Top Things to do in Cartagena
10 Day Trips from in Cartagena That You Shouldn't Miss
Cartagena, a gorgeous fishing village on Colombia's Caribbean coast, has excellent beaches, a historic old town (that's entirely walkable) and beautiful colonial architecture. It's also one of the safest places in the country, so it's no wonder it's a popular port of call for cruise ships. Need a break from exploring the cobblestone streets? Stop at an outdoor cafe for excellent pastries and people-watching.
Restaurants in Cartagena
1. Blue Apple Beach Day Trip from Cartagena. Music and Beach Vibe.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
At Blue Apple, life is about great food, tropical drinks and cocktails, a perfectly curated soundtrack, and endless turquoise tones embellishing the memorable island scenery. Come for the day and enjoy a lively poolside scene, or lay back and forget the world on a deserted beach. In just 30 minutes and with boats running all day, you can easily escape from the heat and hustle of Cartagena into this paradise island beach
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up, Entry tickets to Blue Apple Beach, Food and drinks voucher for $120,000 COP per person to spend during the day.
Exclusions: Unspecified food or beverage, Unspecified activities, Transport from the port to the hotel
Reviewed By Mels_Trips2
The tour guide spoke with us via the app and in English. They replied back quickly and even sent us a map of where they would be located at the airport. We received details about the vehicle and license plate! The driver even made one stop for us on the way. Defiantly book them! We booked private transportation for 4 people! It was perfect. The vehicle was cool and clean.
2. Full-Day in Playa Tranquila , Barú Island from Cartagena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Let`s go to Playa Blanca to enjoy one of the most beutiful clear water of colombian caribbean. have a relax day in a exclusive place of Barú. Ride in a comfortable air conditioned minivan in a 1-hour trip from Cartagena and learn more of the local life in both the city and towns of the island. Enjoy a quiet place to rest that is different from other crowded tour places.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Free use of installations, Sun Chair, Cocktail, Snacks
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Towel
Reviewed By yyc888
Our tour guide David Santiago is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! He is extremely helpful, and made the boat trip to Rosario Islands very relaxing and memorable! I wouldn’t tour the islands any other way!
3. Mar Rosa and Volcan del Totumo - Cartagena de Indias
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Salinas de Galerazamba is a beautiful and colorful pink sea, located between Cartagena and Barranquilla; It is a destination worth knowing. Where is Salinas de Galerazamba? Specifically it is located in the Galerazamba district, Santa Catalina Bolívar; It is only 15 minutes from El Volcán del Totumo, so you can visit it. The pink sea is given by a natural phenomenon derived from the great concentration of saline in the waters. When the rain falls, the drops of water break the salt granules and create this phenomenon. The sea also has halophilic microalgae that produce beta carotene, creating environments of high salinity and luminosity. IT INCLUDES: * Transportation round trip by air-conditioned bus * Tour of Galera Zamba * Visit to the Pink Sea (Salina) * Entrance to the Totumo Volcano * Visit to the Cartagena sign * Lunch with 3 options * Swimming in the pool or on the beach *Bilingual guide
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By jays210
Overall was a great trip....beautiful islands...Pedro"the solution" was great. He speaks English and Spanish, and was helpful. This is a must do,while in cartegena. Be sure to bring plenty of water,sunscreen,and your choice of alcohol. Lunch was included. Bring cash along with you,to buy additional items on the trip. Give exact change,for what ever you purchase...vendors tend to not give back change. The only complaint I had,was pick up was @730,they did not arrive until 0830
4. The Howling Trail Hike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore with us on a nice hike, the Tropical Dry Forest, just 1 hour away from Cartagena. Discover this amazing ecosystem with incredible species that were able to adapt to the no rain season. Within the fauna, there is a charismatic monkey, the Cotton Top Tamarin, a squirreled – size primate that takes the first place as one of Colombia’s most appealing endemic mammals. Through this unique off-the-beaten-path trip will make you enjoy the flora and fauna of this forest while you´re learning of it, having fun and exercising yourself. With a maximum of 4 people in the group expect a warm, friendly and personal atmosphere that will make you feel you´re with a close friend who has a great travel experience to share with you
Inclusions: Private transportation, The famous "Arepa de Huevo", Traditional meal (Chicken or Beef), A liter and fruit juice for the lunch, Trip leader and Local guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities
Reviewed By E3980HBsusanm
After spending time seeing all the wonderful sites of Cartagena, my husband I wanted a chance to get out of town for a different type of experience. We were so glad to find out about Taroa Adventures - there is nothing else quite like it in the area. As others have noted, Olinto is an excellent guide and companion. He picked us up early at our hotel, made a stop for a delicious local to-go breakfast, and drove us on to our hike. We saw a number of beautiful birds (lots of toucans) and howler monkeys. We also learned about the local plants and trees and saw some interesting petroglyphs. After our hike, Olinto took us to a wonderful spot for lunch and a performance/jam session with some local musicians. We enjoyed chatting with the musicians and learning about their instruments and how they are preserving their musical traditions. Olinto did an amazing job of explaining how some of the things we saw and learned on our hike connected with the culture of the local people. At the end of the day, Olinto drove us back to our hotel and dropped us off. He is a very good driver, by the way, and we were grateful he was the one behind the wheel! It was a full and wonderful day - we highly recommend this trip.
5. Catamaran Ride with Excursion to the Island of Barù
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
From the suggestive La Bodeguita Pier, in front of the walled city, we will sail towards Punta Gigante. Ahead we will make our way between the sailboats anchored in the bay, then we will appreciate the monument of the Virgin of the Navigators that receives the sailors who arrive in Cartagena The navigation (sailing and motor), leaving through the Bocagrande breakwater to our anchor point south of Punta Gigante and back entering the bay through Bocachica, protected by the colonial forts of San José and San Fernando, will allow you to relax. In our comfortable seats, you can tan in the sun or rest in the shade under our pergola. We will make a stop of approximately 3 hours so that you can enjoy the crystal clear waters, swimming and taking advantage of the fantastic landscape around.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Lunch is included and among the options we have seafood rice or rice with vegetables, All Fees and Taxes, Water and soft drinks are included
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks
Reviewed By Paradise_Earth2021
Excellent trip to the Rosario Island so relaxing with a friendly crew and delicious fresh food. Not a crowded tour. Highly recommended.
6. Full Day Boat Rental with Captain in Cartagena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy the best experience in our private boats in the company of family or friends, the boat is yours during the day, you can set sail at the time of your preference, you must arrive at 5:00 pm approx, visit the places that you like the most, You can swim in the crystalline sea, the tour is up to you or we can recommend the best tour, you can have lunch on the island of your preference or simply rest a little on one of them, if you want to party we also have the best plan for friends or farewell single
Inclusions: Ice and waters, All Fees and Taxes, Captain and crew member, Fuel
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Reviewed By laurajeans2013
Recently my Colombian boyfriend and two other couples took a private day trip of the Rosario Islands, Isla Cholon, and Barú. The boat is very clean and wonderfully spacious. The crew was amazing, catering to providing ice, filing our drinks, taking us to really special and private places around the islands, and always wearing a smile! They helped with lunch and the best part: you can hook up your music to the awesome sound system on board. I highly recommend this company as they were safe, responsible, and enjoyable! It was such a wonderful experience we booked the same pilot two days late for another trip to the islands!!!!
7. Full-Day Mud Volcano and Indigena's Town (Galerazamba) from Cartagena
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 285 reviews
Live a unique and unforgettable experience in Cartagena. Immerse yourself in the famous mud volcano which contains natural minerals for medicinal purposes. You will also know the life of the Indian Catalina in the land of Galerazamba, place of her tribe and you will visit the ethnoindustrial museum where her ancestral arts and beliefs are still preserved. After enjoy a delicious lunch in a comfortable place.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Lunch, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Reviewed By yyc888
Our tour guide David Santiago is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! He is extremely helpful, and made the boat trip to Rosario Islands very relaxing and memorable! I wouldn’t tour the islands any other way!
8. Excursion to the Rosario Islands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Enjoy an unforgettable day aboard a catamaran. Sail from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands. Snorkel an amazing coral reef and experience an underwater kingdom in the crystal clear waters.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Lunch is included and among the options we have seafood rice or rice with vegetables, All Fees and Taxes, non-alcoholic beverages are included
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea
Reviewed By Cynchang
This is the best freaking company to go visit Rosario island. It is so comfortable and spacious, and is definitely the largest catamaran you can find in Cartagena. The water can be pretty choppy, and it usually takes about 60 minutes boat ride to get to Rosario islands. I took a few other tours, and the ride was really rough and choppy. But Bona Vida is so smooth and beautiful. The crew is super welcoming and nice. Plenty of food and drinks (non-alcohol) onboard. Definitely my favorite trips to Rosario islands out of the 4 different companies I tried.
9. Pink Sea and Mud Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
travellers should book this tour because It is an exotic and medicinal paradise of the Colombian Caribbean.
Inclusions: round trip transportation, visit to the mud volcano , tour guide, Lunch, visit to the village galerazamba, visit to the pink sea, entrance to the museum of galerazamba
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Reviewed By quintashiap
Such a great time take advantage of the island tour very nice. They treated us so well. We even was able to use WiFi although we where not part of the hotel. Very pleased with the entire experience
10. Excursion to 5 Rosario Islands with Snorkeling and Plankton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Excursion to the Rosario Islands by sports boat including snorkeling, photos in the water, visit to a private island in Isla Grande, delicious seafood cocktail in la cienaga de Cholon and much more ... Get ready for the best cartagena experience in crystal clear waters
Inclusions: Private transportation, Use of Snorkelling equipment, We had a typical Caribbean dish for lunch (fish, chicken with coconut rice and patacones), Shrimp cocktail, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
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