Santa Marta & Tayrona Escape
    Caribbean Escape

    Santa Marta & Tayrona Escape

    Four days between Sierra Nevada and untouched coves

    A short private escape on the Colombian Caribbean — Santa Marta's old town, the Sierra Nevada foothills and a full day inside Tayrona National Park, with bilingual nature guides throughout.

    Duration

    4 Days3 Nights

    Group size

    PrivateUp to 10 guests per group

    Languages

    ESEN

    Physical level

    Easy–Moderate · 2–4 h walks in Tayrona

    From

    $1,320 USD

    Rating

    4.9 · TripAdvisor
    Free changes up to 60 days beforeReserve with 25% depositAll domestic flights & transfers coordinated
    Tayrona National Park — Cabo San JuanSanta Marta — colonial old townCaribbean coast eco-lodge

    Tayrona National Park — Cabo San Juan

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    Overview

    Caribbean nature at a slow pace

    Three nights between a boutique hotel in Santa Marta's old town and a beachfront eco-lodge near Tayrona, with one full day inside the national park and bilingual nature guides for the wildlife and coastal walks.

    Designed as a stand-alone escape or as an extension to a Cartagena trip.

    Journey Highlights

    • 011 night in Santa Marta historic center + 2 nights at beachfront eco-lodge near Tayrona
    • 02Full-day Tayrona National Park with bilingual nature guide and cove swim
    • 03Pueblito viewpoint or El Pueblito hike (optional, weather permitting)
    • 04Private vehicle and door-to-door coordination
    • 05Operates year-round, dry season Dec–Apr recommended for clearest beaches

    Interactive Itinerary

    4 days, 3 nights day by day

    Tap each day to explore its experiences, inclusions and recommended upgrades.

    Days 01–02 · Santa Marta → Tayrona National Park

    Days 01 – 02

    Days 01–02 · Santa Marta → Tayrona National Park

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      Day 01 · Santa Marta

      Welcome to Santa Marta

      Welcome at Simón Bolívar airport and private transfer to the boutique hotel in the old town. Evening walk by the Bahía and dinner at a recommended local restaurant.

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      Day 02 · Tayrona National Park

      Full-day Tayrona

      Private day in Tayrona National Park with bilingual nature guide. Short hikes through tropical dry forest, time on Cabo San Juan and an optional viewpoint to Pueblito.

    Hotel Snapshot

    Hand-picked properties across every region

    Choose between Boutique, Luxury or Heritage tiers in every city — pricing adjusts to your selection.

    Boutique Hotel — Santa Marta CentroBoutique

    Boutique Hotel — Santa Marta Centro

    Central boutique with rooftop pool and Sierra Nevada views.

    What's always included

    Benefits of every Signature Journey

    Domestic flights coordinated

    All in-country flights ticketed, monitored and re-routed if disrupted — at no extra cost.

    Private vehicles in every city

    Late-model executive transport with bilingual driver and insurance on every leg.

    Curated hotel portfolio

    Direct contracts with boutique, luxury and heritage properties in every destination.

    Dedicated bilingual guides

    MinCIT-accredited storytellers in each region — never a one-size-fits-all national guide.

    24/7 trip concierge

    Real humans on WhatsApp from arrival to departure, with a backup supervisor on call.

    End-to-end accountability

    We design, contract and operate every element — no third-party handoffs mid-trip.

    What's Included / Not Included

    What's part of the journey — and what isn't

    Included

    • 3 nights in selected hotels (or similar), double occupancy
    • Daily breakfast; lunches as specified
    • Private airport and inter-property transfers
    • Private vehicle and bilingual nature guide for Tayrona day
    • Park entry and on-site coordination
    • Dedicated DMC coordination

    Not Included

    • Domestic and international airfare
    • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
    • Single room supplement
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
    • Services not specifically mentioned

    Optional Add-Ons

    Elevate your journey

    Curated upgrades that turn the journey into something unforgettable — helicopters, tasting menus, private yachts.

    Lost City trek extension (4 days)

    Lost City trek extension (4 days)

    Add a guided Lost City trek from Santa Marta before joining the beach segment.

    From $850 USD / person

    Sierra Nevada coffee farm day

    Sierra Nevada coffee farm day

    Day-trip to a Sierra Nevada coffee farm with a Kogi cultural exchange.

    From $220 USD / person

    Assist Card travel insurance

    Assist Card travel insurance

    International medical assistance for the full trip duration.

    From $9 USD / person / day

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Good to know

    Why book direct

    Six reasons travelers book Green Trails directly

    We are a fully licensed Colombian DMC operating our own tours. That means safer logistics, better prices and direct accountability — every single time.

    Registered local operator (RNT 63720)

    We are a Colombian DMC, not a reseller. Every booking is operated directly by our team in Bogotá.

    Vehicles with SOAT & full maintenance

    Late-model fleet with mandatory insurance, preventive maintenance and pre-trip safety check on every departure.

    MinCIT-accredited guides

    All our guides hold the official Ministerio de Comercio guide license and carry liability insurance.

    Emergency & contingency protocol

    24/7 supervisor on call, GPS-tracked vehicles and a documented incident response plan.

    Best price guaranteed — no middlemen

    Book direct and skip the 20–30% OTA markup. Find a lower rate elsewhere and we'll match it.

    Real humans, real accountability

    Speak with the same team that runs your tour, before, during and after — no call centers.

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    Design this journey around you

    Our specialists will design the experience around your dates, preferences and travel style. Pricing varies by hotel category, season and group size.

    From

    $1,320 USD

    per person, double occupancy

    Proposal codeDMC-TWS-SMT-004
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