Top 9 Full-Day Tours in Santa Marta

1.Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

A 7.5-hour Minca jungle hike with coffee tasting, Lost Waterfall time, lunch at Jungle Joe, and a hands-on cocoa workshop.

“This is a good way to see the eco friendly town of Minca. The waterfall and chocolate factory at Jungle Joe's were really something special. This may have been the best chocolate I've ever had.Lunch was also surprisingly good. Unfortunately the coffee plantation was a let down, with average coffee and prices roughly 2x what you'll see anywhere else. Even considering the artisanal, organic practices, there is no reason to charge that much for thoroughly average coffee. The guide was also pretty good and knowledgeable. I'd recommend if you're looking to explore the city”

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2.Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Full-day trek from Santa Marta to Minca for coffee and cocoa tasting, waterfall swimming, and a scenic lunch. $78.

“Well worth it. Our guide was informative and did a great job. A lot of walking, some steep inclines and declines but worth it. Met some nice fellow travelers.”

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3.Full-Day Coffee and Cocoa Tour from Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $89

Hike from Santa Marta to Minca’s waterfalls and natural pools, then tour coffee and cocoa farms for tastings, lunch, and more.

“It was a great trip! We hiked thru jungles, took a break and swam near the beautiful waterfall, then we went to the coffee farm, saw how the coffee was made tasted a delicious coffee and coffee liquor, we also saw toucans there, it was beautiful! Then we hiked a bit more thru the jungles to a restaurant where we had the delicious meal with live music. After we learned about chocolate and made our own chocolates! The whole trip was really fun and good value for money! Definitely recommend to take this tour, you’ll not regret it!”

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4.Full-Day Catamaran Tour through Tayrona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Sail from Santa Marta to Tayrona for a relaxed beach day at Bahía Concha, with snorkeling gear, paddle board, and fresh ceviche lunch.

“Wonderful experience! Delicious food!! Highly recommended, the team attending on the catamaran is really friendlyAuto-translated”

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5.Amazing full day tour to Minca with a private guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $178Top rated

Private full-day Minca tour from Santa Marta with Marinka waterfalls, plus optional cocoa or coffee farm tours and an off-road adventure.

“Excellent, fascinating tour to marvelous and historic places outside of Santa Marta (check the Viator description for the list), in the foothills of the incredible and geologically unique Sierra Madre. At all times we felt safe and very well taken care of. The tour guide Hugo was fully bilingual, English and (local) Spanish, very affable, and imparted innumerable insights and pearls of knowledge and interest — at the same time, he emphasized that the tour was ours to enjoy, and he went out of his way to assure just that — we enjoyed every minute. And finally, the two drivers (for the on-road and off-road portions) were absolutely professional —…”

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6.Full Day Marinka Waterfall and Sierra Minca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $142

Private day trip from Santa Marta to Marinka waterfall, organic Minca coffee, and scenic lunch at Sierra Minca Hostel.

“The guides and transportation were great, the cacao was to die for, incredible views and experiences.”

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7.Full Day Private Sierra Nevada Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $150

Private 7-hour Sierra Nevada day trip from Santa Marta with Minca, 4x4 ridge views, a guided trek in a private reserve, and waterfalls.

“This was my favorite part of Columbia by far. Something to be said for being out in the peace and quiet of nature. Beautiful waterfalls with knowledgeable guides made us want a second experience here. Will definitely be doing again!”

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8.Full Day Tour to Bahia Concha Beach in Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Full-day tour from Santa Marta to Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park, with time to swim, snorkel, and explore the jungle coast. Pickup.

“To many Vendors at the beach, high prices for all services, need to do a better job with the maintenance of the park, thrash everywhere”

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9.Full Day to Playa Blanca or Inca Inca Santa Marta with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · from $34

Boat day trip from Santa Marta to Playa Blanca or Playa Inca Inca with lunch, swim and snorkel time in the Caribbean.

“Have booked three excursions on Viator for Santa Marta, Colombia. Have taken two of the three tours. First two tours were disorganized on meeting location - not clear at all. Hoping the third is better. Playa Blanca was beautiful. The lunch was delicious. Boat ride to the beach provided magnificent views of the Sierra Madre.”

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