Tayrona Park Day Trip

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Guide en: Anglais

Description

Discover the lush jungle and experience idyllic beaches on this Day Trip to Tayrona Park. Departing from Santa Marta, you will enjoy a memorable day exploring one of Colombia's premier ecological reserves.

Day Trip Overview

After an early pickup from your hotel in Santa Marta, we'll journey northeast for approximately 1.5 hours, arriving at Tayrona Park. This stunning location sits nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Upon arrival, a short orientation on nature conservation will set the stage for our adventure as we begin our exploration of the park's jungle trails.

For a total of 4 hours, we will wander among towering trees reaching heights of 82 ft (25 m), uncovering the biodiversity of Tayrona National Park. With a bit of luck, you may also catch glimpses of iguanas, howler monkeys, ocelots, anteaters, and solitary eagles.

As we proceed to the Caribbean shore, we will stroll along the picturesque beaches of Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and La Piscina. We will then continue to Cape San Juan del Guía, one of Tayrona's most famous areas.

During your time here, you can delight in the local cuisine at nearby eateries. Afterward, we will visit Cape San Juan's viewpoint to take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Colombian landscape.

Finally, we will make our way back to Santa Marta, completing the day's adventure and returning you to your accommodation approximately 11 hours after departure.

Hiking Information

On this excursion, you will embark on a 16-km (9.9 mi) hike of medium difficulty, which will take about 4 hours to complete: 2 hours of walking, followed by 2 hours for the return journey.

Speedboat Options

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

Tour with return boat trip: If you select this option, you will return by boat from Cabo San Juan to Santa Marta Bay, allowing you to avoid a 2-hour walk and enjoy additional time at Cape San Juan and its beaches until 4 pm, when the speedboat departs. Note: this option does not include hotel transfers in Santa Marta.

Tour with round-trip speedboat service: Choosing this option means traveling by speedboat both ways, eliminating the need for the hike. This option does include hotel transfers after the tour; however, it does not provide a guide, only a boat skipper.

Timetable & Duration

Tour without speedboat transport (total duration of 11 hours): pickup set for 6:30 am.
Tour with speedboat return trip (total duration of 10 hours): pickup set for 6:30 am.
Tour with full round-trip speedboat (total duration of 8 hours): pickup set for 9 am.

Hotel Pickup Information

This tour offers pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Bello Horizonte, Rodadero, and central Santa Marta areas. For accommodations located near the airport, via Cienaga, or in Taganga, a supplemental fee of 20 USD per person will apply on the day of the trip.

Keep in mind that both trekking options for the Tayrona Park Day Trip will commence at 6:30 am, while the speedboat-only option will begin at 9:30 am.

Inclus

Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
Transport by bus or minibus
Speedboat trip between Cabo San Juan and Santa Marta Bay (depending on selection)
English–speaking guide (except for the round–trip speedboat ride option)
Admission ticket to the Tayrona Natural National Park
Insurance for speedboat (on the round–trip tour)

Non inclus

Meals
Foreigner's tax: 60000COP per person
Insurance for children under 5: 5000COP per child

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (heure locale)

Accessibilité

Not wheelchair accessible. Staff with knowledge of sign language.

Informations importantes

Schedules & Duration

Tour without speedboat transport (11 hours in total): pickup will be at 6:30 am (this option does include hotel drop-off)
Tour with speedboat transport on the return journey (10 hours in total): pickup will be at 6:30 am (this option does not include hotel drop-off)
Tour with round-trip speedboat transport (8 hours total): pickup will be at 9 am (this option does include hotel drop-off)

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup at the hotels located in the areas of Bello Horizonte, Rodadero, and central Santa Marta, depending on the option selected. If your accommodation is located in another area, please keep in mind the following:

There are some central areas of the city where cars aren't allowed. If it turns out you're staying in one of these areas, then a guide will pick you up on foot and take you to the nearest accessible point where we'll get into the vehicle.
If you're staying in the airport area, via Cienaga, or Taganga, pickup has an extra cost of 10USD per person.

Activity Requirements

Please remember that the foreigner tax is not included in the activity and will cost 60000COP per person.

Important Info

In high season, departure time might be subject to change due to traffic. The local tour guide will get in touch with you to arrange the exact departure time.
It's very important that on the day of the activity, you bring your passport or ID.
Transportation services on horses and boats are exclusive services of the park and are not included in this tour for security reasons. If you purchase this option, it's at your own risk.
To pay for any additional activities or services during this activity, you'll have to bring cash.
Please take into account that during this activity, we'll hike approximately 16 km (10 mi) along a moderately difficult trail. We'll walk for a total of 4 hours (2 there, 2 back).