Top Santa Marta Motor Sports

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.

Hike through the jungle and mountains of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park in search of the Lost City on this 4-day guided tour. Travel by 4-wheel drive into the mountains and spend your time hiking to the remains of this ancient sacred place of the Tayrona people. Relax along the way with swimming in natural pools beneath waterfalls. This small-group tour is only for travelers with a moderate level of physical fitness.

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

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.

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.

Discover Santa Marta through its flavors, history, and culture on a private tour with an expert bilingual guide. Stroll the charming streets of Colombia’s oldest city, exploring landmarks like the Cathedral and Parque de Los Novios while learning the stories that shaped the region. Step into the Tayrona Gold Museum to uncover the fascinating indigenous legacy of the Tairona civilization. Along the way, savor authentic Magdalena cuisine at carefully chosen local spots—taste cayeye, freshly grilled fish, arepas, and refreshing tropical juices while learning the traditions behind each dish. With flexible pacing, personal attention, and exclusive access to both cultural sites and culinary treasures, this private experience offers the most flavorful way to connect with Santa Marta’s soul.

Among the sites to visit are ancestral lagoons that have been considered sacred by the Indigenous people within the jungle, also an indigenous town with Tayrona terraces that is like visiting a lost city in a single day and by vehicle, succulent lunch either with protein your choice, vegetarian and vegan options. We have highly trained personnel in all areas of the tour, all the places in the mountains look like a dream! It is a tour designed by us, exclusive and to places little frequented by tourists and wholesale tourism agencies, which makes it a personalized experience of immersion in the ancestral culture of the region in a private way. Come and live an adventure and unforgettable experience with us!!!

- Local Authenticity: This is not a mass-market commercial tour; it´s a meaningful exchange of educational knowledge with local families who protect the land. - Sustainability: From the organic coffee and cacao to the locally sourced lunch, every step supports the region's circular economy. - Environmental Consciousness: We practice "Leave No Trace" principles, ensuring the absolute protection of this natural sanctuary. - Ancestral Well-being: The use of organic foods and contact with refreshing mountain waters offer a vital recharge that goes far beyond simple recreation. - Honoring Local Knowledge: We recognize our guides and families as custodians of living heritage, placing deep value on their ancestral wisdom.

Embark on a full day adventure into jungle waterfalls, panoramic views and nature in the depths of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains at the private nature reserve of Nevada San Martin.

For more than an hour tour the entire town of Palomino enjoying the speed of a quad bike. Ride across the main routes, the alternate routes and some secret shortcuts. Take the opportunity to appreciate some wonders of nature, such as the Palomino River and its mouth. You can undertake this bold adventure as a couple or alone on your quad bike. A ride across Palomino on a quad bike Getting to know Palomino in a unique and exiting way 1 hour and 20 minutes of a refreshing and exciting ride Discovering shortcuts to secret spots of town

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.

Explore the highlights of Minca your way on this private day trip. You can customize the itinerary to suit your needs, but most travelers love visiting a wide variety of cultural and natural sites. Check out the views and beautiful waterfalls of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and soak in a thermal pool. Learn about the local culture and gastronomy at the Museo del Cacao and enjoy a cup.

Travel into the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains and visit the Gotsezhy village of the Wiwa Indigenous people with a licensed tour guide. Participate in a cultural and spiritual exchange with the Wiwa community of the regufe. Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared in the village, before hiking to El Encanto natural pool where you may cool off and swim.

Escape the coast and discover the lush mountain world of Minca on this full-day private shore tour. Designed for cruise guests seeking nature, culture, and comfort, this experience blends waterfalls, coffee heritage, and breathtaking Sierra Nevada views. With private 4×4 transport and a flexible pace, you’ll explore Minca’s highlights without crowds, enjoying an immersive journey that starts and ends directly at Santa Marta Port.

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.

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.

Tourist and ecological attraction dedicated to the Tayrona culture. A unique place to appreciate pieces of pottery, goldsmiths and tools made and used by the inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Only 56.6 km from Santa Marta, via Santa Marta – Venezuela. Get to know the tourist attraction of the Don Diego River and its restored architecture of the ancient Tayrona indigenous communities with a mini museum and original pieces, as well as an incredible typical lunch

In this Tour you will be able to enjoy contact with nature, you will be able to enjoy the natural attractions of the place, meet and interact with the natives who inhabit the place, in addition to taking tours of coffee farms in which the first has an industrialized production approach, while the second has an artisanal and traditional approach to coffee and cocoa production.

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.

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

Experience two sides to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of northern Colombia with this private tour. First, visit El Paraíso Reserve for a hike through a passion fruit plantation where you’ll learn how it is locally cultivated. Enjoy a lunch of local produce at La Unión village, before continuing to Saltillo Waterfall for a swim and the nearby Guachaca River for tubing.

Paso del Mango is an ancient indigenous trail that borders the Manzanares River. It is an open natural space where we will interact with endangered species, and plant life. We will have an experience designed around cocoa, where we will enjoy the different wells and waterfalls that the Sierra Nevada offers to us. This trip is exclusive as there are not many operators on the area. That makes this experience unique, your eyes will never forget what they saw after you interacted with this magical place!

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.