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Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $110 / person
- Location
- Santa Marta, Colombia
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- RUTA TAYRONA TOURS
Description
Tourist and ecological attraction dedicated to the Tayrona culture. A unique place to appreciate pieces of pottery, goldsmiths and tools made and used by the inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Only 56.6 km from Santa Marta, via Santa Marta – Venezuela. Get to know the tourist attraction of the Don Diego River and its restored architecture of the ancient Tayrona indigenous communities with a mini museum and original pieces, as well as an incredible typical lunch
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 5–75)
- $110
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Departure at 9 a.m. from your hotel in Santa Marta, Rodadero or Taganga. 10 am: Arrival at the Don Diego River where we will take a 35-minute walk along the riverbank to Tayronaka where we will visit the Tayrona ruins and the museum (we have lunch here). Then we will descend the course of the river in inflatable balls where we can enjoy its rapids and the fauna and flora that surrounds the place, we will find different types of birds and monkeys in their natural habitat, we will arrive at the mouth of the river to the Caribbean Sea where we can bathe in the sea and in the river. 4:00 p.m.: return to Don Diego by boat 5:30 p.m.: We will be back at your hotel.
What's included
Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the region
Professional guide.
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all our passengers at your hotel or meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
7 reviews
How it compares in Santa Marta
- Starting price $110 is close to the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Santa Marta
Excurgo comparison of 292 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka take?
Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka cost?
Prices start at $110 per person for this Santa Marta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Can I cancel Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up all our passengers at your hotel or meeting point. Pickup points include Grand Marina Suites, Hotel Sol Inn Santa Marta.
What languages is Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tour Don Diego and Tayronaka worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by RUTA TAYRONA TOURS.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Good experience
Very good experience. We got to do a little tour in Tayronaka guided by a community guide. Then we went to the river to do Tubbing, I recommend to bring good repellent.very quiet and nice, a boy pulled us all the way, the current is very smooth. I don't recommend if someone has back problems.
Operator response
Hola buenos dias. gracias por elegirnos para vivir una de las mejores experiencias en la sierra nevada de santa marta.
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Tubing don diego
Excellent experience with tubing activity!🤩🤩 Beautiful scenery, excellent service and very good company provided by the company
Operator response
Hola buenos dias. gracias por elegirnos para vivir una de las mejores experiencias en la sierra nevada de santa marta.
D
a great experience with Carlos
A great experience with Carlos Full of anectodes and good humor. The mud ballad is really not to be missed. You can go without hesitation!!
Operator response
Hola buenos dias. gracias por elegirnos para vivir una de las mejores experiencias en la sierra nevada de santa marta.
D
Excellent experience
A unique day with friends, we enjoyed the river and learned a lot about the Tayrona culture. The beach is very beautiful, a unique landscape of the Colombian Caribbean.
Operator response
Hola buenos dias. gracias por elegirnos para vivir una de las mejores experiencias en la sierra nevada de santa marta.
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great experience, relax yourself along the Diego rivet
short but very interestng history abiut Tayronaka, very apreciate refreshing drinkafter the visit. tubbing in the Diego River was really funny safe and deep in a wonderful environnment! our guide Ademar ( or similar name..) was really healping and attentive! food was really super delicious in a simple restaurant but with kind people! facility service like to keep bag and shoes during the tubbing trip
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Operator response
Hola buenos dias. gracias por elegirnos para vivir una de las mejores experiencias en la sierra nevada de santa marta.
G
Tubing Rio don Diego and visit Tayronaka
Carlos our guide was very friendly throughout the tour. The very nice and quiet river tire ride. The beach where we arrived beautiful and with the option of swimming. Lunch was a pleasant surprise, delicious and very well presented. Finally the visit to the ruins of the tribes very interesting and the perfect closure for the day. Thanks Carlos!
1 people found this helpful
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