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Palomino Adventure: Nature, Tubing, and Motorbike Tour
4.8
17 Ratings
Gaira
Embark on an exhilarating adventure in Palomino, Colombia. Hike through the forest, tube down the rapids of Palomino River, and witness the meeting point of the river and the Caribbean Sea.
Embark on an exhilarating adventure in Palomino, Colombia. Hike through the forest, tube down the rapids of Palomino River, and witness the meeting point of the river and the Caribbean Sea.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santa Marta - For those arriving from Santa Marta, the guide will greet you at the bus stop, and you’ll proceed with the standard itinerary.
- Palomino - On this tour, a guide will pick you up on a motorbike, which will serve as your transport for part of the journey. Following this, you’ll embark on a 40-minute hike through the lush forest…
- Santa Marta - For those arriving from Santa Marta, the guide will greet you at the bus stop, and you’ll proceed with the standard itinerary.
- Palomino - On this tour, a guide will pick you up on a motorbike, which will serve as your transport for part of the journey. Following this, you’ll embark on a 40-minute hike through the lush forest surrounding Palomino. During the hike, the guide will provide a brief lesson on the area’s flora and fauna. If you’re fortunate and the sky is clear, you’ll have the opportunity to view the two most prominent peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: Simon Bolivar and Colon peaks.
Once prepared, you’ll take your floating tubes and life jackets to drift downstream the Palomino River. This route includes some rapids, but you’ll also enjoy a serene journey down the river amidst nature. Ultimately, you’ll arrive at the mouth of the Palomino River, where it meets the Caribbean Sea.
- Santa Marta - If the tour begins in Santa Marta, the return is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. from the bus stop, allowing you some time to explore Palomino independently or relax on the beach.
What's Included
- Life jacket
- Floating tire
- Tour Guide
- All-risk insurance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off by motorbike (from Palomino)
- Life jacket
- Floating tire
- Tour Guide
- All-risk insurance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off by motorbike (from Palomino)
What's Not Included
- Extra purchase
- Extra purchase
Additional Information
Nestled between Santa Marta and La Guajira lies a destination rich in nature and adventure. Discover Palomino with us. Embark on a motorbike journey, trek through lush forests, and enjoy the melodious songs of birds. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Experience the thrill of tubing down the Palomino River’s rapids…
Nestled between Santa Marta and La Guajira lies a destination rich in nature and adventure. Discover Palomino with us. Embark on a motorbike journey, trek through lush forests, and enjoy the melodious songs of birds. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Experience the thrill of tubing down the Palomino River’s rapids until it merges with the Caribbean Sea, then ride back to Palomino on a motorbike. This is the ideal blend of adventure and a serene connection with nature.
- A brief hike through natural landscapes
- Tubing through the rapids of the Palomino River
- Witnessing the confluence of the Palomino River and the Caribbean Sea
- A motorbike tour around Palomino
- Be aware that transport of this tour will be by motorbike
- Be aware this tour is part walking and with the floating tires
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring comfortable shoes and water. Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- The tour from Santa Marta operates with shared transportation. Please keep in mind that you must arrive on your own at the meeting point located in Edificio Playa Blanca, Cl. 10 #9-70, Gaira at 7:15am
Location
Cra. 3 #9-70
Carrera 3
El tour desde Santa Marta opera con transporte compartido. Por favor, ten en cuenta que debes llegar por tu cuenta al punto de encuentro ubicado en el Hotel Playa Blanca - Rodadero, CRA 3 # 9-70, a las 7:15 a. m.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Stephanie
Mar 5, 2026
Don’t miss this adventure while in Palomino or nearby areas! - We absolutely loved this tour! Everything was as described and Luis was so great and helpful every step of the way, from being responsive on Whats App helping me to figure out the transport from Tayrona ( we took the public bus to meeting point in Palomino which was super easy), to carrying my tube for me while on the moto-bike ride. Moto-bike ride was super fun, the hiking portion was also great, along with the tubing. We ended with a great lunch at the spot where the tubing ended on the Caribbean in Palomino afterwards, before our moto-bike ride back to where we had to meet the bus. This tour was the perfect mix of adventure, beauty and relaxation. Tubing down the river was beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. We brought a couple beers with us to enjoy on the river which was nice, but there was also a guy set up in the middle of the hike selling drinks and snacks that you can purchase that stuff from. Our group consisted of just us and one other couple who by the end of the day we felt like we had made new friends in both them and Luis. Luis also took some great pictures of us throughout the tour which I always appreciate. Such a great day! I highly recommend doing this exact tour with this company.
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Geraldmeaudre
Feb 22, 2026
Very good time - We had a great time, attraction that is out of the ordinary and superb walk. Our guide was on top
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Violette_m
Feb 19, 2026
For those who want... - For those who want to make this descent in February 2026, know that the river is higher than normal with all the rain they have received. The minimum would be to know how to swim, because there are no flotation jackets provided and the current is strong. But everything went well for our group, the small rapids were appreciated by all! Bring mosquito repellent and water, as there is a good climb to do before the river.
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736jacquesv
Jan 16, 2026
Great experience!!!! - Great, very relaxing experience with clean explanation from Jaïr, our tour guide. We also went with Jaïr to the Tayarona parc, where he showed us around.
We recommend Jaïr as a great, wide experienced tour guide for the area!
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953marieevec
Nov 11, 2025
A big yes!! - Superb family activity.
Getting there by motorbike from our hotel pick-up is an activity in itself. A short walk along the path to get to the river (we sweat big drops) and then let yourself drift on the river through the mountains and its breathtaking landscapes. Arrival is by the sea where you can enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant on the beach.
Many thanks to our guide Super Mario for his dynamism and all his explanations about the fauna, flora and local customs.
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Nicolasclon
Aug 27, 2025
Peaceful River tubing in Palomino - Our guide arranged for the pick-up from our hotel, a jeep brought us as far as possible and then we walked for 25 mn in the forest before reaching the river. We then went down the river for 2 hours. Our guide, Davide, was very friendly and indicated spots where kids could jump off and swim. The river is very safe and it was a very peaceful experience.
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G4485vrfernandom
Jun 1, 2025
Relaxing activity and great agency that offers this tour - I really enjoyed this relaxing tour. I want to highlight the excellent service and willingness to help you at all times.
100% recommend the agency.
Fernando M. (Mza. ARG)
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Willf956
Mar 21, 2026
Be a little careful... - Great trip, no fault of the tour but the river was very murky due to recent rain falls. Very well looked after and they were just 2 of us, so it was very informative. The only reason I knocked off 1 star is because I contracted both Weils disease and Dengue Fever. Wear loads of mozzies spray, and do not walk around barefoot
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Mrsmac65
Oct 12, 2025
Great fun and worth the money - Our tubing guide, David, was wonderful. Kind, careful and fun. The tubing bit was peaceful and relaxing.
A few words of advice: it's a long day out (7am - 5.30pm) and having a Spanish speaker in your group would be helpful.
An email with practical advice on what to bring, what to wear, schedule etc would have been appreciated. We were quite confused at times as to what was going on!
Also be warned, the trip involves mototaxis which are exhilarating but not for the nervous traveller!
Overall a great day out!
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Happiness18729748969
Aug 6, 2025
Nice experience in beautiful setting - Very nice setting: sole for walk as for tubing.
Very sympathetic guide, David, who helped us when needed.
Think about bringing water☺️
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