Top Cartagena Outdoor Activities

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.

This is the only horseback tour offered in Palenque and best way to be able to see the town, learn about its incredible history and spend some time in the surrounding jungle teeming with fauna and flora. Offered for all levels of riders beginners and experts.

Totumo Mud Volcano is a one-of-a-kind attraction home to mineral-infused mud that’s reputed to have healing properties. Avoid the hassle of public transport and the expense of taxis on a stress-free trip to the the volcano, which include lunch and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll have ample time to soak in the mud bath and, unlike conventional tours from Cartagena, this excursion includes a stop at Manzanillo Beach.

Paddle into the setting sun near Cartagena during this flexible-length sunset excursion via paddleboard. Navigate your paddleboard into the water to enjoy incredible views of the setting sun. Then, once it’s dark, navigate via the LED-lit board, which illuminates the water below and beyond as you make your way back to shore and the glowing city lights of Cartagena. An instructor and all equipment is included.

Explore the brilliant underwater world of the Rosario islands on this scuba-diving adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, get outfitted in all necessary gear and hop on a boat bound for the National Park of Corals—a marine reserve with mangroves, reefs, and a variety of sea life. Plunge to nearly 40 feet (12 meters) beneath the surface and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

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.

The swamp of la Virgen is the largest lake in Cartagena, on one of its sides, on the north of the city, we can find the small fishing village of la boquilla and an extensive mangrove forest ecosystem that offers refuge to several species of birds and fish.

Cartagena’s Caribbean seafront and UNESCO-listed monuments offer a romantic backdrop for a bike ride and this small-group tour checks off all the highlights. Accompanied by a guide, visit most of the old city, including Centenario park and the Getsemani neighborhood, where you can catch sight of cool graffiti and local people in the middle of their everyday activities.

Explore the pristine beaches of the Rosario and Barú islands during this day trip from Cartagena. Travel off the coast of Colombia via speedboat to the Corales del Rosario National Park. Swim and snorkel in the azure waters, relax on the soft sand beaches, and take in the picturesque natural surroundings. National park fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Cartagena hotels are provided.

Experience Colombia’s beautiful Rosario Island on this excursion to an exclusive beach club. After catching a speedboat from La Bodeguita Pier in Cartagena, head to Bora Bora Beach Club and enjoy a complimentary cocktail and beach bed. Savor a delicious lunch—vegetarian, chicken and fish are available—and kick back by the water. Paddleboards, kayaks, and a masseuse are available for an extra charge.

Learn to dance the Salsa or put your dancing skills on display with these dance classes which are offered multiple times daily and cater to different dance ability levels. Select your class and hit the dance floor to learn basic steps, Salsa movement sequences, and how to immerse yourself in the music. Grab a drink from the studio’s bar and enjoy a tropical cocktail while you learn.

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.

Experience Cartagena’s famed mud volcano, and the indigenous community of Galerazamba on this all-day adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, soak up a mineral-filled mud bath, visit a salt mine, stop by a museum and monument dedicated to a legendary indigenous woman, India Catalina, and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

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.

It is one of the Wonders of Nature, One of the things that attracts the most attention when visiting a salt flat, is the intense pink color they possess. This is why the landscape is unique and the colors give a spectacular contrast for good photos.

Totumo volcano and pink sea natural phenomena in the Colombian Caribbean. The pink sea is found In the department of Bolívar is the village of Galerazamba, which is part of the municipality of Santa Catalina. The place has a great history and its salt flats steal the whole show, since they provide the waters forming the intense pink sea, being a natural phenomenon it has a pink hue depending on the season, the season of the pink sea is of December to April. It is currently closed due to the health emergency, that is why we are going to Galerazamba where we will know: - Catalina India - The Ethno-industrial Museum - Viewpoint where you can observe the phenomenon of the pink sea The Totumo Volcano you can enjoy a different experience, which is medicinal as well as fun!

I'm Joshua the gringo pirate of Cartagena. I sailed my ship La Fantastica from Boston in search of my next great adventure. Join me on a magical sailing adventure past the modern skyline of Bocagrande and experience the Sunset like no one else in Cartagena. We will raise the sails, and catch the wind making each voyage a totally unique experience. This Boat Tour in Cartagena is a must!

Get away from the crowds and explore an area rich with wildlife and tradition on this tour to the Cienaga de la Virgen mangrove forest. Paddle through winding mangrove channels on a canoe along with your guide, stopping to admire the scenery and learn about wildlife along the way. As you go, you also learn about the traditional fishing villages and people who call La Boquilla home.

Is the only one in the city and most importantly the variety and quantity of fish that you will see, you will feel like one of them. Good service is one of our qualities, where you will get a good impression from the day of the reservation.

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.

A tropical beach escape is in the bag when you book this tour from Cartagena to Blue Apple, one of the Rosario Islands. Spend the day enjoying water sports like kayaking and snorkeling, or just sunbathe and down cocktails on the sand—all-inclusive, hassle-free transportation ensures that you arrive relaxed and energized for whatever you have planned.

Experience the vibrant culture of Cartagena with a half-day salsa tour. Combine salsa dance lessons with venturing out to see live salsa music in one tour. Learn the basic steps for salsa and then try them out on a dance floor in a popular live music venue. Visits to two dance clubs plus welcome drinks at each are included in this tour.

Have you ever dreamed you were in a Pirate Movie? I'm Joshua the gringo pirate of Cartagena. I sailed my ship La Fantastica from Boston in search of my next great adventure. Sail with me across the waters of Cartagena. We then explore Fuerte San Fernando and the beaches of Boca Chica. If you want a better experience than a hour long bumpy speed boat ride, then this is the tour for you! Do you have your scarf and eye patch ready? We board the ship and toast to the crew that will accompany us during the trip with a welcome drink. We will begin to cross the waters of Cartagena until we see Fuerte San Fernando. Like the pirates of past centuries, we will attack this bulwark and hear a few stories from it's past. Then we walk the Boca Chica Beach Club where we will relax on the beach and enjoy a typical Cartagena Lunch of coconut rice, fried fish and patacones. Pirate Life can work up an appetite! We the reboard La Fantastica for the return trip with more drinks, music, and comradery.

Climb inside the Totumo Volcano in an amazing activity near to Cartagena in one of the world's smallest volcanos and enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm mud inside. Some locals say the mineral-infused mud has healing properties. After floating in the mud, rinse off in the ocean nearby. Massages are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included and a typical snack is with a drink.