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Cartagena In Kayak

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cartagena, Colombia
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Paddle through the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Cartagena on this small-group kayaking tour. Touring in a kayak lets you get up close to the mangrove islands, home to a robust bird population, and your quiet mode of transport ensures you can hear their song and approach without disturbing them. A small group means you'll get plenty of personalized attention and instruction from your guide as you enjoy views of the Clock Tower, the Convention Center, the Roman Bridge, and the lagoon of San Lazaro.
  • Small group of just 10 people for an intimate atmosphere
  • Guide provides all navigation, instruction, and narrative
  • All kayaking equipment included
  • Bottled water provided to keep you hydrated

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Use of sea kayak and accesories
  • Personal insurance
  • Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • MUELLE BAHIA DE MANGA
      Cl. 24, Manga, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

      Manga neighborhood, pedestrian walkway, first pier next to Fort San Sebastian de Pastelillo, in front of the Punta Madero building, 24rd Street between Carreras 17a and 18

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    Torre del Reloj (Pass By)

    Barrio Getsemani (Pass By)

    Walled City of Cartagena (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Departures from monday to friday at 8 am, 10 am and 4 pm
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Steven_S
    Carlos did a great job taking me on the bay, and pointed out different historical buildings, some wildlife, and he took pictures of me in different places on the water. He was friendly, showed me how to maneuver the kayak, and we took a brief break where he provided me a bottle of water. I also really appreciate him waiting as my Uber dropped me off 1 KM away from the meeting place. Thank you!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 19 reviews
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    A Great Way to See Cartegena

    Steven_S, Mar 2026
    Carlos did a great job taking me on the bay, and pointed out different historical buildings, some wildlife, and he took pictures of me in different places on the water. He was friendly, showed me how to maneuver the kayak, and we took a brief break where he provided me a bottle of water. I also really appreciate him waiting as my Uber dropped me off 1 KM away from the meeting place. Thank you!

    Cartagena, Colombia - Solo Trip

    Anthony_N, Feb 2025
    This was experience was very good. My tour guide was Carlos. I literally speak and understand a few words in Spanish. Carlos took his time and showed me how to use the kayak. Tour went around the whole harbor which was nice. If you don’t know Spanish, learn a few words so you can get a gist of what Carlos says. Carlos was at the meetup spot as described, read the information after you book the experience. Thank you Carlos for the experience.

    See Cartagena from a Different Perspective

    Abby_G, Nov 2023
    Great experience! What better way to see Cartagena from a different perspective and get in some activity? The tour was the perfect pace. Recommended!

    Relaxing time

    Cassandra_H, Jul 2023
    Our guide was really nice. It was great to get out on the water, but sad to see so much plastic trash floating. The company did a great job, however. Andres was a pro.

    A nice part of the day !

    beat_m, May 2023
    It was nice to see the Harbour and in particular what he called the lake (below the fort) from the water, do a bit of exercise and see quite a few birds (pelicans and others ) activity can be recommended!

    Cartagena by Kayak

    Dawn_T, Mar 2023
    Loved being in a kayak and seeing Cartagena from the water! It was great to paddle around the area I call bird island where the egrets nested.

    A different view of Cartagena

    Becky_B, Feb 2023
    This was such a pleasant way to see Cartagena from a different view, and my Spanish-speaking guide, Einer, was lovely to talk to as we paddled around. He was also very conscious of ensuring my safety at all times. For first time kayakers, it’s an easy enough route and for more experienced kayakers, you will have a lovely, enjoyable paddle. I highly recommend this experience.

    Kayaking

    lanizabor, Dec 2019
    The kayak trip was very enjoyable and it was fun to see the city of Cartagena from the water. It was a little hard to find the meeting place so you just need to make sure you have good directions. I would recommend the trip.

    Response from Host, Dec 2019

    Thank you for choosing the idea is to take a tour of emblematic places of Cartagena with a unique view from the sea taking advantage of the tranquility that it gives us.We will always be attentive to anything you need and to help you locate yourself properly. regards

    Peaceful and different view of Cartagena

    Melissa_S, Nov 2019
    Andres was our guide on the kayaking adventure around the harbor area of Cartagena. This was such a great experience and really peaceful way to see a different view of the historic city and walls; it put the perspective of the fort, the walls and the whole place into a greater understanding of how and why all of it was laid out the way it was when built. Andres too photos for us and was a professional and safe guide, he shared lots of knowledge with us and we had so much fun. It was also nice to be active on the water during vacation.

    Response from Host, Dec 2019

    Thank you very much for describing the detail of what is experienced in this experience. We are glad to know that you enjoyed it and managed to exercise while having fun knowing the history of Cartagena. regards

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