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Home/Destinations/Santa Marta/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from Santa Marta

Venture along the wild coast: the laid-back river-and-beach village of Palomino with its tubing, and the dramatic desert landscapes of La Guajira, where the Caribbean meets golden dunes at Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas. Santa Marta is also the gateway to onward trips to colourful Cartagena.

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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
5.0(3,599)·4 days
from$760/ person
via Viator
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
Santa Marta
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
4.6(475)·8 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
Santa Marta
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
4.7(215)·7h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
Cartagena
Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
4.4(141)·12 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Cartagena Private Transfer to Santa Marta or Minca or Tayrona
Cartagena
Cartagena Private Transfer to Santa Marta or Minca or Tayrona
4.9(102)·4–5 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta
Cartagena
Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta
4.3(99)·13h 15min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Barranquilla + Puerto Colombia city tour
Cartagena
Barranquilla + Puerto Colombia city tour
4.4(90)·10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Cartagena and Murcia - full day shore excursion (cruisers only)
Cartagena
Cartagena and Murcia - full day shore excursion (cruisers only)
4.4(89)·6–8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan
Santa Marta
Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan
4.6(87)·1 day
from$65/ person
via Viator
Tayrona Park - Cabo San Juan
Santa Marta
Tayrona Park - Cabo San Juan
4.3(86)·10–11 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Tayrona by boat: Cinto, Playa Cristal and Concha with lunch
Santa Marta
Tayrona by boat: Cinto, Playa Cristal and Concha with lunch
4.6(83)·8h 30min
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Door-to-Door Transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena
Santa Marta
Private Door-to-Door Transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena
5.0(81)·4h 30min
from$176/ person
via Viator
One amazing day in a private recent sailing boat in the Tayrona Park. The best sail trip from Santa Marta!
Santa Marta
One amazing day in a private recent sailing boat in the Tayrona Park. The best sail trip from Santa Marta!
4.9(65)·7h 30min
from$1,290/ person
via Viator
Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared
Santa Marta
Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared
4.7(50)·8–10 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
Santa Marta
Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
4.8(41)·3–4 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Old Town and Quinta San Pedro Santa Marta City Tour
Santa Marta
Old Town and Quinta San Pedro Santa Marta City Tour
4.9(31)·5 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Sunset in the bay of Santa Marta in a sailboat
Santa Marta
Sunset in the bay of Santa Marta in a sailboat
4.9(30)·3 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
Cartagena
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
4.3(26)·4 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Private Tayrona Hike to Cabo San Juan: Bilingual Guide+Transport
Santa Marta
Private Tayrona Hike to Cabo San Juan: Bilingual Guide+Transport
5.0(25)·9–11 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
Food Tour in Santa Marta Old City Half-Day
Santa Marta
Food Tour in Santa Marta Old City Half-Day
4.9(21)·3–4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Full day in Santa Marta and Barranquilla from Cartagena
Cartagena
Full day in Santa Marta and Barranquilla from Cartagena
5.0(18)·13 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan
Santa Marta
Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan
3.5(17)·7–8 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Tubing Across Palomino River Including a Hiking Tour
Santa Marta
Tubing Across Palomino River Including a Hiking Tour
4.8(17)·3–6 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Santa Marta City Tour + Gold Museum
Santa Marta
Santa Marta City Tour + Gold Museum
4.7(16)·3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Private transportation from hotel close to Tayrona Park to Cartagena de Indias
Santa Marta
Private transportation from hotel close to Tayrona Park to Cartagena de Indias
5.0(14)·5 hours
from$379/ person
via Viator
Premium Cruise Tour in Cartagena with Sunset and Open Bar
Cartagena
Premium Cruise Tour in Cartagena with Sunset and Open Bar
3.6(12)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Transportation to the National AVIARY of Colombia
Cartagena
Transportation to the National AVIARY of Colombia
3.3(11)·6–7 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Seviaka Indigenous People and Tubing Tour in Palomino
Santa Marta
Seviaka Indigenous People and Tubing Tour in Palomino
5.0(10)·5–8 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Private transfer from Santa Marta to Tayrona Park area o Palomino
Santa Marta
Private transfer from Santa Marta to Tayrona Park area o Palomino
5.0(9)·1h 25min
from$110/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour to Bahia Concha Beach in Tayrona Park
Santa Marta
Full Day Tour to Bahia Concha Beach in Tayrona Park
3.1(9)·7 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Full Minca, Taganga and Playa Grande Tour from Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Full Minca, Taganga and Playa Grande Tour from Santa Marta
4.1(7)·8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private transportation service from Santa Marta to Barranquilla
Santa Marta
Private transportation service from Santa Marta to Barranquilla
4.9(7)·1h 45min
from$161/ person
via Viator
Barranquilla and Santa Marta Tour Departing from Cartagena
Cartagena
Barranquilla and Santa Marta Tour Departing from Cartagena
4.7(7)·11 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Full City of Santa Marta Tour and its Charms
Santa Marta
Full City of Santa Marta Tour and its Charms
3.1(7)·3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Santa Marta to or from Cartagena Private Transfer
Santa Marta
Santa Marta to or from Cartagena Private Transfer
4.8(6)·4 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
Cartagena
Day Tour to Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
3.2(5)·12 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour to Tayrona Park with Bath in Playa Cristal
Santa Marta
Full Day Tour to Tayrona Park with Bath in Playa Cristal
4.0(4)·9 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Palomino Tour from Santa Marta with Tubing, Breakfast and Lunch
Caribbean Coast
Palomino Tour from Santa Marta with Tubing, Breakfast and Lunch
3.5(4)·7 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Majagua Island Day Trip from Cartagena íncluding Traditional Colombian Lunch
Cartagena
Majagua Island Day Trip from Cartagena íncluding Traditional Colombian Lunch
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$317/ person
via Viator
Santa Pola Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking tour
Cartagena
Santa Pola Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking tour
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour to Barranquilla and Cartagena from Santa Marta
Caribbean Coast
Full Day Tour to Barranquilla and Cartagena from Santa Marta
5.0(1)·16 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Shipping to Palma Island from Cartagena
Cartagena
Shipping to Palma Island from Cartagena
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Santa Marta to or from Palomino Private Transfer
Santa Marta
Santa Marta to or from Palomino Private Transfer
2 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Santa Marta city to Santa Marta Cruise Port
Santa Marta
Private Transfer from Santa Marta city to Santa Marta Cruise Port
15 min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Santa Marta Cruise Port to Santa Marta city
Santa Marta
Private Transfer from Santa Marta Cruise Port to Santa Marta city
15 min
from$14/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Santa Marta Cruise Port to Santa Marta city
Santa Marta
Private Transfer from Santa Marta Cruise Port to Santa Marta city
15 min
from$69/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Santa Marta — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Santa Marta?
Top trips are the beach village of Palomino, the desert landscapes of La Guajira (Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas), and onward travel to Cartagena.
What is La Guajira?
La Guajira is a remote desert peninsula east of Santa Marta where the Caribbean meets sand dunes, home to the Wayuu people and dramatic spots like Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas, usually visited on multi-day trips.
Can you get to Cartagena from Santa Marta?
Yes — Cartagena is about 4 hours from Santa Marta by road, often arranged as a private transfer or shuttle, sometimes with stops along the way.

More things to do in Santa Marta

Tayrona National ParkLost City TrekMinca & Sierra NevadaSailing & Beaches