The 15 Best Tayrona National Park Tours from Santa Marta

1.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

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

Meet the Sonata sailboat at Santa Marta’s International Marina for a 7.5-hour trip to Bahia Concha. You’ll pass Taganga Bay, Granate Bay, and Aguja Island, then swim, snorkel, paddle board, and eat grilled fish on the beach. Captain Carlos and the crew handle the sailing, with Spanish and English support available.

“I highly recommend this tour. The trip to the beach in Tayrona Park went smoothly both ways, the beach was absolutely wonderful, the water was clear, and everything was very clean. Transportation, and all details were very well organized. Sometimes on the boat it’s hard to stay out of the sun, so come prepared as it’s a little over an hour each way, and it’s easy to take a lot of sun before you even get to go out on the beach.”

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2.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

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

This 11-hour Spanish-language tour takes you from Santa Marta or El Rodadero to Tayrona by private bus, then along a four-hour forest trail to Cabo San Juan. You will pass Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and Piscina Natural, swim for three hours, and visit a viewpoint. Guides have included Luiz and Jesus. Bring cash for lunch and the 55,000 COP foreigner tax.

“Mi reserva era para las 6:30. El conductor me llamó a las 5:55, bajé lo más rápido posible y el coche ya se había ido. El hotel me informó que el coche no regresaría. El conductor envió un mensaje anoche a las 11:54, pero para esa hora ya estaba dormido y tampoco me llamó. ¿Por qué no me avisaron antes? Podrían haber pedido al hotel que me informara. Esta ha sido una experiencia muy mala.”

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3.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

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

Leave Santa Marta at 9:30 am aboard a sailboat bound for Tayrona’s Bahia Concha. Expect a 6 to 7 hour outing with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, fruit, drinks, and grilled fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch. The boat often uses its motor outbound and may sail part of the return. Groups can reach 26 people.

“It was a nice day. Water was lovely for the sail and the swim. Not much time given to snorkeling and very little English spoken. So lovely day but if those two things are essential to you, I would look elsewhere.”

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4.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $211Top rated

Hike Tayrona National Park with a private English-speaking guide such as Hugo, David, César, or Andres. From Santa Marta, you’ll walk through jungle, palms, mangroves, and beach forest to La Piscina and Cabo San Juan, with time to swim and eat by the sea. Transport, bottled water, and selected park fees are included.

“It was a private tour for my family. Andres was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. The scenery was excellent. We really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.”

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5.Sailing Tour to Tayrona Park with Luis’ Team

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 6h 30m · from $66

Meet Tutour Colombia’s bilingual crew at Artivela in Santa Marta Marina at 10:30 am. Sail toward Bahia Concha, pass Taganga and Granate Bays, fish near Aguja Island, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or relax on the boat. Lunch, snacks, soft drinks, park fees, and equipment are included.

“The crew was lovely and took good care of us. However, the tour didn't deliver and is quite expensive for what it is. Despite having booked an English tour with what was advertised as a bilingual crew, no one spoke any English and we did not understand any of the information given about the park or the day. So it was basically an expensive taxi to Concha beach. The beach is very full with boats who are blasting music despite it being a national park. We did some sailing back to Santa Marta, which was nice. In the end thay wanted to make us pay for some beers we hadn't…”

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6.Tayrona by sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

You leave Santa Marta Marina at 8:30 am for Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Bahía Concha. Expect a small-group speedboat, rough open-sea conditions, snorkeling, a fish lunch, snacks, and Sierra Nevada views. Guides such as Miguel, Camilo, or Oscar may assist, though English service is not always consistent.

“The snorkeling was good however the lunch and food was not what we expected for the price paid. The food needs improvement!!!”

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7.Tayrona Park – Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $65

Travel from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Park for a guided Spanish-language walk through Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and Piscina Natural before reaching Cabo San Juan. You get about three and a half hours at the beach, round-trip bus transport, park admission, medical insurance, and a demanding return hike.

“Caminata por el Parque Tayrona y las playas visitadas nos dejaron un recuerdo extraordinario. Atención, hay que estar en buena forma debido al valor y humedad. Eche de menos más explicaciones por parte del guía. Se nos cobró un acceso al parque superior al que estaba indicado en la información.”

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8.Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $45Best value

Leave Santa Marta before sunrise for a guided hike through Tayrona’s El Zaino sector. Walk past mangroves, dry forest, beaches, and viewpoints before reaching Cabo San Juan for swimming and lunch. The tour uses a mixed Spanish and English guide, includes park entry for Colombian nationals, and requires an extra foreigner tax.

“Had a great experience! The hike was not easy but definitely worth it. The crew was nice and professional!”

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9.Cape San Juan del Guía Tour in Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 64 reviews · 11 hours · from $67

Travel from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park for a guided two-hour forest hike past seven beaches, including Arrecifes, La Piscina Natural, and Cape San Juan del Guía. This Spanish-language tour includes hotel pickup, park entry, transport, insurance, and free time for swimming. Expect a long day, extra food costs, and a moderate hike.

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10.One amazing day in a private recent sailing boat in the Tayrona Park. The best sail trip from Santa Marta!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Thierry and Amy-Esther aboard a private sailing boat from Santa Marta for a relaxed day near Tayrona National Natural Park. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, sunbathe, and jump from the boat in Bahia Concha. A sandwich, snacks, one drink, and a large rear swim platform are included.

“We had an amazing time! The hosts are wonderful and make the day simply perfect, highly recommend. Had a great time selling in the beautiful day and swimming. And they are very nice to spend the day with.”

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11.Full-Day Catamaran Tour through Tayrona

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

Spend about 8.5 hours sailing from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Park, with Captain Luis and crew guiding you to Bahía Concha or Gayraca. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, eat fresh fish ceviche, and return under sail for sunset. The crew may speak mainly Spanish, and the tour visits one main beach rather than several park stops.

“The crew were excellent! So attentive and keen to make sure everyone was happy, fed and watered. Lunch and a plentiful supply of drinks and snacks, were great. I personally didn’t love the beach itself … have been to dozens of much nicer ones. Please note if you want to sit down on the beach you’re expected to pay for a chair (not a sun Lounger, a basic chair) . I found this disappointing within the context of a tour, given that lunch was served and especially for the price paid.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $126

Walk four hours through Tayrona National Park from Arrecifes to Cabo San Juan, passing jungle trails and several beaches. Private departures include hotel pickup and drop-off. Shared departures begin at Hotel Playa Blanca in El Rodadero at 7:15 a.m. Guides such as Saul, Andrea, Guillermo, and Ronaldo have helped visitors spot monkeys and other wildlife.

“Excellent experience. Saul was a very good guide. Friendly and competent. We could swim in Cabo San Juan, we saw micos, an alligator, the combination of paradise beaches and jungle were extraordinary. The walk is relatively easy, there are only a few difficult passages if one suffers from the knees.Auto-translated”

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13.Magdalena: Tayrona Park Cruise with Snorkeling & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Meet Felipe and the crew at Santa Marta International Marina for a seven-hour cruise aboard Tranquila. Snorkel at Remanso and Granate, look for turtles, relax at Concha Bay, and eat fresh fish for lunch. During Tayrona closures, the route changes to local beaches such as Taganga and Inca Inca.

“Great tour, really enjoyed. It was the difficulties in the beginning (the Tayrona park was closed for visitors from 9 to 12), but the owner got the solution and extended the tour to compensate the “lost time”. Problem solving “great””

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14.Los Naranjos Beach Horseback Riding Tayrona Park.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $115

Ride for about an hour through forest beside the Piedras River, then take your horse along Los Naranjos Beach. You get two hours near the river, sea, and beach restaurant before riding back. Choose an 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. departure, with Juan David among the guides who may lead the outing.

“Other than getting to ride the horses through the river, it was uneventful. The area was very pretty. we didn't see anything unusual. No monkies. We did have a nice time. The horses appeared to be well cared for and the guide was knowledgeabRead more”

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15.Playa Cristal in Tayrona Parque Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Travel from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Natural Park for the Playa 7 Olas viewpoint, Playa Neguanje, and five hours at Playa Cristal. You get bus and boat transport, a Spanish-speaking guide, park admission, insurance, and life jackets. Bring cash for lunch and the 55,000 COP foreigner tax.

“Je ne conseille pas du tout ce tour. Les guides sont nonchalant et ne de donne presque aucune information. Ils nous impose le restaurant du midi et en plus nous font payer en addition. Absolument rien n’est inclus. Ils ne previennent pas que la plage de cinto est payante pour y acceder non plus”

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