Top Cartagena Day Trips

The guide will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the exact meeting point and time. Bring your own water, as the bottle they provide is very small. It’s also helpful to prepare some small tips, since several stops—or taking photos with locals—may involve a small voluntary donation. During the tour, you’ll learn about the local language, history, and culture, including traditional dance, daily living, herbal practices, and spiritual healing.

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.

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.

Who knew Columbian immigration processing would take a couple of hours? Yulieth, our local coodinator. did! She texted us before our depsrture and stayed connected once we landed. Throughout the wait- she was patient, encouring, and reassuring-letting us know that everything was under control and that she'd be waiting right outside as soon as we cleared customs.

We had a great time experiencing the Lodo Volcano Mud Bath in just outside Cartagena! It is such a unique experience! We weren't sure if we would like it, but decided to try it because it was so out of the ordinary and I'm glad we did! Gilberto, our driver was so nice, and very informative on the hour plus drive there and back about different sites, and things taking place in and around Cartagena, and took really good care of us the entire time! Once we arrived at the mud volcano, he introduced us to the staff that would be taking care of us. They were instrumental in helping us in and out of the mud bath, making sure we were safe ascending and defending the volcano, and helping to wash the mud off of us down in the lagoon/lake. We even chose the option to have a massage inside the mud bath, and that was awesome! The guys did such a great job! Then after we were cleaned up and had changed clothes, we had a snack with tasty homemade beef and chicken empanadas and soft drink! It was a top notch experience from start to finish and I highly recommend you try this unique experience!

It was authentic and not overly touristy. The aim was to clearly share the Palenque culture in all its reality. The murals were beautiful. The guide was informative, the entire community including the children and young adults were involved. While donations were welcome there was no pressure. The lunch was delicious and was a fitting end to a very informative and interesting tour.

This is an extremely diverse tour with many different things to see. It is a very. long trip, so please be prepared for a 10-12 hour day. Having said that, it is very relaxing as you are just in the bus with several small stops. Not a ton of history, but just fun stops. It is a great break from the city if you want a break from the sun, beach, and Old City. If you only have 2-3 days in Cartagena, this may not be a priority, though we had 10 days so it was welcomed. We were the only English speaking people on our tour, and our guide, Jhon Fredyz, took extreme care of the others, as well as us, to make sure we understood everything. Thank you Jhon, for being such a great tour guide!

The ATV tour in Cartagena was pure fun from start to finish! Riding through the trails and exploring different terrains was such an adrenaline rush, and the guides kept the experience safe while still letting us enjoy the thrill. It was a perfect mix of adventure, beautiful scenery, and excitement. This was definitely one of the highlights of the trip and something I’d do again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend for anyone who loves adventure and fun!