Top Santa Marta Half-day Tours

Minca trekking reveals a world where indigenous history comes to life. Through trails covered with native vegetation, the roots of the Kogui, Wiwa, Arhuacos and Kankuamos peoples that have preserved their connection to nature are explored. The route includes a visit to a coffee and cocoa farm run by an Arhuaca family, where you will learn about its relationship with the land and the cultivation processes. At the end, a refreshing waterfall awaits you to enjoy a well-deserved rest, symbolizing the union between the natural environment and the cultural identity of the region.

Discover the Caribbean flavors of Colombia when you embark on this food tour through Santa Marta. Join a small group and visit several eateries in the historical center to sample traditional food and drinks that may include arepas, Colombian coffee, patacones, and cayeye. While you walk, learn about the local food traditions and their histories.

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.

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.

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.

Bypass the crowds and the rush of large excursions with this intimate, small-group tour of Minca. Walk along ancient trails that don't appear on maps as you learn about local legends from your guide. Discover spots many tourists miss, including a secret lookout point with sweeping views, an organic family farm, and a swimming spot with waterfalls.

Discover the first bay of Tayrona National Natural Park, Granate, and enjoy plenty of downtime on this private sailing trip from Santa Marta: you will swim, snorkel, relax, sunbath, paddle, have fun drinking and chatting with your friends or family, jump from the boat, and sailing back to Santa Marta enjoying a beautiful sunset. If you are lucky, you may fish or see dolphins but anyway you will enjoy the unique landscape Santa Marta and Tayrona Park offer us. The Captain reserves the right to change bays if the weather does not allow reaching that bay. It's also worth mentioning that we have a large bathing platform at the stern that allows you easy and direct access to the sea. We have fridge and full of beverages on board (soda, beers, wine, Rum, ...) which are available (we'll comunicate you the list with the prices the day before the trip). You can also take your own drinks with you on board.

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

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.

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.

IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour! Swimwear, sandals, hats, sportswear, and sunglasses are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either. We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls. This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 disco bar/club, all located in the historic center of Santa Marta. Centro Histórico is one of the most popular nightlife areas among locals and tourists in Santa Marta. We will meet at the first bar at 8:30 pm to congregate and converse. We will then proceed to the next bars every hour, finally finishing off at the rooftop disco bar/club by 12:15 am. Sometimes locals also come on our crawls, so you may have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!

The best way to get to know the nature of Minca is to live it from the inside: we start with a 40-minute ecological hike through the jungle before reaching the canyon, where 4 waterfalls of 27, 15, 25 and 35 meters descend in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Always with 2 certified guides, we guarantee safety and personal attention on every descent. Suitable for all levels — adrenaline, nature and adventure in one experience.

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.

Between Santa Marta and La Guajira, there is a place that boasts nature and adventure. And we want you to know it. Come with us to Palomino. Take a motorbike. Hike across the forest and enjoy a walk by the song of birds. Gaze at the views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta’s surroundings. And then take your tires downstream the Palomino River and enjoy the rapids until you get to the point where it meets the Caribbean and take the motorbike back to Palomino. A perfect mix between adventure and deep chill connection with nature. - A short hike among nature - Tubing downstream the Palomino River by the rapids - Getting to meet the place where Palomino river meets the Caribbean Sea - A trip by motorbike across Palomino

Embark on a tantalizing journey through Santa Marta, Colombia, with our exclusive Food Tour that promises an unforgettable exploration of the city's rich history through its most iconic and mouthwatering local dishes, foods, and beverages. Your palate will be treated to traditional desserts, rare and vanishing delicacies that embody the city's rich culinary heritage. You'll also experience the influence of Guajira heritage in a nearby municipality, where traditional flavors tell stories of cultural fusion and adaptation. In your exploration, you'll sample products from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, each bite a testament to the diversity of Colombia's landscapes and climates. The heart of our tour is the historic center of Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city. Here, every street corner, every café, and every market stall is steeped in history. You'll hear the personal stories of the individuals who prepare your meals, adding a rich narrative layer to each dish.

A unique experience, this tour is completely private. After the tour, you'll learn how to make chocolate from cacao. You'll also hike through the jungle on an indigenous trail where cars and motorcycles aren't allowed. They will bathe in a private waterfall and learn about nature in the jungle.

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.

Embark on a captivating journey through time with our Santa Marta Culinary History Tour! This isn't just a food tour; it's a delicious exploration of Santa Marta's rich past, where every bite tells a story. We'll delve into the city's vibrant culinary heritage, uncovering the influences that have shaped its unique flavors for centuries. Imagine strolling through historic streets, savoring dishes inspired by indigenous traditions, Spanish colonization, and the waves of immigrants who have called Santa Marta home. Our expert guides, passionate historians and food enthusiasts, will bring the past to life, sharing fascinating anecdotes and historical context behind each dish.

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

If you are not into intense hikes, but still want to get the most out of Palomino, we highly recommend this experience. In this tour we will pick you up by motorbike from your hotel or inn. You will go around the area of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta where an indigenous community settles. Here you will be able to meet the community, learn about their handicrafts, customs and beliefs. Besides you will be able to swim and relax in the rivers near the area. A day to disconnect and reconnect with different ways of living. - A trip by motorbike - A short lesson on how indigenous near the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta live. - The experience of learning about customs and beliefs of indigenous people - The chance to have unique handicraft made by Tunkeka people

Your sailboat on a Shannon 38; according to the book "world's best sailboats" by Ferrenc Máté, it is valued within the best sailboats ever built, it is a very stable and pleasant oceanic keelboat. The captain is passionate about sailing boats, which will make the sailing experience a safe and exciting time. It is a classic boat sailing the waters of Santa Marta 4 years ago

At the start of the day we pick you up in Palomino, either at your accomodation or if you come from somewhere else we will send you a meeting point. With our trusted motortaxis we get you to our farm. You get an explanation of our project and we will explain you how we ride. We get on the horses and make a beautiful trip to nature. We will pass our neighbours land, go on the old trails used by indigenous people (and most probable see some on the way). We enjoy a swim in the gorgeous river. Around midday we have a lunch at a local farm, and see how they live. We will head back to the farm and finish the day! We work with rescue horses, choosing us means giving these animals the best life ever! We cannot accept people over 90KG, there is a maximum weight the horses can carry (20% of their body weight), and we work with local mountain horses which are not the biggest breed. But they are strong and the most useful in the terrain we are located.

Taganga is a fishing village north of Santa Marta known for its beaches and relaxed atmosphere. To reach Taganga and explore its village, ride bikes through the hilly landscape of Colombia’s coast, following your guide as you stop at various viewpoints. Snorkel and kayak to experience the area from the water before enjoying a seafood lunch and local coffee.