Top Cartagena Eco Tours

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the tropical nature and wildlife of the Caribbean coast during a full-day trip to the National Aviary of Colombia (Aviario Nacional de Colombia) and Baru Island (Isla Baru). You can sit back and leave the planning to someone else on this day trip, which includes transport from your hotel and between attractions, lunch, and admission tickets.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Barú Island—and leave the planning to someone else—on this day trip from Cartagena. Following hotel pickup, you’ll be driven to Barú to relax and have lunch at a beach club with facilities including bathrooms and sun loungers. Then, visit the National Aviary to discover Colombia’s diverse avifauna. Explore the 22 exhibits and see colorful birds like parrots, peacocks, and flamingos.

Explore three of the less touristed islands around Cartagena on this lively boat tour around the Rosario Islands—without having to deal with logistics yourself. Cruise to multiple islands by speedboat for plenty of beach time on each one. You’ll stop at Pao Pao Beach Club, Isla Bela, and Bora Bora, where you’ll receive a welcome drink on each and lunch at Isla Bela.

Submerge yourself in the Caribbean Sea’s crystal-clear waters and discover the vibrant marine life that inhabits it on an island-hopping group tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands. This full-day excursion offers a perfect combination of relaxation, exploration, and underwater fun for an incredible getaway. Itinerary highlights include snorkeling in Corales del Rosario National Park, relaxing on Isla Grande, and lunch on Playa Blanca.

Give your feet a rest from all the sightseeing and venture beyond city limits to the Totumo Mud Volcano. Immerse yourself in nature as you relax in the bubbling, mineral-rich mud that is said to have healing properties. Then, head to Boquilla Beach, where you can swim, soak up the sun, and enjoy the amenities, including a pool, sun loungers, and hammocks.

We will learn about the incredible ecological importance of mangroves and their vital role in coastal protection. In addition, we will live the tradition of sustainable artisanal fishing, participating in ancestral practices such as the use of nets and traps, a knowledge that our community has preserved from generation to generation. After this cultural immersion, we will delight with a seafront lunch in the best restaurant in the area. With a breathtaking view, we will taste the typical dish of our community: fresh fried fish, coconut rice, patacones, salad and a delicious fish soup, accompanied by a refreshing natural lemonade. We also offer options for meat, chicken or vegan dishes so that no one is left without enjoying themselves. We close our experience by relaxing on the quiet beaches of La Boquilla, where you can feel the serenity of the Caribbean while remaining connected to the essence of our community.

Experience Colombia’s beautiful Rosario Island on this full-day excursion to an exclusive beach club. After catching a speedboat from La Bodeguita Pier in Cartagena, head to Bora Bora Beach Club and enjoy a complimentary beach bed. Savor a delicious lunch—vegetarian, chicken and fish are available—and kick back by the water. Paddleboards, kayaks, and a masseuse are available for an extra charge.

Forget jumping from one island to another and fighting, and arguing with vendors, and set out on a tour of enjoyment to the best private beach in the Rosario Islands at ROSARIO DE MAR BEACH CLUB with the best facilities, where you will not only enjoy the islands’ largest private beach but also a spa, volleyball court, bar, open kitchen and pizza oven. This place was designed for those who like to enjoy the best of life in one place If you are looking for an exclusive place to enjoy a beach day in the Caribbean, look at the photos and convince yourself to join a selected group of people who just want to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, with sand, in an exotic location, with the best service, facilities, food and drinks.

Experience Cartagena’s famed Totumo Mud Volcano on this rejuvenating half-day adventure. After meeting at a convenient spot in Cartagena, head to the volcano, where you can soak in a mineral-filled mud bath and enjoy snacks included in the tour price. The mud bath is fun and relaxing at the same time.

I want to take you to live our passion for birds in the most beautiful natural reserve located near Cartagena de Indias, it will be a spectacular day. We will make a walking tour in the middle of the tropical dry forest, you will feel in the jungle listening to beautiful animal sounds that will disconnect you from the hustle and bustle. You will be able to take pictures, our guide will teach you how to observe birds and identify them. We will have breaks to hydrate and have a delicious Colombian coffee with fruits in the farm house. We will continue walking through different places and you will have a typical breakfast that will surprise you and from there you will be able to see species of flora and fauna that will mark your day. At the end we will continue the tour in another area of the nature reserve until we get back to the ranchers' house to say goodbye. Afterwards we will return to the hotel.

Set sail for the Rosario Islands with this group catamaran expedition from Cartagena. You will be able to anchor at Isla Grande and Isla Bela, where you will have the opportunity to jump into the water to practice snorkeling. Lunch and refreshments will also be served at no additional charge.

Book your roundtrip transportation in advance and relax as we take you by air-conditioned bus to the National Aviary in Barú. We will pick you up at the corner of the Juan Valdez cafeteria in the convention center early in the morning and begin your journey to Barú while admiring the panoramic views of the city and the sea. Upon arrival you will purchase the entrance to the Aviary. Once there we will begin to discover the aerial fauna of the country. There we will have the opportunity to meet all kinds of birds in their natural state and we will learn about each of the species. Throughout the tour of the aviary. Once we finish being fascinated by the toucans, flamingos and other species that we see, we will take the minibus again to head to Playa Blanca where you can have fun sunbathing and take a dip in the sea. We will leave at 3:00 p.m. for a comfortable trip back to the walled city.

Travelers should book this tour because they will have the opportunity to visit two exotic and medicinal attractions of the Colombian Caribbean such as the famous Totumo Volcano, which has gained national and international importance because the mud baths in this volcano are recognized as beneficial for the health of the body because the components of the mud contain salts and minerals that help relax it, exfoliate the skin and, according to many permanent visitors, improve health and cure different ailments. And the beautiful attraction Mar Rosa which has a great history and its salt flats steal the whole show, since they provide the waters forming the intense pink sea, being a natural phenomenon it has a pink hue depending on the season.

Live a natural experience, of tranquility visiting the Mangroves, important bodies of water in Cartagena, where they house many species that maintain the balance in the ecosystem, where you will also see different species of birds outdoors, you will know how a native fisherman lives, after this lever canoe tour we go to a section of mud therapy in the totumo volcano where your skin will feel fresher and more natural, then you will remove the mud in the swamp near the mud volcano. After all this tour we are going to eat a delicious lunch in front of the beach.

Enjoy a relaxing day and immerse yourself in the Mud Volcano, the volcano has healing properties and is used to cure acne, ulcers, rheumatism, arthritis, fungi and other skin diseases. You will enjoy a body massage and a refreshing bath in the Totumo swamp. Then you will visit the Hotel Entre Lomas located by the sea, you can use the chairs, dining room and pool.

Get away from the crowds and explore an area rich with wildlife and tradition on this tour to the Cienaga de la Virgen mangrove forest. Paddle through winding mangrove channels on a canoe along with your guide, stopping to admire the scenery and learn about wildlife along the way. As you go, you also learn about the traditional fishing villages and people who call La Boquilla home.

Transportation by air-conditioned bus to Barú with tasting of typical fried foods. Boat transportation to the 4 ISLANDS and Orientation Guide. In the ROSARIO ISLANDS they can do SNORKELING and in the CHOLÒN ISLAND they have 1 hour of beach bath with seafood tasting and Chair. In ISLA AGUA AZUL they have 1 hour of beach bath with Tasting of Fruits and Chairs and PLAYA TRANQUILA BARÙ With three options (chicken, fish or vegetarian + drink) and chairs.

Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

We enjoy the Volcano, bathe in mud in a basic mud therapy, a typical lunch of fried fish, coconut rice, patacones or other alternatives and finally visit the beaches of Manzanillo. It is an attractive and popular place because it is full of “medicinal mud”, its natives say it is healing for its components such as; water, silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and more minerals. According to testimonies from residents it leaves a positive appearance on the skin and relieving muscle and joint pains. Being at the Volcano, for approximately 30 minutes, we have included the entrance and immersion in the attraction between 10 to 15 minutes maximum (due to its components, in excess it can cause the opposite of its main characteristic) we will continue our tour where we will make a stop in the municipality of Manzanillo del Mar, exactly at its renowned beach. . where we will enjoy lunch according to the options established in the plan and its sea.

The shared tour to La Boquilla is an authentic and cultural experience that allows you to discover one of the most traditional corners near the city. During the tour, visitors enjoy a quiet atmosphere surrounded by mangroves, where they can appreciate the natural wealth of the place and get up close and personal with the customs of the local community. The experience includes a horseback ride in the area, ideal to connect with the surroundings in a unique way, as well as a delicious typical lunch that complements the day. This tour combines nature, culture and relaxation, perfect for those looking for something different in a Caribbean setting, all in the company of other travelers and with guided attention.

Combine lo mejor de la naturaleza de Colombia con sus paisajes en un recorrido que le permitirá escapar de la ciudad y visitar tanto Playa Blanca como el Aviario Nacional. Ideal para los amantes de la naturaleza, esta excursión incluye todas las entradas y el transporte, para que pueda sentarse, relajarse y admirar el paisaje tropical de Colombia mientras otra persona mantiene los ojos en la carretera.

Enjoy nature on a relaxing two-hour lever canoe tour of the Juan Polo low sea, whose shallow waters do not exceed 50 centimeters. Along the way you can admire different types of mangroves, as well as natural tunnels formed by vegetation, where you will observe butterflies, termites and various species in their natural habitat, surrounded by an environment with practically pure air and total tranquility, without hearing pollution. The experience includes an artisanal fishing show, where you will know the traditional technique of catching the jaiba, a crustacean belonging to the crab family, transmitted from generation to generation by local fishermen. To complete the day, you will have access to our exclusive beachfront club, which has comfortable facilities for rest, swimming pools, social areas and other services, ideal for relaxing and enjoying a comprehensive experience between nature, culture and comfort.

A tropical beach escape is in the bag when you book this tour from Cartagena to Blue Apple Beach Club in the Rosario Islands. Spend the day enjoying water sports such as kayaking and snorkeling (own expense) or simply sunbathe and down cocktails from a sun lounger. Hassle-free transportation ensures you arrive relaxed and energized for whatever the day brings. A welcome drink, lunch, and a short massage are included.