The 15 Best Tayrona Park Tours from Santa Marta

1.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

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

Meet the Tayrona Sailing crew at Santa Marta’s International Marina for a full day aboard the Sonata. Motor past Taganga, Granate Bay, and Aguja Island to Bahía Concha, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, eat grilled fish, and sail home when wind allows.

“The company went out of its way to accommodate me, and the guides were great. The only thing I would do differently is rented some shade on the beach. The sun was brutal.”

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2.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

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

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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3.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

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

From Santa Marta’s International Marina, you’ll cruise aboard a sailboat toward Tayrona National Park, usually anchoring at Bahia Concha. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or use the SUP board before enjoying grilled fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch. The crew includes Nicolas Giraldo’s team, with Ana, Javier, and Luis named in guest experiences.

“The crew was great, thank you all!!! The park is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I wish the trip was a little longer or maybe go to a couple of beaches. I would do this tour again anyway My family and me loved the experience”

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4.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

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

Spend about 10 hours hiking Tayrona National Park with a private English-speaking guide such as Hugo, Andrés, César, or Diva. Walk from Cañaveral through jungle and coastal forest to La Piscina and Cabo San Juan, with time to swim, eat, and set your own pace.

“We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Paula! She was knowledgeable, helpful, and fun & friendly! We learned many things related to Tayrona and Colombia. It gave us peace of mind to be with someone to guide us and take us to a calmer beach. My only complaint is that it’s expensive. We didn’t think it was worth $300 US dollars.”

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5.Sailing Tour to Tayrona Park with Luis’ Team

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

Meet Luis’ Team at Santa Marta International Marina for a bilingual sailing trip toward Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park. Fish near Taganga and Granate, pass Aguja Island, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, walk, or relax before sailing back.

“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

From Santa Marta Marina, you’ll ride a small speedboat to Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park. Expect snorkeling, fish lunch, snacks, and Sierra Nevada views. Guides such as Luis, Miguel, Camilo, or Oscar may assist, but confirm English support and boat details before departure.

“It was nice day trip from Santa Marta. Beaches and scenery are absolutely beutiful. Ride there and back might be bit bumpy in the waves with not so big boat. I did not mind it, was fun experience, but might be more tricky for elderly and young kids. Food at lunch was decent. I booked to trip in English - there were biligual people waiting in Marina and organizing the start of the trip and getting on the boat. But this was sadly when and where the English part ended. Had to rely on handful of other people from the trip who spoke English, which wasnt the option I paid…”

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7.Tayrona Park – Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $65

Leave Santa Marta early for a guided walk through Tayrona National Park, passing Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and Piscina Natural before reaching Cabo San Juan. You get several hours at the beach, park transport, entrance, insurance, and a Spanish-speaking guide. Bring sturdy shoes, water, cash, and insect repellent.

“Lo que mas recuerdo? 1. Me avisaron por mail a las 12 de la noche que pasaban a buscarme a las 6.30 y no a las 5.15. Ese mail lo vi cuando ya estaba desayunando. 2. La recogida no fue en auto por el hotel sino caminando por el hotel. Y me paRead more”

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8.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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9.Cape San Juan del Guía Tour in Tayrona Park

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

You’ll ride from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park, hike for about two hours beneath tropical forest, and visit seven Caribbean beaches, ending at Cape San Juan del Guía. Spanish-speaking guides, park admission, hotel pickup, and insurance are included. Food, drinks, and possible visitor taxes cost extra.

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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 7.5-hour trip to Tayrona Park. Swim, snorkel, paddle, sunbathe, and jump from the boat in Bahia Concha, with a fresh sandwich, snacks, and one drink included.

“We were two families. The trip was an amazing relaxing day. The timing of boarding, sailing, snorkeling, beach, snacks, and lunch were perfect….. we even were lucky enough to have dolphins come and play with the boat while sailing.”

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11.Full-Day Catamaran Tour through Tayrona

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

Sail from Santa Marta with Captain Luis and the Veleros Santa Marta crew toward Tayrona National Park. Spend about five hours at Bahía Concha or Gayraca swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and eating fresh fish ceviche before sailing back for sunset.

“Excellent experience. I traveled with my daugther and the crew was making sure we had a good experience; food, snorkeling, paddle boarding… excellent!”

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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

Travel from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Park and hike through jungle trails to Arrecifes, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan. Guides such as Saul, Andrea, Guillermo, and Ronaldo have helped guests spot monkeys and small wildlife. Choose private hotel transport or a cheaper shared option.

“My excellent guide Guillermo had a lot of interisting things to tell about nature and mor and showed me small animals that i would not have seen when hiking alone. Beautiful beaches a bit crowded because of holiday time. The tour was very well organised and also the driver Camillo did a very good job.”

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13.Magdalena: Tayrona Park Cruise with Snorkeling & Beaches

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

Meet the Tranquila boat at Santa Marta’s International Marina for a seven-hour cruise to Tayrona Park. Snorkel at Remanso and Granate, relax at Concha Bay, and enjoy fish lunch, fruit, chips, water, and equipment. English and Spanish support is available, with Felipe named among the guides.

“Fuimos en la fecha en la que el parque tayrona esta cerrado, pero nos llevaron a taganga, playa inca inca y el almuerzo muy rico Felipe y los demas guías de su equipo espectaculares, siempre muy atentos. Lo recomiendo bastante”

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14.Los Naranjos Beach Horseback Riding Tayrona Park.

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

Ride for one hour through Tayrona forest and along the Piedras River before reaching Los Naranjos Beach. You get two hours for river and sea time near the beach restaurant, then ride back. Choose a morning outing or a sunset departure. Guides such as Juan David help riders along the way.

“Our horseback riding trip was a great adventure! We walked in the river and through paths in the forest. The scenery was amazing and Juan David made the whole trip fun and interesting. Highly recommended!”

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15.Playa Cristal in Tayrona Parque Day Tour

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

Travel from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Natural Park, stop at Playa 7 Olas, then take a short boat ride to Playa Cristal for five hours of swimming and rest. A Spanish-speaking guide, transport, insurance, and park entry are included, but lunch and the 55,000 COP foreigner tax are extra.

“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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