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Home/Destinations/Santa Marta/Santa Marta in 3 days
3 days · Santa Marta itinerary

Santa Marta in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Santa Marta cover the coast, hills and sea. Here is how to spend three perfect days on Colombia’s Caribbean — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Tayrona
  2. 2Day 2: Minca
  3. 3Day 3: sailing & diving
  4. 4Coast, hills & sea

Day 1: Tayrona

Jungle hikes and Caribbean beaches.

Day 2: Minca

Waterfalls, coffee farms and cool air.

Day 3: sailing & diving

Sail to coves and snorkel the reefs.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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 – Waterfalls & Minca
Santa Marta
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Minca
5.0(17)·8–9 hours
from$210/ person
via Viator
Sunset Bay Tour Private Boat - Up To 10 People
Cartagena
Sunset Bay Tour Private Boat - Up To 10 People
5.0(18)·2–4 hours
from$477/ person
via Viator
Bike Tour Taganga - Playa Grande
Santa Marta
Bike Tour Taganga - Playa Grande
5.0(20)·4h 30min
from$69/ 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
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
Santa Marta
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
5.0(12)·3h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Enjoy sunset/night at Cartagena Bay in our boats!
Cartagena
Enjoy sunset/night at Cartagena Bay in our boats!
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$294/ person
via Viator
Under a sea of adventures, unforgettable diving.
Cartagena
Under a sea of adventures, unforgettable diving.
4.9(66)·6h 30min
from$249/ person
via Viator

Santa Marta in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Santa Marta?
Three days is ideal — Tayrona on day one, Minca on day two, and sailing and diving on day three, covering the coast, mountains and Caribbean sea.
What is the best experience in Santa Marta for 3 days?
Tayrona is the most beautiful, Minca the most refreshing, and the sailing and diving the most relaxing; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Santa Marta itinerary?
Spend day one in Tayrona, day two in Minca, and day three sailing and diving, booking popular tours ahead.

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