Day tours

Day Tours

Community nature experiences and the classics of Cartagena, private or shared, with local guides. Choose a tour and ask for a quote for your date.

Registered tour operator · RNT 74577

Visitors paddling a canoe toward an island of the Rosario Islands in turquoise water

IslandsCultureSnorkeling

Rosario Islands & Orika

An Afro-Caribbean culture day on Isla Grande: snorkeling, a forest walk and time with the Orika community, inside the Corales del Rosario National Park.

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Food

Cartagena Street Food Tour

Taste the city with a local guide: fritos, fruits, juices and the stories behind them.

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The Flamante catamaran sailing toward the sun setting over the Caribbean Sea

SeaSunset

Sunset Catamaran Flamante

Sail Cartagena Bay and watch the sun go down over the city.

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Green parakeet perched on a branch against a blue sky

NatureBirds

Birdwatching in Turbaco

Connect with nature on a birding morning in the forests near Cartagena.

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Aerial view of the Sabai pool, the wooden pier and the mangrove forest on the Barú coast

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Sabai Beach Venue · Beach Club Day Pass

A private beach club on the Barú coast: infinity pool, 250 meters of beachfront, water sports and a gourmet restaurant. Go by boat from Cartagena or by land from your hotel.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 480,000Request a quote →

Hands weaving a colorful hammock on a wooden loom in San Jacinto

CultureCrafts

San Jacinto, Land of the Big Hammock

Weavers, gaita music and the culture of Montes de María.

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Group of visitors in front of the Clock Tower gate of the walled city of Cartagena

History

Cartagena Private City Tour

Discover the walled city's local secrets with a private guide.

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Aerial view of the pool, sunbeds and wooden pier of the Isla del Sol beach club on Isla Grande

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Isla del Sol Beach Club Day Pass

A full day at a beach hotel on Isla Grande: boat from Cartagena, welcome cocktail, typical lunch, pool, sunbeds and sea. Choose the regular pass or add an open bar.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 390,000Request a quote →

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Aviary & Barú Beach Day

Birdwatching at the National Aviary, then a beach club day at Playa Blanca.

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Aerial view of the white-sand beach of Cocoa Beach Club in the Rosario Islands, with kayaks and palm trees over turquoise water

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Cocoa Beach Club Day Pass

A full day at a private beach club in the Rosario Islands: 150 metres of white sand, boat transfer, welcome drink, lunch with five options, kayaks, paddle and sunbeds facing the sea.

Cartagena & Islands · COP 420,000View & buy →

Food

Rum & Chocolate Tasting

Colombian rum paired with local chocolate.

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Beach

Tierra Bomba Beach Day · Fénix

A beach club day on Tierra Bomba island, a short boat ride from Cartagena.

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Group of visitors in green shirts posing next to a UTV

AdventureNature

WildPark ATV & Parrot Foundation

Explore nature by ATV and help regenerate it while you travel.

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Two women painting on canvas at a leafy terrace in Cartagena

Art

Art Brunch & Sunset

Relax painting with a local artist, with brunch and sunset.

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Willys jeep monument above the Caicedonia, la Centinela del Valle sign

CoffeeCulture

Caicedonia: Yipitur & Heliconias Park

Discover the Centinela valley in Caicedonia the traditional way.

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Two riders on horseback on a bamboo-lined trail in the Coffee Region

AdventureCoffee

Horseback Riding in the Andes

Ride through the Andes in the Coffee Cultural Landscape.

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Humpback whale breaching out of the ocean

Wildlife

Whale Watching in Nuquí

Humpback whales on the wild Pacific coast of Colombia.

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Emerald-green river between mossy canyon walls

AdventureNature

Güejar River Safari, Meta

Rivers and canyons near 'El Indio Acostado' in the Colombian plains.

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Group of visitors on the walls of Cartagena with a Colombian flag

HistoryShared

Cartagena Shared City Tour

Join a small group and see the best of Cartagena with a local guide: the walled city, San Felipe Castle and La Popa.

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CultureAfro-Colombian

Palenque de San Basilio Cultural Tour

Visit the first free African town in the Americas, a UNESCO-recognized cultural space with its own language, music and traditions.

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NatureWellness

Totumo Volcano Mud Bath

Float in warm volcanic mud inside the Totumo Volcano, about an hour from Cartagena, and rinse off in the lagoon next door.

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CultureCity

Barranquilla Day Trip from Cartagena

Discover Colombia's Caribbean capital of Carnival, music and river views on a guided day trip from Cartagena.

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FoodCoffee

Colombian Coffee Tasting in Cartagena

Learn to taste Colombian coffee: aromas, flavor notes and brewing methods, in the company of people who love it.

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FamilyNatureAdventure

Hacienda Nápoles Day Trip from Medellín

A full day at Hacienda Nápoles, the conservation and theme park in Puerto Triunfo, with a stop in the blue-and-white village known as the Colombian Santorini.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 83Request a quote →

FoodCultureFarm visit

Avocado Route Day Tour from Medellín

A private day through El Peñol: an avocado farm with tastings, a boat on the Guatapé reservoir, the Viejo Peñol replica and the town of Marinilla.

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Wine & Honey Route Day Tour from Medellín

A private farm day with native bees, farm-made jabuticaba wine, bean-to-cup coffee and a traditional country lunch.

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Concepción Day Trip from Medellín: Colonial Town & San Vicente Ferrer

Colonial streets, a museum, a natural pool and a viewpoint in Concepción, plus the colorful white town of San Vicente Ferrer.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 50Request a quote →

AdventureCultureViewpoints

Guatapé & El Peñol Day Trip from Medellín: 740 Steps and a Boat Ride

Climb the 740 steps of the Piedra del Peñol, cruise the reservoir and walk the colorful streets of Guatapé.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 37Request a quote →

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El Jardín Day Trip from Medellín: Coffee, Waterfalls & Heritage Town

Coffee towns of southwest Antioquia, ending in El Jardín: waterfalls, a coffee farm, sweets and a ride over the hills.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 49Request a quote →

HistoryCultureFood

Santa Fe de Antioquia Day Trip from Medellín: Colonial Town & Hanging Bridge

The former capital of Antioquia: colonial streets, a museum, the Puente de Occidente and a market of tropical fruit and sweets.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 54Request a quote →

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Santa Fe de Antioquia Wine Experience from Medellín: Vineyard & Romance Plan

A private day of wine in Santa Fe de Antioquia: vineyard visit, welcome cocktail, tasting and lunch, with an optional wine-therapy Romance plan.

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CultureFaithCoffee

Jericó Day Trip from Medellín: Tradition, Coffee & Mother Laura

A mountain town of tradition: leather carriel workshops, coffee, sweets, the birthplace of Santa Madre Laura and a viewpoint.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 50Request a quote →

HistoryCulturePáramo

Sonsón Day Trip from Medellín: Balcony of Antioquia & Páramo

Sonsón, the Balcón de Antioquia: its historic center, museums, a páramo viewpoint and the stories of Antioquian colonization.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 52Request a quote →

CraftsCultureHands-on

Ceramics Route from Medellín: El Carmen de Viboral & San Antonio de Pereira

Hand-painted ceramics in El Carmen de Viboral, sweets in San Antonio de Pereira and the Salto del Tequendamita, close to Medellín.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 46Request a quote →

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Guarne Day Tour from Medellín: Fique Museum, Tapetusa & Cacao

Guarne, in eastern Antioquia: the fique museum, the story of tapetusa liquor, a cacao workshop and the silletero legacy.

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Cisneros Day Trip from Medellín: La Quiebra Tunnel & the Railway Route

The railway route of northeast Antioquia: the La Quiebra tunnel by motorrail cart, Locomotive 45 and the museum of Antioquia’s railroad.

Medellín & Antioquia · From USD 52Request a quote →

NatureChocolateCommunity

San Francisco, Antioquia Day Tour: Cacao Lab & Waterfall Cacao Therapy

A paradise to discover: a cacao laboratory and workshop, a low-impact walk to a waterfall for a cacao therapy, and a rural wine route.

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Turquoise bay surrounded by jungle in Tayrona National Park

BeachNature

Playa Cristal, Tayrona National Park

One of the most beautiful beaches in Tayrona Park: clear water, coral reefs and few crowds, reached by boat.

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Drummers playing together in a warm venue in Cartagena

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Percussion workshop with Batambora

45 minutes playing Caribbean drums with Batambora musicians. Round-trip transport within the city is included. Pick your group size and the price updates.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 687,286Request a quote →

Cabo San Juan with its viewpoint over the rocks in Tayrona Park

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Cabo San Juan Hike, Tayrona National Park

The most popular route in Tayrona: about two hours of jungle trails to the beaches of Arrecifes, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan del Guía.

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Four dancers in red cumbia skirts with a sombrero vueltiao, performing on a beach-club stage

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Drums and cumbia dance workshop with Batambora

1 hour 15 minutes: play the drums with Batambora musicians, then learn the basic cumbia dance steps with our dancers. Round-trip transport within the city is included.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 868,714Request a quote →

Sailboat anchored off the green coast of Tayrona Park

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Bahía Concha by Sailboat

A sailing day along the Tayrona coast: past Isla Aguja, anchor at Bahía Concha and spend the day snorkeling, on the beach and relaxing.

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Sunset over the jungle from the mountains of Minca

NatureCoffee & cacao

Minca Day Trip

Cascada Perdida, a guided coffee farm and the cacao process in the Sierra Nevada mountain town, an hour from Santa Marta.

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Group of travelers floating on inner tubes down the Don Diego River through the jungle, with boats behind

RiverAdventureCultureNature

Don Diego River: Float from the Sierra to the Caribbean

Hop on a tube, put down the paddle and let the river do the rest: jungle, howler monkeys, an ancient Tayrona city and the moment fresh water meets the Caribbean.

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Beach at sunset at the mouth of the Don Diego River

NatureCultureFood

Night Artisanal Fishing at Don Diego

At dusk you take a boat to the mouth of the Don Diego River, learn artisanal fishing and eat grilled fish by a bonfire.

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Wiwa woman in an embroidered apron at the Gotsezhy refuge

CultureHikingCommunity

Gotsezhy Indigenous Refuge (Wiwa Community)

A 1 or 2-day visit to the Wiwa community in the Sierra Nevada, with Indigenous guides, a talk with the Mamo, crafts and a swim at the ancestral Matuna waterfall.

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Clouds and peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

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Cerro Kennedy Trek, Sierra Nevada

Two days in the high mountains: cloud forest, the 30-meter-plus Panku waterfall and a night at an ecotourism farm facing the snow-capped peaks.

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Ripe cacao pods hanging from a tree on a cacao farm

Rural & community

Cacao Farm Tour

From pod to hot chocolate on a family cacao farm

From COP 425,000Request a quote →

Group on a guided walk through a fruit farm in Quindío

Rural & community

Guava & Fruit Farm Experience

Seedbeds, fresh-picked guavas and a hands-on cooking workshop

From COP 435,000Request a quote →

Farmers leading a mule loaded with sugarcane through a plantation

Rural & community

Sugarcane & Panela Mill Tour

See how panela is made, from cane field to the mill

From COP 365,000Request a quote →

Visitors in beekeeper suits at an apiary in Quindío

Rural & community

Bee Farm & Honey Tour

Apiaries, artisan honey and a local beekeeping family

From COP 430,000Request a quote →

Orange chili peppers growing in a farm garden

Rural & community

Farmer for a Day

Spend a day in a farming family's life: harvest, animals, lunch

From COP 435,000Request a quote →

Fried green plantain tostones served with hogao sauce

Rural & community

Plantain Gastronomic Tour

Taste local plantain dishes with the growers of Pueblo Tapao

From COP 345,000Request a quote →

Bamboo cabin among tropical plants on an eco-farm in Quindío

Rural & community

Eco-Farm Experience

Organic farming, water care and a guadua forest walk

From COP 390,000Request a quote →

Travelers sharing a craft workshop at a long table with local artisans

Rural & community

Workshop with Local Artisans

Make your own craft with local basket weavers and artists

From COP 375,000Request a quote →

Group resting on the grass among tall wax palms near Pijao

Nature

Wax Palm Hike in the High Andean Cloud Forest

Jeep ride, 3 km climb and over 100 bird species near Pijao

From COP 865,000Request a quote →

Nature

Hiking in Nature Reserves

Andean cloud forest, guadua groves and wildlife on guided trails

From COP 515,000Request a quote →

Blue-gray bird on the forest floor in a Coffee Region reserve

Nature

Birdwatching & Bird Photography

Hummingbirds, tanagers and toucans with binoculars and a checklist

From COP 440,000Request a quote →

Small frog camouflaged on a branch at night

Nature

Night Frog & Amphibian Walk

A biologist-led night walk looking for glass frogs

From COP 675,000Request a quote →

Greenhouse with hanging orchids at an orchid nursery in Quindío

Nature

A World of Orchids

Nursery visit with an orchid expert and a planting session

From COP 515,000Request a quote →

Mountain stream through the cloud forest on the way to Acaime

Nature

Cocora Valley Trek to Acaime, House of Hummingbirds

Wax palms, cloud forest, hanging bridges and a hummingbird reserve

From COP 600,000Request a quote →

Visitors in white hats planting a tree on a mountain meadow

Nature

Leave Your Mark: Tree Planting in a Nature Reserve

Plant a native tree with a five-year care guarantee

From COP 610,000Request a quote →

Traveler sitting among frailejones in the Páramo del Chilí

Nature

Páramo del Chilí Hike

Frailejones and high-mountain lagoons up to 3,800 m

From COP 1,100,000Request a quote →

Wellness

Total Connection: Wellness & Renewed Energy

Body scan, Path of Life, healthy lunch and an energy massage

From COP 1,305,000Request a quote →

Thermal pool and wooden cabins in a green mountain valley

Wellness

Hot Springs Visit

Soak in volcanic hot springs: Santa Rosa, San Vicente, El Otoño or Tierra Viva

From COP 645,000Request a quote →

Wellness

Path of Life: Inner Connection

A guided walk through the five elements ending in a massage

From COP 760,000Request a quote →

Woman gently touching a horse's face in a green meadow

Wellness

Equine Therapy with a Coach

Let the horses mirror your inner world in a guided coaching session

From COP 610,000Request a quote →

Yoga group practicing among coffee plants on a hillside

Wellness

Personalized Yoga Session in a Nature Reserve

Yoga with a professional teacher and a mountain view

From COP 515,000Request a quote →

Wellness

Holistic Wellness Rituals

Couples, birthday, welcome and renewal rituals with plants and crystals

From COP 640,000Request a quote →

Buffet table with aged cheeses and charcuterie in a garden

Food & drink

Aged Cheese Tasting with Wine Pairing

Three aged cheeses guided by a master cheesemaker, paired with wine

From COP 435,000Request a quote →

Chef-plated dish on a handmade ceramic bowl

Food & drink

Colombia on a Plate: Seven-Course Dinner

A chef's tasting menu through Colombia's regions, with a cacao, coffee and rum finale

From COP 710,000Request a quote →

Traveler smelling a cup during a coffee cupping

Food & drink

Specialty Coffee Cupping

From bean to cup: learn to taste specialty coffee

From COP 430,000Request a quote →

Visitors around a coffee drying bed on a traditional coffee farm

Classic tours

Coffee Farm Tour

From seedbeds to the cup on a traditional family coffee farm

From COP 430,000Request a quote →

Traveler with open arms among wax palms in the Cocora Valley

Classic tours

Filandia, Cocora Valley & Salento Full-Day Tour

Wax palms, Salento's Calle Real, Filandia basketry and coffee in one day

From COP 630,000Request a quote →

Town square with palm trees and colorful buildings in the Coffee Region

Classic tours

Cocora Valley & Salento Private Tour

Walk to the lookouts or plant a wax palm, then lunch and Calle Real

From COP 605,000Request a quote →

Couple posing on a trail with wax palms behind them in the Cocora Valley

Classic tours

Shared Cocora Valley & Salento Tour from Armenia

Budget-friendly shared day trip with departure from Armenia

From COP 360,000Request a quote →

Red Willys jeep driving along a mountain road in the Cordillera

Classic tours

Cordillera Jeep Tour: Córdoba, Pijao & Buenavista

Guadua, a Cittaslow town and the best lookout in Quindío

From COP 620,000Request a quote →

Street in Filandia lined with houses with colorful balconies

Classic tours

Filandia Town Tour: Basketry and Coffee

Colorful balconies, traditional basketry and local coffee

From COP 430,000Request a quote →

Aerial view of Cartago with its cathedral and tiled rooftops

City tours

Cartago Community Tour: Colombia's Finest Embroidery

Cathedral, embroidery graffiti tour and a workshop with local youth

From COP 910,000Request a quote →

Pereira city center street with the cathedral and modern towers

City tours

Pereira City Tour

The "Pearl of the Otún": cathedral, Plaza de Bolívar and the viaduct

From COP 395,000Request a quote →

Neo-Gothic cathedral and historic buildings in downtown Manizales

City tours

Manizales City Tour

Colombia's tallest cathedral, cable car and a Nevado del Ruiz view

From COP 420,000Request a quote →

Aerial view of Armenia, Quindío, with its tree-lined neighborhoods

City tours

Armenia City Tour

The "Miracle City": Plaza de Bolívar, Parque de la Vida and the Quimbaya Gold Museum

From COP 380,000Request a quote →

Stone relief mural with a Colombian flag on a street in Armenia

City tours

Cuyabro Art & Origin Coffee City Tour, Armenia

Barranquismo sculpture, street art and origin coffee tasting

From COP 465,000Request a quote →

Riders on horseback over green hills in the Coffee Region

Adventure

River & Mountain Horseback Ride

Guided ride through guadua groves and pastures, ending with a hacienda lunch

From COP 535,000Request a quote →

Tandem paraglider flying over green mountains in the Coffee Region

Adventure

Paragliding

A tandem flight over the coffee landscape with certified pilots

From COP 550,000Request a quote →

Paratrike with a red wing flying above the clouds in Quindío

Adventure

Paratrike Flight

A motorized paraglider flight with 360° views over Quindío and Valle del Cauca

From COP 610,000Request a quote →

Adventure

Deluxe Horseback Ride in the Cordillera

Arabian and Spanish horses, a luxury picnic and a Willys ride back

From COP 845,000Request a quote →

Aerial view of the Parque del Café gardens in Quindío

Theme parks

Parque del Café (Coffee Park)

Coffee-themed shows, rides, a cable car and a trip through coffee culture

From COP 370,000Request a quote →

Horse rider performing in a night show at PANACA

Theme parks

PANACA Agricultural Culture Park

Farm animals, five live shows and thematic stations for the whole family

From COP 455,000Request a quote →

Costumed visitors at the RECUCA sign in the Coffee Region

Theme parks

RECUCA: Coffee Culture Route

Be the coffee grower, from seed to cup, in traditional dress

From COP 380,000Request a quote →

Costumed muleteer leading a mule in front of a colorful building

Theme parks

Parque de los Arrieros

Muleteer culture: 8 artistic shows and 14 interactive activities

From COP 390,000Request a quote →

Theme parks

Ukumarí Biopark

A wildlife conservation park with Andean and African species

From COP 375,000Request a quote →

Makani 38 ft boat, maroon hull, cruising in front of the Cartagena skyline

IslandsSnorkelingmax 16 guests

Island day trip · Makani 38 ft

Full day to the Rosario Islands and Barú on a private boat, with captain and deckhand. 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 3,000,000Request a quote →

Makani boat leaving a wake in Cartagena Bay with the skyline behind

BaySunsetmax 16 guests

Bay & sunset tour · Makani 38 ft

Private bay and sunset cruise of 2, 3 or 4 hours along the Cartagena skyline.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 1,000,000Request a quote →

Catalunya 33 ft black boat at speed in Cartagena Bay

IslandsSnorkelingmax 13 guests

Island day trip · Catalunya 33 ft

Full day to the Rosario Islands and Barú on a private boat, with captain and deckhand. 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 2,600,000Request a quote →

Catalunya boat cutting a wide wake in Cartagena Bay in front of the towers

BaySunsetmax 12 guests

Bay & sunset tour · Catalunya 33 ft

Private bay and sunset cruise of 2, 3 or 4 hours along the Cartagena skyline.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 1,000,000Request a quote →

Palladium 46 ft white yacht cruising off Cartagena

IslandsSnorkelingmax 14 guests

Island day trip · Palladium 46 ft

Full day to the Rosario Islands and Barú on a private boat, with captain and deckhand. 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 8,935,000Request a quote →

Palladium yacht under way in Cartagena Bay with the skyline in the background

BaySunsetmax 14 guests

Bay & sunset tour · Palladium 46 ft

Private bay and sunset cruise of 2, 3 or 4 hours along the Cartagena skyline.

Cartagena & Islands · From COP 2,600,000Request a quote →