Top Santa Marta Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

Simplify exploring Santa Marta's historic Old Town and Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino on this private tour. Skip the pressure of keeping up with a large tour group, and enjoy a one-on-one experience with your private guide as you explore these areas on foot. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Parque de Los Novios, Simón Bolívar Park, and the main Cathedral with the tomb of Rodrigo Bastidas, and more.

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.

Discover the beaches of Tayrona National Natural Park with ease on this private tour from Santa Marta. Travel from your hotel with your licensed tour guide to Tayrona National Park on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Hike through the forest to see the wild waves of Arrecifes beach and then onto Cabo San Juan Del Guia where you can swim, relax, and admire the view.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Explore the tropical landscapes of Tayrona National Park at your own pace on a private trip to Playa Cristal—hailed as the park's most beautiful beach—from Santa Marta. Opting for a private tour not only guarantees the undivided attention of your guide, but also gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary. Plus, your guide will take you to lesser-known lookout points that you might otherwise have missed.

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

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.

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!

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.

Tayrona National Park is full of scenic hiking trails, but it can be difficult to navigate on your own. This private tour lets you relax on a well-planned route to Cabo San Juan with flexible pacing and personalized attention. Hike through lush jungle, stop at panoramic viewpoints, and cool down with a swim in La Piscina. Entrance fees for the park are included for a more streamlined experience.

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