Discover the true heartbeat of Colombia's Caribbean coast | Cartagena

Unwind at golden hour with skyline views on Cartagena Bay with open bar and snacks on a smooth harbor sail.

• Starting point: Board at La Bodeguita Dock, Cartagena
• Everything you get: Settle onto a spacious catamaran as the sun goes down and glide along Cartagena's waterfront, taking in wide skyline views. Enjoy an open bar on selected drinks and typical mini snacks to keep you going while you relax and soak it all in.
• Sights covered: Cartagena's skyline shifts from golden to illuminated sights including the Walled City, colonial churches, and modern towers visible from the bay.
• Why choose this: After docking, guests receive 50% off Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl to continue the evening onshore.

Inclusions #

• Catamaran cruise on Cartagena Bay

• Open bar on selected drinks

• Bar service on board

• Typical mini snacks

Exclusions #

• Port tax

• Hotel transfers to/from dock

• Extra drinks, food & souvenirs

What to bring

• Cash: Bring cash for expenses beyond the open bar on board.

Additional information

• Port Tax: A port tax of COP $16,000 per person is not included in your ticket.

Kick off your evening with a 2 hour coastal cruise, open bar and later join Cartagena Best Pub Crawl with a 50% discount!

• Starting point: Los Pegasos Pier
• Everything you get: Enjoy a sports boat ride along Cartagena's coast with music, entertainer and an English speaking assistant. Sip your favourite beverages from the open bar, get a free Cartagena tour map, a 50 percent discount on Cartagena Best Pub Crawl to experience a lively evening cruise.
• Sights covered: Cartagena's bay, coastal skyline and shimmering city lights across the water; on later departures, the Walled City and colonial buildings light up after dark.
• Why choose this: Build an easy evening on the water that carries into the city. After docking, guests receive 50% off Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl.

Inclusions #

• 2-hour sunset party boat cruise on Cartagena Bay

• Shared sports boat with live entertainer and music

• Open bar (with selected drinks)

• English-speaking assistant

• Free Tour Map of Cartagena

• 50% discount on Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl

Exclusions #

• Hotel pickup or drop-off

• Food and snacks on board

Additional information

• Meeting point: Meet at Los Pegasos Pier 10 minutes before your selected departure time.
• Duration: The boat ride lasts approximately 2 hours from boarding to return.

Gain insight into Afro-Colombian heritage with guided cultural immersion and local storytelling.

• Day out: Get around San Basilio de Palenque, Benkos Biohó Plaza, the town's historic streets, and community spaces, with a guided walk and free time before the return to Cartagena.
• You'll get: Roundtrip hotel transfers from your Cartagena hotel, bilingual local guide in English and Spanish, and a guided walk through the town.
• San Basilio de Palenque: Walk the town's streets with a local Palenquero guide, covering Benkos Biohó Plaza, the Palenquero language, African hairstyle traditions, and the music that shaped Colombian culture.
• Upgrades: Add a traditional lunch at a local Palenque restaurant with your choice of meat, chicken, or vegetarian.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Cartagena

• Local English-speaking Palenque guide

• Guided walk through Palenque town

• Traditional lunch (as per option selected)

• Optional African drum show (available at destination)

Exclusions #

• Extra drinks and souvenirs

• Private guide service (this is a shared tour)

What to bring

• Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes suitable for warm weather.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 5km walking involved.
• Sun protection: Apply sunblock and consider a hat, as the tour involves sun exposure.
• Mosquito repellent: Bring mosquito repellent, especially if you visit in the rainy season from March to June.
• Drinks: Bring your own drinks, as additional beverages are not included.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Walking distance: The tour involves approximately 5 km of walking in and around Palenque town.
• Traveler suitability: The tour suits most travelers but includes sun exposure and possible mosquitoes from March to June.
• Guide type: The tour uses a shared local Palenque English-speaking guide, not an exclusive guide.

Unpack the city's layered history through vivid stories that reveal powerful social contrasts.

• Day out: Walk around Clock Tower, Santo Domingo Square, the city walls, Inquisition Palace, San Pedro Claver, Camellón de los Mártires bridge, Plaza de la Trinidad, Getsemaní street art, and San Jose Bastion for about 8km with a guide.
• You'll get: English-speaking guide, wireless audio system, partner discounts with your wristband, and local tips for lunch, coffee, and souvenirs.
• Walled City: Walk from Santo Domingo Square through the historic center, covering the Clock Tower, Inquisition Palace, San Pedro Claver, and views from the city walls.
• Getsemaní: Cross into Getsemaní via the Camellón de los Mártires to explore the neighborhood's independence history, street murals, and community life.

Inclusions #

• English-speaking guide

• Walled City & Getsemaní sightseeing

• Accurate and objective knowledge of the great center of Cartagena

• Discounts & benefits at local partner businesses

• Wireless audio system

• Local recommendations for lunch, coffee, souvenirs, and more.

Exclusions #

• Hotel pickup or drop-off

• Transportation on the tour

• Drinks, food & souvenirs

• Private or exclusive guide

What to bring

• Water: Bring water as you will walk approximately 8km with stops throughout the tour.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes suitable for 8km of walking on uneven streets.

What's not allowed

• Recording: Video and audio recording are not permitted during the tour.

Additional information

• Audio system: Arrive 5 minutes before your slot at Santo Domingo Square to collect your wireless audio system.
• Belongings: Keep your belongings secure as some areas on the route can be crowded.
• Age restriction: This tour is not suitable for children under 6 or guests over 65.

Five islands, snorkeling, party and lunch packed into one full Caribbean day.

• Full day out to: Isla Grande for snorkeling, Encantada Beach for lunch, Cholón for the party swim, Mambo Beach Club, Barú's Playa Blanca, and a scenic pass by Bocachica Fort on a sport boat.
• You'll get: Free shots & a bottle of water from departure, COP $30,000 lunch voucher, bilingual guide on board, equipment for snorkeling, and accident insurance.
• Isla Grande: Snorkel above coral reefs in clear shallow water. Skip it and visit the Oceanarium nearby instead, at an extra cost.
• Cholón: Float in the bay as music plays from every boat around you, then wind down at Mambo Beach Club and Playa Blanca before heading back.
• Upgrades: Add the plankton swim to stay on the water after dark and witness water that glows vivid blue around you as night falls.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip on sport boat

• Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)

• Panoramic view of Bocachica Island

• Snorkeling at Isla Grande (equipment provided)

• À la carte lunch (COP $30,000 voucher)

• Access to Cholón & Barú Island

• Exclusive access to Mambo Beach Club

• Free shots & a bottle of water from departure

• Accident insurance

• Bioluminescent plankton activity (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Port tax (COP $31,500 per person)

• Oceanarium entry at Isla Grande

• Lobster & seafood casserole at lunch (additional costs apply)

• Towels and beach accessories

• Open bar or drinks on boat

What to bring

• Cash: Carry enough cash to pay the port tax and any extra food or activities.
• Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a full day at the beach.
• Footwear: Bring beach shoes to move easily on sand and wet surfaces.
• Sun protection: Apply and reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
• Towels: Pack your own towel, since towels are not included.

Additional information

• Operating days: The tour operates daily from Monday to Sunday.
• Timings: The experience starts at 8am and you return to Cartagena around 4:30pm, but if you choose the plankton activity, you return around 8pm.
• Port tax: Bring cash to pay a port tax of COP $31,500 per person (online payment may not be available)
• Group size: For groups larger than 4 people, a private tour is required.
• Languages: The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.
• Oceanarium visit: An optional visit to the nearby oceanarium at Isla Grande is available at an extra cost (transportation not included)