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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.
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Private shuttle service from Santa Marta Airport to Hotel in Santa Marta
40 to 55 minutes
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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.
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Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
8 hours
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Hike through the jungle and mountains of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park in search of the Lost City on this 4-day guided tour. Travel by 4-wheel drive into the mountains and spend your time hiking to the remains of this ancient sacred place of the Tayrona people. Relax along the way with swimming in natural pools beneath waterfalls. This small-group tour is only for travelers with a moderate level of physical fitness.
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4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada
4 days
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We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and the area. We work hand in hand with indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to supporting the development of the region through contributions that contribute to a better quality of life for the locals.
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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
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Be at Marina of Santa Marta 930 am. Say boat SONATA @ Gate. We depart 10 am. CANT wait past 9:50 am Sonata is a 58ft cutter rigged ketch built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan with 26 capacity. We will motor up wind to Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, Aguja Island. At Bahia Concha we`ll anchor. Our auxiliary boat will take you to the beach or you can swim to it. You can snorkel, SUP board & sunbathe. WATER ACTIVITIES ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Lunch and 1 drink will be provided per person ON BOARD approximately 1 hour after arrival. 3:30pm everyone should be on board again to sail back wind permitting. Back at Marina by 5pm where you can enjoy the Sunset. If weather restrictions by maritime authorities we visit nearby bays. NO REFUND if Maritime Authorities restrict navigation to Tayrona Park. FULL REFUND if ALL navigation is restricted. Keep in mind tayrona park closes Feb 1-15 June 1-15 Oct 19-Nov 2. During these date we will visit nearby bays
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Tayrona Sailing Sailboat trip
6 to 7 hours
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On this tour we will visit one of the first beaches belonging to the Tayrona National Natural Park, just 30 minutes from Santa Marta by car, it is located approximately 12 km from the city. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for spending a great day at the beach, it is perfect for snorkeling, hiking and getting a good tan. This beach is an opportunity to relax, enjoy the sea, swim and have fun with your family or friends. Also, the conditions of this beach allow you to snorkel.
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Shell Bay Tour
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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.
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Private Santa Marta City & Food Tour
4 hours
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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!!!
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Private Tour Piedras de Donama in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
8 to 9 hours
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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.
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Full Day Private Sierra Nevada Tour with Transport
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- Local Authenticity: This is not a mass-market commercial tour; it´s a meaningful exchange of educational knowledge with local families who protect the land. - Sustainability: From the organic coffee and cacao to the locally sourced lunch, every step supports the region's circular economy. - Environmental Consciousness: We practice "Leave No Trace" principles, ensuring the absolute protection of this natural sanctuary. - Ancestral Well-being: The use of organic foods and contact with refreshing mountain waters offer a vital recharge that goes far beyond simple recreation. - Honoring Local Knowledge: We recognize our guides and families as custodians of living heritage, placing deep value on their ancestral wisdom.
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MINCA: Eco-Walk, Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!
6 to 7 hours
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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.
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Full Day Marinka Waterfall and Sierra Minca
6 to 7 hours
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Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.
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Lost City Trek 4 days - 3 nights
4 days
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For more than an hour tour the entire town of Palomino enjoying the speed of a quad bike. Ride across the main routes, the alternate routes and some secret shortcuts. Take the opportunity to appreciate some wonders of nature, such as the Palomino River and its mouth. You can undertake this bold adventure as a couple or alone on your quad bike. A ride across Palomino on a quad bike Getting to know Palomino in a unique and exiting way 1 hour and 20 minutes of a refreshing and exciting ride Discovering shortcuts to secret spots of town
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Private Quad Bike Tour in Palomino
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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.
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Amazing full day tour to Minca with a private guide
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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
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Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka
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Escape the coast and discover the lush mountain world of Minca on this full-day private shore tour. Designed for cruise guests seeking nature, culture, and comfort, this experience blends waterfalls, coffee heritage, and breathtaking Sierra Nevada views. With private 4×4 transport and a flexible pace, you’ll explore Minca’s highlights without crowds, enjoying an immersive journey that starts and ends directly at Santa Marta Port.
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Minca Nature & Coffee Escape: Private Shore Tour from Santa Marta
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Our highly qualified and bilingual guide takes you to the Ciudad Perdida "Teyuna" for an unforgettable experience. You walk through the wonderful nature of the Sierra Nevada and learn interesting facts about the indigenous culture that has lived here for centuries. You also help the local community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.
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Ciudad Perdida "Teyuna" 4 Days Tracking Tour
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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.
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Tour Gotsezhy
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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.
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Tour 'Paso del Mango' chocolate & waterfalls
10 hours
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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.
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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta
4 days
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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.
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Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Minca
8 to 9 hours
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Paso del Mango is an ancient indigenous trail that borders the Manzanares River. It is an open natural space where we will interact with endangered species, and plant life. We will have an experience designed around cocoa, where we will enjoy the different wells and waterfalls that the Sierra Nevada offers to us. This trip is exclusive as there are not many operators on the area. That makes this experience unique, your eyes will never forget what they saw after you interacted with this magical place!
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Paso del Mango Five Waterfalls
10 to 11 hours
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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.
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Mendihuaca and Sacred Pool Tour
8 hours
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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.
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Passion Fruit and El Saltillo Waterfall Tour
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