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Taganga Tour: Explore Beaches, Snorkel, and Kayak
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20 Ratings
Santa Marta
Embark on an incredible e-bike tour in Playa Grande. Explore the city, visit a traditional street food spot, admire the market square, and discover the charming coastal village of Taganga. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and a delicious lunch. Unforgettable experiences await!
Embark on an incredible e-bike tour in Playa Grande. Explore the city, visit a traditional street food spot, admire the market square, and discover the charming coastal village of Taganga. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and a delicious lunch. Unforgettable experiences await!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arepa e’huevo La Industrial “Donde Patricia: la original” - Known for its delicious stuffed arepas, this popular spot has become a culinary symbol of Santa Marta. Loved by both locals and tourists, it offers a true taste of Colombian cuisine.
- Mercado Público de Santa Marta - This vibrant market is the heart of local life, where you can…
- Arepa e’huevo La Industrial “Donde Patricia: la original” - Known for its delicious stuffed arepas, this popular spot has become a culinary symbol of Santa Marta. Loved by both locals and tourists, it offers a true taste of Colombian cuisine.
- Mercado Público de Santa Marta - This vibrant market is the heart of local life, where you can experience the true essence of Santa Marta. With a history as old as the city itself, the market is famous for its fresh fruits, seafood, and local produce. It’s a melting pot of cultures and traditions.
- Taganga - The winding road to Taganga offers stunning views of the bay and the Caribbean Sea. Known for its scenic beauty, it leads to the peaceful fishing village of Taganga, a place that has retained its charm despite the growth in tourism.
- Playa Taganga - Taganga is a charming fishing village just a few kilometers from Santa Marta. Known for its laid-back vibe and excellent diving and snorkeling spots, Taganga has kept its traditional appeal. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood straight from the sea to their plates at local restaurants.
- Playa Grande - These hidden beaches near Taganga are true paradises, accessible only by boat or trail. Each beach offers crystal-clear waters and soft sands, perfect for those seeking tranquility and a close connection with nature. Playa Grande is the most popular, but others like Genemaca and Sisiguaca offer a more private and exclusive experience.
- Centro Historico de Santa Marta - Founded in 1525, Santa Marta is Colombia’s oldest city. Its Historic Center is a treasure trove of colonial architecture, with cobblestone streets and buildings that tell stories of centuries past. The area is home to the Cathedral Basilica and other historical sites, making it a perfect place for history lovers to explore
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Bicycle use
- Tea and coffee
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Bicycle use
- Tea and coffee
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- kayak
- Lunch
- kayak
Additional Information
Embark on an exhilarating half-day guided tour from the historic heart of Santa Marta to the charming fishing village of Taganga. The journey begins with a stroll through the vibrant public market, where participants can savor a traditional Santa Marta breakfast and sample a variety of fresh local fruits.
Next, the tour ascends the mountain linking Santa…
Embark on an exhilarating half-day guided tour from the historic heart of Santa Marta to the charming fishing village of Taganga. The journey begins with a stroll through the vibrant public market, where participants can savor a traditional Santa Marta breakfast and sample a variety of fresh local fruits.
Next, the tour ascends the mountain linking Santa Marta to the enchanting town of Taganga, pausing at several lookout points to capture stunning vistas. Upon reaching Taganga, a picturesque 35-minute hike leads to nearby beaches, offering the opportunity to snorkel at the final beach before returning to town by boat, enjoying a serene sea ride.
The adventure concludes with a cycle back to the historic center, completing one of the most memorable experiences available in Santa Marta. This is an unmissable journey filled with flavor, excitement, and natural splendor!
Location
Cra. 4 #19
Carrera 4
Estamos a una cuadra del parque de los novios.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Sue_g
Dec 17, 2025
One of the best trips... - One of the best trips we've done in Colombia.
I was lucky enough to get the one ebike so the only hill we did was a breeze.
Hiked to a quiet beach to snorkel. The hike was very hot so take plenty of sunscreen. Saw birds and plants on the way. Cold beer on our arrival was really welcome.
The trip said kayaking and lunch weren't included, but they were. We kayaked back from the beach to our bikes and had a fish lunch before biking back.
Our guide was great. There were 4 of us, he said sometimes there's only 2.
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Bernard_b
Dec 7, 2025
Great tour to Taganga - Biking, hiking, snorkling, seeing Santa Marta is diverse places, swimming in clear water with nice beaches
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Ryan_s
Nov 10, 2025
The guide was amazing.... - The guide was amazing. Explained everything along the way. No need to be a top tear athlete to do this trip but some physical streanggt is needed for the bike portion.
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Justformemories
May 6, 2025
Amazing way to spend a day near Santa Marta - What an amazing experience! I had the pleasure of being guided by Gabriel. I will admit I am quite fit with walking/hiking, but I had A LOT of difficulty biking up the hill to get to Taganga and back. It is completely uphill for an extended period of time, so I don't think that this would be easy for the average traveler. That being said, once I made it to Taganga I got to take in beautiful views, hike, snorkel and kayak. This was such a fun day to end my trip to Santa Marta. Such a unique and exciting experience. The tour included breakfast, tropical fruits (snacks), lunch, coffee, biking equipment and an english-speaking guide. Gabriel was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and he made me feel safe throughout our trip. I would definitely recommend this tour and him as a guide. Thank you Gabriel and the Rent a Bike team!
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Phil_k
Apr 6, 2025
Best Santa Marta experience - This is a full package, but be warned that you should be somewhat an experience in bike riding and somewhat fit to ride up hill for 30+ min and hike up the hills for 30-45 min. You meet at the Rent A Bike shop in the town, a block down from Parque de los Nuvios to Carrera 4, shop is between Calle 19-20. Small shop, bike used are 26" 14-18 speed mountain bikes, needs some tuning but was ok. Tour guide Francisco was the awesome guy, very friendly and Speaks English well. You first tried out the bike then handed a large bottle of water and head out to north side of town with lots of markets, where you will stop to have a Arepa y huevo, unique breakfast, where arepa was cooked then put an egg in it then fried. It was very good. Then Francisco bought some bananas for the trip. Weaving through traffics, we headed up the hills, although lots traffics they were considerate and I didn't feel dangerous. My wife, a novice rider on flat ground was struggling to get up, Francisco stayed with her to go up and they ended up getting off the bike to walk up the hill. (I was thankful and this also gave me chances to rest up), down hill was nice in 90+ degree weather. We stop once to take a photo of Santa Marta, then another to view/pic of Taganga. Once at Taganga, we dropped the bike then hike up the hills to get to Playa Sisiguaca(?) which is past Playa Grande Taganga, more secluded and swimmable beach, water was clear and lots of fish to snorkel (Tour provided mask & snorkel). about twenty feet in water dropped off and became rocky but fishes were every where. I actually enjoyed more here than in Bahamas. Even in shallow area, you dropped some banana then you had a school of fish swamming you. After snorkel we head back to Playa Grande Taganga, then got on a kayak to Taganga for a nice fish meal (lunch provide but drink was not, I paid 23k pesos ($5.50) for 4 beers and a Pina colada). This trip, you get to try local foods, bike, hike, swim, snorkel, and kayak. It was well worth the cost, and I find it to be the best value for someone who enjoy various outdoor activities. Walter, the coordinator (owner?) was nice and communicated well using WhatsApp.
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Mario
Oct 1, 2024
An epic escape - we lived an amazing experience; an incredible bike tour with breathtaking views; the walk on Playa Grande left us thrilled. The best adventure was snorkeling in the ocean, seeing beautiful fish. We enjoyed delicious local breakfast and lunch. The staff was extremely kind and fun - definitely the best! 100% recommended
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S1696wdstephanieg
Aug 14, 2024
Best way to live Taganga - Unbelievable. It exceeded my expectations.
Start as if you were a local with a delicious traditional breakfast. Then we replenished ourselves with fruit at the market and that’s where the adventure began. I'm not very athletic so they gave a battery-powered support bike which made it super lightweight. My favorite part was the bathroom in Sisiguaca. And Raul, the best Guide I've ever had in my tour history.
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Alyssa_l
Jul 11, 2024
Nice Fish - The experience was great, they showed us a part of Santa Marta that we would not have been able to see without them. They were very accommodating and friendly, with effective tricks to attract fish while snorkeling. We loved the guides who worked to include us and ensured everyone was comfortable. However, if you are not in good health and used to exercise, this excursion may be more difficult for you. The hike is short but strenuous, especially in the summer heat.
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Mike_v
May 12, 2024
Wow - Experience of a Lifetime! - David and the staff where so patient and also concerned about our staff and enjoyment. What an experience to bike, snorkel and Kayak all on one tour. I love all the information and history that David shared every step of the way. It takes a little endurance to do this day tour but trust me by the time you finish you will be so glad you did this!
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Fernando_g
Dec 13, 2023
We had a fabulous day... - We had a fabulous day with the help of our wonderful and extremely knowledgeable guide Oscar. To bike ( with e-bikes),hike on an awesome path, snorkel in some beautiful water and a nice kayak paddle was an amazing day of adventure. Thank You !!!
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