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Sailing to Tayrona: A Unique Marine Adventure with Luis and Team
4.7
403 Ratings
Santa Marta
Join Luis and his team on a unique marine adventure to Tayrona. Experience the beauty of the sea and learn about navigation while enjoying local anecdotes and breathtaking scenery.
Join Luis and his team on a unique marine adventure to Tayrona. Experience the beauty of the sea and learn about navigation while enjoying local anecdotes and breathtaking scenery.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cra. 1c #22-93 - At 11 am, we will board the Artivela, our 56-foot Cooper Mapple Leaf sailboat, and set off for Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park (or an alternative destination depending on the weather). The journey to our destination will take about 1.5 hours. During the trip, we will discuss the park and cast our fishing rods as we pass by the bays…
- Cra. 1c #22-93 - At 11 am, we will board the Artivela, our 56-foot Cooper Mapple Leaf sailboat, and set off for Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park (or an alternative destination depending on the weather). The journey to our destination will take about 1.5 hours. During the trip, we will discuss the park and cast our fishing rods as we pass by the bays of Taganga and Granate. We will navigate through the renowned Isla Aguja pass, the only island in Tayrona Park. After passing the island, we will enter Bahía Concha and aim to anchor as close to the beach as possible. Our fellow travelers can choose to swim, stroll along the beach, snorkel, or simply sunbathe on the boat. They will also enjoy a freshly grilled fish dish prepared on the spot. Around 3:45 pm, we will start our return journey to Santa Marta. Everyone will participate in the sailing, and we will arrive at the Marina by 5 pm. Please note that Tayrona Park is closed from June 1 to 15, but we continue to sail other routes during this period.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Marina entrance
- Paddle Board and snorkel
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Marina entrance
- Paddle Board and snorkel
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Hello, I’m Luis, a former Economist turned into a professional consultant with over 20 years of experience. However, my true passion lies with sailing and immersing myself in nature, particularly the sea. It’s a joy that has run in my family and became a part of me before I even turned a month old. Now, I dedicate myself to imparting my knowledge of sea…
Hello, I’m Luis, a former Economist turned into a professional consultant with over 20 years of experience. However, my true passion lies with sailing and immersing myself in nature, particularly the sea. It’s a joy that has run in my family and became a part of me before I even turned a month old. Now, I dedicate myself to imparting my knowledge of sea navigation to the folks joining me on this adventure. Upon moving to Colombia with my kin, I’ve had the privilege to discover Tayrona in a way not many get to - from the vantage point of the sea. It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure that I can’t wait to share with you. You’ll find me to be bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English and passionately sharing local anecdotes. I promise you a memorable day. The exploration is led either by me or my crew, comprising lifelong sailor Didier, and Alvaro and Jeison, both biologists with an enduring love for the ocean. Please be advised, Tayrona park remains closed from October 19 to November 2. However, our sailing expeditions will still be underway along other routes.
- We have no restriccions but contact us to check
- If you are prone to dizziness, we recommend taking a medicine to prevent it.
Location
Marina Santa Marta
Carrera 1
We will meet at 10:30 am at the charter station of International Marina of Santa Marta. Once you arrive at the entrance of the Marina, indicate that you are going to Artivela sailboat and I will go out to look for you.
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
4.7
(403 Ratings)
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Angelica_t
May 16, 2025
Recommended - The equipment provides excellent service. The beach is spectacular and delicious to enjoy. We had fried fish with rice and salad, all very rich.
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Meryharo
May 10, 2025
Super recommended. - The service was very good, attentive throughout. We left 9:30 and returned 16:30, it was many hours on the beach that we definitely enjoyed. They offer you non-alcoholic drinks on board and lunch was delicious. They take you to an area near the beach for snorkeling. They have a paddle that you can use.
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Cbuitrago1208
May 5, 2025
Beautiful Day Sailing to Tayrona - Highly recommend this tour! The crew and captain were amazing. So attentive, they kept asking if we needed water, soda, snacks, etc. The ride was pleasant and smooth and Bahia Concha was fun.
Thank you to the crew for being so amazing and kind!
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Road45249458211
May 1, 2025
Sailing trip to tayrona national park - Very nice day trip to tayrona national park. Beautiful beach were we had a delicious lunch. Super friendly guides who provided snacks and cold drinks all day.
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Journey25694750878
Apr 29, 2025
Sailboat adventure - The staff was amazing, and the sailboat in great shape. The sites also as amazing. Water temperature could have been warmer I guess next time I will be coming later in the year. Great experience overall.
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Ida_f
Apr 7, 2025
Highly recommend this fun trip 🤿 - Such a fun day. The boat ride was amazing. The lady who did the snorkeling with us was so much fun and the beach was beautiful. The food was a 10 out of 10 too 🙌🏻
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Shane_n
Apr 22, 2025
This is a ride to Tayrona... - This is a ride to Tayrona Beach more than a guided tour. That said, the guides were attentive and got us to the beach and back with no issues. They dropped us off near a coral reef along the coast about 200 meters from the beach and provided a snorkel and mask (no fins) so we could snorkel the reef, where we saw sea urchins, and a puffer fish among other schools of various fish.
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Jorgefk6813sv
Apr 14, 2025
Nice trip - The crew was very friendly. We had some issues with the access to the marina, it seems to require some validation from the sailboat crew, it was corrected after 10 minutes of wainting at the dock and then it was cleared and we could enter (arrive on time). The sailing boat provided some snacks, water and lunch (I tried the fish and it was nice), if you want a beer on board you need to pay cash for it. At Bahia Concha (the beach) carry some loose cash as well, since everything on the beach will have an additional cost (Ex. at the time of our travel, a beer and or a chair was COL $10.000 each, cocktails may cost some more and of course some people will offer massages, always check the price first and try to pay in advance if possible). In general it was a nice trip, sailing was fun, but we used the engine the whole time, I would have loved to use the sails and the wind, I understand this is on the crews decision. Bring/use a lot of sunscreen or sun protection, since you will be most of the time on the direct sunlight. I would recommend this trip, try to go on an off season to best enjoy the beautiful beaches.
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Diane_t
Apr 6, 2025
Motor Sailing - Overall a good day. We motored all the way to the beach which I understand as there was a strong headwind. Spent the day at the beach and a lot of effort was made for a good lunch. I booked this tour because it was a sailboat and was promised sailing on the way back. It’s a heavy boat, there was good wind and they put up a storm job and motor sailed most of the way back. I had someone ask the captain about it and he turned the motor off for a bit. VERY DISAPPOINTED about lack of sailing so the ad on all tour sites is misleading. The ad even said folks could participate in the sailing. It was a good beach day so will give 4* for that and it was nice to be on the water. If you are looking to actually sail, this isn’t it.
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904holgerp
May 6, 2025
Light and Shadow - Day trip – okay overall, with light and shade
We spent a pleasant day overall, but it left mixed impressions. The price-performance ratio was rather mediocre in our view.
Food during the boat trip consisted of a small piece of melon and later a 25-gram bag of chips; water or cola was offered in cups.
On the way back, we had lightly salted apple pieces – and another small bag of chips, no significant catering overall.
Lunch on the beach – fish with some rice and salad – was fine in taste, the portion just enough.
Unfortunately, my wife's vegetarian wrap wasn't served until the others were ready.
For the plastic chairs on the beach, an additional $5 was requested from the beachmen.
Staying on the beach was relaxed: Swimming, paddling and sunbathing were possible and enjoyable.
The snorkeling, on the other hand, was rather disappointing – the presented underwater experience fell far short of our expectations.
Activities such as sailing or fishing were also announced, but not offered.
Positively noteworthy is the friendly and attentive care by our tour guide Naomi, also the guys on board were friendly.
Also the group size of only twelve people was pleasant, and the boat was in good condition and clean.
Conclusion: A solid excursion with a nice atmosphere, but room for improvement – especially with food and adherence to the announced program items.
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