Top Cartagena Day Trips

I loved that we got to have our own cabana at each stop on the different islands. It made the experience feel more comfortable and relaxing. One of the stops was especially nice because vendors weren’t allowed in the cabana area, so we could truly relax without being bothered. It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

The tour company communicated with me on the morning of the tour and kept me posted on my pickup time. The trip to Palenque was smooth and our guide, Romeo, was knowledgeable and funny. We met local guides in Palenque who were also were kind with their time and sharing of information. The dance show with the kids was really cool and learning about the traditional medicine approaches. The food was delicious too. Overall, a great trip and worth supporting the local community!

This excursion was a lot of fun! Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes and sneakers you don’t mind getting dirty or wet. Also, bring something to cover your head and face. I had two bandannas which worked out perfectly. I was wearing sun glasses but would also recommend Google because it’s a lot of dirty. The lunch was amazing!!! If you want the seafood option, bring 130,000 Colombian pesos ($40 US Dollars). The lunch provided was good but the seafood option was even better! The beach views were amazing as well.

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!

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.

The captain and the crew were the friendliest bunch of guys. Made sure everyone had photos and videos of the experience. The little show, where they dressed up a few of the passengers like pirates and then shot firecrackers out of the cannon was awesome. Definitely got the green eye from the boats around us, because we were so cool. Was a great and unique experience.

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!

This tour covers many of the main sights in Barranquilla and Puerto Colombia and is best if you’re looking for easy sightseeing and good photo stops. The highlights included the Puerto Colombia pier, the beach, a historic castle, the Window Tower, the Shakira and Sofía Vergara statues, the Barranquilla letters, and other city landmarks that made for great photos. For Vegetarians the breakfast was a simple cheesy empanada, which was good but limited to one. Lunch was excellent though, and the women who worked there were very nice. Javier was the highlight of the tour. He was attentive, helpful, and always willing to assist or look things up when needed. Overall, it’s a relaxed tour with great photos and content and a great guide.