About this tour
Playa Cristal is one of the most beautiful and representative beaches in Tayrona National Natural Park. It is known for its crystal-clear water, its calm and its large coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling.
The trip stops at the Siete Olas viewpoint and gives you a view of Neguanje, the largest beach in the park. Tayrona covers about 15,000 hectares, 3,000 of them marine, and visitor numbers at Playa Cristal are capped to protect the marine ecosystems.
Itinerary
- 07:30 · Hotel pickupAbout 45 minutes by road from Santa Marta to the Palangana sector of Tayrona Park.
- Morning · Siete Olas viewpointA stop for the panoramic view and photos. It is a viewpoint; the bay is not safe for swimming.
- Morning · Boat from NeguanjeAbout 8 minutes by boat to Playa Cristal.
- Daytime · Time at Playa CristalSwim and snorkel among the reefs.
- 15:00 · Boat backReturn to Neguanje and drive back.
- 17:00 · Back in Santa MartaApproximate time.
Included
- Professional Spanish-speaking guide
- Round-trip transport
- Tayrona National Natural Park entrance
- Boat transfer
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Water sports equipment
- Foreigner entrance tax for non-Colombian visitors
- Guide in another language (extra cost)
Questions
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent, beach shoes and your ID or passport: it is required to enter the park.
Do children pay the park entrance?
Children under 4 enter free; children over 5 pay.
Can I book it with an English-speaking guide?
Yes, a guide in another language can be requested at an extra cost.
Can I swim at every beach?
No. Some bays in the park have dangerous currents. Your guide tells you where it is safe to swim.
How much does it cost?
We do not publish fixed prices because they depend on group size, date and options. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp and we reply within a few hours.
