Hiking Tours in Santa Marta: 5 Picked and Priced

1.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $211Our pick

Spend about 10 hours hiking from Cañaveral through Tayrona’s jungle to La Piscina and Cabo San Juan. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Hugo, David, César, or Andrés, sets the pace, spots wildlife, explains local culture, and helps with park entry. Transport, water, and park fees may be included depending on your package.

“We had an A+ day hiking through the Park. Our guide, Hugo was so knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. Our driver Hadar was also terrific We will remember the day always.”

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2.Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $45

Leave Santa Marta before sunrise for Tayrona’s El Zaino entrance. With a Spanish and English mixed guide, hike through tropical forest, mangroves, and several beaches to Cabo San Juan. You’ll have time to swim, eat lunch, visit the viewpoint, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. Foreign visitors pay extra park tax and guide fees.

“No vale la pena pagar este tour. Es preferible llegar al parque y uno mismos comprar el seguro y pagar su entrada. Ir al paso de un grupo es perder mucho tiempo, los guías estuvieron ausentes todo el recorrido, y al final iban el bus bebiendRead more”

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3.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Meet your bilingual guide in Minca’s Central Park for a medium-level trek through trails tied to Tayrona heritage. Visit an Arhuaco family farm to learn about cacao, coffee, cultivation, and Indigenous traditions, then relax at a natural waterfall. Guides may include Jorge, Andres, or Santiago. The 4.5-hour outing is in English or Spanish.

“Jorge is knowledgeable, social and happy to answer any questions. The tour was informative and fun. A great start to your stay in Minca.”

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4.Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $298

Travel by 4x4 from Santa Marta through Minca to La Tagua, tour an organic coffee farm, then stay at Finca Santa Elena before hiking Cerro Kennedy at about 3,000 meters. Guides such as Carlos, Tatjana, and Leo share local knowledge, while Ana and her family prepare home-style meals.

“We have enjoyed our 3 days trekking so so much! Landscape , beautiful sunrises and sunsets, delicious homemade food and most importantly such a lovely and welcoming hosts😍highly recommended and we will be happy to be back one day”

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5.Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 4 days · from $713

Follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide from Santa Marta into the Sierra Nevada on a 4, 5, or 6-day trek. You will cross rivers, sleep in jungle camps, learn about Wiwa and Kogui culture, and climb 1,200 stone steps to the Lost City. Guides and staff may include Arghenith, Francisco, Emilie, Miguel, or Coco, depending on the departure.

“It was a once in a lifetime experience! 🤩 The whole trip was super organized and the team (Arghenith the guide, Victor the translator and Bridgette our chef) made it simply perfect! Couldn’t recommend it more! 🩷”

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