Tours and Trips in Santa Marta

If you've only got limited time in Cartagena, don't let that stop you exploring Santa Marta Historic Center, the first city founded by the Spaniards in Colombia. In a small group limited to 14, you'll take a whistle-stop tour of Barranquilla and tick off colonial highlights in Santa Maria. Enjoy a beachside lunch in El Rodadero and relish the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Set out on a half-day sightseeing tour of lovely Santa Marta. This city tour takes place aboard a coach bus and includes stops at some of Santa Marta's top sights and attractions. Enjoy a guided tour of La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and its gardens, see monuments to famous Colombians like soccer player Carlos Valderrama, and enjoy a trip outside the city to Taganga, a fishing village with a prime costal location. Along the way you'll learn some local history, including the story of former Colombian leader Simón Bolívar. 

Explore La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino on this small-group guided visit. Built in the 17th century, the museum-hacienda is known as the location of political leader Simón Bolívar's death and has become a top tourist attraction in Santa Marta as well as a historical landmark. There, admire the colonial buildings and wander around the galleries.

Knowing the best hiking trails for insight into Colombia's cultural heritage can be tricky. Eliminate the need for advance planning and discover Colombia's Lost City on a 5-day trek from Santa Marta, passing traditional villages and natural landmarks along the way. Transfer to the rural start point in El Mamey with ease by 4-wheel drive, and avoid hidden costs with meals, accommodation, and entrance fees included as per itinerary.

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.

Plunge into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and explore the unrivalled beauty of Tayrona National Park on a full-day tour from Santa Marta. Declared as one of Colombia's most picturesque and popular national parks, Tayrona demands attention with its diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery. Stroll through the expansive park with an experienced guide, observing the land and sea fro monkeys, dolphins and condors. Swim beneath the shimmering surface of a natural pool and enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch at your own expense in a rustic restaurant.

Enjoy easy transfer between Santa Marta and Barranquilla aboard a relaxing coach bus. This one-way service is offered daily and includes a stunning 2-hour coastal drive to your hotel in Barranquilla. Simply book ahead, and then sit back and enjoy the ride.

Experience the tropical beauty of Santa Marta on a full-day tour of two top attractions. First, take a boat to the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum to see diverse marine life such as sharks, dolphins and turtles. Learn about the biology of the native species from your guide and then spend the remainder of the day relaxing on Playa Blanca, an idyllic white sand beach. Spend leisure time in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and purchase Colombian classics from rustic food stalls.

Eco-adventure without pollution in Tayrona Park, wildlife.Opportunity to see an impressive variety of fish & marine life.Opportunity to see the beautiful phenomenon of 7 continuous waves.Exploration and purchases of indigenous crafts.Opportunity to see one of the most visited beaches in South America.This wonderful CRYSTAL BEACH, cataloged as one of the most visited beaches in South America, being among the 20 most beautiful beaches on the planet, crystal clear water in colors, coral white sand, surrounded by mountains and vegetation, where you will not have hearing pollution, only the waves of the sea and the sound of the birds are heard; additionally, it is the place where you can do the best snorkeling or lung diving activity because fishing is prohibited because it is a nature reserve.

Travel between Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park in style on a private speedboat, the fastest and most fabulous way to reach the remote tropical park. During the ride to Cabo San Juan del Guia, you'll pass jungle scenery and avoid the long walk to the official entrance of Tayrona, arriving directly on the beach instead. Lunch is also included.

Tayrona National Park is the place where the sea, the jungle, and the mountain collide. With stunning beaches, adventurous jungle hikes, living indigenous communities and the impressive ancient ruins of the Tayona people, this National Park is one of Colombia's northern-coast top places to visit. Ensure your entrance with this anticipated ticket purchase, as the daily capacity of the park is 6.900 tourists. Don't miss out on this wonder!

Challenge yourself on a 4- or 5-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida, or "Lost City," hidden in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site dating to the 9th century. Your small-group tour, limited to just 11 participants, also includes a guide, campsite accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and included meals as per the itinerary.

Spend an afternoon snorkeling and sussing out local wildlife on a full-day trip from Santa Marta to Crystal Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park. Keep an eye out for monkeys, deer, and more than 300 bird species in the 37,000-acre (15,000-hectare) park—home to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains—then set off for a snorkeling adventure in the turquoise waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Look for dolphins and turtles, or simply sit back and enjoy Crystal Beach's white sands and spectacular views.