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Discover Cartagena the way it’s meant to be: by walking it, exploring it, living it.

If this is your first time in this beautiful city, get ready to fall in love! We’ve curated a selection of unforgettable experiences designed to help you discover the magic of this coastal gem from every angle.

Choose your adventure, dive into the moment, and make your visit truly unforgettable.
Cartagena is ready to enchant you.

CITY TOUR CARTAGENA

Cartagena de Indias is Colombia’s most beautiful city, with a wonderfully preserved colonial Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage). Step into the heart of Cartagena and let the city’s soul unfold around you. We’ll see countless historic churches, colonial houses and monuments, and stroll through narrow, cobbled streets while learning its rich history. Cartagena was where the Spaniards stored treasures looted in South America, attracting many pirates. Monumental, kilometer-long fortifications—still impressively preserved—recall those times. We’ll also visit the San Felipe de Barajas fortress, and end our trip at Las Bóvedas, a series of 23 arches and 47 vaults built in the 18th century as part of Cartagena’s colonial defense system. Today, they’ve been transformed into a vibrant corridor full of life and color.

USD

Original price was: $ 40.Current price is: $ 36.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up from your hotel
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned bus
  3. Bottled water
  4. English speaking guide
  5. Entrance ticket to San Felipe Fortress
  6. Private option available. Limited spots!
  7. Taxes included
  8. Duration: 4hours
  9. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
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AVIARIO NATIONAL PARK

Colombia is the country with the largest number of bird species in the world, and the local National Aviary is the second largest aviary in all of Latin America. You will see as many as 170 different species of birds at 22 exhibitions. A guided walking tour along three ecological paths representing different ecosystems (humid tropical jungle, desert and coast) will allow you to learn about the most emblematic Colombian birds. You will see such unique items as the harpy, Caribbean toucan, pink flamingo, parrots and many more. We especially recommend it to ornithology enthusiasts and families with children!

USD

Original price was: $ 65.Current price is: $ 59.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up at the hotel
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned bus or coach
  3. Admission to Aviario Nacional Park
  4. English speaking guide
  5. Bottled water
  6. Typical snack and drink
  7. Private option available. Limited spots!
  8. Taxes included
  9. Duration: 4 hours
  10. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
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ROSARIO ISLANDS

Hungry for relaxation in the Caribbean scenery? Spend a day on Isla Grande – undoubtedly the most beautiful island of the Rosario archipelago! You’ll arrive here on a one-hour speedboat ride that will take in a panoramic view of Cartagena from the sea. On site, you will stay on an intimate beach, in the fantastically organized beach club PA’UE, where both the family part and the adults-only area have been separated, so everyone will have the opportunity to relax in their favorite style. Guests have at their disposal the opportunity to try their hand at a SUP board. For those interested, there is the possibility of snorkeling with a guardian on the coral reef of the archipelago (additionally paid – approx. 25 USD/person). Get away from reality and visit the most paradisiacal place in the Cartagena area!

USD

Original price was: $ 179.Current price is: $ 161.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
Reserve your spot Now !

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up from your hotel
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned bus or bus with English speaking assistance.
  3. Speedboat ride (shared)
  4. Admission to the Beach Club
  5. Welcome drink & Beachfront sunbeds
  6. Lunch with soft drink.
  7. Bring your own towel
  8. Taxes included
  9. Duration: 8hours
  10. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

Full day Barú

By Shared speed boat you can reach the Barú archipelago, approximately 40 minutes from Cartagena Bay. A place blessed with clear waters with mangroves and dreamlike landscapes.
Enjoy a relaxing day and try a typical island lunch on the 200-meter beach, free of vendors and crowds. Barú’s beaches offer a serene escape with swaying palms. It’s the perfect place to swim in warm Caribbean seas, enjoy fresh seafood by the shore, and let the calm rhythm of Colombia’s coast wash over you.

USD

Original price was: $ 175.Current price is: $ 158.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
Reserve your spot Now !

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up from your hotel
  2. Transfer hotel-pier by air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking assistance.
  3. Speedboat ride (shared)
  4. Admission to the beach venue
  5. Beachfront sunbeds and towel
  6. Welcome ice popsicle of local fruits
  7. Lunch a la carte with soda or water, Unlimited coffee
  8. Use of kayaks, paddle board, volleyball.
  9. Taxes included
  10. Duration: 8 hours
  11. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

Rolling fiesta: Chiva Night

Explore Cartagena’s nightlife on a cheerful Chiva Bus tour! Accompanied by Latino music, we will take a panoramic drive through the city center, visiting the most important points of Cartagena. We will also stop at the place where all Chiva buses come to have fun together. Finally, you can get off at a typical Latin disco, where you can have fun with the locals to the rhythms of salsa and vallenato (in this case, return on your own). It will be a very fun night of your vacation!

USD

Original price was: $ 15.Current price is: $ 14.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Shared Chiva party bus ride
  2. English speaking entertainer
  3. Available from Wednesday to Saturday.
  4. You will be scorted by walking from the hotel to the pick up point (one block)
  5. The chiva bus stop at local night club. For those who want to stay dancing longer, transport back to the hotel will be on your own.
  6. Duration: 2 hours
  7. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

Getsemaní: Cartagena’s hidden gem revealed

Wandering through Getsemaní feels like stepping into a living canvas. The narrow colonial streets pulse with color—murals bursting with Caribbean soul, balconies draped in bougainvillea, and flags fluttering in the breeze. Music spills from open doors, blending salsa rhythms with the laughter of locals and travelers alike.

By day, the neighborhood invites slow exploration: sipping fresh limonada de coco in shaded plazas, watching artisans paint or weave, and discovering hidden courtyards behind centuries-old facades. By night, Getsemaní transforms. Café tables spill onto the sidewalks, candles flicker, and the air hums with conversation.

USD

Original price was: $ 42.Current price is: $ 38.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up from your hotel
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned bus or bus
  3. Street snacks and local beer
  4. Duration: 4 hours
  5. Private option available. Limited spots!
  6. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
For private tour, click here

LA BOQUILLA MANGROVE

This tour will take you to the small fishing village of La Boquilla, a town highly recommended for nature lovers and for those who want to see the other face of Cartagena. Although it is part of the most touristic cities in the country, La Boquilla is home to one of the most unprivileged populations in Cartagena. Enjoy an authentic experience beginning by the mangroves, populated by colonies of migratory birds that fly away at sunset. Ride in a pirogue and appreciate this atypical activity through a privileged ecosystem and natural tunnels. Be amazed by this immersion in the Caribbean culture, where you will get a better approach to its history and the stunning ecosystem.

USD

Original price was: $ 39.Current price is: $ 35.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Half day tour
  2. English speaking guide
  3. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  4. Canoe
  5. Bottled water.
  6. Taxes Included
  7. Private option available. Limited spots!
  8. Duration: 3 hours
  9. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
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SALSA LESSONS

When you hear Latino music, do your legs walk on their own? Want to move like Shakira? We invite you to an hour-long salsa class with an instructor, during which you will learn to twist your hips to the rhythm of Latin songs! Colombia is an icon of Latin dances, and Cartagena is the best place to take your first steps on the dance floor. And after the workshop with our instructor, you will undoubtedly conquer all the clubs of Cartagena!

USD

Original price was: $ 29.Current price is: $ 26.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Hotel pick up – One Way
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  3. One-hour salsa class with an English-speaking instructor.
  4. Bottled water.
  5. Private option available. Limited spots!
  6. Duration: 1 hour
  7. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

SUNSET CRUISE

Can there be anything more beautiful and romantic than a sunset over the Caribbean Sea? Of course – the sunset seen from the deck of a catamaran! We invite you to a fantastic evening cruise accompanied by good music. An open bar with rum-based drinks and soft drinks is available. We will be delighted by the skyline of Cartagena seen from the sea and the warm colors of the golden hour. The culmination of the trip will be a sunset on the water.

USD

Original price was: $ 75.Current price is: $ 68.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
Reserve your spot Now !

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Hotel Pick up &-drop off
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  3. Shared Boat cruise
  4. Assistance of an English-speaking tour guide
  5. Open bar the boat
  6. Taxes included
  7. Duration 2 hours
  8. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

Catamaran sunset

Say goodbye to the day, watch the sun die and toast to the night that is born!

We all know that being in Cartagena de Indias pushes us to enjoy a sunset on board, it is something you MUST DO! Admire Cartagena from a different perspective. While you share a fun and relaxing experience in the company of companions, good music and refreshing drinks and snacks on board a catamaran.

USD

Original price was: $ 67.Current price is: $ 60.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
Reserve your spot Now !

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Hotel Pick up &-drop off
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  3. Shared Boat cruise
  4. Assistance of an English-speaking tour guide
  5. One Drink and Mini Snacks Included.
  6. Taxes Included
  7. Duration 2 hours
  8. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

TOTUMO VOLCANO – A NATURAL “SPA”

Colombia is one of the few places in the world where you can taste the extraordinary experience of… Volcano bath! Located an hour from Cartagena, the El Totumo volcano is famous for its health mud, which, thanks to its high content of minerals, beautifies and rejuvenates the skin. A visit to this “natural SPA” is relaxation and great fun in one! An additional bonus of visiting here is the picturesque surroundings of the volcano, which delight with views of the surrounding mountains, lakes and forests.

USD

Original price was: $ 64.Current price is: $ 58.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
Reserve your spot Now !

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up from your hotel
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned bus or bus
  3. Bottled water
  4. Admission to the Totumo Volcano area
  5. Tips for the locals inside the volcano are included
  6. English speaking guide
  7. Duration:4 hours
  8. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

COOKING LESSON

Do you love exploring countries with all your senses? Take a course on cooking Colombian dishes with a local chef and surprise your friends when you return to the U.S! Our chef will introduce you to the world of local ingredients and show you how to best combine them to bring out the truly Caribbean flavor. The culmination of the workshop will be a joint tasting of the prepared dishes. Enjoy your meal!Do you love exploring countries with all your senses? Take a course on cooking Colombian dishes with a local chef and surprise your friends when you return to the U.S! Our chef will introduce you to the world of local ingredients and show you how to best combine them to bring out the truly Caribbean flavor. The culmination of the workshop will be a joint tasting of the prepared dishes. Enjoy your meal!

USD

Original price was: $ 207.Current price is: $ 186.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
Reserve your spot Now !

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Hotel Pick up & Drop-off
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  3. 3-hour cooking workshop with an English-speaking instructor
  4. Cooking Products & Equipment
  5. Three-course lunch prepared by the participants
  6. Private option available. Limited spots!
  7. Duration: 3 ½ hours
  8. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
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Colombian rum, a taste of the colombian coast

Taste your way through the country’s diverse regions on a tipsy trip through Colombia. Savor the rich and golden fruits of Colombia’s best liquor with an extra special masterclass that slots perfectly into your early evening holiday schedule.

This comprehensive workshop transports you from your bar stool to Colombia’s coast and mountains with a tongue-tingling selection of national rums. A deep dive into the rum culture of the Caribbean that’s filled with historical and contemporary insights into the idiosyncrasies and culinary traditions of Cartagena and the Caribbean.

USD

Original price was: $ 120.Current price is: $ 108.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. On this informative and fun experience, you not only get to taste the difference between Colombia’s top rums, you will also learn about the origin and the process of making each rum.
  2. Hotel Pick up & Drop-off Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  3. Private option available. Limited spots!
  4. Duration: 2 hours
  5. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
For private tour, click here

AFRICA IN AMERICA – SAN BASILIO DE PALENQUE

San Basilio de Palenque (UNESCO Intangible Heritage List) is unique in America. It is here that the first community of freed slaves in South America lives to this day, who have been cultivating old traditions and customs in an unchanged way. Palenque has its own distinct culture, beliefs, drum music, dance and gastronomy. An interesting fact is also the Palenquera language, which combines elements of Spanish with African Bantu dialects. During our tour, we will get acquainted with this amazing culture, meet local people, and also see a demonstration of the production of local sweets. This is the best opportunity to get in touch with the rich African heritage of Colombia!

USD

Original price was: $ 114.Current price is: $ 103.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Hotel Pick-up & Drop off
  2. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  3. English speaking guide
  4. Typical lunch
  5. Cultural hairdo experience , tamboras, folkloric show, snacks, and a water bottle
  6. Duration: 7 hours
  7. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.

FULL DAY TAYRONA PARK

After an early departure and 5 hours of driving, we’ll reach Tayrona National Park—Colombia’s greatest natural treasure and a dream for adventure lovers. Here, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains plunge into the emerald Caribbean Sea, and dense jungle with coconut palms borders kilometers of untouched beaches, considered by National Geographic the most beautiful in Latin America. It’s a fantastic place to observe wildlife: tapirs, ocelots, rare monkeys like the black howler, and unique birds and frogs. The only inhabitants are the Kogi and Arhuaco Indians, and many forest areas remain unexplored by outsiders. We’ll explore the park on foot, trekking several kilometers with a local guide who’ll reveal jungle secrets. The hike ends at a wild, secluded beach, perfect for a refreshing swim. For those interested, horseback return is available!

USD

Original price was: $ 202.Current price is: $ 182.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Pick-up from your hotel
  2. Start time: 4am – total: 14 hrs aprox.
  3. Transfer by air-conditioned bus or coach
  4. English speaking guide
  5. Water, breakfast pack (or breakfast on the way), local lunch at the park
  6. Private option available. Limited spots!
  7. Duration: 14 hours
  8. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
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ONE DAY IN MEDELLIN

Medellin is the most modern and second largest city in Colombia. We will have the opportunity to take a ride by train over the comunas, the districts of poverty, where Pablo Escobar, the boss of the Medellin drug cartel, came from, who still evokes contradictory feelings among Colombians. It was here that the world-famous series “Narcos”, telling the story of Escobar’s life, was filmed. We will visit the cemetery where he is buried and see the memorial park of his victims. We will take a walk around the city, where we will have the opportunity to admire the sculptures of Fernando Botero. We will also visit Comuna 13, a unique district which, despite its very difficult history, is now flourishing as a tourist.

USD

Original price was: $ 422.Current price is: $ 380.

Per person

This experience requires a minimum number of participants to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued to your credit card, following the timelines set by your financial institution.
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INCLUSIONS & NOTES:

  1. Hotel pickup- Drop off
  2. Flight from Cartagena – Medellin-Cartagena – only handbag or small backpack allowed.
  3. Climatized bus or bus in Medellin
  4. Professional English speaking guide
  5. tickets to the visited sites, including metro
  6. Traditional Lunch in Medellin
  7. Booking deadline: November 28
  8. Private option available. Limited spots!.
  9. Duration: full day
  10. Tips for guides-drivers, as well as any items not specified above, are not included.
For private tour, click here

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