3 Kayak Trips in Colombia Worth Booking

1.Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70Our pick

Set out from Castillogrande Beach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide for a gentle 2-kilometer paddle into Cartagena Bay. Carlos, Andrés, Einer, Germán, and other guides are praised for patient instruction and calm support. The 90-minute outing suits beginners, families, and anyone wanting sunset views from the water.

“It was a great experience, was provided with all the gear required and the experience of the guide... Eyner, our guide, was the best part of the journey, coaching us and sharing stories about Cartagena, his life and experiences... Highly recommended, you gotta try this or any kayak tour by the operator, Kayab”

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2.Walled City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $73

Paddle 3 km from San Sebastián de Pastelillo fortress toward the Clock Tower, Camellón de los Mártires, and San Lázaro lagoon. A bilingual guide such as Andrés, Einar, or German leads the route, explains Cartagena’s defenses, and takes you to Bird’s Island, a mangrove home to many birds.

“My guide was perfect. Definetly can recommend this activity”

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3.FISHERMEN’S ISLAND IN THE MANGROVES by canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Leave Cartagena’s tourist center for La Boquilla, where a local bilingual guide leads you by traditional canoe through three mangrove tunnels. Look for birds, crabs, flamingos, pelicans, and reptiles, then visit Fishermen’s Island for a cold coconut, music, dancing, and stories of local life. Guides may include Domingo or Sandra.

“Esperienza autentica, giro tra le mangrovie a bordo di una canoa guidata da un abitante de la Bouquilla. La nostra guida è stata molto disponibile e parlava un ottimo inglese. Eravamo solo in due e c'erano pochia altri turisti, non so se fosse bassa stagione. Anche arrivare al punto di raccolta passando col taxi sulla spiaggia e osservando i bus del trasporto pubblico che transitano sulla spiaggia è stato parte dell'esperienza. Per me consigliatissimo se vi piace stare un po' fuori dai percorsi turistici più blasonati.”

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