Top Santa Marta Half-day Tours

Explore the highlights of Minca your way on this private day trip. You can customize the itinerary to suit your needs, but most travelers love visiting a wide variety of cultural and natural sites. Check out the views and beautiful waterfalls of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and soak in a thermal pool. Learn about the local culture and gastronomy at the Museo del Cacao and enjoy a cup.

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!

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 refreshing traditional juices and fruit tasting with locals, more fun people to walk with, and a very knowledgeable local guide. • Historical landmarks about Santa Marta City • A walk through Tayrona Gold Museum • Visiting Santa Marta’s bay or Malecon, and the main parks and squares • A brief lesson about Colombian diversity through its history and guide’s recommendations • A glimpse of Colombia’s Caribbean flavors by tasting fruits and juices Note: If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.

With your personal guide and driver, you will explore Santa Marta with this 4-hour city tour precisely designed for cruise ship passengers. Get to know the top highlights of Santa Marta and fall in love with this gorgeous city. Its ancient streets and colonial architecture still prevail, even after having being sacked and burned dozens of times by pirates. Santa Marta is also known for being the place where Simon Bolivar (El Libertador) lived his latter days. Get to know his history, what he did and how he managed to liberate six Latin-American countries from the Spanish empire.

In this tour you will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes, in addition to seeing more than 30 species of birds, including some endemic to the region, the guide is a biologist specialized in bird tourism, who makes this a learning experience about our birds, such as his scientific name, its common name and its name in English, remember that if you do not have binoculars, we will supply them

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

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

La Poza Sagrada, which is a natural pool of great importance for the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a place where you can take a refreshing swim and enjoy its crystal clear waters. We will finish the experience on the beautiful beaches of Mendihuaca where you will spend an afternoon of sun and beach in one of the most beautiful beaches in the city of Santa Marta.

It is a full day all inclusive * Visit to the coffee farm * Bath in the river * Gourmet lunch * Visit to the Cocoa museum

Trekking through the jungle to Colombia's Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) can be challenging for even experienced hikers. Journey in confidence on this small group guided tour (limited to 12 people) that takes you on an adventure—hiking for four days across varied terrain and through striking scenery—to a 9th-century indigenous archaeological site. Includes round-trip transportation from Santa Marta, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.

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.

Enjoy a stress-free transportation from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to your hotel in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados or Bello Horizonte (TAGANGA not included). This service has a duration that varies from 40 to 50 minutes (depending on traffic), on the road to your hotel you will be able to observe the wonderful mountains of the Sierra Nevada which embrace this magnificent, unique and authentic city.

Experience the majestic flamingos in their habitat, the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Here you have the opportunity not only to get very close to the animals by boat - the Wayúu indigenous people are also looking forward to your visit. We are proud to donate a percentage of the tour fees to the local indigenous community and to offer you a high qualified bilingual guide.

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

Though Santa Ana is well-known for its beach, the coastal Caribbean town is also a colonial-era gem rich with unexpected history. A walking tour is the perfect way to orient yourself within the city and learn about its history and culture with your guide: follow your guide along the beach, check out top landmarks such as the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, and end your tour with a prime spot for watching the sunset.

Have you ever wanted to climb mountains, cross rivers and be one with nature without having to go through immense physical effort? With our high quality e-mountain bikes this dream can come true. You will get to drive through the beautiful natural treasure of Sierra Nevada Colombia, along coffee farms, rivers and waterfalls, and take a break whenever you want to enjoy the view over the jungle and down to the caribbean sea. With our e-bikes you can adjust the amount of assistance to your liking and stay fit. Our funny and local guides will show you the way, ensure safety and assist you in any situation for you comfort.

Our highly qualified and bilingual guide offers you an unforgettable, intercultural experience with the Tongueka indigenous people followed by a refreshing swim in the middle of the nature reserve. You help the local indigenous community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.

In this adventure you can enjoy the Marinka waterfall with its crystal clear waters, from there we go to Sierra Extrema where you will get to know the largest hammock in the world, while enjoying a drink offered by us (beer, soda, juice or water according to your taste) In addition to canopy activities that will allow them to fly for a 600mts journey over the mountain, this is a unique opportunity for you to live an experience full of adrenaline, transportation is by motorcycle or jeap 4x4 depending on the number of participants

Join us on this tour for adventurous travelers around the heart of Santa Marta and see its most important cultural spots. Visit the Route of Murals, a project dedicated to transform Santa Marta’s alleys into an outdoor museum and to recover some streets of the historical center through art and culture. Learn with our guide about urban art and the real importance of this cultural expression to Latin America or Colombia while tasting a refreshing typical juice. • A walk from the Tayrona Gold Museum to the Murals Route, the main graffiti path • A quick but informative lesson about cultural and social importance of urban art • A refreshing local juice • A visit inside La Trastienda art gallery and lab • Wider perspectives of the city through urban art expression

The tour will be a TRUE ADVENTURE in the hearth of the world (Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta) where we will combine ecological walks with sections of yoga in the middle of mother earth, we will learn to breathe with the method Win Hof and talk on how to eat well to fight diseases. These experiences can change your life through silence, meditation and introspection. Through different mental exercises, delve into your inner self to organize the different rooms that make up your mental home. This guided reflection exercise helps anyone to organize their ideas, identify their needs or desires, categorize their priorities. In summary: putting in order the mental chaos that we sometimes struggle with. Stress reduction, faster recovery from physical exertion, better sleep, improved sports performance, enhanced creativity, more focus and mental clarity.

After driving for about an hour through magnificent scenery and breathtaking views we arrive at Minca. Once there, we will start our hike to Marinka Waterfalls. Huge trees, ageless rocky creeks, and birds chirping make the hike to the waterfalls stunningly pleasant and enjoyable. After hiking for about one hour we arrive at Marinka Waterfalls, and it is time to relax and enjoy the Sierra Nevada refreshing waters. We can stay here for an hour and a half or less, depending on your preferences. Once you decided to return, we will hike through the same road back to Minca, where the driver will be waiting for us to take you to your hotel. This is just the perfect option for those who wish to add an experience to their travel to Santa Marta.

While most of the waterfalls now are overcrowded in Minca, we're fortunate enough to have exclusive access to this private waterfall. It's stunning, nature abounds, and it's the perfect escape while in the mountain.

Make the most out of your time in half a day and join this Santa Marta City Tour through the most relevant places in the capital city of Magdalena while a knowledgeable guide makes sure to tell you as much as you like to know about Colombian culture and history.

Escape the heat and feel the cool mountain breeze of Minca on a private day trip from Santa Marta. Designed with lovers of the outdoors in mind, this tour takes you off the beaten path onto hiking trails replete with waterfalls, native birdlife, and coffee plantations. You’ll visit a coffee plantation before enjoying free time to explore the natural area at your own pace—plus, lunch is included.