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We compared all 56 experiences in Santa Marta so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.9 56 experiences from US$ 13 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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4-Day Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 1,200 Steps to Ruins
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4-Day Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 1,200 Steps to RuinsTrek through Sierra Nevada jungle to Lost City from Santa Marta with SENA-trained guides, staying in camps and enjoying meals while discovering ancient ruins.★ 4.96 (3,601)4d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 760per person
Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 4-Day Sierra Nevada Hike
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Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 4-Day Sierra Nevada HikeFour-day trek to Ciudad Perdida in Colombia's Sierra Nevada with guide, meals, camping and indigenous community visits. Hotel pickup included.★ 4.94 (1,310)4d✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 750per person
Sailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard Lunch
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Sailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard LunchFeel the breeze on a Tayrona sailing trip from Santa Marta, swim in Bahía Concha, share stories with locals, and enjoy fresh fish grilled right on the boat. Includes gear & snacks.★ 4.63 (475)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person

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4-Day Lost City Trek in Santa Marta: Small-Group Hike
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4-Day Lost City Trek in Santa Marta: Small-Group Hike★ 4.85 (254)4dfromUS$ 580per person
Minca hiking & coffee workshop from Santa Marta
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Minca hiking & coffee workshop from Santa Marta★ 4.70 (215)7h 30mfromUS$ 55per person
Minca: Waterfalls, Coffee & Cocoa Day Trip from Santa Marta
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Minca: Waterfalls, Coffee & Cocoa Day Trip from Santa Marta★ 4.63 (177)9h–10hfromUS$ 95per person
Minca: Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Workshop from Santa Marta
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Minca: Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Workshop from Santa Marta★ 4.78 (166)6h–7hfromUS$ 55per person
4-Day Lost City Trek Colombia: Climb 1,200 Stone Steps
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4-Day Lost City Trek Colombia: Climb 1,200 Stone Steps★ 4.93 (137)4dfromUS$ 640per person
Santa Marta: Historic Center Bike Tour & Gold Museum
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Santa Marta: Historic Center Bike Tour & Gold Museum★ 4.76 (122)2hfromUS$ 25per person
Playa Cristal day trip from Santa Marta: Tayrona Park boat access
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Playa Cristal day trip from Santa Marta: Tayrona Park boat access★ 4.46 (93)10h–11hfromUS$ 80per person

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Private Santa Marta Airport Transfer – Reliable 24/7 Service
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Private Santa Marta Airport Transfer – Reliable 24/7 ServiceBook a private transfer from Simon Bolivar Airport to your hotel in Santa Marta. Safe, comfortable, and always on time. Avoid taxi lines and relax.★ 4.53 (17)45m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 13per person
Tayrona: Guided Hike to Cabo San Juan & Kogui Community
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Tayrona: Guided Hike to Cabo San Juan & Kogui CommunityFeel the wild edges of Tayrona on a guided hike to Cabo San Juan, with beach swims, Kogui encounters, and lunch. Includes hotel pickup from Santa Marta.★ 4.63 (87)1d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Minca day trip from Santa Marta: Waterfalls, coffee and cocoa
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Minca day trip from Santa Marta: Waterfalls, coffee and cocoaDay trip from Santa Marta to Minca with bilingual guide, coffee farm visit, cocoa ritual, waterfall swim and regional lunch included. Approximately 8 hours with hotel pickup.★ 4.70 (10)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht: Captain-led day tour
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Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht: Captain-led day tourSail from Santa Marta's International Navy past Taganga and Roller bays to six beaches over eight hours with captain, crew, lunch, snacks and drinks.★ 4.81 (57)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Santa Marta Old Town & Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino Tour
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Santa Marta Old Town & Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino TourPrivate full-day tour of Santa Marta's old city with hotel pickup, ending at Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino where Simón Bolívar died.★ 4.94 (31)5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
2-Day Minca Tour from Santa Marta: Bird Watching & Coffee Farm
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2-Day Minca Tour from Santa Marta: Bird Watching & Coffee FarmTwo-day guided tour from Santa Marta into Minca's Sierra Nevada with coffee farm visit, sacred waterfall swim, cocoa workshop.★ 4.80 (15)2d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Tayrona by Sea: Cinto, Playa Cristal & Concha Day Tour
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Tayrona by Sea: Cinto, Playa Cristal & Concha Day TourFeel the breeze on a Tayrona day trip by sea, stopping at Cinto, Playa Cristal for lunch, and Bahía Concha. Includes snorkeling gear and snacks with easy pickup.★ 4.58 (84)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Tayrona Park hike to Cabo San Juan from Santa Marta
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Tayrona Park hike to Cabo San Juan from Santa MartaHike through Tayrona National Park from Santa Marta to Cabo San Juan and Arrecifes beaches, with a guide.★ 4.66 (50)8h–10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 126per person
Minca, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm Tour from Santa Marta
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Minca, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm Tour from Santa MartaFull-day tour from Santa Marta to Minca village with La Victoria coffee farm visit, waterfall swim and guide included. Hotel pickup and drop-off.★ 4.71 (14)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 128per person
Marinka Waterfall & Sierra Minca Tour: Coffee, Swim, Views
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Marinka Waterfall & Sierra Minca Tour: Coffee, Swim, ViewsOrganic coffee tasting in Minca's Sierra Nevada, swimming at Marinka Waterfall, and lunch with Santa Marta Bay views on this private guided tour from Santa Marta.★ 4.74 (23)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
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Santa Marta at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16

  • Most booked: 4-Day Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 1,200 Steps to Ruins, US$ 760 (4d, 4.96★ · 3,601).
  • Top rated: Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 4-Day Sierra Nevada Hike, US$ 750 (4d, 4.94★ · 1,310).
  • Best value: Sailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard Lunch, US$ 79 (8h, 4.63★ · 475).

Of the 56 experiences: 54 with free cancellation, 54 with instant confirmation, 43 with hotel pickup and 44 last-minute.

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