Top 20 Experiences in Santa Marta
Tayrona by sea
Travelers will tour the bays of Tayrona Park through the sea. Without long walks, we will stop at Cinto, Playa Cristal and Concha. They will pass through Taganga, Garnet, Chengue and Gayraca.
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
Visit Minca, a place with unparalleled landscapes and eco-friendly constructions in the middle of the nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. During this guided tour in the Minca area participants will visit a sacred waterfall of our indigenous communities and visit a coffee farm and also learn topics such as coffee, cocoa, bamboo as a construction element and biodiversity, participating with local people.
4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta
Challenge yourself on a 4-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida. Enjoy the marvelous landscapes and natural beauty of this magical place. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site from the 9th century. Your small-group tour, with a maximum of 12 participants, also includes a guide, accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and meals as per the itinerary.
Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
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.
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
My name is Luis, I am an Economist and I worked as a consultant for more than 20 years. I changed my job for my passion: sailing and enjoying nature, especially the sea. I have been sailing since I was 10 days old, it is a passion inherited from my family and I love transmitting my knowledge of the sea and navigation to the people who accompany me. Since I arrived in Colombia with my family, I have had the opportunity to know the Tayrona in a way that people do not know, from the sea. It is a unique experience that we want to teach you. We are bilingual (Spanish and English) and we love to talk and tell local anecdotes, we will take you to live an unforgettable day. The experience is carried out by Luis or his team. Luis has sailed all his life and Didier (Samario de Nacimiento and a family of fishermen) accompanies him along with Alvaro and Jeison, biologists who love the sea. The Tayrona park closes from October 19 to November 2. We continue sailing other routes
Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip
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
Minca Full Day Tour
It is a Full Day all inclusive *Coffee Experience *Bath in the river *Typical Colombian Lunch *Visit to the Minca Viewpoint *Cocoa Experience
Tayrona Park Private Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan
If you are short of time but don’t want to leave Santa Marta without visiting its main destination, don’t worry, we are here for you! With this day trip to Tayrona Park, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to all of the places you need to know: San Juan’s cape, Arrecifes and crystal-clear beaches among others. Have a traditional lunch by the sea (not included) and spend the rest of the day relaxing near the beach. • A guided trip through the natural richness of Tayrona National Park • Visiting the main beaches: Arrecifes (Reefs) and San Juan’s Cape • An adventure that ends with relaxing yourself in the shore • Tons of amazing photo spots to capture memorable moments and Colombian landscapes
Tayrona Park Hike & Beach Day with Private Guide
Let's go on a unique private hiking adventure to discover Tayrona National Park, the most beautiful National Park in Colombia, surrounded by enriched flora and fauna and stunning beaches that will leave you speechless. Top highlights: - Enjoy the most rewarding hike through lush, humid forests and mountains. - Appreciate the magnificent coastline views of our tropical beaches. - Live an authentic experience in a nature sanctuary, home to an enriched flora and fauna. - Learn about the different cultures that and tribes that protect the area. - Along the hike, you will be visiting different pristine beaches with golden sand.
The Native Expedition - Sierra Nevada (4 days path Of Waterfalls)
This project was started by a group of peasant families who have decided leave aside activities with a negative impact on the environment (like intensive agriculture and livestock) and work in tourism. These families saw that the place what has always been their home is a paradise of landscapes, biodiversity and cultural experiences. And now they want to show this paradise, and everything it offers, to the rest of the world. This trek is outside of others tourist treks saturated with visitors, wildlife full, ancient rainforests, impressive waterfalls, friendly people and stunning views of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Of course, to get to the most beautiful places requires great effort, hiking along steep slopes, grass fields, forests and mountains. As such, it is necessary to be in a good physical and mental condition. You will be rewarded at the end of each day, when we will be welcomed, eat and sleep in the peasants houses where we will have a cultural exchange.
Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach
Playa Cristal is one of the natural wonders of Santa Marta, being a small bay located in the Tayrona National Natural Park, bathed by a beautiful crystalline sea that at times gives a magical combination of colors worthy of being observed and awarded as one of the best beaches in all America. On the other hand, its calm waters with a fresh climate, make this a place of enjoyment and relaxation. Its name alludes to the purity of its waters; it is one of the most beautiful beaches within the Tayrona Park, ideal for snorkeling and diving since it allows you to observe all the marine wealth that composes it.
Los Naranjos Beach Horseback Riding Tayrona Park.
I don't know Horseback riding for 1 hour bordering the Tayrona Forest and the river Piedras, you will meet wild animals and a lot of flora including healing plants, you will experience the unique sensation of riding on the beach, this unique experience in Los Naranjos is something indescribable. When you get to the beach you can enjoy 2 hours of river and sea, where you will be close to the Los Naranjos beach bar restaurant, the return time is 1 hour to take 4 hours in total. Departures twice a day. 8:00 am to 12: oom and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm sunset.
Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour
Minca is a small village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta at 700m above sea level, populated by coffee, cocoa and honey producers. Located in one of the richest environments or habitat of Colombia. It has several rivers that run through its territory, full of waterfalls and cold water coming down from the mountains, so we invite you to enjoy unique landscapes in a charming place.
Santa Marta Food Experience
In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the Caribbean region of Colombia with a local guide. We will go to 7 places in total in the historical center of Santa Marta and sample a variety of traditional food and drinks. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try arepas de huevo, cayeye, and other special dishes, as well as meet with some of the best professional baristas in the region. In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Caribbean Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences. We will eat enough for lunch and dinner so please make sure you come hungry!
Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days
Because we take you to live a unique and original experience, in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with the help of local communities you will discover all the natural and cultural diversity of our country.
Private transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena
Do not bother going to the main bus station and trying to decipher local language and enjoy a stress-free transfer from your hotel in Santa Marta to your hotel in Cartagena (or vice versa). This rate includes bottled water per person. The trip lasts 4 hours (time varies depending on traffic). Drivers do not speak English. Once you meet him he will take you to the vehicle and the next destination will be your hotel. If you travel between lunch hours, our drivers will take you to the closest restaurant and will wait for you without any extra charges, likewise there is an optional stop made throughout the journey so that you can stretch your legs, use the bathroom and/or buy some snacks or coffee.
Tayrona Park - Cabo San Juan
Cabo San Juan del Guía is one of the most famous beaches because it has one of the most beautiful views inside the Tayrona NNP, enjoying also a strategic position from which you can visit the rest of the Natural Park. This tour consists of ecological walks along its charming beaches and exotic landscapes.
Palomino - Private Quadbike Adventure! - MINIMUM TWO PEOPLE
This Quad bike tour is designed for two people minimum (2 individual bikes buy TWO products, 3 individual bikes buy 3 products...) Explore the beauty of the jungle in this one-of-a-kind private tour around Palomino Area. Learn about Kogi indigenous communities and experience nature and waterfalls on a cool quadbike ride around the mountains. Relax and enjoy a delicious lunch by the Don Diego River with the best cooks in town. And finish your day by the seaside watching the sunset and drinking fresh coconut water while your driven around in private vehicle with a tour guide and driver that will lead you to the perfect mountain day that you'll remember for a lifetime!
Private Tour Piedras de Donama in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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!!!
Private Fishing Experience in Santa Marta
We will sail towards Isla Aguja in the Tayrona park in trolling mode while we enjoy the Samarian sunrise watching the splendid Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta from the sea. We will arrive at an area known for finding, if we are lucky, some tuna and bonito. If we're lucky we won't take some. This area is perfect for fishing, we will meet local fishermen.