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Santa Marta Tours: 15 Picked and Priced

25 tours  ·  from $16

A trip has room for a handful of paid days. These 15 santa marta tours earn the slot, and the price and the start time sit on every one of them.

Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park - The Open-Water Ride and What to Expect
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Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

1.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 7h 30m · from $64Our pick

Sail from Marina Internacional de Santa Marta to Bahía Concha aboard the Sonata, with Captain Carlos and crew handling the day in Spanish and English. Expect a roughly 7.5-hour outing, a bumpy motor ride in open water, grilled fish or another lunch choice, swimming, snorkeling, paddle boards, and a wind-dependent sail home.

“I highly recommend this tour. The trip to the beach in Tayrona Park went smoothly both ways, the beach was absolutely wonderful, the water was clear, and everything was very clean. Transportation, and all details were very well organized. Sometimes on the boat it’s hard to stay out of the sun, so come prepared as it’s a little over an hour each way, and it’s easy to take a lot of sun before you even get to go out on the beach.”

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From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour - Walking Through Cañaveral, Arrecifes, and Arenilla
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From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

2.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 131 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Leave Santa Marta early for Tayrona National Park, then hike about four hours through forest and along Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and Piscina Natural. You get three hours at Cabo San Juan for swimming, lunch, and the viewpoint. Spanish-speaking guides, private bus transport, insurance, and park entry are included, but foreign visitors pay 55,000 COP extra.

“Experiência única! Passeio desafiador do início ao fim e ao final de una longa caminhada, uma praia maravilhosa, um Caribe em plena Colômbia. Recomendo!”

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Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena - Barranquilla in five quick snapshots
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Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena

3.Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $65

Travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla and Santa Marta on a very long road trip with guides such as Maria, Hans, or Henderson. See the Barranquilla sign, Window to the World, Junior’s shark fin, Shakira’s statue, Santa Marta’s cathedral, the Tairona Gold Museum, and El Rodadero beach. Expect Spanish-heavy guiding, long bus rides, lunch, and pool or beach time.

“Wonderful Tour. They told me to be ready at 4:20 am and they showed up at 5:20 am. I was bother by the punctuality of it but the program itself was very nice. Be ready for a long hot day! The staff was nice and efficient. The food was good and the hotel they took us at the end to refresh at the pool.”

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Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip - Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding
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Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

4.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

From Santa Marta, sail toward Tayrona National Park and anchor at Bahia Concha for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The 6 to 7 hour trip includes lunch, fruit, water, one beer, and a return sail when conditions allow. Expect up to 26 people, strong sun, rough water, and limited English from some crew members.

“The tour was supposed to be lead by an English speaking guide. I felt we had to wait for many of the items we were promised. We needed to be persistent in requesting anything.”

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Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip - The drive from Santa Marta to Minca
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Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

5.Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for a guided day of mountain walking, Colombian coffee, cocoa, river pools, and lunch at a bamboo restaurant. English and Spanish guides such as Tony, Gustavo, and Sadam explain local nature and food production. Expect steep sections, bugs, a one-hour drive, and about nine hours away from the coast.

“great experience. next time I'd try and spend longer in minca. our guide was lovely and informative. highly recommend”

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Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City - Barranquilla is the natural halfway break
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Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City

6.Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Cartagena to Santa Marta in a private, air-conditioned SUV, minivan, or minibus with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your driver, often someone like Hader Bustamante or William C, sets the pace, provides bottled water, and can stop for coffee, lunch, restrooms, or an ATM. Expect about four hours, though traffic can stretch the ride.

“Great, fast drive! Driver was early, flexible with stops, gave wonderful cold water, and was very friendly. We felt safe and were very happy with the decision to take private transport rather than the shuttle.”

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Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta - The long ride to Santa Marta
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Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta

7.Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 13 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Start before dawn from Cartagena and ride an air-conditioned bus to Barranquilla and Santa Marta. You’ll see major monuments, hear short local talks, visit Santa Marta’s historic center, eat breakfast and lunch, and spend time at El Rodadero Beach. Guides such as Charlie, Charles, Mario, and Estiven have led this trip, though language and timing can vary.

“Todo excelente la guía súper atenta, a tiempo el lugar y recorridos súper bonitos la comida bien en particular todo increíble”

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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages - What happens during the 2.5-hour route
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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

8.Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 93 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Meet Tayrona Sailing at Santa Marta’s Marina Internacional and board the Sonata for a 150-minute sunset cruise toward Taganga Bay. With wind permitting, you’ll sail past Santa Marta’s coast, anchor for night views, and enjoy two included drinks. English and Spanish hosts assist at the dock.

“O pôr-do-sol visto de dentro do mar é muito bonito e especial. Ficamos muito felizes por ter tido essa experiência. A equipe do veleiro é atenciosa e gentil, durante todo o passeio estiveram preocupados com as pessoas abordo e o bem-estar de todos. É uma experiência interessante, mas para quem tem medo de barco ou passa mal durante travessias eu não recomendo. Venta bastante e o veleiro fica instável, gerando movimentos contínuos para os lados, as vezes dando a impressão de que algo pode acontecer. Claro que a minha impressão é de alguém que não conhece/veleja, mas é uma impressão sincera sobre o passeio. Não dei nota máxima porque a…”

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Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day - El Zaino entry and the start at Cañaveral
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Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

9.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

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

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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Santa Marta: Sailing Tour to Tayrona Park with Luis' Team - Passing Taganga, Granate Bay, and Aguja Island
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Santa Marta: Sailing Tour to Tayrona Park with Luis’ Team

10.Sailing Tour to Tayrona Park with Luis’ Team

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 6h 30m · from $66

Meet Luis’ Team at Santa Marta International Marina for a 6.5-hour sailing trip to Bahia Concha or another Tayrona bay. You’ll pass Taganga and Granate, fish near Aguja Island, enjoy lunch and drinks, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or relax before sailing back.

“The crew was lovely and took good care of us. However, the tour didn't deliver and is quite expensive for what it is. Despite having booked an English tour with what was advertised as a bilingual crew, no one spoke any English and we did not understand any of the information given about the park or the day. So it was basically an expensive taxi to Concha beach. The beach is very full with boats who are blasting music despite it being a national park. We did some sailing back to Santa Marta, which was nice. In the end thay wanted to make us pay for some beers we hadn't…”

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Private transportation from Santa Marta city to Cartagena - Pickup at your hotel in Santa Marta
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Private transportation from Santa Marta city to Cartagena

11.Private transportation from Santa Marta city to Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel from Santa Marta to Cartagena in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Bukap driver. Expect hotel pickup, door-to-door drop-off, about four hours on the road, and room for stops such as bathrooms or food. Drivers usually speak Spanish, though some, including Juan and Hader, have spoken English.

“A great service - very comfortable and the driver was lovely. Picked us up from our hotel with no issues, and dropped us at our door in Cartagena, helping with bags too. Highly recommend”

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Tayrona by sea - The 8:30 am start at Santa Marta Marina
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Tayrona by sea

12.Tayrona by sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about eight hours cruising from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park, stopping at Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Bahía Concha. Swim, snorkel, eat fresh fish by the sea, and watch the sunset on the return. The small group can include up to 16 people, with snorkeling gear, snacks, water, lunch, and insurance included.

“This is a definitely an excursion worth doing. It is a full day on and in the water. Three nice beaches to visit. And, the snorkeling was close to shore and really nice. Plenty of drinks and snacks provided, and lunch too. Our guide and Captain were awesome. This excursion was a “10”…”

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Tayrona Park - Cabo San Juan - The four-beach walk through Tayrona
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Tayrona Park – Cabo San Juan

13.Tayrona Park – Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $65

You’ll travel from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Park for a two-hour ecological hike past Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and Piscina Natural before reaching Cabo San Juan. A Spanish-speaking guide, bus transport, park entry, and medical insurance are included. Bring sturdy shoes, water, cash, insect repellent, and energy for the return walk.

“La puntualidad frente a las actividades planeadas, el acompañamiento de los guías y el paisaje hicieron de esta una experiencia maravillosa. Un plan que incluye tranquilidad, paisajismo y exigencia física”

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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan - El Zaino entrance and the first stretch
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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

14.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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A Pearl In The Caribbean-walking tour in English - Casa de la Aduana and the Tairona Gold Museum
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A Pearl In The Caribbean-walking tour in English

15.A Pearl In The Caribbean-walking tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Best value

Join local guide Javier, also called Javi or Xavier, for a two-hour English walk through Santa Marta’s historic center. Visit the Tairona Gold Museum, Bolívar Square, San Francisco Square, the cathedral, Lovers’ Park, and a juice stall. Expect history, local legends, food advice, and a fruit tasting.

“Super informative and our guide havier was really pleasant and funny ! Enjoyed a lot”

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