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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Playa Blanca, Santa Marta

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Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Los Novios Park, Santa Marta

Playa Brava, Santa Marta

Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta

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Water taxis & ferry tickets

Birdwatching

Speed & jet boat tours

Explore more things to do in Santa Marta

Sightseeing

Food & drinks

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Water sports

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Santa Marta: Playa Cristal in Tayrona Parque Day Tour

4.3809524 out of 5 stars
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4.3809524 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
Santa Marta: Playa Cristal in Tayrona Parque Day Tour
4.3809524 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.3809524 out of 5 stars
21 reviews

If you're in Santa Marta and would like to unwind, enjoy a relaxing day by the sea on this day trip to Playa Cristal, the best of Tayrona National Natural Park.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish
Pickup included
We pick up from hotels in Santa Marta with vehicle access. If your hotel is not accessible, we will provide a nearby meeting point for your convenience.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 pickup location options:

    Santa Marta, El Rodadero

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Playa 7 Olas, Magdalena

    Free time, Pass by (20 minutes)

  • Speedboat

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Playa Cristal, Tayrona

    Free time, Swimming (5 hours)

  • Speedboat

    (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (80 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Santa Marta, El Rodadero

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • •Surprising of the most impressive landscapes of Tayrona Park
  • Enjoy the most crystal-clear beaches
  • Relax in the amazing views

Full description

At the indicated time, we'll collect participants from the various pickup points in Santa Marta. From there, we'll begin our journey to the Tayrona National Natural Park.

After a 1.5-hour drive, we'll arrive at the entrance of Tayrona National Natural Park, where we'll watch an explanatory video with tips on how to enjoy the natural environment responsibly. Afterwards, we'll return to the vehicle to go to the viewpoint of Playa 7 Olas. Have you brought your camera? There'll be plenty of great photo opportunities!

We'll continue the excursion to Playa Neguanje and later to Playa Cristal - also known as Playa del Muerto and considered the best beach in the park!

Back on dry land, it's time to relax and enjoy yourself! You'll have 5 hours of free time to take a refreshing swim, bask in the sun, hire snorkelling equipment and, of course, refuel with a wholesome lunch!

After we're fed and feeling relaxed, we'll meet up again and begin our journey back to Santa Marta, where we'll conclude our tour after 9 hours of activity in total.

Includes

  • Private bus transport: We pick you up from your hotel or a nearby point to start your experience in complete comfort.
  • Boat transport: with life jackets, navigating calm waters for your safety.
  • Spanish-speaking guide: Our guide ensures you enjoy every moment and feel comfortable at all times.
  • Travel insurance: Coverage for any unforeseen events, giving you peace of mind.
  • Entrance to Tayrona Park: The entrance fee is included, and our guide will handle the ticket line for you. Note that the foreigner tax (55,000 COP) is additional and must be paid at the entrance.
  • Food.
  • Foreigners must pay an additional (55,000 Cop) for tax, this value must be paid directly at the box office in cash.

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Sun hat
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Sandals
  • Water
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Dear traveler, we remind you that Tayrona Park charges a foreigner tax of 55,000 COP. You can pay this fee on the day of the tour by presenting your ID and passport.
  • This tour will be carried out with sun or rain.
  • Opening hours are subject to change.
  • It is mandatory to bring your yellow fever vaccination card.
  • Please also remember that this activity includes an in-person guide who will speak in Spanish.

From $63 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    3.7/5
  • Value for money
    3.3/5
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Yann – United KingdomMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
Great time at the beach, but didn’t expect the food to be at our costs knowing the overall cost for the trip (when compared to a trip we did to Playa Blanca near Cartagena). The communication from the tour guides ahead of the trip was pretty last minute and poor (told to meet at 7:30am next to a park, then when we told them we were there they said to wait at the hotel - and showed up at 7:50am). Not a massive delay but knowing about it would have been good. The beach was good, better than the ones we went to in Cartagena, and not too many people trying to sell your food or services which was good peace.
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GetYourGuide traveler – MexicoMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – ChileMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking

Product ID: 563269

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