Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department

Carlos Vives guides you through his home city. Discover the history and stories of Santa Marta with Carlos. In this unique soundwalk you will set off in the pursuit of the pearl, and we are going after the pearl!

Inclusions: All chapters and maps offline and tips to explore Santa Marta

Exclusions: Snacks, Smartphone and headsets

Enjoy a guided tour in the "Natural National park of Tayrona" from Santa marta city to Bahia Concha Bay. Discover  the landscapes of the dry tropical forest arrives to the bay and enjoy the reef with the practise of snorqueling in one of the most beautiful beach of the park. All on an electric bicycle. Join us and feel the journey!!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Lunch, Breakfast, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Entry of the Tayrona National Natural Park

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

Appreciate the magnificent scenery around this stunning beach located only 45 minutes from Santa Marta city center. Let the breeze and the mountains embrace you, and enjoy a wonderful day taking the sun, reading your favorite book, and swimming throughout the tranquil and refreshing waters of Bahia Concha.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Health Insurance

Exclusions: Food (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner)

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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Appreciate the magnificent scenery around this stunning beach located inside the Tayrona National Park. This is the best option for those who would like to experience this famous park without having to hike at all. Let the breeze and the mountains embrace you, and enjoy a wonderful day taking the sun, reading your favorite book, doing snorkeling (not included in price), and swimming throughout the turquoise, tranquil and refreshing waters of Playa Cristal.

Inclusions: Health Insurance, Bottled water, Private transportation, Private boat, Tent on the beach, Tayrona Park admission fee

Exclusions: Food (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner)

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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Let's go on a unique adventure to discover Cabo San Juan del Guia, a stunning beach inside the Tayrona National Park that will leave you speechless. Top highlights: - Enjoy the most rewarding hike through lush, humid forests and mountains. - Appreciate the magnificent coastline views of our tropical beaches. - Live an authentic experience in a nature sanctuary, home to an enriched flora and fauna. - Learn about the different cultures that and tribes that protect the area. - Along the hike, you will be visiting different pristine beaches with golden sand

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tayrona Park admission fee, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner), Gratuities