The 15 Best Tayrona National Park Tours

1.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

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

Sail from Santa Marta at 10am aboard the Sonata to Bahía Concha, passing Taganga, Granate Bay, and Aguja Island. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, or a vegetarian lunch. Carlos and the crew lead the trip in Spanish and English, with sailing usually possible on the return.

“Great way to spend the day in a sailing boat in Santa Marta. The crew, in land and on board, was very attentive and look after every detail. Highly recommend them, and I would definitely travel with them again.”

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2.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

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

You’ll leave Santa Marta or El Rodadero early, ride to Tayrona, and walk about four hours through forest and beaches to Cabo San Juan. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the route, with three hours for swimming, lunch, and the viewpoint. Guides have included Luiz and Jesus. Bring cash for the 55,000 COP foreigner tax.

“Malheureusement, je trouve que l’activité ne vaut pas du tout son prix. Le guide ne parlait pas un mot anglais, ok c’était précisé que l’activité se faisait en espagnol mais à certains moments on se savait pas quoi faire et il ne nous aidait pas. Pendant tout le trajet il avait l’air pressé, il enchaînait tout et il ne prenait pas le temps de se poser. Le trajet est de plus ou moins 12km et c’est un aller retour, on reprend le même chemin pour rentrer et ça va encore plus vite que pour l’aller. Je vous conseille vivement de le faire par vous même, ce n’est pas compliqué car…”

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3.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

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

Sail from Santa Marta at 9:30 a.m. to Bahia Concha in Tayrona National Park for a six to seven-hour boat-and-beach day. The crew provides lunch, fruit, water, one beer, snorkeling gear, a kayak, and a SUP board. Expect a friendly but lightly guided outing, choppy seas, and limited English.

“The trip is well organized. There is hardly any English spoken. The trip only takes you to the one, closest beach in Tayrona Park - Bahia Concha. You will have time in there. Bahia Concha is a beautiful, cove beach. BUT it has no shallow waters. The ascend to the sea is steep. (Not suitable for kinds who can't swim.) I am a Northern European female, traveling alone, and a nice person (it was my mistake). I have been harassed all the time. I had zero peace. Local vendors smelled the blood and circled like vultures, every 5 minutes.”

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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 from Santa Marta to Cabo San Juan and back. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Hugo, Erik, David, or César, handles entry, sets the walking pace, points out monkeys and birds, and helps you choose between busy Cabo San Juan and calmer La Piscina. Transport and bottled water are included.

“We had a fantastic guide in Mr. Eduardo Mejia - he answered our questions in great detail, giving us social and environmental contexts, gave us an overview of Colombian history and culture and also made the effort to understand our own cultures, drawing parallels across cultures. And ofcourse he was very patient with our speed of hiking! We loved the park even more because of Mr. Mejia.”

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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 10:30 am at Santa Marta International Marina, then sail toward Bahia Concha, Taganga, Granate Bay, and Aguja Island. Enjoy lunch, soft drinks, snacks, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and beach time before returning at 5 pm. English and Spanish support is advertised, but English guidance may be limited.

“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’s marina, a small boat carries you to Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park. You get beach time, snorkeling gear, snacks, water, and a fish lunch. The guides may include Didier, Miguel, Oscar, or Camilo. Expect a scenic but sometimes very rough ride, especially outbound.

“Great daytrip, super friendly crew, group is not too big, you go to 3 beautiful beaches, snorkel, swim, have a lovely lunch, and before you know… the day has flown by! Best boattrip to Tayrona beaches from Santa Marta if you ask me”

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7.Tayrona Park – Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $65

You’ll leave Santa Marta early for Tayrona National Park, then hike about two hours past Cañaveral, Arrecifes, Arenilla, and Piscina Natural to Cabo San Juan. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the walk, with time to swim and buy lunch before the return hike. Bring sturdy shoes, water, cash, and protection from insects.

“Caminata por el Parque Tayrona y las playas visitadas nos dejaron un recuerdo extraordinario. Atención, hay que estar en buena forma debido al valor y humedad. Eche de menos más explicaciones por parte del guía. Se nos cobró un acceso al parque superior al que estaba indicado en la información.”

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

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

Leave Santa Marta early for Tayrona’s El Zaino entrance, then hike through tropical forest, mangroves, and several beaches to Cabo San Juan. You get transport, park insurance, and a guide in a mixed Spanish and English group. Allow for a hot, demanding walk and extra fees if you are a foreign visitor.

“the place is actually nice, but the tour a real shamble. The bus was 1.5h late and the guide was not able to speak at all. When I complained after the tour, I have been told the other guide was sick, but really not an excuse”

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9.Cape San Juan del Guía Tour in Tayrona Park

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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park, then walk a forest route past seven beaches, including Arrecifes, La Piscina Natural, and Cape San Juan del Guía. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the two-hour hike. Transport, park entry, and insurance are included, while food and drinks 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 about seven and a half hours. Sail toward Tayrona, stop at Bahia Concha or another sheltered bay, swim, snorkel, paddleboard, sunbathe, and enjoy a fresh sandwich. The boat holds up to 12 people, with drinks available to buy onboard.

“We had an amazing time! The hosts are wonderful and make the day simply perfect, highly recommend. Had a great time selling in the beautiful day and swimming. And they are very nice to spend the day with.”

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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’s marina into Tayrona National Park, passing Taganga, Granate Bay, Aguja Island, and Playa Brava before spending about five hours at Bahía Concha or Gayraca. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or rest aboard. The crew may include Captain Luis, and lunch features fresh fish ceviche with vegetarian options.

“I had a wonderful experience. Except the lunch. Unfortunately I got sick from the ceviche. But I loved the service on the beach and the crew was great. I got jump off the front of boat and sail on my future dream boat. The rain ruined sunset but otherwise great affordable excursion.”

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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

Hike from Tayrona’s entrance through forest trails to Arrecifes, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan. You’ll have time to swim, eat lunch by the sea, and spot monkeys or small wildlife with guides such as Saul, Andrea, or Guillermo. Private tours include hotel transport, while shared tours begin at 7:15 a.m. in El Rodadero.

“The park is great, but our guide was not. It was difficult to get information concerning when&where the tour would start fromt he tour operator and the guide, after multiple enquiries we finally got a time&place at 9.30pm the evening before. Our driver, Steven, was really great and early for pickup in reference to the time he‘d been given by the guide (8), we, however, had been told 7.30 so it was great that Steven was early. He was very reliable and extremely kind. Steven was meant to pick up our guide, Cristián, but when we arrived at the arranged place he was not there. So Steven had to go…”

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13.Magdalena: Tayrona Park Cruise with Snorkeling & Beaches

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

Meet Felipe and the Tutour Colombia team at Santa Marta International Marina for a seven-hour small-group boat trip to Tayrona Park. Snorkel at Remanso and Granate, look for turtles, relax at Concha Bay, and eat fresh fish aboard the Tranquila. Spanish and English service is available, with a local-beach backup during park closures.

“Matka Tayronan kansallispuistoon peruuntui, sain siitä tiedon vasta ollessani jo satamassa! Valitsin toisen vaihtoehdon, koska olin jo satamassa. Snorklauspaikat oli hirveitä, kaikki korallit kuolleita ja vain muutama kala. Mainoksessa sanottiin, että rajaton määrä snacksejä ja hedelmiä matkan aikana. Meille tarjottiin yhdet omenat, jotka ei edes riittänyt kaikille. Saimme jokainen yhden pienen pussin chipsejä. Kapteeni ja sen apuri eivät osanneet sanaakaan englantia. Lounas oli syömäkelvotonta; kala oli kuivaa, maustamatonta, täynnä ruotoja. En suosittele tätä retkeä kenellekkään!!!!”

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14.Los Naranjos Beach Horseback Riding Tayrona Park.

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

Ride for an hour through forest paths beside the Piedras River, then cross the beach on horseback at Los Naranjos. You get about two hours for the river and sea before riding back. Juan David may guide the trip, and morning or sunset departures are available.

“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

You’ll travel from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Natural Park by bus and speedboat, stopping at Playa 7 Olas, Playa Neguanje, and Playa Cristal. Expect five hours for swimming, sun, snorkeling, and lunch. The Spanish-speaking guide, park entry, transport, and insurance are included, but food 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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