11 Hiking Tours in Santa Marta Worth Booking

1.Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,308 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $580Our pick

Hike Colombia’s Lost City over four days with jungle trails, rivers, indigenous culture, camp stays, meals, and expert Expotur support.

“El paseo a Ciudad Perdida is an absolute must-see if you're in Colombia and can spare 4 days trekking, don't mind hot and humid conditions and are reasonably fit. Stunning vistas the whole way, amazing final location and you are well-looked after by the guides, translators and cooks. Our group had Camacho (guide), Herbert (translator) and Pollo (cook) and had a brilliant experience - comes highly recommended.”

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2.Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Review of Minca’s full-day hike from Santa Marta, with coffee, waterfall swim, jungle lunch, biodiversity, and hands-on cacao making.

“My kids (17, 14, 12) actually enjoyed this tour. Probably not a good option for younger ages. Also, some significant inclines and walking over slippery rocks. Enjoyed our guide Gustavo”

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3.Eco-Hike in Minca: Coffee Tour, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $64

Review of Minca’s coffee, waterfall, lunch, and chocolate day tour from Santa Marta, with practical advice on value, hiking, guides, and expectations.

“This tour is well worth it, with the guides giving it their all (including the demonstrations). You have to go for a swim - it’s a must - so wear sensible shoes!”

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4.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $211

Review of Tayrona Park Hike and Beach Day from Santa Marta, with trail details, beach stops, guide value, costs, fitness advice, and tips.

“Fantastic day in Tayrona with our guide who was kind, respectful and thoughtful about our experience. We also had a great driver to and from Santa Marta that was included in the experience. We probably could have figured out the trip on our own, but it was well worth the cost to have someone take care of us door to door.”

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5.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Trek Minca’s Tayrona trails, visit an Arhuaco cacao and coffee farm, taste local products, and cool off at a waterfall.

“Really nice combination of learning something about Minca and the area and seeing some of the nature as well. Andres is good guide who knows a lot of nice info/facts and manages to keep it fun. The waterfall was lovely to see and perfect for a nice cooling dive after hiking down. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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6.Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 4 days · from $713

Trek from Santa Marta through jungle, rivers, and Tayrona terraces to Colombia’s Lost City on a demanding, culturally focused adventure.

“Very well organized, excellent guide and interpreter (provided complementary).”

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7.Trekking in Minca Complete Waterfall Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $49

Trek through Minca’s forest trails to Oído del Mundo and Marinka waterfalls, with local culture, biodiversity, swimming, and expert guidance.

“It was a great trip. Dan the guide knew his stuff, the cocoa farm was super interesting.”

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8.Coffee, Cocoa and Trekking Tour in Minca: Nature, Crops and Production

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · from $41

Review of Minca’s coffee, cocoa and trekking tour, with farm visits, tastings, waterfalls, mountain views and practical booking advice.

“Jorge was an excellent guide, very informative and the family that ran the plantation also very nice and informative”

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9.Sisiguaca Beach Hike with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $70

Hike from Santa Marta to Sisiguaca Beach for coastal views, guided snorkeling, local culture, a snack, and practical value advice.

“La ville n’est pas très propre. La plage est sympa, mais ça ne vaut pas de payer ce montant alors que nous pouvons le faire seul. Je déconseille de le faire ou alors allez-y par vos propres moyens. Il n’y a qu’un sentier à suivre, vous ne pouvez pas vous perdre.”

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10.3 Day Bunkuany Ruins Trek in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $300

Trek from Santa Marta to Bunkuany ruins, Kogui villages, river pools, mountain views, campsites, local food, and expert guides in three days.

“Our tour with Domek Tours was highly recommended. Everything was well organized and went smoothly, from start to finish. What really made this experience special was our guide Dani. He was extremely enthusiastic, knew a lot to tell and brought everything in a fun and accessible way.Auto-translated”

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11.Palomino: Hiking Tour of Valencia Waterfalls with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Review of Palomino’s Valencia Waterfalls hike, with transfers, natural pools, private guide, practical tips, price value, and booking advice.

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