Top Santa Marta Tours by Duration - page 3

Discover the first bay of Tayrona National Natural Park, Granate, and enjoy plenty of downtime on this private sailing trip from Santa Marta: you will swim, snorkel, relax, sunbath, paddle, have fun drinking and chatting with your friends or family, jump from the boat, and sailing back to Santa Marta enjoying a beautiful sunset. If you are lucky, you may fish or see dolphins but anyway you will enjoy the unique landscape Santa Marta and Tayrona Park offer us. The Captain reserves the right to change bays if the weather does not allow reaching that bay. It's also worth mentioning that we have a large bathing platform at the stern that allows you easy and direct access to the sea. We have fridge and full of beverages on board (soda, beers, wine, Rum, ...) which are available (we'll comunicate you the list with the prices the day before the trip). You can also take your own drinks with you on board.

Embark on a unique journey through the heart of Santa Marta’s Historic Center. Your adventure begins at Parque de Los Novios, a charming square surrounded by colonial buildings. Wander through vibrant streets and witness architectural masterpieces, including the iconic Santa Marta Cathedral, South America’s first church. Visit the lively Simón Bolivar Park, then conclude at El Camellón, a scenic promenade with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. This private tour offers you a deeper connection with the city’s rich history and stunning beauty, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

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.

Calling all active travelers, this hiking tour offers a taste of the Ciudad Perdida trek without half as much time or effort. Departing Santa Marta, you’ll hike through unspoiled jungle and take a route that few first-time visitors have heard of, ensuring you beat the crowds and get off the beaten path. Plus, admiring the ancient ruins of a Tayrona village with your guide ensures you’ll be party to important historical context.

Explore the mountain scenery and nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park with this trekking tour to Minca from Santa Marta. Hike with your personal tour guide through lush rainforest and plantations of coffee and cocoa to reach the ecotourism town of Minca. See the Pozo Azul waterfall and views from high up in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Participants on this tour will need a high level of physical fitness.

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.

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.

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means "Rebirth", is a Wiwa indigenous refuge settled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trekking towards said refuge, where you will be able to enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and totally disconnect from the outside world, you will be able to 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 you to discover the majestic natural pool of the "Matuna" (El Encanto) waterfall in just 15 minutes of walking, where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters.

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.

Immerse yourself in an experience like no other: meet the flamingos in their Sanctuary and sail around a salty lagoon. These animals come to this place to feed themselves with shrimp on a salty lagoon. In this tour we will take you to the Sanctuary and explain you the reason why this place is becoming important and how to take care of its fauna, especially the flamingos. You will be able to see them near you. You will also enjoy a typical lunch in Playa de Camarones. - Discovering the Sanctuary of Flamingos - Sailing around a lagoon to be near the flamingos - Being surrounded by the Caribbean nature - An authentic and new natural experience

This is a trekking where we will get the maximum to walk to the height of 650 masl and we enjoy a lot of fauna and flora that surrounds us, when we are in the farm you will learn about the Tayrona culture and its relics that you will be able to see. It will also be a unique and unforgettable experience.

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.

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.

We will sail to Tayrona Cabo San Juan del Guia, we will enjoy the Caribbean Sea seeing beautiful panoramic views of Bahia Concha, Gairaca, Bahia de Cinto, arriving at Cabo San Juan you will be able to visit different beaches, walking trails and enjoy a beautiful landscape.

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.

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.

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

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.

Visit the historic center of Santa Marta, then travel with your guide to discover the hidden gems of this fascinating city. See colonial architecture from the days of Spanish colonization, and learn about the city’s troubles with pirates coming in from the Caribbean Sea. Find out about local historical figure El Libertador and their essential role in liberating much of Latin America from Spanish rule.

A must for all chocoholics. Visit an authentic cocoa farm and plantation, and learn how dark and milk chocolate is made from bean to bar in a unique chocolate workshop on-site. See panoramic views of the Colombian rainforest and hills from the organic farm’s 3200 ft elevation. Explore the local area, and see the nearby Marinka Waterfalls, where you can swim and relax.

Discover Aracataca, Gabo's hometown, a lovely and traditional village that inspired him to create the fictional and magical town of Macondo (Buendia family home town), mentioned and used as location for several of his novels and short stories. Understand the imaginary of Colombia's greatest man in literature, follow his steps and live a cultural immersion in a real Colombian Caribbean town.

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.

At the start of the day we pick you up in Palomino, either at your accomodation or if you come from somewhere else we will send you a meeting point. With our trusted motortaxis we get you to our farm. You get an explanation of our project and we will explain you how we ride. We get on the horses and make a beautiful trip to nature. We will pass our neighbours land, go on the old trails used by indigenous people (and most probable see some on the way). We enjoy a swim in the gorgeous river. Around midday we have a lunch at a local farm, and see how they live. We will head back to the farm and finish the day! We work with rescue horses, choosing us means giving these animals the best life ever! We cannot accept people over 90KG, there is a maximum weight the horses can carry (20% of their body weight), and we work with local mountain horses which are not the biggest breed. But they are strong and the most useful in the terrain we are located.

Prepare your senses for an unforgettable adventure in Minca! "Raíces de la Sierra" invites you to escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. You won't just see the landscapes, you'll feel the essence of the Sierra! You'll connect with Indigenous peoples' ancestral respect for coffee and cocoa, discovering how these sacred plants have shaped their history and medicine. Enjoy the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation: from exciting hikes with panoramic views to refreshing swims in Pozo Cristal and the magical "Ear of the World" (Arimaká). Delight in the authentic flavors of the region, including a delicious traditional lunch (with vegan options!). Learn firsthand the artisanal process of coffee and cocoa. All inclusive, no worries. Live an authentic and unforgettable experience!