Top Santa Marta Sightseeing Tours

Get an overview of Santa Marta in just a few hours with this group tour. Check off must-see spots including Parque del Agua, the Pibe Valderrama statue, and the Tayrona Gold Museum. Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide and navigate the area more efficiently with a guide.

Spend the day exploring Tayrona Park from Santa Marta without the hassle of organizing transportation or researching an itinerary. Your guide will lead the way, taking you to hidden view points and a bay that many tourists miss on their own. Enjoy free time at the beach to spend how you wish.

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.

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.

Enjoy a beach day at one of Santa Marta’s most beautiful beaches, Playa Blanca, without the need to figure out logistics. Instead of packing a lunch, relax on the beach with an included seafood meal. Your boat transfer to the beach is included, saving you from the need to find a boat at the last minute and haggle for the best price.

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

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.

Connecting with nature – Explore stunning landscapes, ideal for ecotourism lovers. Culture and tradition – Immerse yourself in the history and customs of the indigenous communities of the Sierra. Encounter Your Purpose – Through contact with nature and ancestral teachings a time to meet again and reconcile. Adventure and relaxation – Walk, explore, swim in crystal clear rivers and relax in natural environments. Pause and reflection – A respite from the noise of the world, to listen to your intuition and re-encounter yourself. Photography and unique landscapes – Capture spectacular images of mountains, rivers and wildlife. Ideal for all travelers – Perfect for adventurers, families and groups of friends. Energy Renewal – Water, land and pure Sierra air will help you release tensions and raise your vibration 8888

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.

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.

Just do it, Tayrona is waiting for you! Discover Tayrona National Park on a private full-day hike to Cabo San Juan — the park’s most iconic beach. This exclusive experience includes private round-trip transport from Santa Marta, a bilingual local guide and skip-the-line entry assistance. Hike through 12–15 km (7.5–9.5 miles) of jungle trails, wooden walkways, and coastal viewpoints. See beaches like San Felipe, Arrecifes, Arenilla, La Piscina, and finally Cabo San Juan — a postcard perfect bay with turquoise water and white sand. Learn about the park’s biodiversity, indigenous cultures, and hidden history along the way. Your guide adapts the pace to your comfort and explains everything from wildlife to sacred sites. Tayrona is for nature lovers, photographers, and active travelers seeking a safe, private, and unforgettable experience.

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.

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.

Discover the jewel of the Caribbean coast with our tour to Playa Cristal, Tayrona Park. Immerse yourself in crystal clear turquoise waters, with beautiful corals and fish. In our boats we have perfect diving masks to visualize the biodiversity of Playa Cristal and Tayrona, beautiful corals, diversity of fish, a unique experience to live in Tayrona. With white sand like sugar and palm trees that gently sway their leaves to the rhythm of the breeze, this beach is an earthly paradise that you will not want to miss, gastronomic diversity is found in Playa Cristal, typical food of our Caribbean coast and enjoy the catch of the day . Our transportation offers you comfort and safety while you explore this spectacular destination, with expert captains who will take you to the best corners to enjoy the natural beauty and relax under the Caribbean sun. Book now and get ready to live an unforgettable experience in Playa Cristal, Parque Tayrona.

Instead of tackling transport stress, make navigating the many bays and beaches along Tayrona National Natural Park a breeze with this convenient, full-day tour. Enjoy a mix of sunbathing, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach as you travel via boat to three different beaches in the area. Take in views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the sunset from the water.

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.

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.

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.

La Poza Sagrada, which is a natural pool of great importance for the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a place where you can take a refreshing swim and enjoy its crystal clear waters. We will finish the experience on the beautiful beaches of Mendihuaca where you will spend an afternoon of sun and beach in one of the most beautiful beaches in the city of Santa Marta.

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

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.

There is no better way to fully appreciate the paradisiac view from Palomino than horseback riding across the beach. Let our beautiful horses take to you on an unparalleled ride and enjoy the sea breeze refreshing your skin. Choose the right hour and you can be amazed by the most marvelous sunsets and sunrises. You can delight yourself for up to 2 hours and dare to experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The sun rising or setting over the horizon of Palomino Beach The unique connection and understanding with your horse Learn historical data about the importance of Palomino for the economy of La Guajira Unique coastal views in the world Get away from worries and city frenzy

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.