CARTAGENA
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The 10 most popular canoes & kayaks in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Sunset sea kayaking in Cartagena Bay from Castillogrande Beach. Bilingual guides, all gear included, gentle 2 km paddle, 90 minutes.
“This was my first time kayaking and it was a great experience. Andres was kind and helpful. He was a patient teacher. He remained close by until I gained my confidence and the skill set to maneuver in the water. I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone interested in kayaking.”
Paddle Cartagena’s walled-city coastline on a 90-minute kayak tour, learning the defenses, spotting mangroves and birds on Bird’s island.
“This was one of our favorite mornings in Cartagena, seeing the Old City from a different perspective. Our guide Andres was very friendly and knowledgeable, and took special care to ensure our family was safe and enjoying the day (we had two young children with us). A great time!”
Paddle from Cartagena to Isla de Bomba by sea kayak, with gear, snacks, and small-group attention for about four hours.
“Le guide savait s'ajuster selon les besoins. Il était à l'écoute, était de bon conseil et de conversation agréable.”
Kayak Cartagena’s harbor and mangroves on a 10-person trip with included gear, water, and sights like San Pedro and Fort San Sebastián.
“Andres was our guide on the kayaking adventure around the harbor area of Cartagena. This was such a great experience and really peaceful way to see a different view of the historic city and walls; it put the perspective of the fort, the walls and the whole place into a greater understanding of how and…”
Private kayak day on Mangata Island near Cartagena, with chef lunch options, snorkeling gear, paddle board, drinks, and easy return to your marina.
“The amazing place. Perfect for going to relax. Very good service and everything perfectly organized.Auto-translated”
Canoe through Cartagena mangrove tunnels to Isla de los Pescadores for wildlife spotting, local music, and fishermen’s island culture.
“Wat een verrassende, interessante en prachtige tour! Het was tot in de puntjes geregeld. Er werd veel verteld en de tijd genomen. Mede dankzij Sandra die ons begeleidde heeft het compleet gemaakt. Ze is zo enthousiast, heeft heel veel kennis van de planten en de dieren én heel fijn; haar Engels is super. Kortom, we…”
Paddle Cartagena’s coast at golden hour in a small group kayak tour with safety gear fitting, guided route, and sunset views from the water.
“Carlos was great !! This may of been my first time kayaking in the ocean but he knew how to keep me calm and not tip the boat! Even with language barrier he did a great job with helping me when I couldn’t get the boat to go in direction !!! What a relaxing experience…”
Private 4-hour canoe and birdwatching in La Boquilla, Cartagena: mangrove tunnels, herons and scarlet ibises, plus a local lunch.
“What an incredible experience! Cindy was an excellent host, genuinely enthusiastic about her culture and community. She picked us up with some local snacks--some local beers and uchuvas. On the way to the mangroves, Cindy told us about the quickly changing geography due to development and the rapidly growing population. After a short drive, she…”
3-hour canoe tour in Cartagena’s mangroves with local fishermen, wildlife spotting, Afro-Colombian culture, hotel pickup, and coconut water for $159.
“Besser geht es nicht. Super Guide, viele Infos, hilfsbereit, freundlich, interessiert. Eine tolle Erfahrung, sollte jeder Besucher mal machen.”
Paddle Cartagena’s mangroves and learn Afro-Colombian drums and dance, then cool off with sea-side food and beach time.
“My son and I had an amazing time. . It is, without a doubt, a five-star tour. They picked us up directly from our hotel in the walled-city of Cartagena, and we went to the Zona Norte to immerse ourselves in the captivating performance of a percRead more”
