Top Cartagena Outdoor Activities - page 3

Explore Cartagena beyond its historic center with a jet ski rental. Zip around Cartagena Bay and take in the views of Laguito, Tierra Bomba Island, and the Castillo Grande beaches. Get tips on where to go from an instructor and about other watersports including windsurfing and paddleboarding. After your ride, relax with a drink at the beach bar.

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.

Totumo volcano is a natural phenomenon where you can enjoy a unique mud therapy experience directly in its crater. The volcano has a depth of approximately 1 meter with 20 centimeters, which allows you to feel a curious sense of gravity, since you do not sink thanks to the density of the mud. This sludge has beneficial medicinal properties for the skin and hair, leaving a feeling of softness and well-being. In addition, the experience is complemented by access to our exclusive beach club, located on the seafront. The place has comfortable resting facilities, swimming pools, social areas and other services designed for you to enjoy a full day of relaxation and comfort by the Caribbean Sea.

We take guests on a 2 hour tour of Tierra Bomba Island. We drive through local communities, on trails and stop at beautiful beaches where guests are welcome to take a break from the heat and swim. We currently have 6 Honda ATVs, model 420, available for rent. We only offer tours with a minimum rental of 2 vehicles per group or family. We include the water taxi to and from the island, cold drinks, and helmets. We have guides who speak English and Spanish. The activity is available 7 days a week at 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. We have an area to change your clothes and we can store your belongings if needed. Message for more details. See you soon!!

It begins with a wave... and becomes something greater. Surfing is not just something you learn — it’s something you feel. A moment of balance, presence, and connection as you glide across a moving wall of water. Time slows down, everything aligns, and for an instant, nothing else matters. This is the experience I share. Through years of dedication — studying technique, flow, and therapeutic surfing — I’ve learned that surfing goes far beyond standing on a board. It’s about confidence, trust, and your connection with the ocean. I fell in love with surfing as a young boy, and since then, the ocean has shaped who I am. Today, I have the privilege of sharing that path. There is something truly special in witnessing a first wave — the joy, the spark, the unforgettable moment. An experience you’ll carry long after you leave the water. Hugo González Chalela Transformative Surf Coach

Orient yourself among Cartagena's top landmarks with ease during this half-day tour. Stay cool and cover more sights in less time in air-conditioned transportation. You’ll also take a guided tour inside historic San Felipe Fort and have time to shop for handicraft souvenirs at Bovedas shopping mall. You'll also go beyond the guidebook with insight from your guide.

Experience the idyllic splendor of Playa Blanca and Barú with a full-day package that combines round-trip transport from Cartagena and lunch. After a short drive from Cartagena, arrive on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca and recline in a hammock or sun lounger at a local hotel. Refresh with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and then revitalize with lunch and a soft drink around midday. Your day will conclude with drop-off back in Cartagena.

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.

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.

Our tour is complete to visit the city, it will help you understand the history in 2 hours, and you will get to know almost all the important places around the historic center.

Enjoy a day at the beach away from the crowds where someone else handles the transportation with this day trip from Cartagena to Baru Island. Ride in an air-conditioned minivan from Cartagena and hop out at the Mambo Beach club right on the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca. Chill out on your sun chairs, listen to music, and fill up on a local lunch, before being taken back to Cartagena.

Get a window into the daily lives of local Cartagena residents on this half-day tour with a guide. Benefit from insightful guided commentary as you explore the public market, where you can taste native fruits and sit down for lunch at the Donde Cecilia Restaurant (a favorite of chef Anthony Bourdain). You'll get the chance to ask plenty of questions and talk with some local residents.

Go where cars can’t on a horseback riding tour that lets you discover parts of the Colombian countryside that traditional tour vehicles can’t reach. This private tour ensures you receive undivided attention from your guide, and can set a canter that suits you and your party, rather than one set by the rest of a group.

Be amazed by nature's unpredictability on this Totumo Volcano and Galerazamba day trip. The impressive Galerazamba salt flats give a pink hue to the nearby sea between December and April. Enjoy magnificent views of the pink sea from a lookout point and learn more about the local area at the Ethnoindustrial Museum.

Ensure your time on the water goes smoothly by pre-booking your 1-hour paddleboard rental. Feel reassured knowing that you are getting the best price and that the best equipment will be waiting for you: the shop's newest boards are 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) lighter than the average paddleboard, which makes for easier movement.

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.

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.

Spend a day out on the waters that make Cartagena famous on this island-hopping snorkel tour of Colombia's Baru Islands. Snorkel with the comfort and security of a guide and nautical team, and relax as you sail around the scenic archipelago in the Caribbean sea between locations. This tour includes all equipment and lunch.

Learn to dance the Rumba and be a part of Cartagena’s nightlife scene with this dance workshop that taches you the Salsa and Champeta too! Get the footwork and rhythmic basics from your instructor and learn to incorporate these techniques into a routine. Enjoy a special in-house made cocktail and then hit the dance floor to freestyle what you’ve learned and enjoy the party.

Discover Cartagena's highlights and hidden secrets in a fun environment on a small-group bike tour. This excursion is perfect for travelers who appreciate good storytelling. In addition to illuminating Cartagena’s rich history, your local guide will also present their family’s historical impact on the city. The extensive itinerary includes stops at Plaza Santo Domingo, Plaza de San Diego, and Barrio Getsemani.

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.

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.

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.

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.