The 15 Best Tours from Santa Marta

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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

/ August 6, 2026

1.Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,308 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $580Our pick

4 days hiking to Ciudad Perdida from Santa Marta, small-group guided jungle camps, and included meals on the Sierra Nevada trail.

“The hike was stunningly beautiful with a plethora of incredible vistas that included rushing rivers, thundering waterfalls, staggering cliffs, and the simplistic beauty of the indigenous homes. The food was simply excellent; I was amazed by how good everything tasted, but I was likely biased a bit by the 5 hours of hiking that preceded every meal. The guide (Cesar), the translator (Aldair), the chef (we called him Pollo) and the other crew member (we called him Polloito) were all excellent and very kind. Cesar and Aldair were both extremely knowledgeable about both Colombian and indigenous history and were able to tell stories that were both educational and entertaining. The…”

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Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia

/ August 6, 2026

2.Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,203 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $600

4-day Lost City trek from Santa Marta with an English translator, hammocks and hot meals, and community-led cultural stops.

“This was one of the most stunning and informational trips I have been on in a long time. The experience started off with a warm welcome at the Tour office with coffee and fruit while we met the other hikers in our group. Although the trail was slick and tough because of weather at certain points, it was very rewarding each night, arriving in camp to a delicious warm meal. I have dietary restrictions that I was worried about but at no point was that an issue I felt very well taken care of in that regard. Each night we would come together as a group and listen to the…”

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Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!

/ August 6, 2026

3.Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 448 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Sail on Artivela from Santa Marta to Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park for a swim, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and grilled fish.

“The crew was nice but no one spoke English. I received message on Whatsapp at 9pm the night before saying we were changing from a sail boat to a catamaran and we were leaving at 9h instead of 10h30. The food was good. We were only 8 people so that was nice. Snorkeling was not good way too much waves. The beach Palmata was horrible. Brown water with lots of débris floating.”

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Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

/ August 6, 2026

4.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 7h 30m · from $64

Sail from Santa Marta to Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park by boat. Snorkel and SUP gear included, lunch served, sunset return.

“Good way to spend a couple hours at Tyrona if you want to avoid the bus/hike. The meeting point is different to what is outlined on the booking and we didn't leave until 10:30 meaning an hour and half waiting around unnecessarily at the harbour. No guide/limited English spoken.”

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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta

/ August 6, 2026

5.4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $580

Trek 4 days into Colombia’s Sierra Nevada to Ciudad Perdida, with a small group, guided history, included meals, and jungle swims.

“Excellent tour. Very friendly and skilled staff. Please ask for Pedro, Camillo and Pepe, they’re a great team!”

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

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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MINCA TOUR – Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa

/ August 6, 2026

7.MINCA TOUR – Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $79

Small-group Minca day trip from Santa Marta with jungle waterfalls, a coffee farm lesson, cocoa talk, and a bamboo-lodge lunch.

“Wonderful guide. He had a ton of information on the environment as well as the history of local culture. Of course the coffee was amazing and the cacao was the best I’ve ever had. Be prepared to hike! And bring a towel for the waterfall.”

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Eco-Hike in Minca: Coffee Tour, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!

/ August 6, 2026

8.Eco-Hike in Minca: Coffee Tour, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $64

Eco-hike in Minca combines a coffee tour, waterfall time, and a cacao workshop where you make your own chocolate bar from $64.

“👍Nelcy Olivera the tour Operator was Great we had wonderful time in Minca Colombia 🇨🇴 love ❤️ It I will Recommend to My Friends 👏”

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4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada

/ August 6, 2026

9.4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $545

Four-day hike to Ciudad Perdida from Santa Marta, with jungle trails, 1,200 steps, camp nights in hammocks, meals, and small-group guiding.

“It was the best trip of my whole trip! Great organization! Would really recommend especially this company. The guides were very knowledgable, the food was great and the atmosphere was amazing!!”

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From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

/ August 6, 2026

10.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 131 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Guided Tayrona day trip from Santa Marta: forest hike, Cabo San Juan swim, and viewpoint views, with hotel pickup.

“Malheureusement, je trouve que l’activité ne vaut pas du tout son prix. Le guide ne parlait pas un mot anglais, ok c’était précisé que l’activité se faisait en espagnol mais à certains moments on se savait pas quoi faire et il ne nous aidait pas. Pendant tout le trajet il avait l’air pressé, il enchaînait tout et il ne prenait pas le temps de se poser. Le trajet est de plus ou moins 12km et c’est un aller retour, on reprend le même chemin pour rentrer et ça va encore plus vite que pour l’aller. Je vous conseille vivement de le faire par vous même, ce n’est pas compliqué car…”

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Historic Center Bike Tour

/ August 20, 2026

11.Historic Center Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

2-hour Santa Marta historic center bike tour with Bolívar landmarks, bay views, sunset beach time, and $20 value.

“David is a very charismatic tour guide. He was able to talk about the history of Santa Marta while cracking jokes and making sure everyone was being safe on the bikes. Overall it's a great tour to take to dip your feet in some of Santa Marta's landmarks - it's also a perfect time for digital nomads as it starts after 5pm + an amazing sunset.”

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2-Day Coastal Motorcycle Tour

/ August 20, 2026

12.2-Day Coastal Motorcycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $359

2-day Santa Marta coastal motorcycle tour with meals, lodging, Buritaca river tubing, and Tayrona riding, waterfall jumps, and a secret beach hike.

“Amazing bike tour by the caribbean coast! One of the greatest experiences i have had in Colombia. The tour guide was a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the region. What a blast!”

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Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

/ August 20, 2026

13.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Sail from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Park. Anchor at Bahia Concha for snorkeling, kayak, SUP, and a grilled fish lunch.

“The trip is well organized. There is hardly any English spoken. The trip only takes you to the one, closest beach in Tayrona Park - Bahia Concha. You will have time in there. Bahia Concha is a beautiful, cove beach. BUT it has no shallow waters. The ascend to the sea is steep. (Not suitable for kinds who can't swim.) I am a Northern European female, traveling alone, and a nice person (it was my mistake). I have been harassed all the time. I had zero peace. Local vendors smelled the blood and circled like vultures, every 5 minutes.”

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Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

/ August 6, 2026

14.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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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

/ August 6, 2026

15.Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 93 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Classic sunset sail from Santa Marta to Taganga Bay, with 2 drinks, marina entry, and time to photograph the sky’s colors.

“O pôr-do-sol visto de dentro do mar é muito bonito e especial. Ficamos muito felizes por ter tido essa experiência. A equipe do veleiro é atenciosa e gentil, durante todo o passeio estiveram preocupados com as pessoas abordo e o bem-estar de todos. É uma experiência interessante, mas para quem tem medo de barco ou passa mal durante travessias eu não recomendo. Venta bastante e o veleiro fica instável, gerando movimentos contínuos para os lados, as vezes dando a impressão de que algo pode acontecer. Claro que a minha impressão é de alguém que não conhece/veleja, mas é uma impressão sincera sobre o passeio. Não dei nota máxima porque a…”

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