Day Trips in Santa Marta

Experience the tropical beauty of Santa Marta on a full-day tour of two top attractions. First, take a boat to the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum to see diverse marine life such as sharks, dolphins and turtles. Learn about the biology of the native species from your guide and then spend the remainder of the day relaxing on Playa Blanca, an idyllic white sand beach. Spend leisure time in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and purchase Colombian classics from rustic food stalls.

If you've only got limited time in Cartagena, don't let that stop you exploring Santa Marta Historic Center, the first city founded by the Spaniards in Colombia. In a small group limited to 14, you'll take a whistle-stop tour of Barranquilla and tick off colonial highlights in Santa Maria. Enjoy a beachside lunch in El Rodadero and relish the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Plunge into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and explore the unrivalled beauty of Tayrona National Park on a full-day tour from Santa Marta. Declared as one of Colombia's most picturesque and popular national parks, Tayrona demands attention with its diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery. Stroll through the expansive park with an experienced guide, observing the land and sea fro monkeys, dolphins and condors. Swim beneath the shimmering surface of a natural pool and enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch at your own expense in a rustic restaurant.

Spend an afternoon snorkeling and sussing out local wildlife on a full-day trip from Santa Marta to Crystal Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park. Keep an eye out for monkeys, deer, and more than 300 bird species in the 37,000-acre (15,000-hectare) park—home to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains—then set off for a snorkeling adventure in the turquoise waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Look for dolphins and turtles, or simply sit back and enjoy Crystal Beach's white sands and spectacular views.