Santa Marta: Mindful Small-Group Waterfall & Beach Hike
ID: GYG1520322-2320408
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
A mindful alternative to the typical Sierra Nevada tour: small-group day hike (max 8) to Cascada Valencia and secluded Playa Los Ángeles. Move, breathe, and reconnect — at your pace.
Unlike the typical rushed Sierra Nevada day trip, "Caminos de Agua" is built around a conscious, mindful pace — a small group of up to 8 travelers moving slowly through the landscape, with time to actually feel it. The water sets the rhythm: jungle streams, a swimmable waterfall, and a secluded Caribbean beach, in one gentle day.
After pickup from your Santa Marta hotel, you head into the Tayrona sector and set off on a low-difficulty trail through lush forest. The path leads to Cascada Valencia, where you can swim, cool off, and simply listen to the water — no checklist, no rushing to the next stop.
From there, your local bilingual guide takes you onward to Playa Los Ángeles, a quiet stretch of coast that stays blissfully uncrowded. Spread out on the sand, swim in calm water, and share a snack before the return drive. The day is organized around three simple invitations: move, breathe, contemplate.
Round-trip transport from Santa Marta, entrance fees, snack, and insurance are all included — so you can focus entirely on the landscape and the experience.
Highlights
- Swim beneath Cascada Valencia, a jungle waterfall in the Sierra Nevada
- Unwind on Playa Los Ángeles, a quiet beach away from Tayrona crowds
- Enjoy a mindful pace designed for presence, not rushing between photo stops
- Join a small group capped at 8 travelers for a slow, personal experience
- Benefit from round-trip transport from Santa Marta hotels and a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Low difficulty, but involves walking on natural, sometimes uneven terrain
Wear comfortable closed shoes suitable for hiking
Bring a swimsuit — you'll want to get in the water
Operates daily, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Good For:
Nature lovers
Couples
Solo travelers
Wellness and mindfulness seekers
Small groups of friends
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transport from Santa Marta hotels
- Entrance to Cascada Valencia
- Entrance to Playa Los Ángeles
- Local bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Snack and bottled water
- Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Additional drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
