Top Santa Marta Nature and Wildlife Tours

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

If you enjoy exploring the less known treasures of a region: you are in the right place. In this tour you will go to the Seviaka indigenous town. You will have a motorbike ride. And you will also talk to a Kogui indigenous leader who will teach you about their cosmology, customs and beliefs. Besides this cultural approach, you will enjoy a tire ride down the Palomino River and its rapids to enjoy surrounding nature in a different way. - A 3-hour hike among nature - The unique experience of learning and interacting with the indigenous of the Seviaka town - A trip by motorbike - Tubing downstream the river - A lesson about medicinal plants and indigenous beliefs and customs.

Tayrona is waiting for you. Explore 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 and scenic coastal trails with spectacular views. Visit Arenilla, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan. Set your own pace, with time to swim, relax, take photos, and learn about the park's nature and culture. Your guide will also look for wildlife along the way. Your guide will suggest the best photo spots and scenic viewpoints, with stops along the way to capture memorable moments. Enjoy a hassle-free experience. Your certified bilingual guide handles park entrance procedures and accompanies you throughout the tour. After the hike, your private air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting to take you directly back to your accommodation. Founded by Tour Guide Cesar, Entertaining Travel offers safe, flexible, and personalized private tours of Tayrona National Park. Choose your departure time: 6:30–8:00 AM daily.

The difference is that not only does it sell a tour, it guarantees your total peace of mind. Bahia Concha is a paradise, and makes sure you live it without stress: 24/7 Support : We are local experts available at all times to answer questions or special requests. Local Gastronomy : Enjoy a typical seafront lunch, prepared with fresh ingredients from the region. Guided Adventure : The snorkeling activity is designed for both beginners and experts, allowing you to discover the incredible marine biodiversity of the Tayrona safely. Hassle-Free Service: Takes care of all the logistics so that your only task is to relax and enjoy the landscape.

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.

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.

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

Take in the sunset in Santa Marta aboard a private boat cruise. With a maximum of 12 guests, you can relax and enjoy the views. Bring your own food, snacks, and drinks on board and store them in a cooler so you can have your drink or meal with incredible views.

What about sailing Palomino River in a different way? In this tour the guide will take you to an area called Caracoli, around Palomino. There you will have a board, a paddle and a life jacket. You fill have 45 minutes to enjoy the cold and revitalizing waters of the river and have fun. This is a short worth-doing experience. It challenges you to keep your balance while remembering that you are living Colombia as its best. - An experience to be fully in nature - Enjoy the Palomino River on a paddle board - A short lesson on paddle board (if you haven’t done it) - Share with your local guide and your friends or family

Iniciaremos una caminata de 50 minutos, por senderos ecológicos. Nos brindarán una charla sobre el proceso completo, producción, recolección, secado, tostado de café. Llegaremos a cascada escondida de 25 metros de altura, disfrutaremos de un refrescante baño de aguas provenientes de la sierra nevada de santa marta, luego iniciaremos una caminata de 50 minutos, en medio del bosque húmedo tropical hasta llegar donde nos deleitaremos con un delicioso almuerzo, allí tendremos una charla sobre el proceso completo, producción, recolección, secado, tostado del cacao y aprenderemos hacer nuestra propia barra de chocolate.

Immerse yourself in the tranquility and natural beauty of Bahia Concha, one of Tayrona National Park’s hidden gems, with this tour from Santa Marta. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, and a tour is a hassle-free and efficient way to see the area and its mix of landscapes, from crystal-clear waters to the surrounding mountains.

Hike to Tayrona National Park's Cabo San Juan Beach with a local guide with this tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Santa Marta, Taganga, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados, and Bello Horizonte. The hike takes two hours each way and while it can be challenging, your local guide will make it more fun by telling you all about the flora and fauna in the area as you walk.

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.

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

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 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.

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.