The 11 Most Booked Tayrona & Lost City Tours in Colombia

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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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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3.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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4.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $45Best value

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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9.Cape San Juan del Guía Tour in Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 64 reviews · 11 hours · from $67

Join a small Spanish-speaking group of about 10 people for a full-day Tayrona outing from Santa Marta. After hotel pickup and a ride to El Zaino, you hike beneath tropical forest to seven beaches, ending at Cape San Juan del Guía. Park entry, transport, insurance, and a professional guide are included, but meals are extra.

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10.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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11.Magdalena: Tayrona Park Cruise with Snorkeling & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Meet Felipe and the crew at Santa Marta’s International Marina for a seven-hour cruise aboard the Tranquila. Snorkel at Remanso and Granate, watch for turtles, relax at Concha Bay, and enjoy a fresh fish lunch. English and Spanish support is offered, with a local beach alternative during Tayrona closures.

“Great tour, really enjoyed. It was the difficulties in the beginning (the Tayrona park was closed for visitors from 9 to 12), but the owner got the solution and extended the tour to compensate the “lost time”. Problem solving “great””

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