Gairaca Beach: Tayrona Park Colombia
Global Discounts
| From (No. of guests) | To (No. of guests) | Viajero price/PAX ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 25 | $ 280.000 |
Description of Gairaca Beach: Tayrona Park Colombia
Gairaca Beach is a little known destination but full of magic: a quiet bay with crystal clear waters, surrounded by mountains covered by thick vegetation, where nature preserves its purest state.
This is a tour for those who are looking for more than just sun and beach; it is for those who want to live an authentic experience, away from the crowds and closer to the soul of the Sierra Nevada.
Gairaca Beach is one of the least intervened beaches in the park, which allows you to enjoy its natural beauty in a serene environment.
The murmur of the waves, the softness of the sea breeze and the contact with the ancestral culture that inhabits the region make this tour an immersive experience.
Ideal for resting, snorkeling, learning about the local indigenous communities or simply disconnecting from the noise of the modern world.
With Expotur, you will have the opportunity to live this trip with the accompaniment of a local guide that enriches the experience, without overloading it with speeches, allowing the protagonist to be the environment and your connection with it.
If you dream of a hidden paradise, Gairaca Beach is waiting for you.
Reserve now with 7% of the total value of the Tour $280.000 COP Gairaca Beach
What’s included in the tour?
- Ground transportation: Transportation by private cab or Expotur bus.
- Typical Lunch: Typical lunch with fish option (Optional) other alternatives available at additional cost.
- Tent: Tent available for comfort.
- Specialized guide: Local guiding to enrich your experience
- Entrance fees and insurance: Entrance fee to Tayrona National Natural Park with insurance.
- Personalized attention from our offices: Reservation and organization of the tour with quality guarantee.
- Visit the Siete Olas viewpoint: Enjoy a spectacular view and unforgettable photos.
- Basic snorkeling snorkeling at Gairaca beach included. Professional snorkeling option for a more complete experience.
- Beach Games: Games such as frisbee, racquets and floats are available, ideal to enjoy with a group or to relax in the water.
- Snacks: Healthy Snacks Enjoy fruits during the tour to recharge your energy in a natural way
Tour Itinerary
1 Day Tour to Gairaca Beach in Colombia
The adventure begins at 8:00 a.m. leaving from our office in Santa Marta. We will cross the city enjoying its urban landscapes before taking the detour to the Tayrona Park through the Palangana entrance, a less crowded access that takes us through a road full of nature to the park’s checkpoint.
There, National Park officials will give us an introductory talk about biodiversity and the importance of conserving this natural treasure and the information about Gairaca Beach.
Then we will continue the tour through a path surrounded by vegetation for about 40 minutes until we reach Gairaca Beach. Upon arrival, we will find a paradise of tranquility where we can relax and enjoy the sea. This beach is perfect for swimming in its clear waters or simply resting under the shade of a tent.
At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch of the region, usually with a choice of fresh fish, while we share a cultural talk guided by a local who will tell us about the indigenous communities that inhabit the surroundings and the cultural and historical value that this beach has for them.
During the rest of the day in Gairaca Beach, you will have free time to swim, practice basic snorkeling from the shore, or if you wish, hire a professional snorkeling service that includes a talk about marine fauna and a deeper tour among reefs and tropical fish. You will also have the option of taking a boat to visit other beaches in the park, ideal for exploring and snorkeling in an even wilder environment.
Before returning to Santa Marta, we will make a stop at the impressive Siete Olas viewpoint, a place that offers unforgettable postcards of the sea breaking strongly against the coast. The return is scheduled around 5:00 p.m., concluding a day full of peace, nature and connection.
Tour Location
Tour Tips and Recommendations
To visit Gairaca Beach, it is recommended that you bring your ID, wear light and comfortable clothing, and wear footwear suitable for walking on nature trails. It is important to bring a swimsuit, towel, and sandals to enjoy the beach, as well as biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, a cap or hat, and sunglasses.
What to bring to the tour
- Identification document
- Cash
- Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather
- Swimsuit (if applicable)
- Towel or sarong
- Appropriate footwear (sneakers or sandals depending on the tour)
- Cap or hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal snacks (if allowed)
- Small backpack
- Waterproof bag to protect belongings
- Portable charger (power bank)
- Camera or cell phone with a full battery
- Trash bag
- Personal medications
Traveler Tips
Traveler’s responsibilities
- Be in good health
- Caring for the natural and cultural environment
- Proper disposal of garbage
Clothing and apparel
- Comfortable and cool clothing
- Swimwear
- Solar protection
Documentation
- Bring identification document (required by the park).
Vaccines
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended.
Tour Price
(Colombians and Foreigners)
- Price per person: $260.000 COP after 4 pax.
Gairaca Tour – Price per number of persons
| Number of persons | Price per person | Total price |
| 1 pax | $560.000 COP | 560.000 COP |
| 2 pax | $280.000 COP | $560.000 COP |
| 3 pax | $270.000 COP | $810.000 COP |
| 4 pax | $260.000 COP | $1.040.000 COP |
Ways to pay for the tour
Methods of payment
- Cash in offices (Santa Marta, Taganga, Riohacha)
- Debit/credit card at branches
- Deposits via PayPal, PayU or Bancolombia
Payment Policy
- 50% deposit to reserve
- Payment in full before the tour begins
Cancellations
- Cancellations one day before: no penalty
- Same day cancellations: 20% penalty fee
Refunds
- No refunds once the tour has started
Tour Video
FAQs
1. Where is Playa Gairaca located and how do you get there?
Playa Gairaca is inside Tayrona National Natural Park, about 40 minutes from Santa Marta. Access is usually through the Taganga entrance, followed by a boat ride or an authorized 4×4 vehicle. Because it’s not an easy-to-reach beach, most travelers visit with an organized tour.
2. Can you swim at Playa Gairaca?
Yes. The waters are generally calm, making it a good spot for swimming and light snorkeling. Still, it’s important to follow the guide’s instructions and avoid deeper areas.
3. Is Playa Gairaca suitable for families and children?
The beach itself is quiet and safe, but the route to get there can be challenging for families with very young children due to the boat or 4×4 transfer. Once on the beach, the environment is peaceful and family-friendly.
4. What services are available at the beach?
Playa Gairaca is a natural, undeveloped bay. There are no restaurants, bathrooms, or chair rentals. Since it’s a protected area, visitors should bring water, light food, and a bag to take their trash back.
5. What activities can you do at Playa Gairaca?
It’s an ideal spot to relax, swim, sunbathe, and snorkel near the shore. It’s also perfect for travelers looking for a quiet, uncrowded beach inside Tayrona with beautiful natural scenery.
Description of Gairaca Beach: Tayrona Park Colombia
Gairaca Beach is a little known destination but full of magic: a quiet bay with crystal clear waters, surrounded by mountains covered by thick vegetation, where nature preserves its purest state.
This is a tour for those who are looking for more than just sun and beach; it is for those who want to live an authentic experience, away from the crowds and closer to the soul of the Sierra Nevada.
Gairaca Beach is one of the least intervened beaches in the park, which allows you to enjoy its natural beauty in a serene environment.
The murmur of the waves, the softness of the sea breeze and the contact with the ancestral culture that inhabits the region make this tour an immersive experience.
Ideal for resting, snorkeling, learning about the local indigenous communities or simply disconnecting from the noise of the modern world.
With Expotur, you will have the opportunity to live this trip with the accompaniment of a local guide that enriches the experience, without overloading it with speeches, allowing the protagonist to be the environment and your connection with it.
If you dream of a hidden paradise, Gairaca Beach is waiting for you.
Reserve now with 7% of the total value of the Tour $280.000 COP Gairaca Beach
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Ground transportation: Transportation by private cab or Expotur bus.
- Typical Lunch: Typical lunch with fish option (Optional) other alternatives available at additional cost.
- Tent: Tent available for comfort.
- Specialized guide: Local guiding to enrich your experience
- Entrance fees and insurance: Entrance fee to Tayrona National Natural Park with insurance.
- Personalized attention from our offices: Reservation and organization of the tour with quality guarantee.
- Visit the Siete Olas viewpoint: Enjoy a spectacular view and unforgettable photos.
- Basic snorkeling snorkeling at Gairaca beach included. Professional snorkeling option for a more complete experience.
- Beach Games: Games such as frisbee, racquets and floats are available, ideal to enjoy with a group or to relax in the water.
- Snacks: Healthy Snacks Enjoy fruits during the tour to recharge your energy in a natural way
TOUR ITINERARY
1 Day Tour to Gairaca Beach in Colombia
The adventure begins at 8:00 a.m. leaving from our office in Santa Marta. We will cross the city enjoying its urban landscapes before taking the detour to the Tayrona Park through the Palangana entrance, a less crowded access that takes us through a road full of nature to the park’s checkpoint.
There, National Park officials will give us an introductory talk about biodiversity and the importance of conserving this natural treasure and the information about Gairaca Beach.
Then we will continue the tour through a path surrounded by vegetation for about 40 minutes until we reach Gairaca Beach. Upon arrival, we will find a paradise of tranquility where we can relax and enjoy the sea. This beach is perfect for swimming in its clear waters or simply resting under the shade of a tent.
At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch of the region, usually with a choice of fresh fish, while we share a cultural talk guided by a local who will tell us about the indigenous communities that inhabit the surroundings and the cultural and historical value that this beach has for them.
During the rest of the day in Gairaca Beach, you will have free time to swim, practice basic snorkeling from the shore, or if you wish, hire a professional snorkeling service that includes a talk about marine fauna and a deeper tour among reefs and tropical fish. You will also have the option of taking a boat to visit other beaches in the park, ideal for exploring and snorkeling in an even wilder environment.
Before returning to Santa Marta, we will make a stop at the impressive Siete Olas viewpoint, a place that offers unforgettable postcards of the sea breaking strongly against the coast. The return is scheduled around 5:00 p.m., concluding a day full of peace, nature and connection.
Tour Location
Tour Tips and Recommendations
To visit Gairaca Beach, it is recommended that you bring your ID, wear light and comfortable clothing, and wear footwear suitable for walking on nature trails. It is important to bring a swimsuit, towel, and sandals to enjoy the beach, as well as biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, a cap or hat, and sunglasses.
What to bring to the tour
- Identification document
- Cash
- Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather
- Swimsuit (if applicable)
- Towel or sarong
- Appropriate footwear (sneakers or sandals depending on the tour)
- Cap or hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal snacks (if allowed)
- Small backpack
- Waterproof bag to protect belongings
- Portable charger (power bank)
- Camera or cell phone with a full battery
- Trash bag
- Personal medications
Traveler Tips
Traveler’s responsibilities
- Be in good health
- Caring for the natural and cultural environment
- Proper disposal of garbage
Clothing and apparel
- Comfortable and cool clothing
- Swimwear
- Solar protection
Documentation
- Bring identification document (required by the park).
Vaccines
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended.
Tour Price
(Colombians and Foreigners)
- Price per person: $260.000 COP after 4 pax.
Gairaca Tour – Price per number of persons
| Number of persons | Price per person | Total price |
| 1 pax | $560.000 COP | 560.000 COP |
| 2 pax | $280.000 COP | $560.000 COP |
| 3 pax | $270.000 COP | $810.000 COP |
| 4 pax | $260.000 COP | $1.040.000 COP |
Ways to pay for the tour
Methods of payment
- Cash in offices (Santa Marta, Taganga, Riohacha)
- Debit/credit card at branches
- Deposits via PayPal, PayU or Bancolombia
Payment Policy
- 50% deposit to reserve
- Payment in full before the tour begins
Cancellations
- Cancellations one day before: no penalty
- Same day cancellations: 20% penalty fee
Refunds
- No refunds once the tour has started
ITINERARY VIDEO
FAQS
1. Where is Playa Gairaca located and how do you get there?
Playa Gairaca is inside Tayrona National Natural Park, about 40 minutes from Santa Marta. Access is usually through the Taganga entrance, followed by a boat ride or an authorized 4×4 vehicle. Because it’s not an easy-to-reach beach, most travelers visit with an organized tour.
2. Can you swim at Playa Gairaca?
Yes. The waters are generally calm, making it a good spot for swimming and light snorkeling. Still, it’s important to follow the guide’s instructions and avoid deeper areas.
3. Is Playa Gairaca suitable for families and children?
The beach itself is quiet and safe, but the route to get there can be challenging for families with very young children due to the boat or 4×4 transfer. Once on the beach, the environment is peaceful and family-friendly.
4. What services are available at the beach?
Playa Gairaca is a natural, undeveloped bay. There are no restaurants, bathrooms, or chair rentals. Since it’s a protected area, visitors should bring water, light food, and a bag to take their trash back.
5. What activities can you do at Playa Gairaca?
It’s an ideal spot to relax, swim, sunbathe, and snorkel near the shore. It’s also perfect for travelers looking for a quiet, uncrowded beach inside Tayrona with beautiful natural scenery.
Global Discounts
| From (No. of guests) | To (No. of guests) | Viajero price/PAX ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 25 | $ 280.000 |
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