Outdoor activities near Santa Marta

83 bookable experiences

Hikes, water and open air within reach of Santa Marta — the trips worth leaving the city for, with the gear and the guide included.

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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

5.0 (3,581)4 days

We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and the area. We work hand in hand with…

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Maritime Adventure Bahia de Cinto and Playa Cristal, Tayrona Park

4.2 (5)7h 30m

Enjoy 2 of the beautiful beaches of Tayrona Park, such as Bahía de Cinto (natural reserve), beautiful crystal clear waters and beautiful white sand for snorkeling and Playa Cristal with the most crystal clear water in…

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

4.9 (254)4 days

Challenge yourself on a 4-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida. Enjoy the marvelous landscapes and natural beauty of this magical place. This vigorous trekking…

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Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan

3.5 (17)7h 30m

Explore one of Colombia’s most stunning destinations with this full tour of Tayrona Park, where the rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea. Cross the Canaveral trails surrounded by lush vegetation and unique fauna, discover…

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Los Naranjos Beach Horseback Riding Tayrona Park.

4.4 (42)3h

This is not a traditional riding, it is a regenerative experience of connection and healing on horseback that harmonizes body, mind and emotions across the territory. We start at the Piedras River, crossing it to enter…

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Sunset Sailing Santa Marta Bay

4.9 (8)2h 30m

There is no better place to witness a stunning sunset than on the water! It truly is a beautiful experience.

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Minca Motorcycle Tour

8h 30m

The adventure begins at 8 a.m. on a winding road with panoramic views. Visit the magical Pozo Azul, immerse yourself in crystal clear waters and enjoy a refreshing swim. Then, climb to 1600 meters and be amazed by a…

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Magic Minca : Waterfalls, Cocoa Workshop and Coffee From Santa Marta

4.7 (9)8h

Connecting with nature – Explore stunning landscapes, ideal for ecotourism lovers. Culture and tradition – Immerse yourself in the history and customs of the indigenous communities of the Sierra. Encounter Your Purpose…

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Tour Crystal Beach Tayrona Park

4.8 (6)10h

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…

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Full City of Santa Marta Tour and its Charms

3.1 (7)3h

Experience a unique experience exploring the most iconic corners of Santa Marta! Start your tour in the charming Parque del Agua, ideal for connecting with nature in the middle of the city. Continue to the famous Pibe…

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Tubing Across Palomino River Including a Hiking Tour

4.8 (17)4h 30m

Between Santa Marta and La Guajira, there is a place that boasts nature and adventure. And we want you to know it. Come with us to Palomino. Take a motorbike. Hike across the forest and enjoy a walk by the song of…

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Seviaka Indigenous People and Tubing Tour in Palomino

5.0 (10)6h 30m

If you enjoy exploring the less known treasures of a region: you are in the right place. In this tour you will go to the Seviaka indigenous town. You will have a motorbike ride. And you will also talk to a Kogui…

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Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent

5.0 (12)3h 30m

The best way to get to know the nature of Minca is to live it from the inside: we start with a 40-minute ecological hike through the jungle before reaching the canyon, where 4 waterfalls of 27, 15, 25 and 35 meters…

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Full-Day Catamaran Tour through Tayrona

4.5 (54)8h 30m

In this experience, I invite you to enjoy my passions: sailing, the sea, and the beach. This beach is located beneath the highest coastal mountains in the world, where melted snow flows directly into the Caribbean Sea.…

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Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka

4.4 (7)8h

Tourist and ecological attraction dedicated to the Tayrona culture. A unique place to appreciate pieces of pottery, goldsmiths and tools made and used by the inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Only 56.6 km…

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Palomino Horseback Riding Tour

3.7 (3)2h 30m

There is no better way to fully appreciate the paradisiac view from Palomino than horseback riding across the beach. Let our beautiful horses take to you on an unparalleled ride and enjoy the sea breeze refreshing your…

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Full Day Tour to Tayrona Park with Bath in Playa Cristal

4.0 (4)9h

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience in the middle of nature, this tour is for you. Live a full day exploring Tayrona Park, a biodiversity sanctuary where rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea. Before…

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Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared

4.6 (48)9h

If you are short of time but don’t want to leave Santa Marta without visiting its main destination, don’t worry, our tour in Tayrona Park is what you need! With this day trip to Tayrona Park, we will take you to all of…

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Night Rumba in Chiva in Santa Marta

3.0 (2)2h

Enjoy a 2-hour tour with live music on the main streets of Santa Marta, with other national and foreign tourists like you with whom you can interact in what is practically a mobile nightclub.You will have a stop at the…

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Private Tour Piedras de Donama in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

3.0 (8)8h 30m

Among the sites to visit are ancestral lagoons that have been considered sacred by the Indigenous people within the jungle, also an indigenous town with Tayrona terraces that is like visiting a lost city in a single day…

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Tour 'Paso del Mango' chocolate & waterfalls

5.0 (1)10h

Throughout this amazing experience, we'll get to know different aspects of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, visiting ancestral stones carved by indigenous communities, cacao fields, waterfalls, and an animal sanctuary.…

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Full Day Marinka Waterfall and Sierra Minca

4.7 (23)6h 30m

Dare to enjoy a day full of nature and adventure with breathtaking views of the fauna and flora of Minca with amazing viewpoints towards Santa Marta Bay where you can take beautiful photos in the giant hands and…

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Maritime Adventure by Boat to Tayrona Santa Marta

3.0 (3)8h 30m

We will sail to Tayrona Cabo San Juan del Guia, we will enjoy the Caribbean Sea seeing beautiful panoramic views of Bahia Concha, Gairaca, Bahia de Cinto, arriving at Cabo San Juan you will be able to visit different…

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Maritime Experience towards Playa Cristal, Tayrona Park

3.8 (4)8h

Discover the jewel of the Caribbean coast with our tour to Playa Cristal, Tayrona Park. Immerse yourself in crystal clear turquoise waters, with beautiful corals and fish. In our boats we have perfect diving masks to…

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