Best overall
Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 97 · from $760
Things to do in Santa Marta, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Santa Marta, Colombia, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta at 97 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $2 per person, and 1 experience sits in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 75 · from $2
Best with kids
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 85 · from $62
Best short trip
Historic Center Bike Tour
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 83 · from $25
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta | 97 | Peak Performance | $760 | 96h | 5.0/5 (3,580) | Free to 24h before |
| Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique! | 85 | Exceptional | $62 | 8h | 4.6/5 (475) | Free to 24h before |
| MINCA: Eco-Walk, Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience! | 84 | Exceptional | $55 | 6h | 4.8/5 (165) | Free to 24h before |
| 4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta | 83 | Exceptional | $580 | 96h | 4.9/5 (254) | Free to 24h before |
| Historic Center Bike Tour | 83 | Exceptional | $25 | 2h | 4.8/5 (122) | Free to 24h before |
| Lost City - Ciudad Perdida Colombia | 82 | Exceptional | $750 | 96h | 4.9/5 (1,299) | None |
| Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop | 82 | Exceptional | $55 | 7.5h | 4.7/5 (212) | Free to 24h before |
| 4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $640 | 96h | 4.9/5 (137) | Free to 24h before |
| MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $95 | 9h | 4.6/5 (177) | Free to 24h before |
| Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht | 77 | Strongly Recommended | $85 | 8h | 4.8/5 (55) | Free to 24h before |
| Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $2 | 24h | 4.6/5 (86) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $39 | 3h | 4.8/5 (41) | Free to 24h before |
| 5-day hike to Lost City : Teyuna indigenous culture | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $825 | 72h | 5.0/5 (44) | Free to 24h before |
| Sunset in the bay of Santa Marta in a sailboat | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $20 | 3h | 4.9/5 (30) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Marta Airport Private Transfer One Way or Round Trip | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $8 | 2h | 4.9/5 (32) | Free to 24h before |
| Old Town and Quinta San Pedro Santa Marta City Tour | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $36 | 5h | 4.9/5 (31) | Free to 24h before |
| Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $84 | 8h | 4.7/5 (50) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Tayrona Hike to Cabo San Juan: Bilingual Guide+Transport | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $112 | 9h | 5.0/5 (23) | Free to 24h before |
| Tayrona by sea | 72 | Strongly Recommended | $110 | 8h | 4.6/5 (83) | Free to 24h before |
| Tayrona Sailing Sailboat trip | 72 | Strongly Recommended | $45 | 6h | 4.4/5 (116) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.