Top 20 Experiences in Santa Marta
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Tayrona Park - Pueblito Tayku + Cabo San Juan
At 200 meters above sea level inside the Tayrona Park is located Pueblito, a community of native Koguis, heirs of the Tayrona with an architecture similar to that of Ciudad Perdida. It is interesting to know a little more about the native culture of Santa Marta. The tour: Pueblito Tayku is ideal to live an adventure of cultural discovery of the region. To reach this ancestral territory, you must take a walk in the middle of the jungle of the Tayrona Park, a route where the visitor will be able to appreciate the natural wonders and thus be closer to the beloved mother earth.
Amazing full day tour to Minca with a private guide
Have a vivid story to tell next time you see your friends, by exploring the emerald-green Colombian mountains on this full-day tour to Minca. Hike through muddy trails, escorted by exotic songs composed by the endemic birds nesting on the bicentennial trees, surging from the slopes of the world's highest coastal range in the tropics. As a reward, relax for a moment and swim in the tranquil natural pool of Marinka, a 100-feet tall tiered waterfall. Later on, head to the coffee farm where you will meet lifelong farmers that will personally teach you in detail from seed-to-cup everything they know about Colombian coffee. Highlights: - Perfect option for coffee lovers who wish to visit an authentic Colombian coffee farm - Avoid the crowds: Private car and guide just for you and your companions - No hidden fees: The only thing you have to worry about is your food, the rest is included. - This tour is a fantastic option for solo travelers, couples and families with +8-years-old kids
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
Ciudad Perdida Santa Marta Colombia
Lost City 4 days tour is one of the most awesome treks that you can do in South America, where you will appreciate countless landscapes, lush vegetation, many wildlife animals and a particular indigenous community. It is located in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. If you are an adventurer and you love feel the adrenaline in your body, the 4 days plan will be perfect for you. This tour include: • Transport • Feeding • Accommodation in hammocks/beds/ tents with mosquito nets and blankets • Qualified guide • Translator • Medical insurance • Contribution to indigenous communities • Contribution to peasant communities • Entrance to the archaeological zone
Tayrona, Snorkel & Beach
We will visit the best snorkeling spots in Tayrona Park, where we can see a great diversity of species, fish, sea turtles among other unique species. Those in charge of this experience are local personnel who know underwater life like no one else, experts in freediving and fishing.
Food Tour in Santa Marta Old City Half-Day
Immerse yourself in the real experience of Santa Marta city with our food tour. Visit the public market and go beyond touristic places to give yourself the chance to taste new things. Let our guide walk you through the best food stands and try the Caribbean cuisine and its people: bollo, patacon, carimañola, ceviche, coconut rice. Although those names are hardly relatable to something common or widely known, we are sure that it will be a gastronomic experience to remember. • A walk along Santa Marta’s historical center • A full immersion inside the Public Market of the city • Samples and samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (fruits, desserts, finger foods, refreshments) • A fun and interactive experience with locals and their stories • Memories full of senses about colors, smells and flavors of this Caribbean city
Minca, Waterfalls and Coffee Farm Tour from Santa Marta
If you enjoy exploring the less known treasures of a region: you are in the right place. In this full-day tour, you will be taken into the woods to meet the small and humble but magical and memorable Minca village. You will be in connection with nature on a hike to waterfalls and you will have the chance to try Colombia’s world's most famous goods: coffee, after visiting a farm. Let this cozy and cool village enchant you. • A reviving experience in the waters of waterfalls and Pozos Azules • A brief lesson and tasting of one of the most unique Colombian coffees in La Victoria farm • Eco-walks through Minca’s cool weather and magical nature • A traditional lunch (not included) in the small town and quick tour around it • Unforgettable memories of Minca’s 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!
Taganga all inclusive
Taganga, a typical fishing village where it is possible to observe the fishing ritual of the natives who build their own canoes and use magic overlays. Beautiful, with transparent waters and beautiful corals, with many kiosks, cabins and hotels in which it is possible to enjoy a delicious sea food and admire the surroundings, its access is by boat from Taganga or by ecological path.
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.
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!
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 - 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.