3-Day Santa Marta & Tayrona Experience, Private Tour
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3-Day Santa Marta & Tayrona Experience, Private Tour

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Created: Saturday, December 6, 2025
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673 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Discover the natural and cultural treasures of Colombia’s Caribbean coast with this unforgettable escape to Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park. Explore the historic heart of Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, and enjoy the breathtaking beaches and lush tropical landscapes of Tayrona, where the mountains meet the sea. A perfect blend of culture, history, and nature for an authentic Colombian experience.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Santa Marta: Explore Colombia’s oldest city, from the historic Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and Cathedral Basilica Menor to the Gold Museum, while enjoying scenic views of the bay at Taganga and iconic city landmarks.

Tayrona National Park: Discover a tropical paradise of lush rainforest, hidden coves, and pristine beaches framed by the Sierra Nevada mountains. Trek along scenic trails to iconic beaches like Cabo San Juan, where turquoise waters meet jungle landscapes, offering unforgettable natural beauty.


Day 1: ARRIVAL SANTA MARTA: CITY TOUR & CULTURAL ENCOUNTER


Upon arrival at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Santa Marta. After check-in and a brief rest, embark on a half-day tour to discover the charm of this vibrant coastal city.

Begin at the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the historic estate where Simón Bolívar spent his final days, and explore its fascinating collections and tranquil botanical gardens. Continue to the Cathedral Basilica Menor, Colombia’s oldest church and resting place of the city’s founder, Rodrigo de Bastidas. Next, visit the Gold Museum (Casa de la Aduana), a beautifully restored colonial building showcasing archaeological treasures and the region’s rich cultural legacy, from the Tayrona civilization to modern Santa Marta. Conclude the tour with a drive along the city’s main avenues, including a photo stop at the “Pibe Valderrama” monument and the Taganga viewpoint, offering a stunning panoramic view of the bay.

TUI Wow Moments: Lecture Gabo – During the tour, your guide will make a special stop at the Gabriel García Márquez monument, where excerpts from his literary works will be shared in a heartfelt ritual connecting travelers with the spirit of Macondo. The experience concludes with the symbolic gift of a yellow butterfly pin, a tribute to Colombia’s Magical Realism.

Overnight in Santa Marta.


Day 2: SANTA MARTA: TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Santa Marta and head toward Tayrona National Park, one of Colombia’s most iconic natural treasures. The scenic drive along the Caribbean Highway takes about 45 minutes, passing through lush landscapes and coastal views. Upon arrival, you’ll make a brief stop to purchase your park entrance tickets before continuing to the Cañaveral parking area, where your adventure begins.

Embark on a hike through natural trails that wind between tropical forest and coastline. After approximately one hour, reach Arrecifes, one of Tayrona’s most photographed beaches. Continue walking for another 40 minutes, passing Arenillas and La Piscina, where the blend of emerald jungle and turquoise sea creates an unforgettable backdrop. Your final destination is Cabo San Juan del Guía, a stunning beach known for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic rock formations.

Enjoy free time to swim, relax, and have lunch surrounded by the serene beauty of the park. In the afternoon, begin your return hike (about 1 hour and 40 minutes) back to the parking area, where your transport will be waiting to take you back to Santa Marta.

Overnight in Santa Marta.


Day 3: SANTA MARTA DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At the scheduled time, a private transfer will take you from your hotel to Simón Bolívar International Airport for your departure flight. Take with you unforgettable memories of Santa Marta’s golden beaches, lush nature, and the warmth of its people.

Remarks:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


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* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.



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TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with a Spanish and English-speaking local guide on Day 1 and 2

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 2 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 - 2 Santa Marta

Standard Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Estelar Santamar Hotel or similar 5*

MEALS:

  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch

TRANSPORT:

  • Private transfers from/to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)
  • Private transportation during the tour

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Santa Marta city tour including visit to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino historical site, Cathedral Basilica Menor and Casa de la Aduana, and Gabriel García Márquez experience (Day 1); Tayrona National Park hike (Day 2)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet (Day 1)


Excluded
  • Visa fees
  • International flights
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.