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Tours and activities in Santa Marta

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Private Tayrona Park Hike to Cabo San Juan

Discover Tayrona’s most iconic trail with the comfort of a fully private tour and the expertise of our bilingual guides. Hike through lush jungle alive with wildlife, stop at panoramic viewpoints, and admire the untamed beauty of Arrecifes. Swim in the calm turquoise waters of La Piscina before reaching Cabo San Juan, famous for its crystal-clear sea, white sands, and dramatic Caribbean scenery.…

4.9(24)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £166.17 per person

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 w…

4.9(22)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £49.10 per person

Bike Tour Taganga - Playa Grande

Join our exciting half-day guided tour from the historic centre of Santa Marta to the artisanal fishing village of Taganga. We’ll start by wandering through the lively public market and enjoying a traditional Santa Marta breakfast, followed by a tasting of a variety of local fresh fruits. Then, we’ll climb up the mountain that connects Santa Marta to the magical town of Taganga — stopping at seve…

5.0(20)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person

Full Day Marinka Waterfall and Sierra Minca

Dare to enjoy a day full of nature and adventure with breathtaking views of the fauna and flora of Minca with amazing viewpoints towards Santa Marta Bay where you can take beautiful photos in the giant hands and staircase to heaven. Sample a cup of 100% organic coffee grown in the Sierra Nevada and swim in the crystal clear waters of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Colombia.

4.7(23)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £107.25 per person

Private La Victoria Coffee Tour with Waterfalls and Minca

This private tour combines coffee culture, waterfalls, and nature into one well-paced day in the Sierra Nevada. With private 4×4 transport and a dedicated guide, you reach Pozo Azul early, enjoying its jungle pools and waterfalls before the crowds arrive. You then visit La Victoria Coffee Farm, founded in 1892, where original machinery from London and New York is still used today. Learn the full…

5.0(17)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £169.94 per person

Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Santa Marta, Colombia

IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour! Swimwear, sandals, hats, sportswear, and sunglasses are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either. We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls. This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 d…

4.8(18)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £22.66 per person

Trek to Ciudad Perdida: 5 Days from Santa Marta

Set out on an exhilarating 5-day journey through the untamed wilderness of Colombia to uncover the mystical Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), hidden deep within a lush, vibrant jungle. This adventure will take you off the beaten path, guiding you through breathtaking landscapes, where you'll cross pristine rivers and encounter cascading waterfalls on your way to this ancient archaeological marvel. Depe…

4.7(19)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews120 hFree cancellation

From £990.97 per person

Tubing Across Palomino River Including a Hiking Tour

Between Santa Marta and La Guajira, there is a place that boasts nature and adventure. And we want you to know it. Come with us to Palomino. Take a motorbike. Hike across the forest and enjoy a walk by the song of birds. Gaze at the views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta’s surroundings. And then take your tires downstream the Palomino River and enjoy the rapids until you get to the point where…

4.8(17)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £32.48 per person

2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching

Minca, a place with unparalleled landscapes and eco-friendly constructions in the middle of the nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, we offer guided activities for 2 days and 1 night in Minca area where the participant will Visit a sacred waterfall of our indigenous communities and also learn topics such as coffee, cocoa, Bamboo as a construction element and study our biodiversity in a bir…

4.8(15)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews48 hFree cancellation

From £79.31 per person

Santa Marta City Tour + Gold Museum

Santa Marta is a magical city known for its diversity and for making all its visitors feel at home. In this walking tour, you will explore its history and traditions among its streets and houses. Visit the Tayrona Gold Museum, Parque de los Novios, the Malecon, the Cathedral, and many other places. This experience includes more fun people to walk with, and a very knowledgeable local guide. • Hist…

4.7(16)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £47.58 per person

Full Day Private Sierra Nevada Tour with Transport

Embark on a full day adventure into jungle waterfalls, panoramic views and nature in the depths of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains at the private nature reserve of Nevada San Martin.

5.0(13)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £113.30 per person

Palomino River Tubing with Nature Trail Hike

It is an activity in a natural area of Colombia that is recognized as one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world, El Rio Palomino. It is the shortest river in the world that connects a Glacier with the Sea. The ancestral culture that lives in the area is invaluable. The comforts that we provide to travelers from our company are unique. We have the experience to provide an un…

4.6(16)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews3 h 10 minFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Simon Bolivar Airport

We have a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional drivers. They will make sure your trip from is completely safe and comfortable, so you can relax a bit and enjoy! Avoid an any tiring experience regarding transport and let us drive you to or from the airport or the cruise ship terminal. We will welcome you to our city from the very beginning and, if you are leaving, we will assure you l…

4.5(17)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews45 minFree cancellation

From £9.82 per person

Santa Marta ↔ Cartagena Transfer with Barranquilla City Tour

Olvídese de ir a la estación de autobuses y descifrar el idioma local. Disfrute de un traslado sin estrés desde su hotel en Santa Marta hasta su hotel en Cartagena (o viceversa), con un city tour en Barranquilla incluido. Esta tarifa incluye agua embotellada por persona. El viaje dura aproximadamente 4 horas (puede variar según el tráfico). Los conductores no hablan inglés, pero lo acompañarán al…

4.7(15)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviewsFree cancellation

From £279.46 per person

Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent

The best way to get to know the nature of Minca is to live it from the inside: we start with a 40-minute ecological hike through the jungle before reaching the canyon, where 4 waterfalls of 27, 15, 25 and 35 meters descend in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Always with 2 certified guides, we guarantee safety and personal attention on every descent. Suitable for all levels — adrenaline, nature and…

5.0(12)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £59.67 per person

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…

4.7(14)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £96.68 per person

Seviaka Indigenous People and Tubing Tour in Palomino

If you enjoy exploring the less known treasures of a region: you are in the right place. In this tour you will go to the Seviaka indigenous town. You will have a motorbike ride. And you will also talk to a Kogui indigenous leader who will teach you about their cosmology, customs and beliefs. Besides this cultural approach, you will enjoy a tire ride down the Palomino River and its rapids to enjoy…

5.0(10)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £51.36 per person

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…

4.5(12)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews13 hFree cancellation

From £135.96 per person

Magic Minca : Waterfalls, Cocoa Workshop and Coffee From Santa Marta

Connecting with nature – Explore stunning landscapes, ideal for ecotourism lovers. Culture and tradition – Immerse yourself in the history and customs of the indigenous communities of the Sierra. Encounter Your Purpose – Through contact with nature and ancestral teachings a time to meet again and reconcile. Adventure and relaxation – Walk, explore, swim in crystal clear rivers and relax in natura…

4.7(10)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £61.94 per person

Sunset Sailing Santa Marta Bay

There is no better place to witness a stunning sunset than on the water! It truly is a beautiful experience.

4.9(9)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £39.28 per person

Trip (half day) in a Private Sailing Boat in the Tayrona Park

Discover the first bay of Tayrona National Natural Park, Granate, and enjoy plenty of downtime on this private sailing trip from Santa Marta: you will swim, snorkel, relax, sunbath, paddle, have fun drinking and chatting with your friends or family, jump from the boat, and sailing back to Santa Marta enjoying a beautiful sunset. If you are lucky, you may fish or see dolphins but anyway you will e…

4.6(9)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £981.90 per person

Santa Marta : Horseback riding to Duwanaby, the ancestral stone

The adventure begins on horseback from the "El Trompito" sidewalk high, to the ancestral stone "Mama Duwanaby", this will be a 5-hour excursion where we will ride to the height of 650 mtsn. The sea and the river will be your landscape for the day, accompanied by the guide you will find quite wooded vegetation with different species of fauna and flora and you will have the opportunity to learn fro…

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £106.33 per person

Thursday Night Bar Crawl in Santa Marta, Colombia

IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour! Swimwear, sandals, hats, sportswear, and sunglasses are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either. We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls. This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 d…

4.9(7)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £22.66 per person

Santa Marta to or from Tayrona Park Private Transfer

If you are planning to go somewhere else along the Caribbean coast, we can drive you there. Go with us to Tayrona National Park or go from these places to Santa Marta city. Our professional driver and an assistant will pick you up at the chosen schedule in the chosen departure point and they will try their best to meet your needs. Book the transfer with us and have a safe and stress-free trip to…

4.9(7)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £31.72 per person