviaka people of the Kohui tribe where we can know their ancestral culture and customs. We can take a dip in the Palomino River, which falls directly from the snowy mountains. Then we will return to Palomino where you can have lunch in front of the sea of this unique beach of the Colombian Caribbean.

Explore Tayrona National Park, which sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and borders the Caribbean Sea, when you book this full-day tour from Santa Marta. With a private guide, head to the protected area that’s home to lush jungles, exotic beaches, unique biodiversity, and the Kogi indigenous community.

This innovative experience combines the best of Colombia You will have the opportunity to tour the natural wonders of our region and enjoy the best views that these magnificent places can offer us. From the hand of experienced people who will offer you a unique experience. The tour is not only wonderful but fascinating throughout. Do not miss the opportunity we offer you to make this reservation and take some memories that will remain in your memory as the best vacations. You just have to relax and enjoy, we assure you comfort and well-being throughout the experience. We will share our taste for history, art, archeology and traditions

Spend a relaxing day on the water with your friends or family on this private sailing excursion. Depart from Santa Marta Marina mid-morning for a beach at Tayrona, where you'll anchor. Swim, snorkel, paddle a SUP board, or just relax and enjoy the views with a drink in hand. You'll enjoy an on-board picnic, too. If the wind allows, sail downwind on the return trip to enjoy the sunset.

On this tour we will visit one of the first beaches belonging to the Tayrona National Natural Park, just 30 minutes from Santa Marta by car, it is located approximately 12 km from the city. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for spending a great day at the beach, it is perfect for snorkeling, hiking and getting a good tan. This beach is an opportunity to relax, enjoy the sea, swim and have fun with your family or friends. Also, the conditions of this beach allow you to snorkel.

Designed to provide an excellent mountain adventure accompanied by beautiful landscapes and surrounded by the wonderful ancestral cultures that still inhabit the imposing Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain in the world. They will share with a Kogui community, a special community since their knowledge is of reflection before the means they inhabit, they have survived trying to maintain their customs, and they are considered the most peaceful group in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. It is a new, exclusive tour with few visitors on a day-to-day basis, having the legal permission to operate with the Koguis natives. We do community tourism by integrating the inhabitants and helping to combat poverty with daily departures. We present a large part of the Tayrona indigenous ancestral culture

Explore the mountain scenery and nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park with this trekking tour to Minca from Santa Marta. Hike with your personal tour guide through lush rainforest and plantations of coffee and cocoa to reach the ecotourism town of Minca. See the Pozo Azul waterfall and views from high up in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Participants on this tour will need a high level of physical fitness.

Having this experience will let you see some incredible places, you'll be able to connect with nature, to enjoy the beauty of it, also being really comfortable. The food is local and tastes great, we also support the work of the local community and their effort to provide an excellent service in this kind of environment. We work responsibly taking care of nature and having the best practices to prevent any kind of contamination during our trips. we want to incetivate tourism that has a low impact with nature so we can preserve it.

At 200 meters above sea level inside the Tayrona Park is located Pueblito, a community of native Koguis, heirs of the Tayrona with an architecture similar to that of Ciudad Perdida. It is interesting to know a little more about the native culture of Santa Marta. The tour: Pueblito Tayku is ideal to live an adventure of cultural discovery of the region. To reach this ancestral territory, you must take a walk in the middle of the jungle of the Tayrona Park, a route where the visitor will be able to appreciate the natural wonders and thus be closer to the beloved mother earth.

Throughout this amazing experience, we'll get to know different aspects of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, visiting ancestral stones carved by indigenous communities, cacao fields, waterfalls, and an animal sanctuary. We'll explore the area of Paso del Mango, located next to a river, with breathtaking views surrounded by the majestic jungle of Colombia's highest mountains. We will finish the day with visit to Indio waterfall located on the top of the mountain.

A must for all chocoholics. Visit an authentic cocoa farm and plantation, and learn how dark and milk chocolate is made from bean to bar in a unique chocolate workshop on-site. See panoramic views of the Colombian rainforest and hills from the organic farm’s 3200 ft elevation. Explore the local area, and see the nearby Marinka Waterfalls, where you can swim and relax.

Explore the wild forests of Colombia and discover the Minca and Marinka Waterfalls—ideal swimming spots where you can cool off after a hike through the jungle. Feel close to nature as you pass through trails that weave through the woods, and visit a local village to learn about the local and indigenous culture of this special place. Taste local coffee at a coffee farm, and enjoy a lunch of typical local food.