Santa Marta Airport to Palomino: Private Transfer with Water

Pickup at the airport, drop-off at your hotel, Sierra Nevada views along the way

A private transfer from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta to your hotel in Palomino takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes by air-conditioned minivan or SUV. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name, handles your luggage, and offers bottled water for the journey. You can book in Spanish or English, and the price covers the entire vehicle, not per person.

The experience

Your driver is waiting in the arrivals hall holding a greeting sign with your name and the review sites logo. After you collect your baggage, you head to the vehicle. A modern, spacious SUV if you're traveling solo or as a couple, or a comfortable minivan for groups up to six. The air-conditioned cabin means you can settle in without the heat of the Caribbean coast hitting you right away.

The road to Palomino runs along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the mountain range that rises directly from the coast. This 1 hour 40 minute drive (depending on traffic) is when you'll see those mountains framing the landscape. Your driver offers bottled water at the start and takes you straight to your hotel. There's no guide narration or stops along the way, just a direct route and a chance to decompress after your flight. If you need something specific (a stop at an ATM, a grocery store, or a booster seat for a child), you can request it when you book.

Each traveler can bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Oversized luggage like surfboards, golf clubs or bikes may have restrictions, so confirm with the operator before your trip if you're traveling with gear. Specialized infant seats are available on request.

What’s included

• Hotel drop-off in Palomino.
• air-conditioned minivan or SUV.
• bottled water.
• driver.
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Options for this experience

6 options

Up to 3 per booking · Guide in Spanish25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in Spanish25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

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Up to 13 per booking · Guide in Spanish25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 13 per booking · Guide in English25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Bukap Travels

Is this one for you?Book in English if you want to communicate directly with your driver. Otherwise, Spanish is the standard. The minivan seats six with luggage, so a family traveling together books one vehicle instead of splitting across two rides.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the transfer from Santa Marta airport to Palomino take?

The transfer takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions on the road between the airport and your hotel.

What happens when I arrive at the airport?

Your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and the review sites logo. After you collect your baggage, you walk to the vehicle together.

Can I choose between a car and a minivan?

Yes. A compact SUV works for one or two travelers, while a minivan accommodates up to six people comfortably. You select your vehicle type and language when you book.

What's included in the transfer?

The price covers the vehicle, driver, air-conditioned transport, hotel drop-off, and bottled water. Gratuities are not included.

What luggage can I bring?

Each traveler is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Oversized items like surfboards, golf clubs or bikes may have restrictions. Contact the operator before your trip to confirm if you're traveling with them.