Top Santa Marta Overnight Tours

Explore the northern coast of Colombia by motorcycle with this two-day, one-night tour. You'll start in Santa Marta, heading up to Palomino for a day of river tubing adventure. The next day, you'll make your way back to Santa Marta to drop off your bike.

This journey is full of wildlife, flora, stunning views, & adrenaline. Our 2 day trek is ideal for those who do not have much time, & want an unforgettable way to discover the magic and panoramic views of this biodiverse mountain range. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the second-highest coastal mountain range in the world and the source of 36 rivers, contains almost every ecosystem on the planet: deserts, alpine lakes, rainforests, wetlands, tundra, coral reefs, & glaciers. The mosaic of habitats and species found here are like nowhere else on Earth. Separated from the Andes mountain chain by plains & deserts, the Sierra Nevada is a self-contained microcosm of diverse ecoregions & lifeforms containing thick, misty jungles, snow capped peaks, rare and unusual species, ancient lost cities, & isolated indigenous people rich with culture and tradition, all of which steep these mountains in myth and intrigue. Many plant and animal species here are found nowhere else in the world.

This project was started by a group of peasant families who have decided leave aside activities with a negative impact on the environment (like intensive agriculture and livestock) and work in tourism. These families saw that the place what has always been their home is a paradise of landscapes, biodiversity and cultural experiences. And now they want to show this paradise, and everything it offers, to the rest of the world. This trek is outside of others tourist treks saturated with visitors, wildlife full, ancient rainforests, impressive waterfalls, friendly people and stunning views of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Of course, to get to the most beautiful places requires great effort, hiking along steep slopes, grass fields, forests and mountains. As such, it is necessary to be in a good physical and mental condition. You will be rewarded at the end of each day, when we will be welcomed, eat and sleep in the peasants houses where we will have a cultural exchange.

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

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 indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to supporting the development of the region through contributions that contribute to a better quality of life for the locals.

Trekking through the jungle to Colombia's Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) can be challenging for even experienced hikers. Journey in confidence on this small group guided tour (limited to 12 people) that takes you on an adventure—hiking for four days across varied terrain and through striking scenery—to a 9th-century indigenous archaeological site. Includes round-trip transportation from Santa Marta, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.

Enjoy a stress-free transportation from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to your hotel in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados or Bello Horizonte (TAGANGA not included). This service has a duration that varies from 40 to 50 minutes (depending on traffic), on the road to your hotel you will be able to observe the wonderful mountains of the Sierra Nevada which embrace this magnificent, unique and authentic city.

Be at Marina of Santa Marta 930 am. Say boat SONATA @ Gate. We depart 10 am. CANT wait past 9:50 am Sonata is a 58ft cutter rigged ketch built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan with 26 capacity. We will motor up wind to Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, Aguja Island. At Bahia Concha we`ll anchor. Our auxiliary boat will take you to the beach or you can swim to it. You can snorkel, SUP board & sunbathe. WATER ACTIVITIES ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Lunch and 1 drink will be provided per person ON BOARD approximately 1 hour after arrival. 3:30pm everyone should be on board again to sail back wind permitting. Back at Marina by 5pm where you can enjoy the Sunset. If weather restrictions by maritime authorities we visit nearby bays. NO REFUND if Maritime Authorities restrict navigation to Tayrona Park. FULL REFUND if ALL navigation is restricted. Keep in mind tayrona park closes Feb 1-15 June 1-15 Oct 19-Nov 2. During these date we will visit nearby bays

La Poza Sagrada, which is a natural pool of great importance for the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a place where you can take a refreshing swim and enjoy its crystal clear waters. We will finish the experience on the beautiful beaches of Mendihuaca where you will spend an afternoon of sun and beach in one of the most beautiful beaches in the city of Santa Marta.

It is a full day all inclusive * Visit to the coffee farm * Bath in the river * Gourmet lunch * Visit to the Cocoa museum

The Remanzo is located about 10 minutes from Taganga, does not have a beach and this makes it a quiet place for the fish that live in the small coral reef, the shallow waters are ideal for snorkeling. During snorkeling you will be provided with a gopro-type camera to take underwater photos and videos.

Minca, a place with unparalleled landscapes and eco-friendly constructions in the middle of the nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, we offer guided activities for 2 days and 1 night in Minca area where the participant will Visit a sacred waterfall of our indigenous communities and also learn topics such as coffee, cocoa, Bamboo as a construction element and study our biodiversity in a birdwatching tour, participating with local people.

This 2-day add-on module is perfect for those wishing to explore the amazing beauty of the northernmost point of South America. Amazing beaches, giant sand dunes, indigenous culture, and so many "wow" moments.

Interact with the nature and be part of the culture of the indigenous Wayúu. We take you to Cabo de la Vela, the Salinas de Manaure and other special spots we have chosen for an unforgettable experience: You will feel the desert heat, pass trough untouched nature and sleep in humble indigenous acommodations in front of the sea. Please consider you will be in a remote part of the Country where the amenities such as water, electricity, internet etc. are not always available. You help the local and indigenous community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.

Its name is related to the stones with which its terraces were raised and some rock carvings that have been found. These seem to tell a story to those who visit this place, as if they were speaking to us. Bunkuany, the "place of the stones that speak". Although the archaeological complex of Bunkuany is less extensive than that of Ciudad Perdida, it has quite large terraces and, as happens with Ciudad Perdida or Teyuna, "The second Lost City" has several streams and rivers nearby, which makes to enjoy a refreshing swim while doing the Bunkuany tour.

The Maracuyá tour takes place in the vicinity of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, more specifically in the lower part of the “Jolonura” region in a reserve called “Paraíso”, there you will be able to enjoy a total connection with the nature, share stories and experiences of the ancestors, you can watch birds and howler monkeys endemic to the region, enjoy beautiful waterfalls and plant a tree as a testimony of your visit to this place and offering to mother nature. The inhabitants of the area live from the cultivation of fruit trees, so during the excursion you will find cocoa, mango, lemon, mamon, mandarin, plantain, banana, among others.

This tourist destination is located in the Colombian Caribbean region on the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. It is an attraction that cannot be missed, since it is a territory of Indigenous communities. In addition to this, it has the presence of the mighty Don Diego River that rises in the snow, a place with a pleasant climate. This tour gives us the opportunity to immerse ourselves in a fascinating journey along the route of the "Tayrona" in an adventure through the extensive characteristic humid tropical forest and recharged with an invaluable biological wealth. In this tour we will learn about the customs of the Peasant Community, the Koguis and Arhuacos ethnic groups, heirs of the “Tayrona”, who still inhabit the territory and preserve their traditions.

Designed to provide an excellent mountain adventure accompanied by beautiful landscapes and surrounded by the wonderful ancestral cultures that still inhabit the imposing Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain in the world. They will share with a Kogui community, a special community since their knowledge is of reflection before the means they inhabit, they have survived trying to maintain their customs, and they are considered the most peaceful group in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. It is a new, exclusive tour with few visitors on a day-to-day basis, having the legal permission to operate with the Koguis natives. We do community tourism by integrating the inhabitants and helping to combat poverty with daily departures. We present a large part of the Tayrona indigenous ancestral culture

This is an extreme adventure tour 2 days 1 night, where you will have the opportunity to know the desert in all its splendor, enjoy a fantastic 360 degree view, where you appreciate the majestic sunset over the sea. You can also live a wonderful experience of culture and tradition of the Wayuu Indians.

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means “Reborn”, is a Wiwa indigenous refuge settled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trekking to said refuge, where you can enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and totally disconnect from the outside world, you can better understand their worldview and beliefs, through multiple activities, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity. The indigenous refuge also has an access that allows only about 15 minutes of walking to discover the majestic natural pool of the “Matuna” waterfall (El Encanto), where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters.

You will be welcomed by a host Kogui family who will teach you about the importance of various rites of culture, their customs, and beliefs. A tree will be planted in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in symbolic representation of the environmental awareness that the Koguis tribes promulgate. The women of this family intend that the ancestral art of weaving not be lost, so during this tour, they will have the opportunity to learn a part of this incredible art.

Our expedition IKAGAY KOGUI Community is the best way to share with ancestral communities, a dynamic and fun tour, learn about their customs and traditions, share dinner, campfire and maloca in the same day. Make food exchange, cocoa experience, learn about exotic and medicinal plants and in the end the adrenaline in tubing to the quietest beach in the region all this in a single experience.

This tour takes place in a path full of leafy trees and surrounded by mountains, where many years ago, the village community found in illegal crops a way to earn a living, today, all this is part of the past; here only peace reigns and the desire to get ahead, it is for this reason that the River Route Tour was born, as an alternative income for each of the peasant and indigenous families of the village. Being a sparsely populated territory, it is rich in biodiversity, so you can enjoy the pure waters of the Buriticá River and the activities that are offered there, all the native flora and fauna and especially the human warmth of the people there. inhabit. You can do indigenous cultural exchange, horseback riding, tubing, hiking and more.