Tours in Santa Marta

If you are planning to go somewhere else along the Caribbean coast, we can drive you there. Go with us to or form Cartagena, 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 your chosen destination. • A safe trip from Santa Marta to or from Cartagena city • Professional and experienced driver • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles • Wide range of availability • Guarantee of high-quality transport experience

Enjoy private stress-free transportation from your hotel in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados and/or Bello Horizonte to your hotel in Barranquilla. On the road to your hotel, you will be able to observe the greatness of the Sierra Nevada, the Caribbean sea and Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta.

Because we take you to live a unique and original experience, in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with the help of local communities you will discover all the natural and cultural diversity of our country.

Explore Mundo Marino on this guided tour with a duration of 45-min. Observe more than 250 living marine species of the Colombian Caribbean Sea. Visit this fantastic aquarium located in the sector of Rodadero Santa Marta. See and learn about all these amazing and colorful species. This guided tour has a duration of 45-min.

Minca is a small coffee, tourist town and a sanctuary for wildlife in its surroundings, as it is nestled in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, has a lush rainforest, coffee and cocoa, waterfalls and friendly and diverse people . Come and visit this eco-tourist paradise in a formidable trekking adventure that will go from the foot of the mountains to the half peaks and slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and on the way you know about the exuberant bio-diversity and History of the minetraste region you exercise in this demanding trek.

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means "Rebirth", is a Wiwa indigenous refuge settled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trekking towards said refuge, where you will be able to enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and totally disconnect from the outside world, you will be able to better understand their worldview and beliefs, through multiple activities, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity. The indigenous refuge also has an access that allows you to discover the majestic natural pool of the "Matuna" (El Encanto) waterfall in just 15 minutes of walking, where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters.

Embark on an extraordinary one-day expedition through the enchanting terrain of Tayrona National Park, a genuine marvel within Colombia's natural treasures. Celebrated for its pristine turquoise waters, sun-kissed beaches, and untamed rainforests, this iconic national park seamlessly melds breathtaking beauty with deep cultural importance, offering an unparalleled synthesis of nature and heritage.

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.

Interact with the nature and be part of the culture of the indigenous Wayúu. We take you to Cabo de la Vela, the Salinas de Manaure and other special spots we have chosen for an unforgettable experience: You will feel the desert heat, pass trough untouched nature and sleep in humble indigenous acommodations in front of the sea. Please consider you will be in a remote part of the Country where the amenities such as water, electricity, internet etc. are not always available. You help the local and indigenous community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.

Enjoy a direct ride from Santa Marta to Barranquilla airport with expert drivers who know the road like the back of their hand. This hassle-free express door-to-door transportation service is all you need to get to your airport safely and on time.

Are you ready to embark on one of the most exciting treks in South America? The Colombia Lost City Tour will take you through the exuberant jungle of the Sierra Nevada, where you will discover amazing secrets and impressive landscapes. Explore archaeological ruins and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. But be prepared: this adventure requires a good physical condition, since the daily walks last 7 to 8 hours. Do you dare to accept the challenge? ✅ INCLUDES: Ground transportation (Santa Marta historic center, Taganga and Rodadero; sectors of red grounds, beautiful horizon and airport must pay an additional 20,000), Food, Local Guide and English translator, Entrance to the archaeological zone, contribution to indigenous and peasant communities, accommodation in hammocks, beds (with mosquito nets and blankets), travel insurance, snack at some points of the trip.

On this tour we will visit one of the first beaches belonging to the Tayrona National Natural Park, just 30 minutes from Santa Marta by car, it is located approximately 12 km from the city. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for spending a great day at the beach, it is perfect for snorkeling, hiking and getting a good tan. This beach is an opportunity to relax, enjoy the sea, swim and have fun with your family or friends. Also, the conditions of this beach allow you to snorkel.

Enjoy 2 of the beautiful beaches of Tayrona Park, such as Bahía de Cinto (natural reserve), beautiful crystal clear waters and beautiful white sand for snorkeling and Playa Cristal with the most crystal clear water in Tayrona will captivate you with its beautiful corals and fish very easy to see.

Taganga, a typical fishing village where it is possible to observe the fishing ritual of the natives who build their own canoes and use magic overlays. Beautiful, with transparent waters and beautiful corals, with many kiosks, cabins and hotels in which it is possible to enjoy a delicious sea food and admire the surroundings, its access is by boat from Taganga or by ecological path.

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ► A Helicopter Ride Over a Huge Granitic Rock Surrounded by Open Waters ► Visiting a Postcard Perfect Valley ► Horseback Riding to Colombia’s Exotic Beach ► Coffee Plantations & Trying Some of the Best Coffees on Earth ► Experiencing a Mud Bath Inside a Volcano ► Boat Ride Along a Pristine Coastline ► Sightseeing in One of South America’s Prettiest Colonial Cities ► Exploring Nightlife in Medellin, Bogota & Santa Marta ► Relaxing in Thermal Springs ► A Private Guided Tour of a Salt Cathedral ► Rich Culture And Much More...

This expedition is a journey through time through the past, present and future of Colombia. It is an immersion in the history of the country, its periods of violence, confrontation and prosperity that occurred in the territory and marked scars that today have a voice in residents such as Edwin, Patacón, Hugo and other tour guides, who tell how their past in a drug laboratory, is transformed into a prosperous present showing the richness, diversity and majesty of the Sierra. Beyond the goal, it is a journey through productive lands, lands of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, Tayrona National Natural Park, and lands of the Indigenous Reservation, sacred to these communities, immersed in the worldview and wisdom of "the older brothers " to the Teyuna Archaeological Park. The accompaniment of the Host Fullsky together with these local voices, make it a unique and profound experience since we do everything to get the most out of the territory, every day and every step.

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 enjoy the unique landscape Santa Marta and Tayrona Park offer us. The Captain reserves the right to change bays if the weather does not allow reaching that bay. It's also worth mentioning that we have a large bathing platform at the stern that allows you easy and direct access to the sea. We have fridge and full of beverages on board (soda, beers, wine, Rum, ...) which are available (we'll comunicate you the list with the prices the day before the trip). You can also take your own drinks with you on board.

This project was started by a group of peasant families who have decided leave aside activities with a negative impact on the environment (like intensive agriculture and livestock) and work in tourism. These families saw that the place what has always been their home is a paradise of landscapes, biodiversity and cultural experiences. And now they want to show this paradise, and everything it offers, to the rest of the world. This trek is outside of others tourist treks saturated with visitors, wildlife full, ancient rainforests, impressive waterfalls, friendly people and stunning views of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Of course, to get to the most beautiful places requires great effort, hiking along steep slopes, grass fields, forests and mountains. As such, it is necessary to be in a good physical and mental condition. You will be rewarded at the end of each day, when we will be welcomed, eat and sleep in the peasants houses where we will have a cultural exchange.

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.

Enjoy one of the most popular beaches for tourists, so consider one of the best in Colombia; its shade of colors and white sand, load capacity and absence of street vendors make it a unique destination for family rest.

6.30 hrs departure from your hotel or meeting point by land to the entrance of the Tayrona park where after completing the entry protocols we will take a two-hour walk along the different beaches of the Tayrona park. Arrecife, Arenilla, La Piscina and then we will arrive at Cape San Juan where you can enjoy the beach and its magnificent landscapes. At 3:50 p.m. we will take a speed boat to Taganga and then by land to your hotel.

Meet the ecological capital of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a unique place in the Caribbean Region for its diversity of agricultural products, where you can enjoy different landscapes, ecological walk, learn about the handmade process of organic coffee, observe some species of birds and enjoy a delicious bath in one of its waterfalls that descend from the Sierra Nevada.

Its name is related to the stones with which its terraces were raised and some rock carvings that have been found. These seem to tell a story to those who visit this place, as if they were speaking to us. Bunkuany, the "place of the stones that speak". Although the archaeological complex of Bunkuany is less extensive than that of Ciudad Perdida, it has quite large terraces and, as happens with Ciudad Perdida or Teyuna, "The second Lost City" has several streams and rivers nearby, which makes to enjoy a refreshing swim while doing the Bunkuany tour.

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means “Reborn”, is a Wiwa indigenous refuge located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trek to said refuge, where you can enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and completely disconnect from the outside world, you will be able to better understand their worldview and beliefs, through multiple activities, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity. The indigenous refuge also has an access that allows you to discover the majestic natural pool of the "Matuna" (El Encanto) waterfall, where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters, after only approximately 15 minutes of walking.