Top Cartagena Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 3

Get a thorough overview of Cartagena’s significant landmarks on a private walking tour. With a flexible itinerary, you’re free to visit the attractions that interest you and skip the ones that don’t. Possible highlights include Parque de la Marina, Museo Naval Del Caribe, Museo del Oro Zenu, and several of the city’s important plazas. Your guide provides illuminating commentary on Cartagena's history and culture throughout the tour.

Experience the Volcan del Totumo without the massive lines and crowds on this tour. Relax during the private roundtrip transportation from Cartagena, and take a mud bath during the least crowded times in the day. Your guides will help you through the mud bath process and provide instructions in English for a smooth experience.

Experience the natural beauty surrounding Cartagena on a private tour of La Boquilla. Paddle through tranquil mangrove forests and discover diverse wildlife in this unique ecosystem. Learn about preserving the environment and the fishing village’s livelihood. This immersive tour includes hotel pickup and offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city center.

Explore Colombia beyond Cartagena with a half-day private tour to the Totumo Volcano. Get picked up at your hotel and drive to this volcano known for the chance to swim in a sea of mud. Climb a flight of wooden stairs and enter the crater to experience the therapeutic qualities of a mineral mud bath.

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.

The National Aviary of Colombia is home to around 2,000 birds representing nearly 200 species including condors, flamingos, emus, owls, storks, and much more. Located on Baru Island near the city of Cartagena, the aviary includes walking trails and dozens of exhibition areas where birds can easily be observed. Bird lovers and nature lovers on this half-day private tour from Cartagena have the chance to explore the aviary and enjoy a typical lunch.

In the national aviary you will be guided through the modern and representative display of birdlife in natural environments, you will know the Colombian diversity which is the first country in diversity of bird species in the world. Colombia has almost 20% of species identified worldwide. It currently has 1,913 species, of which 76 are endemic. This aviary contains 170 native bird species, 20 exotic bird species, and 2000 specimens. Three endemic species: Paujil piquiazul (Crax Alberti), Caribbean Guacharaca (Ortalis garrula), and the Colombian Guacharaca (Ortalis columbiana). It has three species conservation and preservation programs threatened: Condor of the Andes, Aguila arpia, paujil piquiazul. Three ecosystem environments: Tropical rainforest, coastal, and desert And four special environments: Condor of the Andes, herons and storks, lake of migratory birds, and exotic birds.

Cartagena’s Caribbean seafront and UNESCO-listed monuments offer a romantic backdrop for a bike ride and this small-group tour checks off all the highlights. Accompanied by a guide, visit most of the old city, including Centenario park and the Getsemani neighborhood, where you can catch sight of cool graffiti and local people in the middle of their everyday activities.

Get an in-depth introduction to Cartagena on this walking tour. Together with just your party and a private guide, walk through the streets of the colorful city and to the most important squares and churches, and locals' favorite coffee shops and restaurants. Listen as your guide gives you insight into the history of the city, its legends, and the pirates and other characters that have left their mark.

Escape Cartagena's tourist crowds and immerse yourself in Colombian flora and fauna on a private tour of La Virgen Swamp. This half-day adventure takes you to a small fishing village called La Boquilla. Here, you'll enjoy a canoe ride through the natural mangrove tunnels, which present an ideal environment for spotting various birds and fish. Then, visit a local archeology museum and have lunch at a typical restaurant.

Explore one of the world's largest aviaries, the Colombia National Aviary, on this private tour from Cartagena. With a private guide in the lead, you'll enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace. Learn about the native birds of Colombia through guided commentary and enjoy asking as many questions as you like.

Enjoy a fascinating 4-hour exploration of Cartagena’s top attractions during this shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Join a local guide to check out Cartagena sights including the striking architecture in the Manga neighborhood and see the colonial San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also have shopping time at Las Bovedas, take a walking tour of the old city and learn about Colombia’s emerald industry at the Emerald Museum. This shore excursion also covers transport by air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and entrance at the monastery and the Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum.

Dive into the world of conservation at Fundación Loros, a 1,000-acre natural reserve located just an hour from Cartagena. This sanctuary is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing parrots and macaws rescued from illegal trafficking, while also caring for three remarkable monkey species: Cotton-top Tamarins monkeys, Red Howlers, and Capuchins. What makes this volunteer experience truly special? You’ll actively participate in prepare and deliver the food to the monkeys including fruits cultivated in the local area, ensuring a sustainable and nutritious diet. You’ll also contribute to reforestation efforts to restore their habitat and learn about the challenges of conserving these vulnerable species. Important: Please remember that it is not permitted to feed the animals directly, or touch them. All activities take place under the supervision of our trained foundation staff, as this is a rehabilitation center, not a zoo.

Ensure your Colombian vacation is smooth and stress-free with a convenient one-way airport transfer. Skip long taxi lines and avoid confusing public transport systems at Rafael Nunez International Airport with a direct journey to your hotel in Cartagena. Choose comfort and convenience to begin your holiday the right way.

Get off your cruise ship and combine culture and canoeing during this half-day tour of Cartagena, Colombia. Relax while your canoe is guided through the calm mangrove-filled waterways near the city. Look for fish and birds which thrive in the mangroves and visit Cartagena's historic San Felipe de Barajas fort and the city's striking colonial center which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover Cartagena’s major sightseeing spots on this guided tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the convent of La Candelaria, which is located on top of La Popa Hill, for panoramic views, plus the San Felipe Fortress, popular neighborhoods, parks, and public squares. Also, enjoy free time to shop.

Spend a day away from Cartagena’s hustle and bustle on a small-group tour to a mud volcano and mangrove forest. Begin by experiencing reported therapeutic properties as you immerse yourself in the mud pool. Afterward, an attendant will help you rinse off. Then, refuel with a traditional Caribbean lunch. Finally, take a canoe tour - led by local fishermen - through a mangrove forest, where you’ll witness the region’s vibrant flora and fauna.

Take a day trip out of Cartagena and leave the planning and driving to your guide on this excursion to Playa Blanca beach on Baru Island. Travel comfortably on an air-conditioned bus and spend the day soaking up the sun on the white-sand beach and swimming in crystal-clear water. Afterward, explore the neighboring fishing villages and residential areas before returning to Cartagena.

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.

Visit the National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca on this day trip in Cartagena. The popular tourist attraction boasts 138 species of birds, including the Harpy Eagle, the Caribbean Toucan, the Pink Flamingos, and the Crown Crane. Following that, head to Playa Blanca where you’ll enjoy lunch and some relaxation on the sand.

In this experience you will visit a mangrove forest, have lunch in front of the sea, and ride a horse on the beach enjoying the beautiful landscapes that Cartagena has for you. In the mangrove forest you will find 3 different types of mangroves (red, gray and black) that intertwine with each other to form a natural barrier to prevent erosion from waves and at the same time create a natural refuge where animals (fish and birds ) come to lay their young so they can grow up protected and away from big hunters. A natural environment where you can watch birds and try your luck with the nets that try to catch something in the style of the natives of these lands who for years have perfected the art of fishing with nets. In this way, you can enjoy fishing, the natural environment of a mangrove forest, the sighting of animals and the typical food of Cartagena.

Spend a day cruising between islands on this serene tour of the National Natural Park of Colombia. Visit the sandy beaches at Cholón, Playa Grande, Playa Blanca, and Barú. Enjoy beach excursions and relax under palm trees while locals prepare a traditional lunch for you. Take a dip and meet the wildlife hiding amongst coral by snorkelling off the archipelago.

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 to relax it, exfoliate the skin to improve health and cure different ailments. and the beautiful attractive Pink Sea which has a great history and its salt flats steal the whole show, since they provide the waters forming the pink sea, being a natural phenomenon has a pink hue depending on the season, the season of the pink sea is from December to April. It is currently closed due to the health emergency, that is why we are going to Galerazamba where we will know: - Catalina India - The Ethno-industrial Museum - Viewpoint where you can observe the phenomenon of the pink sea

Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) – the city’s highest point – for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.