Things to do in Colombia
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Cartagena Chiva Bus Party Tour: Dance Through Old TownA chiva bus nightlife tour through Cartagena's Old Town combines live crossover music, a local animator keeping the energy high, and stops at the Old Shoes Monument and Cartagena Letters for photos. The route passes the illuminated Castillo San Felipe, where your guide shares the fortress's pirate and siege history while the party continues. Spanish-speaking guide included; English-speaking guide available on request for an extra cost.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to experience Cartagena's nightlife the way locals do — dancing and moving through the colonial streets rather than sitting in a stationary bar. The chiva bus and the animator's energy mean you are part of the party from the moment you board, not watching it from the sidelines.
Snorkeling in Cartagena: Isla Grande Beach Club Day TripThis day trip from Cartagena takes you by shared speedboat to Isla Grande in the Rosario Islands, where you spend roughly eight hours swimming, sunbathing, and eating lunch on a quiet beach. The group stays under 15 travelers, and snorkeling is optional—you can book it on the island if the reefs appeal to you. Round-trip transport, a welcome drink, lunch with one drink, sun lounger, towel and beach-club access are included; you meet at the pier at 7:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m.Is it for me?Groups of up to 15 work well here because the beach club stays calm and the shared boat keeps costs down. If you want a full day away from the city without arranging transport or a private boat, and you're comfortable with a set schedule and other travelers, this trip holds together without any planning on your end.
Cartagena Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Open Bar & Bay ViewsA 2-hour shared catamaran cruise around Cartagena Bay at sunset, departing from Muelle de la Bodeguita with views of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and the historic Old City. The open bar serves cocktails, white wine, and soft drinks; a mini snack and live music are included. Groups stay under 50 travelers, and guides speak English, Spanish, or French.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in the Old City or Bocagrande without a car—the boat departs from Muelle de la Bodeguita, a short walk away, and you'll spend two hours watching the sunset from the water rather than exploring on foot.
Cali Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & WhatsApp PickupYou're picked up at Cali airport arrivals by a named driver with your hotel details already confirmed. WhatsApp contact keeps you in touch from the moment you land; the vehicle and driver details arrive on your phone before you collect luggage. The 20-minute drive to your accommodation is private, the price is fixed, and English-speaking staff handle any changes to your flight.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land without a local phone number or ride arranged and don't want to negotiate with taxis at the curb — the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what you're paying and who's picking you up before you leave the gate.
Bogotá: Neusa Reservoir ATV Tour & Pizza with PickupYou ride a 4WD Honda ATV across off-road trails around Neusa Reservoir with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, tackle challenging terrain through forests and viewpoints, eat pizza at the site, and return to Bogotá by late afternoon. The tour includes all safety gear, insurance, and hotel pickup — you just show up ready to ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day escape from Bogotá that doesn't require you to arrange transport, rent an ATV yourself, or figure out the trails — the guide and the pickup handle all of that, so you just show up and ride.
Rosario Islands Day Trip: Snorkel & Lunch at Isla del SolA full-day trip from Cartagena to Isla del Sol in the Rosario Islands combines speedboat transport, snorkeling in protected waters, and a lunch of fresh-caught fish on the beach. Hotel pickup covers central neighborhoods (Boca Grande, Laguito, Casco Antiguo, Getsemani), and the boat departs between 9:00 and 9:30 AM depending on traffic. Basic driver support is available in English and Spanish, but this is not a guided tour — you set your own pace on the island. The Rosario Islands are a national park established in 1977, home to coral reefs and tropical fish. A port fee of 18,500 COP (payable in cash before boarding) is separate from the tour price.Is it for me?The boat ride is fast and the island time is unstructured, so this suits a traveler who wants a beach and water day without a schedule or a guide talking — you arrive, swim or rest as you choose, eat lunch, and leave when the boat does. The early departure (between 9:00 and 9:30 AM) and eight-hour commitment work best if you have a full day free and don't mind an early start from your hotel.
Snorkeling in Cartagena: 5 Rosario Islands with planktonA 12-hour snorkeling tour from Cartagena visits five islands in the Rosario archipelago, with two guided snorkel stops, a choice of oceanarium entry or reef diving, meals on the water, and a nighttime plankton activity on Baru Island. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, an air-conditioned vehicle for transport, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish; you choose whether to add the plankton experience at checkout, and whether to book for one or two people or as a family group.Is it for me?Choose the plankton variant if you want to stay out until evening; pick the standard version to finish by late afternoon with a beach lunch.
Cartagena / Totumo Volcano: Mud Bath Tour with PickupFloat weightlessly in the warm mud of Totumo Volcano near Cartagena, guided by locals who know every story behind this place. From hotel pickup to a muddy massage and a quick rinse at the lagoon, you’ll get an experience that’s messy, funny, and surprisingly relaxing — one you’ll remember every time you see a splash of gray on your shoes.
Snorkeling in Rosario Islands from Cartagena: Five stops in a dayA private boat tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with snorkeling gear included, a live guide in English or Spanish, and stops at Isla Cholon for lunch and Playa Tranquila for swimming. The boat holds a maximum of five passengers, so the group stays small. Weather can cancel the tour, but you can reschedule or get a full refund.Is it for me?Book the five-passenger private boat if your group is small and you want the flexibility to skip lunch at Isla Cholon and snorkel elsewhere instead. Choose the larger group option if you have more than six people and want to keep costs down by sharing the boat.
Cartagena: Sunset Boat Party & Nightclub Entry with Open BarYou board a party boat in Cartagena Bay, get an open bar for two hours, meet other travelers, and watch the sunset from the water. A local host keeps the energy up, and your nightclub entry is included, so you skip the cover charge and walk straight in. It's designed for people who want the social part of a night out without arranging it themselves.Is it for me?Book this if you want to meet other travelers and experience Cartagena's nightlife without arranging transport, cover charges, or a pre-dinner drink separately — the boat and club entry are handled, so you just show up and go.
Bogotá: La Candelaria, Gold Museum & Monserrate with GuideYou walk La Candelaria's colonial streets with a professional guide, spend time at the Gold Museum (entry included, VIP skip-the-line available) and the Botero Museum, then ride a cable car up Monserrate for views across the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks your language. The whole day takes you through Bogotá's main historical and cultural stops without you having to plan the route or buy separate tickets.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Bogotá's main historical and cultural sites covered in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately—the guide handles the route and timing, and the VIP option removes the museum lines if you're visiting on a busy day.
Medellin Countryside ATV Tour with Local Guide & PickupYou’ll ride ATVs through Medellin’s countryside with a local guide who keeps things safe but never stiff. Expect muddy hills, wide-open views, and plenty of laughs along the way — plus hotel pickup and all gear sorted for you. It’s the kind of rush you’ll remember long after you’ve washed off the dust.
Guatapé & El Peñol: Motorboat, Rock Climb & Lake Villa LunchYou get picked up from your Medellín hotel, spend the morning on a private motorboat touring the flooded landscape and submerged ruins of the old town, sample exotic Colombian fruits at a lakeside cabin, eat lunch with included wine or beer, then climb Peñol Rock to its summit for the full-lake view. Afterward, you walk through the colorful streets of Guatapé town before returning to the city. A bilingual guide stays with you all day, and everything except tips is already paid for.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Guatapé and El Peñol highlights—the lake, the rock, the town—without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing it yourself; the private format and bilingual guide mean you're not figuring out logistics or translation on the day.
Medellín Rooftop Pub Crawl: Reggaeton Nightlife & El PobladoA guided rooftop pub crawl through Medellín's El Poblado neighborhood visits four terraces with city views, starting at Jimar Billards and moving through Vrtice Rooftop before finishing at Bolivar nightclub with a 50% discount on entry. The guide speaks English or Spanish, a welcome shot and drink discounts are included, and the group walks between the first two stops (5 minutes) then either walks or takes an Uber to the final venue. You must be 18 or older with a valid ID and follow a formal dress code; caps, sandals, tank tops and shorts are not allowed.Is it for me?Start in El Poblado without a car or a reservation hunt—the guide picks the route and the timing, so you move between four rooftop bars in one night without figuring out transport or which venues are worth the walk.
Rosario Islands Private Boat Tour: Caribbean beaches, no crowdsA private boat tour of Rosario Islands departs from port in the early morning and cruises less than an hour to a protected Caribbean archipelago where you spend the day swimming, reading and resting on white sand beaches under palm shade. The tour includes a guide in English or Spanish and all-risk insurance; the boat and islands are yours alone, so the pace and the stops are yours to set. Weather or sea conditions may cancel the tour the same day with full refund.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the islands without other groups on the boat—the private boat means you control the pace, which islands you visit and how long you stay on each one, so a rushed itinerary stops being a problem.
Medellín: Santo Domingo Canyon 2-Day Waterfall TrekYou hike two days through tropical forest and canyon terrain near Medellín, swimming in the Río Santo Domingo and sleeping at a rural lodge beside the river. The second morning takes you to the base of the waterfalls and a ridge viewpoint overlooking the valley. Local meals and a campfire are included; you return to Medellín on day three.Is it for me?Right for hikers with moderate fitness who want to spend a night in the forest and see the waterfalls without rushing back the same day. Plan for two full days of walking on uneven terrain—that's what makes reaching the canyon and sleeping beside the river possible.
Bogotá: Gold Museum, Botero & Monserrate Cable CarYou walk through Bogotá's colonial heart in La Candelaria, spend time with 34,000 gold artifacts and Fernando Botero's paintings, then ride a cable car up Monserrate to see the city from 3,000 meters and visit the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord. Transport, entrance fees, water, and a Spanish-speaking guide are included; the whole day runs about eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want Bogotá's main landmarks—colonial history, two major museums, and the city view from above—handled in one day without arranging transport or tickets separately; the fixed itinerary is what fits all four stops into a single morning and afternoon.
Private Boat Transfer Cartagena to Rosario Islands & ReturnThis is your chance to skip crowded ferries and travel straight from Cartagena to Islas del Rosario with your own private boat transfer. Enjoy flexible boarding times, a friendly local crew, onboard music, and plenty of space for your group—plus insider tips on where to go once you arrive.
Medellín ATV, Paragliding & Rafting: 3-Activity AdventureA full-day adventure from Medellín that strings together three separate activities—1.5 hours of ATV riding, a paragliding flight in the Cocorna canyons, and 2.5 hours of Class IV rafting—with private transportation, a bilingual guide, all equipment and professional instructors included. Minimum age is 16. Weather determines flight duration (up to 25 minutes in ideal conditions), and the operator reports a 95% probability of flying based on historical data from the zone.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow every instruction and safety briefing in the language you're comfortable with—this matters on the water and in the air, where clear communication with the pilots and raft guides keeps the day running smoothly and safely.
Comuna 13 Private Graffiti Tour: Medellin Street Art & HistoryYou’ll walk through Medellin’s Comuna 13 with someone who knows every story behind each mural and corner. This tour lets you see how art, music, and community turned a troubled neighborhood into one of Colombia’s most vibrant spots. You’ll taste local snacks, ride those famous escalators, and hear real voices from people who call this place home.
