Things to do in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department: The Best Tours

Do not bother going to the main bus station and trying to decipher local language and enjoy a stress-free transfer from your hotel in Santa Marta to your hotel in Cartagena (or vice versa). This rate includes bottled water per person. The trip lasts 4 hours (time varies depending on traffic). Drivers do not speak English. Once you meet him he will take you to the vehicle and the next destination will be your hotel. If you travel between lunch hours, our drivers will take you to the closest restaurant and will wait for you without any extra charges, likewise there is an optional stop made throughout the journey so that you can stretch your legs, use the bathroom and/or buy some snacks or coffee.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, One-way private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

I recently moved to Santa Marta with my wife where we can enjoy the beautiful Sierra Nevada and what it has to offer. Going up the sierra nevada to minca to this antique coffee farm in the middle of the jungle is an amazing experience as well as visiting the local beer brewery at the farm whose secret is the water from the Sierra Mountain. LOCALS DO IT BETTER

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

We will meet at the Marina of Santa Marta at 9:30 am. We depart 10 am sharply on Sonata boat Sonata is a 58' cutter rigged ketch built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan. These ships are famous for their outstanding interior woodwork using asian teak and mahogany. With plenty of deck space she makes for a comfortable cruiser to sip rum on, very apt as she now sails the same path the pirates did not too many years ago. We will motor up wind to a Tayrona beach where we will anchor and spend the day swimming, snorkeling, SUP boarding, Kayaking and relaxing. 1 drink will be provided per person. Additional drinks are available for purchase. In the afternoon wind permitting, we will sail downwind back to the marina while enjoying the beautiful sunset Santa Marta is famous for. For those who are interested in learning how a sailboat sails this is a great intro to sailing. We should be back between 5pm- 6pm. Please keep in mind the sailboat moves in the water.

Inclusions: 1 Beer included, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Sandwich of the day, Restroom on board, Fruit

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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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Insurance policy, Entrance to Tayrona Park for nationals, foreigners must pay an additional $ 37,000, Professional guide, Boat transfer from the beach of Neguanje

Exclusions: Entrance to Tayrona Park for foreigners, they must pay an additional $ 37,000

Unique destination located 2 hours from Santa Marta, via la Guajira, a place to enjoy the calm river and great waves in the sea, an eco-tourist scene where you will undoubtedly have an encounter with nature. It also makes one of the must-see planes in Palomino, the Tubing by the River, which consists of being allowed to carry out the current of the river on top of a tire.

Inclusions: Door to door transport, Professional tour guide service, Insurance policy with medical assistance, Breakfast, Lunch

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Appreciate the magnificent landscape around this stunning beach located within the Tayrona National Park. This is the best option for those who wish to experience this famous park without having to walk. Let the breeze and the mountains hug you and enjoy a wonderful day sunbathing, reading your favorite book, snorkeling (included in the price) and swimming in the turquoise, calm and refreshing waters of Playa Cinto. Appreciate the magnificent landscape around this stunning beach located within the Tayrona National Park. This is the best option for those who wish to experience this famous park without having to walk. Let the breeze and the mountains hug you and enjoy a wonderful day sunbathing, reading your favorite book, snorkeling (included in the price) and swimming in the turquoise, calm and refreshing waters of Playa Cristal.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Marine transport, Use of Snorkelling equipment, insurance, Logistics, Tickets to Tayrona Park

Exclusions: Lunch

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 Marinka 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 cool village enchant you. • A reviving experience in the waters of Marinka waterfalls and Pozos Azules • A brief lesson and tasting of one of the most unique Colombian coffees in La Victoria farm • Eco-walks through Minca’s cool weather and magical nature • A traditional lunch in the small town and quick tour around it • Unforgettable memories of Minca’s landscapes Note: If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Hacienda La Victoria Coffee Farm, Lunch, All Risk Insurance, Minca Entrance

Exclusions: Extra Purchase

Santa Marta was once called The Pearl of America by the Spaniards. Nowadays it deserves its name for being a natural and historical treasure for Colombia. If you want to know more and learn why join us in this private full-day tour around its most emblematic places. Visit the historical center and the Tayrona Gold Museum, and then, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, death place of Simón Bolivar, and finish the tour by visiting one of its most famous bays: Taganga. • Historical landmarks of Santa Marta city • A walk along the old city and a guided tour in the Tayrona Gold Museum • A trip to Taganga’s Bay, one of the most important in Santa Marta • A visit and guided tour inside Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Simon Bolivar’s death place • Unforgettable memories of the oldest city of the country.

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, All Risk Insurance

Exclusions: Lunch

If you are short of time but don’t want to leave Santa Marta without visiting its main destination, don’t worry, we are here for you! With this day trip to Tayrona Park, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to all of the places you need to know: San Juan’s cape, Arrecifes and crystal-clear beaches among others. Have a traditional lunch by the sea and spend the rest of the day relaxing near the beach. • A guided trip through the natural richness of Tayrona National Park • Visiting the main beaches: Arrecifes (Reefs) and San Juan’s Cape • A tasteful Caribbean lunch by the sea • An adventure that ends with relaxing yourself in the shore • Tons of amazing photo spots to capture memorable moments and Colombian landscapes

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lunch, All Risk Insurance, Tayrona National Park Entrance

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In this experience, I invite you to enjoy my passions, sailing, the sea and the beach. Beach that is located under the highest coastal mountains in the world, where the melted snow reaches the Caribbean Sea. Tayrona National Natural Park is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the Caribbean of Colombia. 34 km from the urban center of Santa Marta is one of the most important natural parks in Colombia. It is the habitat of a large number of species that are distributed in regions with different thermal levels. I invite you to share with the people of the coast, with the local people. Eat the catch of the day. Learn about their culture and also have fun.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Paddle board, Entrance to the marina and passenger insurance

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