Colombia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Long Lunches in Colombia That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  from $26 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 long lunches worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - Starting at Bodeguita Dock near the old city
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

1.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107Our pick

Set out from Bodeguita Dock for a 7.5-hour catamaran trip toward the Rosario Islands. Expect a welcome fruit drink, snack, two water stops, snorkeling gear, lunch, and free soft drinks. This is mainly a boat-and-swim outing, not an island visit, so book it for time on the sea rather than beach exploration.

“It's a 2.5 hour trip to a snorkelling area. It's motorized not sailing. The crew were super efficient. Lunch was very tasty.”

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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling - The catamaran ride is half the experience
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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

2.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 569 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Sail from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands aboard a spacious Bona Vida catamaran. You’ll stop near Isla Grande and Barú for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy lunch with seafood, chicken, or vegetable rice, and return after about 7.5 hours. Expect a relaxed boat day, not a beach-hopping tour.

“We had a fabulous time. They were super professional. The food was delicious. I highly recommend this trip,”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch - The 45-minute ride from Bocagrande
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

3.Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 402 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Cartagena with English or Spanish guide support, snorkeling at Isla Grande, lunch at Playa Blanca, and beach or pool time at Tierra Bomba. Guides such as José, Franklin, Jesús, and David Santiago have earned praise for their care and clear communication. Expect a fast, sun-soaked day with bumpy boat rides.

“Our guide Jesus was excellent. He was friendly and knowledgeable abut the area. He also gaged where we were having the most fun and decided that we would stay longer on that island. The crew on the boat were very nice and pleasant.”

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tour to baru with lunch - Pickup details deserve careful attention
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tour to baru with lunch

4.tour to baru with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

This roughly seven-hour Cartagena to Barú outing uses an air-conditioned vehicle and is priced at $40 per group of up to 14 people. Pickup details need checking, since the description refers to hotel service while the stated meeting point is a McDonald’s. Lunch is suggested by the title, but not clearly listed as included.

“Made us pay an additional $10 in cash before transporting us to the hotel that was selected on-line.”

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Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu - Leaving Cartagena in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

5.Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

Travel from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque with a local guide such as Roiman or Royman. Explore murals, ancestral places, a museum, music, dance, language, and a traditional lunch of fish, chicken, or pork. Round-trip hotel transport, water, rum tasting, and an English or Spanish-speaking guide are included.

“Roiman was an excellent tour guided! He provided an amazing immersive experience in culture, community, and tradition. Such an outstanding wealth of knowledge. Palenque tour was a beautiful experience!!! Highly recommend book this tour you’ll love it . The food was freshly prepared full of flavor and love 🖤💙💚”

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Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch - Entering the mud at El Totumo
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Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch

6.Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $55

Leave Cartagena at 8:00 a.m. for El Totumo, where you float in thick, body-temperature mud before rinsing at the Ciénaga. Then enjoy lunch and use of the pool and beach at an eco-hotel. Guides such as Nevis, David, and Yeniffer are praised for clear instructions. Expect a small, crowded site and extra charges for photos, massages, and washing.

“Vanessa was very experienced and knowledgeable. Made my friends and I feel welcomed. Translated all instructions in English for us so we were aware of all extra fees. The actual mud bath is pretty small compared to what we thought it would be. It was definitely something to experience.”

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Cartagena: Mud Volcano Tour with Lunch, Pool, and Beach - Entering the volcano in a swimsuit and sandals
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Cartagena: Mud Volcano Tour with Lunch, Pool, and Beach

7.Mud Volcano Tour with Lunch, Pool, and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Spend seven hours from Cartagena at Totumo Volcano, floating in a 15-minute mud bath before lunch and time at a private beach club with pools, hammocks, swings, and beach access. A bilingual guide explains each step and helps you handle optional local services and tips. Hotel pickup is included outside the historic center.

“One of the best tours we did in all of Colombia. Beach club and lunch afterwards made it better than all the other tours.”

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5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island - Bocachica and its two forts
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5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

8.5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Cartagena at 7:30 a.m. for a fast-paced day around Bocachica, Isla Grande, Rosario reefs, Cholón, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru. You’ll see forts, snorkel with a mask, taste shrimp and fruit, and eat fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch. Guides including David, Miranda, and Teke have been praised for friendly English and Spanish help.

“It was absolutely amazing. Although I think this is geared more for a younger party crowd (like myself lol)”

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Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch - Learning to catch crabs and throw a net
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Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

9.Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Spend four hours in Cartagena’s Ciénega de la Virgen with a private guide and local fisherman. Paddle mangrove channels, set crab traps, try weighted-net fishing, spot birds, and learn about edible snails. Finish with fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch at a beach restaurant. Andres often handles translation and local context.

“John was an amazing guide! I cannot say enough great things about this tour. Everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming. Crabbing and fishing were so fun and the extra little trip to the island was well worth it. If you are looking to get away from the busy city and interact with locals then this is the tour for you. I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. Well worth the money!!”

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Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch - Crossing the Bridge to Barú Island
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Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

10.Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 89 reviews · 7 hours · from $26Best value

Travel from Cartagena to Barú Island in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk down rustic stone stairs to Playa Blanca for swimming, sunbathing, and a Caribbean lunch of fresh fish with coconut rice. A bilingual representative handles transport and timing. Expect about seven hours, a beach that can be crowded, and extra costs for chairs, tents, drinks, and umbrellas.

“El transporte se demoró, llegamos pasadas las 10 a la playa y el tiempo de estadía en la playa se redujo. La salida sí fue puntual”

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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch - A religious site, a tourist attraction, or both?
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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

11.Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Bogota to Zipaquira in a private vehicle, explore the Salt Cathedral with a bilingual audio guide, walk the colonial center, and eat lunch at Brasas Del Llano. The seven-hour outing includes hotel pickup, drop-off, a driver-guide, cathedral admission, and a typical Colombian meal.

“Overall a excellent experience, the salt cathedral is worth a visit for sure, lunch was very good, my driver was excellent with the tour organise making small mistake of address I was picked up 40min after tour start time however this didn't impact a great experience, great guide at salt mine and a great lunch”

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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise - Breakfast near the rock sets the day’s pace
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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

12.Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $134

Spend about nine hours with a private guide such as Mateo, Nelson, or Jorge, traveling from Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé. Climb 740 steps for reservoir views, take a music-filled boat ride, eat breakfast and lunch, and walk Guatapé’s tile-fronted streets. The rock ticket costs extra.

“This tour was awesome, especially because our tour guide, Mateo, was spectacular. It’s an all day experience that is definitely worth it. We were well prepared for the day by the tour company and Mateo was very attentive to our needs and was flexible when it warranted it. 100% recommended!!!”

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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling - Leaving Cartagena for Bocachica and San Fernando Fort
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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

13.5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours with an English or Spanish-speaking guide on a sports boat from Cartagena. Visit Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholon, and beach stops in the Rosario Islands, with snorkeling, seafood tasting, lunch, swimming, and a nighttime look at luminous plankton. Guide David leads the water activities.

“Excellent crew and captain! The boat was so modern and powerful! The lunch was really good, at a great little island hang-out, and the party scene in the water, was a hoot! We would recommend this company!”

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Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives - A slow trip through the mangroves
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Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

14.Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Leave Cartagena for La Boquilla, where a bilingual local guide leads you through mangroves, Fisherman Island, and a hands-on crab and net-fishing lesson. Meet Afro-descendant residents, hear drums, then eat fried fish, coconut rice, patacones, salad, and soup at a seaside restaurant. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“I was picked up promptly at my location. My guide was very knowledgeable and Yamil, the local expert, was very friendly and easy going. He taught us how to cast a net and you could see that he was in his element in the mangrove. Those two individuals had the right type of energy to make us appreciate this quiet activity that gave us a chance to enter in communion with the peaceful environment and understand the importance of the mangroves to serve as a barrier protecting properties and species. They play a big role in the ecological balance needed to nurture the wetland species. But this journey was also…”

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Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch - A Magdalena River Ride Before the Heat
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Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch

15.Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Set out from Neiva or Villavieja with guides such as Juan, Serafin, or Camilo for a full day in Tatacoa. You’ll ride the Magdalena River, walk the red and gray desert, swim in a spring-fed pool, eat a local lunch, watch sunset, and use telescopes at the observatory. English and Spanish guiding is available.

“it was incredible. only myself, a German guy and a Colombian woman but we all got along really well. there's so much value for money AND we even opted out of things. We came for the deserts which didn't disappoint but also the surprise boat ride on the river really broke up the day. I can't recommend this enough!!”

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