Stand-Up Paddle Down the Don Diego River.
A laid-back trek into the tropical rainforest of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Learn about ancient indigenous communities and enjoy an exhilarating two-hour SUP trip down the Don Diego River.
Stand-up Paddle Down the Don Diego River.
Transport yourself back to Colombia’s ancient, pre-colonial past on a four-day trek to explore the country’s lush, tropical rainforest and learn about the country’s traditional indigenous wisdom.
The Lowdown.
This fun day involves a gentle trek through the tropical rainforest to an indigenous reserve, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and is followed by a thrilling trip down the Don Diego river on a stand up paddle board.
Taironaka is an authentic natural paradise located on the banks of the Don Diego River and on the slopes of the imposing Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
This former indigenous settlement still has trails and terraces of the Tayrona civilization and today is still frequented by its descendants, the Kogui. The reserve will amaze the visitor with its lush flora and offers the opportunity to enjoy a river of crystal-clear waters.
From Santa Marta we travel along the interesting coastal road for about 90 minutes until we reach the shore of the Don Diego River. We walk 20 minutes to reach the Taironaka reserve to take a tour where we visit a typical Kogui indigenous dwelling called a bohío and pre-Hispanic terraces before we arrive at a small viewpoint.
This tour continues by boat to Cacique beach, where we will begin our paddle board activity. The Guide will give us an introduction, focusing on how to manage the boards.
The stand up paddle board trip takes between 2 and 3 hours, during which the guide will tell us about the fauna and flora that can be observed along the way. We will continue until the mouth of the river meets the sea.
Here we will have time to enjoy a swim in the river or in the sea and see a beautiful landscape. We go back to the reserve by boat to begin our return to the accommodation.
FAQs
What’s Included on this tour?
Private Transport to / from the activity.
Entry to Taironaka
Professional Bilingual Guide.
Stand-up Paddle Experience.
Boat
Lunch
Hydration
Travel Insurance
Taxes
A contribution to a local foundation.
Carbon offsetting (tree planting) for all emissions.
What’s not included on this tour?
Services not mentioned in the program.
Tips to driver/guide.
Alcoholic beverages.
Trekking level of difficulty?
Level: 2/5.
How long does this tour last?
Approximately 6 Hours.
Any tips on what to bring for this tour?
Wear clothes and footwear suitable for trekking
Small backpack
Bathing suit
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Camera
Who will enjoy this tour?
Independent travelers looking to learn from traditional indigenous wisdom. For adventurous visitors who don’t mind giving up their home comforts in exchange for some barefoot luxury.
Trekkers who are happy to work for it and want to emerge themselves in nature and enjoy bona fide experiences.
In particular, this multi-day trip is for those that want to contribute to the positive development and strengthening of ancestral cultures in the area around Santa Marta.
Is this a private or shared tour?
Shared. Great for meeting new people. If you want to make this tour private that can be arranged for an extra cost. Speak to your travel advisor.
What time does the tour depart and return?
07:00
Where does this tour depart from?
From your hotel, lodge or Santa Marta vacation rental.
From
$TBC
Per Person
This is a shared experience, great for meeting likeminded people. That means that your guide will meet you at your hotel and you won't be joined by other visitors on the tour.
As part of This Is Travel’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2025, we are currently offsetting all of the carbon emissions on our tours by planting trees with our local partners in Colombia. The cost of this is included in the price of the activity.
