Santa Marta: Private Tayrona & Cabo San Juan Shore Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the natural beauty of Tayrona National Natural Park on a private shore tour from Santa Marta. Travel with a bilingual guide to the Zaino entrance, then follow scenic jungle trails through lush tropical landscapes and along the Caribbean coast. Pass Arrecifes, Arenilla and La Piscina before reaching Cabo San Juan, one of the park’s most memorable beaches. Enjoy free time to relax, take photos or swim in authorized areas when conditions allow. Your tour includes private transportation, park admission for foreign visitors, a snack, bottled water, taxes and travel assistance insurance for added comfort.

Note: Please note that walking times and the overall itinerary may vary slightly depending on trail conditions, weather, park regulations and the physical pace of the group.

What's Included

Private transportation
Travel assistance insurance
Entrance fee to Tayrona National Natural Park for foreign visitors
Professional guide
One bottle of water per person
All applicable taxes
One snack
Lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Any additional services or expenses not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Santa Marta Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Puerto de Santa Marta

    Meet your bilingual guide at Santa Marta Cruise Port and begin your private journey to Tayrona National Natural Park. Travel comfortably toward the El Zaino entrance while enjoying views of the tropical countryside surrounding Santa Marta.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    El Zaino

    Arrive at the main entrance of Tayrona National Natural Park. Your guide will assist with the entrance procedure before you continue into the protected area and begin your ecological hike.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Arrecifes

    Hike to Arrecifes – 55 minutes Follow the marked trail through tropical forest and beautiful natural landscapes. Along the way, enjoy the lush vegetation and look for local wildlife while your guide shares information about the park and its ecosystem. Arrecifes – 15 minutes Reach the impressive Arrecifes sector, known for its wild coastline and tropical surroundings. Take a short break to enjoy the scenery and capture photos before continuing along the coastal trail.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Walk to Arenilla – 20 minutes Continue along the scenic trail between the forest and Caribbean coastline. This section offers more opportunities to enjoy the natural landscapes of Tayrona. Arenilla – 10 minutes Stop briefly at Arenilla, a small beach surrounded by tropical vegetation. Enjoy the peaceful coastal scenery before continuing toward La Piscina.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    La Piscina de los Dioses

    Walk to La Piscina – 20 minutes Continue along the marked coastal trail toward La Piscina. Enjoy changing views of the Caribbean Sea and the natural rock formations along the route. La Piscina – 20 minutes Visit La Piscina, a beautiful coastal area naturally protected by rock formations. Take time to enjoy the scenery and, when park and sea conditions allow, enter the water in authorized swimming areas.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Walk to Cabo San Juan – 20 minutes Complete the final section of the outbound hike toward Cabo San Juan. The trail continues through tropical vegetation before opening onto one of Tayrona's most famous coastal landscapes. Cabo San Juan – 1 hour 15 minutes Arrive at Cabo San Juan, the main highlight of the tour. Enjoy free time to relax on the beach, take photos, admire the turquoise Caribbean waters or swim in authorized areas when conditions permit. This is also the best opportunity to rest before beginning the return hike.

    1 hour 35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    El Zaino

    Begin the return journey along the marked trails toward the park entrance. Enjoy a final walk through Tayrona's tropical landscapes while observing the coastline, vegetation and wildlife along the way.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Puerto de Santa Marta

    Meet your private vehicle at the park entrance and travel comfortably back to Santa Marta Cruise Port.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by taxiGo DMC

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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