Private Transfer Los Naranjos to Cartagena: 5 Hours

Five hours and one optional break between the coast and the walled city.

A private transfer takes you from your hotel in Los Naranjos to Cartagena de Indias in a climate-controlled vehicle driven by a professional who knows the route. The journey lasts around 5 hours depending on traffic. You can choose to stop for coffee and a bathroom break after passing Barranquilla, and if you want lunch along the way, your driver will wait while you eat. You pay for the meal yourself. The vehicle size and driver language are your choice at checkout.

The experience

The driver meets you at your hotel's front desk and helps with luggage before heading south toward Cartagena. After roughly 2 hours on the road, you'll pass through Barranquilla. If you want to stretch your legs, use the restroom or grab a coffee, let the driver know and he'll stop for about 15 minutes. If lunch appeals to you, the driver is instructed to stop at a restaurant and will wait as long as you need. Just bring cash or a card, since meals aren't included in the transfer price.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water. Drivers speak either English or Spanish depending on which option you book. There's no middle ground, so pick the language that matches your needs. Some hotel streets in Cartagena are too narrow for vehicles to enter, so the driver will drop you as close as the road allows and help you from there.

Traffic can shift the arrival time, so the 5-hour estimate is a baseline. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby. Once you confirm your booking, the team will contact you to nail down the pickup time and make sure the driver has everything clear for the morning you leave.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water.
• professional driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• optional 15-minute break near Barranquilla.
• luggage assistance.

Options for this experience

6 options

Up to 3 per booking · Guide in Spanish25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in Spanish25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

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Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 13 per booking · Guide in Spanish25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 13 per booking · Guide in English25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Bukap Travels

Is this one for you?Choose your driver's language at checkout (English or Spanish), since drivers are assigned by language, not mixed. Pick the Compact SUV for two to three travelers, the Minivan for a family of four to five, or the Large Van if your group is bigger or you have extra luggage.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the transfer from Los Naranjos to Cartagena actually take?

The trip lasts around 5 hours, though traffic can add or subtract time. The driver will pick you up at your hotel at the time you request and take you directly to your hotel in Cartagena.

Can I stop for a meal or a break during the drive?

Yes. After about 2 hours, there's an optional 15-minute stop near Barranquilla where you can use the restroom, stretch and grab coffee. If you want lunch, the driver will stop at a restaurant and wait while you eat. You pay for the meal yourself.

What vehicle sizes are available?

You can book a Compact SUV, Minivan, or Large Van. Each comes with your choice of an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking driver.

Is bottled water included in the transfer?

Yes. The air-conditioned vehicle comes stocked with bottled water for the journey.

What if my hotel in Cartagena is on a street the vehicle can't reach?

The driver will take you as close as the road allows and help you with your luggage from there. Some streets in the old city and residential areas are too narrow for cars to pass.