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Patterson_P, Jul 2026
Beautiful islands. Delicious Lunch. Strong drinks
Viator said the muelle fee was 34,500 COP and some dude with a fanny pack and a 3 Islas Polo charged us 41,500. Said something about taxes.
The ride was short and sweet to all 3 Islands. The water was as beautiful as the pictures. The ride back on the boat was rough. DON'T SIT IN THE FRONT, LOL!
The fresh fried fish was soo good. Coconut rice.....o.....m.....g!
Vannea_D, Jul 2026
Great family friendly VIP tour to Rosario Islands.
We had a great experience on the VIP Rosario Island tour. Our tour guide, Juju, was friendly and organized and made sure everyone had a good time.
The islands are worth visiting. The turquoise water is beautiful.. The snorkeling was good. I recommend swim shoes as the coral can be sharp. We were not harassed by many vendors as I've read from other reviews.
The only downside was the boat ride going back home as you're traveling against the wind and it could be rough. If you are seated in the back of the boat, be prepared to get completely drenched by the waves. I recommend bringing a waterproof bag and goggles to protect your eyes from the saltwater.
Overall, it was a great day and lots of fun, and good food. I would definitely recommend the VIP tour.
Patterson_P, Jul 2026
Kevin is the only tour you should ever book!!
Kevin is beyond great! His entire team is out here making the vibes phenomenal and we all felt safe. The music, the stops, everything was amazing. He has certain vendors he works with that are also great people.
We had a semi private boat and even though we were only eight people, it was a party.
Definitely recommending Kevin.
B_C, Jun 2026
Fantastic day
What an amazing day learning about this amazing place and it's history. I would tell anyone that if time is short do this trip. It's also an opportunity to have your picture taken with the Palenquera women without the stress of haggling in the walled city. The lunch was amazing too. Thanks to Romero for a great day.
AsiaMeneese, Jun 2026
Felt like family
Miguel and his crew were welcoming, fun, and informative. They made us feel like we were at home. They played music while we were island hopping which made the experience even better, not to mention the beautiful scenery along the way. I would recommend this trip for anyone but especially those who like to have fun, are social (but you don't have to be), solo , anyone who's willing to have good time
Courtney_M, Jun 2026
Great experience CTG to Bocagrande
Great communication and reasonable pricing made this a wonderful experience! We received a message from Samaria Tours the day before our flight letting us know when and how they would be in touch. On our travel day, Gloria sent a highly detailed message confirming our reservation, providing our transportation coordinator’s name, and instructions of how to find her at the airport. Our friendly coordinator Yulieth welcomed us and waited with us for our driver to arrive. We felt very well taken care of and had no stress about getting to our hotel.
Hannah_S, Jun 2026
Enjoyed the birds and the beach
I wanted a bit of a beach experience but I was very excited for the aviary which was enjoyable. I did not have high expectations of the show but it was very enjoyable. 2 hours is more than enough time to sit and watch birds along the way. Time at the beach-I saw mixed reviews so I wasn’t sure what to expect but our food was good. As people said the dining space has shade and you can sit there if you want without extra cost. They have lockers to hold your belongings at a reasonable price which was nice. I think once we ate we had about 1.5 hours on our own time at beach which was perfect for what we wanted. Some people did extra things on the boats and if I had done a full day I would’ve taken advantage of it but this is exactly what we were looking for with the time we had. It was a bit confusing on the buses when leaving but our guide gave the number of the bus but we didn’t see it at first as it was parked very far away. They called names before driving away and made sure we were on the correct bus (which seems to be a good improvement from prior). Manuel “Mike” was a good and fun guide.
Christopher_R, May 2026
Very Worthwhile Experience!
Excellent ATV event and staff! Some straightaways, twist, turns, some dips and great run time. Stops at great points for pictures! Very tasty arepa and seafood was great. All staff from Carlos the driver throughout the entire event and staff was A1 first class!!! I highly recommend you try this group! Great value- great people!!!!!!!
Deitrick_F, Apr 2026
Learn about Afro-Latino Culture of Colombia
I was so grateful that friends of mine who visited Colombia mentioned this tour and encouraged me to learn more about the Afro-Latino culture of Colombia. While Colombia is rich with vibrancy & life, there's so much more to their history and how they've become who they are. Even though the tour pick up started so early in the morning, it was completely worth the lack of sleep. To see how African roots have impacted such a resilient community within this country, was astonishing. Learning about how they became the first free African settlement in the Americas left me with such pride for my people. In addition to the food at the end of the tour being soooo delicious! I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn about African culture and it's influence on Latino/Caribbean culture to go on this tour.
Enrique_P, Mar 2026
Fast and fun
Really exciting. Got there a half hour early. And met our Tour Guide Jamie. Fantastic and polite young man. Who spoke good English. Had breakfast and lunch. Very good menu . Long day we'll worth it. The speed boat were very fast. So be prepared. Left on time and returned on time. Jamie really out did him self. Thanks again Viator. Great choice.
Tracey_Z, Feb 2026
Wonderful High-Speed Boat!
The boat ride (sitting in the front three rows) was a wonderful water rollercoaster experience. Empty your bladder before boarding is a good idea. Prepare $20 for port fee.
The fried fish toward the end of tour (2pm) was nice. (Make sure that you have a good breakfast so that you can last until 2pm.)
Bring your own water.
Zachary_J, Feb 2026
Fun pirate ship sunset cruise
This was a really fun sunset cruise experience. The directions to the boat were very clear. We actually had to reschedule last minute due to travel delays and they were super accommodating. The boat itself is very nice and the pirate costumes make it fun. The crew were very friendly and took great pictures and videos for our group.
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There’s enough in Cartagena’s candy-colored Old Town to keep you wandering for days, but plenty more awaits outside the city’s 16th-century walls. The Colombian town is within easy reach of some epic attractions—ranging from dormant volcanoes filled with mineral-enriched mud to postcard-perfect islands fringed by white sand and lapped by the Caribbean Sea. So whether you want to sunbathe, snorkel, or smother yourself in silt, booking a Cartagena day trip will save you the hassle of arranging your own tickets and transfers, leaving you free to absorb the Colombian charm.
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