Tayrona Park Day Trip from Santa Marta - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Tayrona Park Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 113.69 USD
Rating: 7.3 (380 reviews)

The guide was very friendly, and everything was on schedule. The return trip took longer; from the very beginning, we we...

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Explore the jungle and visit dreamlike beaches on our Tayrona Park Day Trip. We'll leave Santa Marta behind and spend an unforgettable day touring one of Colombia's most important ecological reserves.

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
Transport by bus or minibus
Speedboat trip between Cabo San Juan and Santa Marta Bay (depending on selection)
English–speaking guide (except for the round–trip speedboat ride option)
Admission ticket to the Tayrona Natural National Park
Insurance for speedboat (on the round–trip tour)

Not included

Meals
Foreigner's tax: 60000COP per person
Insurance for children under 5: 5000COP per child

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Staff with knowledge of sign language.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Very good 4,496 Travelers·380 reviews

August 21, 2026
Alicia
Spain
We were very happy; the park is beautiful. It's recommended to wear your swimsuit and comfortable clothes over it, like sneakers. They picked us up fr...
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August 20, 2026
Elena
Coruña, Spain
The park is great, they picked us up at the hotel without any problem (although our name didn't appear correctly on the reservation), and the guide wa...
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August 19, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The activity was generally good, but... I think there should be more communication between everyone. We took the boat tour and the coordination wasn't...
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August 16, 2026
Mario Comunion Benito
Madrid, Spain
The guide was very friendly, and everything was on schedule. The return trip took longer; from the very beginning, we were told to be back by 4 pm, bu...
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July 10, 2026
Guillermo Alvarez Diaz
Spain
If you're looking for a tour where they take you, guide you, help you, and bring you back, this is fine. The guide, Eduardo, was good, but the group w...
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July 8, 2026
Magally
Colombia
Excellent local tour operator: comfortable transportation, a knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive guide. Upon arrival in Cabo San Juan, we had space...
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March 21, 2026
Florentina
Argentina
Beautiful activity requires physical effort because it's hot and you have to stick to the schedule. I saw a lizard, butterflies, and colorful fish at ...
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October 7, 2026
Anónimo
Argentina
I'd like to take the tour more slowly to enjoy the lushness of nature. There are few fully functional restrooms.
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September 14, 2026
Anónimo
Uruguay
I had higher expectations regarding the park's fauna and flora.
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August 19, 2026
Cristina
Barcelona, Spain
The guide Leni was very friendly at all times
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Day Trip Details

Once we've picked you up from your hotel in Santa Marta bright and early, we'll head northeast. After driving for 1.5 hours, we'll get to Tayrona Park. This beautiful spot is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

When we arrive, we'll start with a brief introduction to nature conservation and then we'll begin to explore the jungle trails.

We'll spend a total of 4 hours walking alongside trees that tower over 82 ft (25 m) high and discover some of the Tayrona National Park's rich ecosystem. And, if we're lucky, we might see some iguanas, howler monkeys, ocelots, anteaters, and solitary eagles.

Next, we'll make our way to the Caribbean coastline and stroll along the idyllic beaches of Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla and La Piscina. Next, we'll continue to Cape San Juan del Guía, which is one of the most popular spots in Tayrona.

You'll have some free time here to sample the local gastronomy at one of the nearby restaurants. Afterwards, we'll head to Cape San Juan's viewpoint to admire a unique panoramic view of the Colombian landscape.

Then, it's time to return to Santa Marta and drop you off at your accommodation 11 hours after pickup.

Walking Times

Please note that on this tour, we'll embark on a 16-km (9.9 mi) medium-hard difficulty hike. The hike will take 4 hours to complete: 2 hours walking, 2 hours going, and 2 hours returning.

Speedboat Trip

When booking, you can choose from three different options regarding the speedboat between Cabo San Juan to Santa Marta Bay.

Tour with return trip by speedboat: if you choose this option, we'll return by boat from Cabo San Juan to Santa Maria Bay. This way, you don't have to walk 2 hours, and you can enjoy more time in Cape San Juan and its beaches until 4 pm when you'll catch the speedboat back. This option does not include the transfer back to the hotels in Santa Marta.

Tour with outward and return speed boat: in this case, we'll take the speedboat there and back, saving you the walk both ways. In addition, this option includes the transfer back to the hotels in Santa Marta. Please note that this option does not include a guide, only a skipper on the speedboat.

Schedule & Duration

Tour without speedboat transport (an 11-hour trip in total): pickup will be at 6:30 am.
Tour with speedboat transport on the return journey (a 10-hour trip in total): pickup will be at 6:30 am.
Tour with round-trip speedboat transport (an 8-hour trip in total): pickup will be at 9 am.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup and drop–off at the hotels located in the areas of Bello Horizonte, Rodadero, and central Santa Marta. If your accommodation is located in the airport area, via Cienaga or Taganga, on the day of the activity, you'll have to pay a supplement of 20USD per person.

Please note that the two options for the Tayrona Park Day Trip, which include walking, will depart at 6:30 am, while the option that only involves a speedboat tour and no walking will start at 9:30 am.

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Day Trip Details

When we arrive, we'll start with a brief introduction to nature conservation and then we'll begin to explore the jungle trails.

Then, it's time to return to Santa Marta and drop you off at your accommodation 11 hours after pickup.

Walking Times

Please note that on this tour, we'll embark on a 16-km (9.9 mi) medium-hard difficulty hike. The hike will take 4 hours to complete: 2 hours walking, 2 hours going, and 2 hours returning.

Speedboat Trip

When booking, you can choose from three different options regarding the speedboat between Cabo San Juan to Santa Marta Bay.

Schedule & Duration

Tour without speedboat transport (an 11-hour trip in total): pickup will be at 6:30 am.
Tour with speedboat transport on the return journey (a 10-hour trip in total): pickup will be at 6:30 am.
Tour with round-trip speedboat transport (an 8-hour trip in total): pickup will be at 9 am.

Tayrona Park Day Trip