Traveling to the Tayrona National Natural Park is a journey of healing and connection with nature, exploring sacred places of the indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada. We’ll also enjoy the beaches, rivers, and forests alongside the Kogui indigenous people.
On the shores of the Caribbean Sea, between the departments of La Guajira, Magdalena, and Cesar, lies the world’s highest coastal mountain, standing at 5,775 meters above sea level. This place is known as the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a vast territory rich in biological and cultural diversity, protected under Colombia’s National Natural Parks system. At its highest point, you’ll find the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, and at its lower mountains, where the land meets the Caribbean Sea, is the Tayrona National Natural Park.
This vast area is home to four indigenous communities (Kogui, Arhuacos, Wiwas, and Kankuamos), direct descendants of the ancient Tayrona civilization.
The following journey is a wonderful connection with nature, where we’ll have the chance to interact with the Kogui indigenous people and participate in a healing and connection ritual led by a Kogui mamo (spiritual leader).
Throughout the trip, we’ll explore beautiful beaches, rivers, and forests, as well as visit ancient and present-day indigenous settlements, located both inside and outside the Tayrona National Natural Park.
🔴 Limited spots available.
Guide throughout the entire journey.
Medical assistance insurance.
Land and river transport to all locations mentioned in the itinerary.
Mules to carry luggage on the 3 hikes through Tayrona.
Full accommodation: two nights in a hotel and one night in a hammock.
Complete meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day. (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Entry permit to Tayrona National Park.
Healing and nature reconnection ceremony led by a Kogui mamo (spiritual leader).
All activities described in the itinerary.
Air tickets
Snacks
Unspecified expenses
We’ll meet at a pre-arranged point and take a vehicle that will take us to Zaíno in Tayrona National Park. Once there, we’ll leave our luggage with the mules that will carry our belongings, and we’ll begin a beautiful hike through the park, accompanied by a member of the Kogui indigenous community. Along the way, we’ll pass through a lush forest, home to numerous animal species, until we reach the Arrecifes area. There, we’ll enjoy lunch and relax in hammocks to rest.
In the afternoon, we’ll have time to explore the area, followed by a talk with our indigenous guide, who will share the sacred significance of coca leaves to the Kogui people. He’ll also explain the process of making mambe and poporo.
Dinner and rest.
We’ll start the day with a delicious breakfast, then embark on a scenic hike to visit the La Piscina, Cabo San Juan, and Nudist Beach. These spots are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying the water. After a typical regional lunch at the Cabo San Juan restaurant, we’ll take a 30-minute walk to the last beaches heading west.
After lunch and enjoying the afternoon, we’ll take a 45-minute hike back to Arrecifes Beach. There, we’ll have dinner and later, a healing and nature connection activity.
Rest.
On the morning of the third day, after a hearty breakfast, we’ll embark on a beautiful hike through the beaches, then take the forest trail that leads to the exit of Tayrona Park at Zaíno. From there, we’ll hop into a vehicle to the beautiful Don Diego River, where our hotel is located. After settling in, we’ll enjoy a delicious Caribbean regional lunch, followed by an afternoon of exploring the area, including archaeological remains near the hotel.
In the evening, we’ll visit an indigenous maloka and experience a healing ritual and nature reconnection led by a Kogui mamo.
On the final day, we’ll enjoy a pleasant activity on the Don Diego River. We’ll float down the crystal-clear, calm waters that flow directly from the peaks of the Sierra. Along the way, we’ll observe families of howler monkeys living in the trees by the riverbank, and have the opportunity to swim in its waters until we reach the sea.
Once the journey is complete, we’ll reach a beautiful virgin beach with an incredible view of the Sierra and Tayrona Park. For our return to the hotel, we’ll take a boat, where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before heading back to Santa Marta in a private vehicle.
This concludes our journey.
This is a physically demanding expedition. It’s ideal for mountaineers with previous experience in ascents over 4,000 or 5,000 meters. If you’ve done multi-day expeditions in cold and high-altitude conditions, you’ll be better prepared for this challenge.
We recommend a training program of 3 to 6 months, focused on cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and altitude acclimatization. Activities like mountain hiking, trail running, and cycling are perfect.
Our team is equipped with satellite communication devices, first aid kits, and medical oxygen supplies at high-altitude camps. We also constantly monitor the physical condition of the participants.
You can reserve your spot with a 30% deposit, and the remaining balance must be paid before the expedition begins. Contact us for more details about payment methods.
If you can’t continue due to health or weather reasons, our team will prioritize your safety. We’ll help you descend and make sure you get the necessary medical attention.
Remember, by the time of the expedition, you should have an active medical insurance that covers these types of activities.
Yes! If you can’t make it on the dates for our next expedition, get in touch and we’ll design a personalized adventure for you or even open a new expedition.
