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lnmauc, Oct 2026
Great family adventure!!!
Superb experience to have with the family! Incredible landscapes, good support from an ultra-friendly team! We highly recommend discovering the city! We went there with our 11-year-old and 16-year-old children. Since then, we have continued hiking!
Thanks to Eucario our guide for his energy, Marina, our translator, for her thoughtfulness, and Eliecer the cook who spoiled us with his delicious dishes!!!
Noah_W, Sept 2026
Excellent guides and tour — highly recommend!
Fantastic tour and very informative. Our tour guide Ronaldo is from Minca and told us all about the area and what it’s like living there and working to harvest coffee. He’s also hilarious! Highly recommend this tour. I traveled solo and we had a great, diverse group from around the world all eager to learn and explore.
sean_t, Aug 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Day on the Water in Santa Marta!
The Six Beaches of Santa Marta by Yacht was absolutely incredible and easily one of the best experiences of our trip! From the moment we got on the yacht, the entire day felt like the perfect Caribbean getaway. 🌊🛥️🇨🇴
The scenery was breathtaking—beautiful blue water, mountains along the coastline, and amazing beaches that each had their own unique atmosphere. Cruising from beach to beach gave us a chance to see parts of Santa Marta that you simply can’t experience the same way from land.
The crew was friendly, professional, attentive, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. There was plenty of time to relax, enjoy the views, swim, take pictures, and just appreciate being out on the Caribbean Sea.
One of my favorite parts was simply being on the yacht with the music playing, the ocean breeze, great people, and those incredible views all around us. It was relaxing and fun at the same time.
If you’re visiting Santa Marta, put this excursion on your list! Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with friends, or celebrating something special, it’s an amazing way to spend the day.
Beautiful beaches, great vibes, incredible views, and an unforgettable experience. 10/10 — I would definitely do it again! 🌴☀️🌊🛥️
rodrigosL4170CB, Aug 2026
Excellent trip
The trip was very fun, the beaches of Tayrona are clean and without many people; mind you, I would not recommend this trip if you get seasick easily, as it is a sailboat, you will feel the movement of the waves more than other boats and it is a little slower than a motorboat, but that is part of the trip; what I enjoyed most was the trip on the sailboat.
Danna_D, Aug 2026
Mario was the best!!
My tour guide was Mario and he truly made the experience unforgettable!! Minca was the highlight of my Colombia trip and it was all thanks to Mario. We were a small group but we all felt so safe and Mario made us all feel very comfortable not to mention he is hilarious. Minca is such a beautiful place, from swimming near waterfalls to drinking coffee in the coffee farms I could not have asked for a better tour or tour guide!! 100/10 would recommend :)
Russell_M, July 2026
A Pleasant Experience with a Great Sailing Crew
Great, professional crew that took several guests on a ride of approximately one hour to a beach for relaxation, a great lunch, and the option of snorkeling. The beach has several people offering different types of drinks (so have cash, especially in small bills), and there are tents that a large group can split the cost for to get shade from the sun (they were approximately 130,000 or 140,000 pesos for the few hours we used one). There is no cell service available for much of the trip, which is a welcome way to unplug from your routine back home. Overall, a very nice trip and experience.
James_M, June 2026
Great Captain!
Great captain! Really enjoyed the experience although someone did bring a new baby onboard and it rained. It was scary to watch a new baby with no life jacket. Not the captains fault, but some people are not responsible parents. The snacks were wonderful and a beer was always offered with much concern for the passengers happiness. We really enjoyed the cruise. 5 stars Good people!
Bonnie_M, May 2026
A Guide That Really Knows Tayrona
Loved this tour. Our guide knew everything about Tayrona. Stunningly beautiful hike thru natural areas and Juan explained it all & answered all our questions. Pointed out animals that he was skilled to see since he’s been there so much. We were so privileged & appreciate his knowledge of this area.
Thomas_K, May 2026
Great experience
It was an very informative and exciting experience. Steep hiking. Definitely recommend long pants and a long-sleeved shirt and insect repellent. The tour had some amazing views. Ronaldo the guide was very knowledgeable and fluent also in English, he explained everything very well and answered all questions. I would definitely recommend this tour. The lunch was also very yummy 😋
Yin_N, Mar 2026
Very good city tour, walking and ride are good balance
We booked a private tour but was asked to share due to guide shortage. The van is 11 seater so we are good with 5 of us plus a couple. Gold museum was closed on Monday so our guide Andres gave us fruit tasting and chilled mango juice. So it was good even with sharing.
Sen_L, Dec 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply amazing!
Our boat tour at Tayrona National Park was an incredible experience. The water was pristine and clear, and the weather was absolutely perfect. We visited three beaches—Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Concha—and all of them were amazing and had their own unique charm.
Lunch was included at Playa Cristal and we ate very well; the fried fish was cooked to perfection!
A few tips for future travelers:
The Captain: Our captain, Didier, is a total gem. The ride to the beaches was a bit rocky due to huge waves, but he is very skilled and managed to minimize the impact as much as possible.
Seating Strategy: Keep in mind that if you sit at the back of the boat, you feel the waves less but you will get splashed. If you sit at the front, you feel the waves to the fullest, but we got off the ride with minimal splashes.
Sun Protection: Bring sunscreen! The sun here doesn't mess around (I ended up with a sunburn).
Would definitely recommend this tour!
Patti_S, Dec 2025
Excellent introduction to Santa Marta and the food
Great walking tour of the fruit/veg stands, trying fruit along the way. Also the fish market and meat market. Ate amazing arepas, green banana cayeye, plantain crust with cheese and shrimp. Add lemonade and wonderful coffee to make a wonderful time. Only 4 of us with Al and Hugo - their knowledge was shared freely and made me appreciate so much about Colombia. My only warning is that we walked at a good pace which might make this not a great fit if mobility is an issue.
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