Santa Marta: The most beautiful Tayrona Park beaches by boat 1d

Where : Santa Marta

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1 Day

Spanish, English

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White sand, crystal-clear water, and coral reefs

Explore paradisiacal beaches at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Let your captain and his assistant guide you for an unforgettable day in Tayrona Park. Sail towards Cinto Bay for a memorable snorkeling session or a relaxing moment on a heavenly beach. Head for Playa Cristal and enjoy lunch with your feet in the sand, facing the sea. End the day at the endless Bahia Concha beach before returning to Santa Marta.

Roadmap

1 Day

9.00am Departure from the marina of Santa Marta
10.00am Arrival in Playa Cinto
12.00am Head to Playa Cristal
3.00pm Departure for Bahia Concha
4.30pm Back to the marina

What to expect

Playa Cinto, Cristal and Bahia Concha

Rendez-vous at the Santa Marta marina at 8.30 am, then head for Playa Cinto in the heart of Tayrona Park. Sail for 1 hour along the coast with the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop to arrive in Cinto Bay.

Enjoy this heavenly beach for a rest and a swim, or explore a great snorkeling spot in shallow water, searching for colorful fish hidden among the coral reefs.

At midday, head to Playa Cristal for lunch with your feet in the sand and facing the sea. Start a gentle digestion with a swim, a siesta, and a lazy day on this beach, which is famous for its crystal-clear waters.

At 3pm, you set off again for the last stop at Bahia Concha, one of the longest beaches in the park. Enjoy one last moment before returning to the marina around 4.30pm.

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Important information

Your expert speaks English and Spanish, which facilitates communication for organizing your reservation.
At least one crew member speaks English.
Your excursion lasts from 9 am to 5 pm.
There are daily departures for this tour unless weather conditions do not permit.
You won't have much shade to protect yourself from the sun, so don't forget your hat, long-sleeved clothing, and sunscreen.
The marina does not allow bringing beverages. Drinks (other than water) are sold on board.

What's included

Port fees.
Activity insurance and life jacket.
Entrance to Tayrona National Park.
Lunch.
Light snacks (fruits or other).
Bottle of water.
Snorkeling equipment: mask and snorkel.

Options to confirm with your expert

Prices:
Prices are subject to chosen options and exchange rate fluctuations.
Prices displayed are indicative and should be confirmed with your expert.

Choose between group or private option:

Prices on the page correspond to the group excursion shared with others.
There's an option to privatize the rental of a boat. Specify your needs to the agency to get pricing details. Expect approximately 1,900,000 COP for an 8.5m boat, a maximum of 10 people for the same excursion. Meals and other taxes are additional.

Our review

Why choose this option:

This is the only way to access two of the most beautiful beaches in Tayrona National Park, Playa Cinto and Playa Cristal.
Swimming at these beaches is safe, unlike many other beaches accessible from the popular walking part of Tayrona Park.
The coral reefs at Playa Cinto offer the best snorkeling spot we've tested in Tayrona Park. The water is shallow, the reefs are still alive for the most part, and there are many diverse fish species.
You'll be mesmerized and won't have to worry about anything.

What may disappoint:

Playa Cristal often experiences heavy crowds.
Playa Cinto can also be very busy during peak season, weekends, and holidays.
The trip can be bumpy during the windy season.

Why this expert?

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