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Adventure · Santa Marta itinerary

Santa Marta Adventure: The Best Active Itinerary

Santa Marta is Colombia’s adventure coast. Here are the best-rated active experiences — from the Lost City trek to jungle waterfalls — to plan an epic trip.

At a glance

  1. 1Lost City trek
  2. 2Jungle camps
  3. 3Tayrona beaches
  4. 4Minca waterfalls

Trek the Lost City

A multi-day jungle hike to ancient ruins.

Hike Tayrona

Rainforest trails to Caribbean coves.

Chase waterfalls

Swim and explore around Minca.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santa Marta — prices per person.

Santa Marta adventure — FAQ

What are the best adventures in Santa Marta?
Top adventures are the multi-day Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) trek, hiking and swimming in Tayrona Park, and waterfalls and nature around Minca.
Is the Lost City trek worth it?
Yes — the multi-day jungle trek to the ancient Ciudad Perdida terraces is one of South America’s great adventures for fit hikers.
Is Santa Marta good for adventure travel?
Yes — with the Lost City trek, Tayrona’s jungle and beaches and Minca’s waterfalls, Santa Marta is one of Colombia’s top adventure bases.

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Tayrona National ParkLost City TrekMinca & Sierra NevadaSailing & Beaches
Lost City Trek 4 Days | Jungle Trek | Ciudad Perdida Teyuna
Santa Marta
Lost City Trek 4 Days | Jungle Trek | Ciudad Perdida Teyuna
5.0(43)·4 days
from$580/ 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
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour with Waterfalls and Minca
Santa Marta
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour with Waterfalls and Minca
5.0(17)·8–9 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
5-day hike to Lost City : Teyuna indigenous culture
Santa Marta
5-day hike to Lost City : Teyuna indigenous culture
5.0(89)·3 days
from$825/ person
via Viator
Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
5.0(3,607)·4 days
from$760/ person
via Viator
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
Santa Marta
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
5.0(12)·3h 30min
from$79/ 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
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