Local Activities, Excursions & Tours

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• Cartagena- City Tour
• Rosario Islands
• Dolphinarium Show and Ecological Excursion in Isla Palma
• Certified Divers- Two Dives
• Mini Dving Course
• Snorkeling Tour 
• Romantic Evening in Cartagena
• Shopping Tour and Walk Through the Walled City
• City Tour to Barranquilla
• Mangroves Ecological Route
• Santa Marta City Tour
• Fishing Tour
• Rumba en Chiva ( The Party Bus )
• Bird Watching in Los Colorados Sanctuary
• Archaeological and Cultural Adventure
• Zoobotanical Tour
• Golf – Cartagena Country Club
• Tour to Santa Cruz de Mompox “The city of God”
• Daytime Tour By Sailing Ship
• Evening Tour By Sailing Ship

Cartagena City Tour

Fascinating tour through the Old and Modern city of Cartagena. We will visit the most representative monuments, such as the Convent of La Popa (highest point in the city). There, one can appreciate a spectacular view, a museum full of legends, a monastery which is now a dwelling, and beautiful church of the colonial era.

Then we will go to the Castillo de San Felipe, an immense fort filled with history and mysteries hidden in its stone-walled tunnels. Right after that, we will visit the monument to Zapatos Viejos, the “Old Shoes”. You might feel a little dwarfed inside of them and have the opportunity to take some amusing photos.

You will take a short walk through the Downtown Historical Center of the City, where you will find churches, museums, plazas, restaurants, shops and jewelry stores. In this historical center one finds everything so you will never forget this wonderful destination: Cartagena de Indias. 

Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, lunch with a beverage, entry fees to the Convent of La Popa or Santo Domingo Temple and Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Visits to the Convent of La Popa: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Visits to Santo Domingo Temple: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

Departure: 8:00 a.m.
Return: 4:00 p.m.

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Rosarion Islands

A great tour of a spectacular coral reef, turquoise sea waters, and many natural beauties: A panoramic tour is offered where you will see the astounding beauty of the place and its ecological environment along the islands that make up the coral reef until you arrive at San Martin de Pajarales Island where you will enjoy the Aquarium’s Dolphin Show.

Includes: Maritime transport, English speaking tour guide, snack and entry fee to San Martin de Pajarales Island Aquarium.

Recommendations: Sun block, bathing suit, comfortable beach clothing, beach towel, and wet shoes.

Mínimum: 15 pax
Maximum: 170 pax

Departure: 9:00 a.m.
Return: 12:30 p. m.

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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Dolphinarium Show and Ecological Excursion in Isla Palma

Enjoy an All-Inclusive program on an exclusive island located in the Archipelago of San Bernardo.   After a 3-hour bus trip, you will arrive at this wonderful site where you will enjoy a day of sun, white-sand beach and crystal clear waters, and begin to live an unforgettable experience.

The island is surrounded by an exotic beach and coral reefs, marsh lakes with pink flamingos and mangroves where a rich variety of continental and marine fauna and flora abound.

Enjoy yourself to the maximum during your visit to the aviary, ecological walk through the mangroves, swimming in the island’s crystal-clear waters, visit the aquarium and the spectacular show with dolphins Fiona and Camila, where you will amaze yourself as you see, in their natural medium, these mammals known for their great intelligence, feed them and learn important aspects such as their reproduction and interaction.

Enjoy an exquisite buffet-style lunch, snacks and open bar with unlimited domestic beverages and spirits.

Includes: Ground transport from Baru, transport in launch or motorboat with capacity of 25 persons, recreational activities, dolphin show, open bar, snacks, buffet-style lunch and English speaking tour guide.

Recommendations: sun block, bathing suit, comfortable clothing for the beach, beach towel, wet shoes, a change of clothing, hat.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: 25 pax

Departure:  6:30 a.m.
Return: 6:30 p.m.

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities

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Certified Divers 2 Dives

Two-tank scuba diving tours, beginning with two immersions for approximately 40 minutes each. The activity takes place at Baru and Rosario Islands beaches.  There will be a break between each immersion.

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Complete equipment, Dive Master, maritime transport, 2 dives and refreshments

Recommendations: Sun block, bathing suit, comfortable beach clothing, beach towel, log and wet shoes.

Mínimum: 3 pax
Maximum: 10 pax

Departure: 8:30 a.m.
Return: 12:00 noon

Note: Divers must present their professional diver’s license.Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities

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Mini Diving Course 2 Dives

An initial training test is conducted (first immersion) and then, after a break the second immersion begins, this one will last approximately 40 minutes. The activity takes place at Baru and Rosario Islands beaches.

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Complete equipment, Dive Master, maritime transport, 2 dives and refreshments.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel and sun block.

Mínimum: 3 pax
Maximum: 10 pax

Departure: 8:30 a.m.
Return: 12:00 noon

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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Snorkeling Tour

If you enjoy crystalline waters and observing the exotic marine life from the surface of the ocean, this is the tour for you. Using a diving mask and a snorkel will allow you to see the ocean bottom. The activity is carried out between Baru and Rosario Islands beaches. 

Duration: 1 hour

Includes: Complete equipment (diving mask, snorkel, fins, floating vest), maritime transport and English speaking tour guide.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, and sun block.

Mínimum: 4 pax
Maximum: 10 pax

Departure: 8:30 a.m. • Return:- 10:00 a.m.
Departure: 10:30 a.m. • Return:12 noon.

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities

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Romanitc Evening in Cartagena

Live the experience of returning to the colonial era with our tour in horse-drawn carriages where you will admire our beautiful Cartagena even more. Enjoy the walled city and its balconies illuminated by lanterns under an enchanting moon.

Entertain your imagination with the marvelous stories of each of the streets of the Old City, narrated by the carriage driver, and conclude this romantic evening in one of the best restaurants of the City located within the walled city where you will enjoy an exquisite menu featuring Caribbean fusion cuisine.

Place of Departure from Cartagena: Parque de la Marina (Naval Park in the walled city)

Duration of the tour in horse-drawn carriage: 20 minutes

Includes: Ground transport from Barú, horse-drawn carriage ride from the Parque de la Marina inside the walled city to the Café San Pedro restaurant, dinner with a special menu.

Recommendations: Casual clothing

Mínimum: 2 pax
Maximum: 4 pax

Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Return: 11:00 p.m.

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Shopping Tour and Walk trough the Walled City

Get acquainted with the great variety of handicrafts and exclusive typical designs made in the most important craftsmen’s workshops of the city.

Enjoy a spectacular day of shopping and walking covering the main streets and plazas of the old city, visiting the Bovedas (Vaults), coffee stores, jewelry shops and the most exclusive Shopping Center of the city: Caribe Plaza, where you will find boutiques and stores of recognized Colombian and international brands.

Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide and refreshments.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, sun block, hat and comfortable walking shoes.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: N/A

Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Return: 7:00 p.m

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City Tour to Barranquilla

Go through the different coastal cities of the Bolivar and Atlántico departments, until you reach the city of Barranquilla, known as the Golden Gate of Colombia, located between the Caribbean Sea and the Magdalena River that flows from the country’s interior.
This city is one of the most important maritime and river ports in the country and has been designated by the national government as National Port District.

Here you will visit important places like the Caribbean Museum, the Municipal Theater, the Cathedral; enjoy a panoramic tour of the Bolivar Park and the beautiful houses of the old residential districts.

Also enjoy a stop at the best Shopping Center of the city to make purchases of famous brand clothing, jewelry, etc.

Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entrance to the Caribbean Museum and lunch with a beverage.

Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: 30 pax

Departure: 7:30 a.m.
Return: 7:00 p.m.

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Mangroves Ecological Routes

In our Mangroves Route you will discover all of the natural landscape which surrounds the Portonaito Swamp. In this Eco tour you will experience, through a route which lasts approximately 2.5 kilometers in typical canoes with capacity from 4 to 6 people propelled by oars and rowing sticks, the different mangrove, fish, crustaceous and bird species that live in this natural scenario.

Furthermore, you will stop in one of the nearing islands where you will have a refreshing beverage.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Mínimum: 4 pax
Maximum: 13 pax

Includes: River tour through the mangroves in typical canoes, English speaking tour guide and refreshments.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, hat, wet shoes and sun block.

Departures: 8:30 a.m. • Return: 9:30 a.m.
Departures: 3:00 p.m. • Return: 4:00 p.m.

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities

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Santa Marta City Tour

Visit the different coastal towns of Bolivar, Atlántico and Magdalena departments on your way to the oldest city in South America, Santa Marta. Visit the Liberator Simon Bolivar’s last home, San Pedro Alejandro’s Quinta, the Cathedral, the monument to the Pibe Valderrama (World Cup Colombian soccer player) and a panoramic stroll on the bay of the “Pearl of America” and it’s exotic boardwalk from which you can appreciate the Caribbean Sea. Arrival at the

Decameron Galeòn hotel in Santa Marta, located on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where you may bathe in the ocean on our wide private beach, swim pleasantly in our semi-Olympic pool and enjoy a delicious buffet style lunch accompanied by our incomparable open bar.

Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry tickets to  the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, buffet lunch, open bar, and use of the installations of the Hotel Decameron Galeon.

Recommendations: sun block, lightweight clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, tennis shoes or wet shoes.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: 18 pax

Departure: 5:30 a.m.
Return: 8:00 p.m.

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Fishing Tour

This tour is an invitation to enjoy the exotic submarine nature of the Caribbean, the training and fun which is offered by performing activities through fishing, in different modes such as the artisanal or small-scale fishing, with techniques used by the natives of the area throughout the years with fishing rods or trolling.

We have two ideal stages for the development of the activity, Portonaito Swamp and the coasts of Baru Island.

Includes: Boat transportation, artisanal fishing gear, Spanish speaking local instructor, a cooler to store the fish, refreshments.

Recommendations: sun block, comfortable clothes, hat, tennis shoes or wet shoes.

Mínimum: 2 pax
Maximum: 4 pax

Departure: 6:00 a.m
Return: 9:00 a.m

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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Rumba en Chiva

Get on board one of our colorful, typical Chiva buses and enjoy the charming and bewitching atmosphere of a fascinating nighttime tour of the city of Cartagena, accompanied by a Vallenato live band which will delight you all evening long, tasting our traditional Antaño Rum.

Included in this trip is a stop to try the exquisite typical fried Cartagena snacks with the authentic coastal flavor.The tour finalizes at one of the most popular discotheques of the city.

Includes: Ground transport to Cartagena, transport on board typical chivas, recreational guide, live typical band, open bar with rum and sodas, typical snacks.

Recommendations: Comfortable casual clothing.

Mínimum: 35 pax
Maximum: 150 pax

Departure: 7:00 p.m.
Return: 1:00 p.m.

Note: Minors (younger than 18 years old) are not allowed to enter discotheques. Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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Bird Watching in Los Colorados Sanctuary

A morning excursion to observe birds in the Los Colorado’s Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, specifically along the Planeta Bosque Interpretive Path, which allows you to have a learning experience in environmental education and enjoy a natural landscape.

In this dry-humid tropical forest exist a variety of species of animals, among them the Howler Monkey -Alouatta Seniculus-  from which the sanctuary get its name, numerous insects, amphibians and reptiles. More than 280 species of birds have been sighted and registered, outstanding among which are macaws, parrots, humming birds, the cacao bird and the flautero, and moreover 41 migratory species at the continental level. It is one of the few remaining forests with these characteristics in Colombia.

At the end of this interesting walk you will enjoy a refreshing swim in Salto del Chivo  waterfalls.
Before starting this wonderful hike a brief explanation is given of the basic techniques for observing and identifying the birds.

Includes: Ground transport, refreshments and snack, 4-hours hike along a natural forest path, entry to the reserve, ecoguide, (instructor from the Los Colorado’s Flora and Fauna Sanctuary), English speaking tour guide, binoculars and bird chart.

Recommendations: Long pants, clothing with colors that are not eye-catching (preferably khaki color), boots with non-slip soles, bathing suit, beach towel, sun block, hat and insect repellent.

Departure: 6:00 a.m.
Return: 2:00 p.m.

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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Archaeological and Cultural Adventure

Etnic Archaelogical Museum
A complete tour of the most important towns of the Bolivar department. It starts with an interesting route along San Juan Nepomuceno, land rich in biodiversity and culture where we will do a panoramic overview of its main church, main streets and plazas. Afterwards we will visit San Jacinto, considered the principal handicrafts center of the Atlantic coast. In addition it possesses the most antique ceramics of America, conserved in the Ethnic Archaeological Museum where we will also find delight appreciating a regional of folkloric dance show.

In this village you will find the greatest samples of handicrafts elaborated mainly from cotton fibers, with which they fabricate their famous hammocks, bags, and other accessories made by the natives, and without doubt they will be your best option to take with you as souvenirs.

Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, refreshments, lunch, entry to the Ethnic Archaeological Museum, folkloric dances and gaitas show and handicrafts shopping tour.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothes, hat, sun block.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: 30 pax

Departure:  7:30 a.m.
Return: 4:30 p.m.

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Zoobotanical Tour

We will begin this tour of nature with a visit to the Guillermo Piñeres Botanical Garden. In a one-hour path you can appreciate all the flora of the Colombian Caribbean region all in this one wonderful place.

It is rich in wildflowers and has an herbarium with more than 12.600 examples duly conserved and classified, a collection of plants among which are outstanding ornamental plants, fruit trees and a protected native forest; source of streams with unique aquatic fauna; species such as iguanas, red squirrels, poisonous frogs, howler monkeys and birds, among others. On this adventure you will learn about and understand the need to conserve the ecosystem for the benefit of the community and the region. 

Only 10 minutes away, we will visit an interesting breeding farm for alligators, Calatrava. There you will enjoy refreshments and an easy hike through an extensive  wooded zone where you can interact with nature,  finding diverse  vegetation, lakes and exotic animals, such as the sloth, boa constrictors, tortoises, macaws, a show with horses doing fancy footwork, and moreover, you will be delighted by the presentation of the alligators breeding program where a brief description is given of their biological process which has as its chief objective the exploitation of its skin.

Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, refreshments, entry to the Guillermo Piñeres Botanical Garden and the Calatrava Breeding Farm.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, sun block, hat, insect repellent.

Departure:7:30 a.m.
Return12:30 p.m.

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Golf - Cartagena Country Club

70 minutes from Barú we find the Cartagena Country Club, a 69-hectare golf course – 18 holes par 72 with a longitude of 6,901 yards from championship marks (approved by the Golf Federation). The fairways are sown in Bermuda and native grasses from the region, and the greens are dwarf Bermuda grass; the course offers magnificent fresh air, privileged climate and beautiful vegetation so that you will enjoy the best golf course in the city.

Dress code: polo type shirts, Bermudas or long pants, sports shoes or golf shoes with rubber spikes, hat.

Includes: Ground transport to the golf course, green fee, caddie, golf equipment and refreshments.

Recommendations: Sun block, hat.

Mínimum: 1 pax
Maximum: 8 pax

Note: Golf Cart rental is available at an additional charge.

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Tour to Santa Cruz de Momopox "The City of God"

You will enjoy lodging for one night in this colonial treasure declared by UNESCO Historical Heritage of Mankind on December 6, 1995. It is located only 248 Km. south of Cartagena on the Banks of the Magdalena River, arriving at the port of Yatí where you will enjoy a 45-minute panoramic tour by ferry until you reach this wonderful spot

.Santa Cruz de Mompox has been conserved almost intact up to our days, which has marked it as one of the most beautiful jewels of the Colonial Period. Upon arrival, you will enjoy an exquisite lunch and begin a tour which will delight you with its beautiful architecture, visiting the principal churches among which stand out the Church of San Francisco and the loveliest for its barroque style: the Church of Santa Bárbara. Moreover, you will tour the principal plazas, Antique narrow streets, visit the Statue of Liberty, the Ethnic Archaeological Museum, the House of Culture and what was the first university of the Colombian Atlantic Coast today conserved as a National School.

After enjoying a placid night in the Hostal Doña Manuela, the largest and most beautiful mansion in town, the next day you will have the chance to observe a smithing technique unique in the world: the traditional work in gold and silver filigree, and please yourselves while purchasing beautiful jewelry fabricated with these woven designs.

Includes: Ground transport (5 hours), ferry crossing, English speaking tour guide, lodging (1 night – 2 days) and complete meal plan in the Hostal Doña Manuela, historic tour, entry to the Ethnic Archaeological Museum and the House of Culture.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, sun block, hat, cash for souvenir shopping.

Note:  The Hotel does not have hot water service.

Departure: 7:30 a.m.
Return: Next day, 6:00 p.m.

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Daytime Tour by Sailing Ship

Panoramic excursion aboard an exotic, buccaneer-style sailing ship, the typical sailing vessel of the fighting pirates of the colonial era.

During this tour you will have the chance to experience the beautiful beaches, the beauty of the landscape and the ecological environment bordering the coast of  Baru Island, passing by Playa Blanca, Punta Iguana and Isla Periquito, until you come to the lovely Ciénaga de Cholón where you may enjoy its beach and a refreshing swim, then start the return trip back to the hotel.

Includes: Maritime transport in sailing ship, background music, English speaking tour guide, snacks and beverages (water, soft drinks, white and red wines).

Recommendations: Sun block, hat, comfortable beach clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, tennis shoes or wet shoes and sunglasses.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: 20 pax

Departure: 9:00 a.m.
Return: 12:00 m

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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Evening tour by Sailing Ship

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the romantic, wonderful Colombian Caribbean sunset in the Portonaito Marsh or Playa Blanca aboard a buccaneer type sailing vessel, to the sound of a live saxophone symphony.

Includes: Maritime transport in sailing ship, live saxophonist, English speaking tour guide, beverages (water, soft drinks, white and red wines).

Recommendations: Casual clothing.

Mínimum: 10 pax
Maximum: 20 pax

Departure: 4:30 p.m.
Return: 6:30 p.m.

Note: Neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

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