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Wachakyta

Wachakyta Boat Tour

For Wachakyta guests only: one of the best-kept secrets of Tayrona.

Departure point9:30 a.m. · Bay of Santa Marta
Estimated return4:00 p.m.
Crossing40 min crossing
DurationFull day
Price per person$180.000 COP
One way$100.000 COP

About this tour

The Wachakyta Boat Tour is a full-day boat trip from the Bay of Santa Marta to Wachakyta, in Tayrona National Natural Park. It leaves at 9:30 a.m., returns around 4:00 p.m., costs $180.000 COP per person and includes return boat transport and travel insurance. It is only for people with a lodging reservation at Wachakyta.

Wachakyta is one of the best-kept secrets of Tayrona Park: nature, greenery, a beautiful beach and a calm you only find there. The boat leaves the Bay of Santa Marta at 9:30 a.m. and lands straight at Wachakyta after a 40-minute crossing with lovely views. This tour is only for people with a lodging reservation at Wachakyta.

Included

  • Return boat transport
  • Travel insurance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Anything not listed above
Lodging guests only Direct arrival by sea One way for $100,000 COP

Before you travel

  • Meeting point: Calle 22 # 1, Bahía de Santa Marta. Arrive 30 minutes before 9:30 a.m.
  • Luggage up to 15 kg per passenger; anything over that has a charge by weight. Bring covers: things get wet on the boat.
  • Children under 5 only pay the park insurance. Message us on WhatsApp to book them.
  • We do not carry pregnant women or adults over 65; anyone who travels that way does so at their own responsibility. Tell us about any health condition.
  • Cancel 24 hours or more in advance for a full deposit refund or a change of booking.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Wachakyta Boat Tour cost?

$180.000 COP per person. It is only for people with a lodging reservation at Wachakyta, so it is booked on WhatsApp, where we confirm your stay.

What time does it leave and return, and where do we meet?

It leaves at 9:30 a.m. from the Bay of Santa Marta, Calle 22 # 1; please arrive thirty minutes early. It returns around 4:00 p.m., an estimate that depends on the sea.

How long is the boat ride?

About 40 min each way, on open sea.

What is included?

Included: return boat transport and travel insurance. Not included: lunch, drinks and anything not listed above.

Can I book a one-way trip?

Yes. A single trip costs $100.000 COP, for people staying overnight in the park.

What happens if the park is closed or the sea is too rough?

Tayrona Park closes 1–15 February, 1–15 June and 19 October–2 November 2026. If a departure is cancelled because of the sea, the port authority or a park closure, the tour is rescheduled at no extra cost.

Can I cancel?

Yes. If you cancel 24 hours or more in advance, we refund the full deposit or change your booking. With less than 24 hours' notice the deposit is non-refundable.

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