Top Santa Marta Multi-day Tours

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.

- 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.

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.

Experience the nature, culture, and biodiversity of Minca on a 2-day tour from Santa Marta where all the logistics are handled for you. Start your time in the mountains by learning about coffee cultivation at a coffee farm and then relax at the Lost Waterfall. After a jungle walk, head to the Cocoa Museum to learn its history. Finish the tour with a bird watching walk on local nature trails.

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.

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.

This is an extreme adventure tour 2 days 1 night, where you will have the opportunity to know the desert in all its splendor, enjoy a fantastic 360 degree view, where you appreciate the majestic sunset over the sea. You can also live a wonderful experience of culture and tradition of the Wayuu Indians.

Explore the northern coast of Colombia by motorcycle with this two-day, one-night tour. You'll start in Santa Marta, heading up to Palomino for a day of river tubing adventure. The next day, you'll make your way back to Santa Marta to drop off your bike.

This private hiking tour was started by a group of local families who wanted to share their home’s landscapes, biodiversity, and culture with the world. Trek to areas that aren’t crowded with tourists and see rainforests, waterfalls, and beautiful views of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Eat and sleep at locals’ homes along the way for the ultimate cultural exchange.

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means “Reborn”, is a Wiwa indigenous refuge settled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trekking to said refuge, where you can enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and totally disconnect from the outside world, you can better understand their worldview and beliefs, through multiple activities, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity. The indigenous refuge also has an access that allows only about 15 minutes of walking to discover the majestic natural pool of the “Matuna” waterfall (El Encanto), where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters.

Its name is related to the stones with which its terraces were raised and some rock carvings that have been found. These seem to tell a story to those who visit this place, as if they were speaking to us. Bunkuany, the "place of the stones that speak". Although the archaeological complex of Bunkuany is less extensive than that of Ciudad Perdida, it has quite large terraces and, as happens with Ciudad Perdida or Teyuna, "The second Lost City" has several streams and rivers nearby, which makes to enjoy a refreshing swim while doing the Bunkuany tour.

Our highly qualified and bilingual guide takes you to the Ciudad Perdida "Teyuna" for an unforgettable experience. You walk through the wonderful nature of the Sierra Nevada and learn interesting facts about the indigenous culture that has lived here for centuries. You also help the local community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.

Explore the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Including Tayrona Park, Minca, and both a coffee & a cacao Tour! 4 days of nature, culture, indigenous, beaches, and mountains, unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

You must go to Lost City because it is an unforgettable experience, walk for a few days to know a civilization that takes billions of years, it is a privilege that not everyone can have, in Lost City you can have spontaneous cultural meetings with some of the more than 50,000 indigenous people from the Kogi, Wiwa, Kankuamos and Arhuacos communities who live there and are descendants of the Tayrona civilization, who inhabited this place. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is estimated that only 10% of Lost City has been explored. The researchers believe that there are many other sites such as Pueblito in Tayrona Park that date from that civilization.

We don’t want you to miss this adventure, that’s why we are coming with you. In this 3-day trip to the Colombian desert you will have an experience that not many people risk having it. We will travel from Santa Marta to La Guajira, see salt extraction process in Manaure, visit Taroa dunes and stepping into Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point of South America. Explore with us and get enchanted with the less known side of this diverse country. • Getting to the northernmost point of South America • Adventuring in the imposing and wild Colombian desert • The chance of meeting and interacting with Wayuu indigenous community • Traditional and local food • Insights of Colombia’s social landscapes

Discover Bunkuany, an ancient archaeological site hidden in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This 3-day trek offers an authentic alternative to the Lost City, combining nature, indigenous culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes — far from the crowds.

because you enter a true trek where you will know different cultures including the most native of the Sierra Nevada, the Kogui culture, you will also be surrounded by a lot of vegetation, rivers and people doing this tour before you. Remember that you will be in a humid forest where there will be a lot of fauna and flora and you should not leave your camera or you will miss some authentic shots !!!  It is necessary to have a good physical condition since the walks are 7 to 8 hours a day

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

Venture into the heart of Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on a captivating 4-day trek to the ancient Lost City - Ciudad Perdida Teyuna. This journey immerses you in nature, history, and indigenous culture as you navigate through lush jungles, cross rivers, and encounter local communities. Enjoy guided tours of an archaeological wonder and experience the traditions of the Tairona civilization. Each day presents both physical challenges and enriching cultural encounters, making this trek a transformative adventure. - Trek through stunning landscapes, including rivers and tropical forests - Stay in rustic camps with basic amenities, ensuring an authentic experience - All meals included from Day 1 lunch to Day 4 lunch, accommodations, guide service, plus contributions to local communities, round-trip transportation, accident insurance - Expert local guides belonging to native and farming communities provide insights into the rich history and culture of the region

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.

Challenge yourself on a 4- or 5-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida, or “Lost City,” hidden in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site dating to the 9th century. Your small-group tour, limited to just 11 participants, also includes a guide, campsite accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and included meals as per the itinerary.

Trekking through the jungle to Colombia's Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) can be challenging for even experienced hikers. Journey in confidence on this small group guided tour (limited to 12 people) that takes you on an adventure—hiking for four days across varied terrain and through striking scenery—to a 9th-century indigenous archaeological site. Includes round-trip transportation from Santa Marta, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.