Tayrona Park Private Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan

Badge of ExcellenceSanta Marta, Colombia

8 to 10 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the beaches of Tayrona National Natural Park with ease on this private tour from Santa Marta. Travel from your hotel with your licensed tour guide to Tayrona National Park on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Hike through the forest to see the wild waves of Arrecifes beach and then onto Cabo San Juan Del Guia where you can swim, relax, and admire the view.

Tayrona National Natural Park guided tour with transport from Santa Marta
Entry to Tayrona National Park is included for your convenience
Spend the day how you like with this private bespoke tour
Make ample photo stops to capture Colombian landscapes

What's Included

Tours Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All Risk Insurance
Tayrona National Park Entrance

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

We pick-up our clients anywhere within Santa Marta city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Simón Bolivar International Airport.

What To Expect

Santa Marta

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tayrona National Park

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Arrecifes

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cabo San Juan Del Guia

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
If you have a layover in Santa Marta please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
Be aware this tour is walking.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Tim_S

Andrea was our guide. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and had a great energy and made this experience memorable! She took us to La Picina beach to relax after our trek while pointing out many interesting sights in Tayrona National Park. Our meal was delicious at our rest area. She even recommended a restaurant for our last night in Santa Marta! I would definitely recommend Andrea and this excursion!

Reviews

4.5

27 reviews

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Unorganised guide

Joy_B, Feb 2024

The park is great, but our guide was not. It was difficult to get information concerning when&where the tour would start fromt he tour operator and the guide, after multiple enquiries we finally got a time&place at 9.30pm the evening before. Our driver, Steven, was really great and early for pickup in reference to the time he‘d been given by the guide (8), we, however, had been told 7.30 so it was great that Steven was early. He was very reliable and extremely kind. Steven was meant to pick up our guide, Cristián, but when we arrived at the arranged place he was not there. So Steven had to go pick him up even further. Next, Cristián had to organise cash from a cashpoint, because he wasn‘t prepared. By the time we reached the park entrance, there was a long line. According to Steven, guides usually come prepared so there is no wait, but this was not the case. When we finally had our entry tickets, Cristián had to get yet more cash (why?!) and also water and snacks for himself, as he had come unprepared for a day‘s hike in 32C… the park was absolutely beautiful and we much appreciated the nature and everything we saw, however none of this was enriched by our guide. He couldn‘t give us information about anything (we asked about plants, birds, how long we‘d hike, where we were going etc.) Also, his English was very bad, luckily, I speak Spanish. We absolutely recommend going to Tayrona National Park, but do not take a guide, especially not this one. Imagine our faces, when Cristián turned around at the end of the day (after failing to make Steven drop him off closer to his home as this would have meant driving much further and his job is to drive us to our hostel) asking for optional tips…

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Joy, we are deeply sorry for all the inconvenience caused during this day. Due to a last-minute issue, our tour guide had, he contacted a colleague to do the tour for him. This new person was not entirely prepared nor had the knowledge about the park that our professional guide has. Therefore, the tour couldn't meet the quality expected. We talked to our official tour guide and advised him to inform us promptly about last-minute situations in the future, to make sure we manage it correctly. We offered you a full refund as a way not only to compensate for the bad service you received but also to show our commitment to doing a high-quality job. The way the tour was carried out does not represent the quality and type of experience we want to offer to our tourists. We're really sorry and we appreciate your understanding in this situation. Estimada Joy, lamentamos profundamente las molestias ocasionadas durante este día. Debido a un problema de último minuto que tuvo nuestro guía, él se puso en contacto con un colega para que hiciera la visita en su lugar. Esta nueva persona no estaba del todo preparada ni tenía los conocimientos sobre el parque, a diferencia de nuestro guía profesional. Por lo tanto, el tour no pudo cumplir con la calidad esperada. Hablamos con nuestro guía oficial y le aconsejamos que en el futuro nos informara con prontitud sobre situaciones de última hora, para asegurarnos gestionarlo correctamente. Te ofrecimos un reembolso completo como forma no sólo de compensar el mal servicio recibido, sino también de mostrar nuestro compromiso con hacer un trabajo de alta calidad. La forma en que se llevó a cabo el tour no representa la calidad y el tipo de experiencia que queremos ofrecer a nuestros turistas. Lo sentimos mucho y agradecemos tu comprensión en esta situación.

Excellent hike

Orlando_C, Jan 2024

My excellent guide Guillermo had a lot of interisting things to tell about nature and mor and showed me small animals that i would not have seen when hiking alone. Beautiful beaches a bit crowded because of holiday time. The tour was very well organised and also the driver Camillo did a very good job.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hola! We're thrilled to hear about your Tayrona Tour with the excellent guide Guillermo. It's fantastic that Guillermo shared interesting insights about nature, enhancing your experience by pointing out small animals you might have missed alone. Although the beaches were a bit crowded due to the holiday time, we're pleased that you found the tour well-organized. Kudos to Camillo, the driver, for a job well done. Thank you for choosing us, and we're excited to offer you more unforgettable adventures in the future! Hasta pronto!

Great hike

Hao_Y, Nov 2023

Great hike to Cabo San Juan with Ronaldo - he is nice, young and we had good talks. The forest and beaches are beautiful and serene, reminded me some part of Hawaii islands. I believe this is a must see in Santa Marta.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hola, Hao. Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Tayrona Park. We're glad to know you had a great time with your guide Ronaldo and that you enjoyed visiting this amazing part of the Caribbean in Colombia. We hope to see you again.

Our guide Andrea was...

casey_l, Sep 2023

Our guide Andrea was amazing! She pointed out all the animals she could spot! We saw monkeys and crabs.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hola, Casey! Thank you for this review. We're glad to know you had a great experience with Andrea as your tour guide. Thank you for choosing us!

Amazing experience!

Tim_S, Aug 2023

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi, Tim! First of all, thank you for recommending us and recommending Andrea! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed the experience and the incredible Tayrona Park. And Andrea will be happy to know you appreciated her job! Thank you for choosing us to be part of your trip around our marvelous Colombia.

Tanto Guillermo, como...

FRANCISCOANGEL_F, Apr 2024

Tanto Guillermo, como Alexis el guía que nos acompañó y el.condictor estuvieron super atentos con nosotros. Merece mucho la pena la excursión al parque y las playas y gcon está compañía más

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hola! Muchísimas gracias por dejar tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que nuestro equipo, Alexis y Guillermo hicieron un excelente trabajo acompañándote a un lugar tan mágico como el Parque Tayrona. Gracias por elegirnos y recomendarnos. Thank you so much for leaving your comment. We are glad to know that our team, Alexis and Guillermo did an excellent job accompanying you to such a magical place as Tayrona Park. Thank you for choosing us and recommending us.