From Santa Marta: 2-Day Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Trek

Embark on a 2-day trek through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta from Santa Marta or Minca. Hike through cloud forests, stay in a mountain lodge, and enjoy panoramic views from Cerro Kennedy.
Begin your journey with an early morning pickup in Santa Marta or Minca, followed by a scenic drive to La Tagua. From there, start hiking through beautiful natural trails surrounded by endemic flora and fauna. Along the way, enjoy a traditional breakfast prepared by a local farming family before continuing toward Altos de la Sierra, where you will spend the night in a rustic mountain lodge.

In the afternoon, explore the surroundings, learn about local agricultural traditions, enjoy spectacular mountain views, and witness a memorable sunset over the Sierra Nevada. After dinner, relax under a star-filled sky and experience the tranquility of the mountains.

On the second day, wake up early to enjoy sunrise in the Sierra Nevada before breakfast. Then begin the ascent to Cerro Kennedy, the highest point of the trek. Weather permitting, enjoy panoramic views of Pico Cristóbal Colón and Pico Simón Bolívar, the highest coastal mountains in the world. After returning to the lodge for a snack, descend through cloud forest trails back to La Tagua, enjoy a traditional lunch, and return to Santa Marta.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.