6 National Parks Tours in Colombia Worth Booking

1.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

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

Travel from Santa Marta or El Rodadero to Tayrona National Park by private bus, then hike about four hours through tropical forest to Cabo San Juan. You get three hours for swimming, lunch, and the viewpoint. The guide speaks Spanish, and Luiz and Jesus have led some departures.

“Experiência única! Passeio desafiador do início ao fim e ao final de una longa caminhada, uma praia maravilhosa, um Caribe em plena Colômbia. Recomendo!”

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

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

Start early from Santa Marta for a guided hike through Tayrona National Park’s El Zaino sector. Walk past tropical forest, mangroves, and several beaches before reaching Cabo San Juan. Expect a hot, demanding day, mixed Spanish and English guidance, and extra fees for foreign visitors.

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

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3.Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $158

Leave Bogotá at 7:00 AM for Chingaza National Park, stopping in La Calera if needed before hiking the Rincón del Oso Trail. A local guide leads you through high-Andean forest and páramo, with possible spectacled bear and deer sightings. Natalia, Poncho, and Jose may assist with guiding and transport.

“Magnifique parc naturel, des paysages magnifiques, et bel découverte de cet écosystème du paramo. Le chauffeur et la guide étaient très sympathiques et professionnels, de même que le guide local.”

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4.Tayrona National Park: Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $138Top rated

Meet Scuba Carolina at Santa Marta marina for a four-hour beginner scuba session in Tayrona National Park. A PADI professional teaches gear use, hand signals, and basic skills before you enter calm water. Groups are limited to four, with equipment, boat transport, photos, videos, snacks, and refreshments included.

“El guía una excelente persona y maestro, la actividad, la movilidad y el servicio por parte de Elkinventura 10/10. Muy recomendable, la sazón del break también estuvo muy buena.”

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5.Aviary National Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $83

Travel from Cartagena to Colombia’s National Aviary in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a Spanish-speaking driver. Walk the marked 17-acre path at your own pace, see more than 135 bird species, and look for iguanas and a possible bird show. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and entry are included.

“It was a great park and fun to see many different birds.”

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6.Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

Leave Bogotá for an 8-hour private hike through Sumapaz National Park, reaching about 4,000 meters. Walk among frailejones, mist, and water wells while your English- or Spanish-speaking guide explains Chibcha traditions and páramo conservation. Hotel pickup, entry, guide, and insurance are included.

“Liz was an amazing guide with so much knowledge of the area, the driver drove super agreeably and the local guide was great as well and offered us a great locally made drink and snack upon return. The landscspe is absolutely amazing and a must-see for any Bogotá traveller!”

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