Tayrona Park Day Trip

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.

Day Trip Details

After hotel pickup in Santa Marta early in the morning, we'll drive 1.5 hours northeast to Tayrona Park, located between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Upon arrival, a brief introduction to nature conservation will precede our exploration of the jungle trails.

The tour includes 4 hours of walking among trees over 82 ft (25 m) high, with the chance to see iguanas, howler monkeys, ocelots, anteaters, and solitary eagles. We will then visit the Caribbean coastline, exploring the beaches of Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and La Piscina, and conclude with free time at Cape San Juan del Guía to enjoy local cuisine and an overview from the viewpoint before returning to Santa Marta.

Walking Times

The tour includes a 16-km (9.9 mi) medium-hard difficulty hike, lasting 4 hours: 2 hours walking to the destination and 2 hours returning.

Speedboat Trip

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

Tour with return trip by speedboat: return by speedboat from Cabo San Juan to Santa Marta Bay without a 2-hour walk, allowing more time in Cape San Juan.

Tour with outward and return speed boat: speedboat round trip with included hotel transfer back to Santa Marta.

Schedules and Duration

Tour without speedboat transport (11 hours): pickup at 6:30 am.Tour with return speedboat (10 hours): pickup at 6:30 am.Tour with round-trip speedboat (8 hours): pickup at 9 am.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup and drop-off is included at hotels in Bello Horizonte, Rodadero, and central Santa Marta. Additional charges apply for locations near the airport, Cienaga, or Taganga.

The walking tours start at 6:30 am, while the speedboat-only option begins at 9:30 am.

Activity Requirements

From June 16, 2025, a yellow fever vaccination card will be required at Colombia's National Parks.