Private experience · Santa Marta pickup and return
Tayrona Park Hike and Beach Day with Private Guide
Hike rainforest paths, swim in calm Caribbean bays and explore Tayrona at your group’s pace.
Duration10 hours
Physical activityModerate–high
FormatPrivate vehicle + bilingual guide
Experience codeDT-02
#1 of 125Transportation companies in Santa Marta · Four consecutive years since 2022
The experience
A private day built around the place—not a shared bus schedule
The sequence below is suggested and may be adjusted for access, weather, opening hours and your confirmed pickup point.
This active private experience follows the classic El Zaino route through tropical forest and coastal scenery toward Arenilla, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan. The approximately eight-mile round trip requires a good level of mobility, but your private guide adjusts rest stops and pacing for the group.
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Approximately eight miles round trip
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
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Arenilla, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
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Significant shade along forest sections
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
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Private bilingual guide and flexible pacing
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
The experience in pictures
A closer look at the day
Explore the places, people and moments that shape this private experience.
Suggested itinerary
How the day normally unfolds
Exact timing is confirmed before payment and may change when safety or local operating conditions require it.
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07:30 · Hotel pickup
Your guide and driver meet you at the confirmed Santa Marta pickup point.
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08:30 · El Zaino entry
Complete the park ticket and compulsory health-insurance process before continuing to the trailhead.
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09:00 · Guided trail begins
Walk through the forest toward Arenilla, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan.
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11:00 · Swim and unwind
Enjoy beach time, photos, snacks and rest at Cabo San Juan.
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12:30 · Lunch
Choose a suitable option inside the park according to the confirmed service scope.
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13:45 · Return hike
Follow the same trail back with private pacing and coordinated rest stops.
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17:30 · Hotel return
Meet the vehicle and travel back to your Santa Marta accommodation.
Service scope
What Bukap coordinates
The final written quote identifies every admission, insurance policy, access vehicle, meal, boat and local operator included for your group.
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Private transportation and bilingual guide
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
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Hotel pickup and return in the confirmed Santa Marta area
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
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Park admission and compulsory insurance when listed in the confirmed scope
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
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Bottled water and lunch only when stated in writing
Included or coordinated according to the confirmed written scope.
One clear quotation
Know exactly what your group is receiving
Bukap verifies the real operating cost before payment instead of publishing a total that may be wrong for your date, pickup point or group.
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Private core
Private transportation and a bilingual guide are arranged around your group and confirmed pickup point.
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Required operating components
Admissions, compulsory insurance, 4×4 access, boats and community operators are listed clearly when required by the itinerary.
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Optional comfort
Lunch, drinks, equipment or additional activities are included only when they appear in the written quotation.
Before you book
Availability, access and inclusions are verified first
Send the date, number of travelers, ages of any children and exact pickup hotel so Bukap can build the correct quote.
Operating details verified firstTayrona admission, insurance and guide availability are limited on busy dates. This tour does not operate during the three annual National Park closures shown above.
Early departure and park access requiredYour date is held only after Bukap confirms availability and payment is completed.
Not included unless confirmedTips, personal purchases, meals or park services not expressly listed in the final quotation.
Questions before you begin
Questions about this private day trip
If your itinerary has unusual access, luggage or timing, contact Bukap before confirming.
How difficult is the hike?
It is a moderate-to-demanding tropical hike of approximately eight miles round trip. Heat, humidity and trail conditions can make it more strenuous.
What should we bring?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection, insect repellent, swimwear, a refillable bottle and a light rain layer.
When is Tayrona National Park closed?
The park closes annually February 1–15, June 1–15 and October 19–November 2.
Is this a private experience?
Yes. The confirmed vehicle, guide and route are arranged for your group. Boat or community activities follow the local operating format described in the quotation.
Where does Bukap pick us up?
The published itinerary assumes pickup and return in the standard Santa Marta area. Provide the exact hotel or accommodation so Bukap can confirm access and the final rate.
Why is the final price confirmed manually?
Guide, vehicle, admission, boat, 4×4, insurance, pickup point, group size and season can change the operating cost. Bukap verifies them before sending one clear total and a secure payment link.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation or rescheduling is free until 24 hours before service. Within 24 hours, the confirmed experience is non-refundable, subject to any stricter third-party conditions disclosed before payment.
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Plan your day
Request availability and one clear private quote
Include your preferred date, exact pickup hotel, number of adults and children, and any mobility or dietary needs.