Colombia · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 photo sessions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
You’ll leave your hotel at 10:00 for San Félix, where a professional tandem pilot explains the launch, safety steps, and flight. After a 15-minute glide above Medellín and Bello, you receive GoPro photos and videos. Pilots such as Juan José, Santiago, Mario, and Olba are praised for calm guidance, though English ability can vary.
“Very good time pick up Was swift and guide was amazing”
Ride along the beaches near La Boquilla with a horseman such as Carlos, who can guide you, help with photos, and take you into the water when conditions allow. The private experience lasts 30 minutes to an hour, includes typical food or three beers and water, and offers optional hotel pickup.
“This was a really great experience. The communication with the organizer of the tour was phenomenal. She checked on us every step of the way to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The tour is great for any level of rider. If you know what you are doing on the horse, they leave you to ride on you own. If you are less experienced a guide will stay with you and make sure. you have a safe ride. Riding a horse on the beach is such a beautiful experience and the beach in this area is very nice. The horses are very well cared for and they respond well…”
Join a Spanish-speaking guide for a full-day trip from Cartagena to Barú. You’ll tour mangroves, feed raccoons, take underwater photos, see colorful fish, eat a fish, pork, or vegetarian lunch, and relax at Playa Blanca. Snorkeling time can be brief, so book this more for the mix of stops than for serious reef time.
“The snorkeling part was very short and reduced to a speed under water photo shooting. It would have been nice to have more time to see the fishes. Also the whole thing was rather chaotic. We did not get the pictures they made but a bunch of random pictures of other people. So all in all...I would not book ot again”
Ride from Cali into the cool western mountains for two hours at Finca Alejandría, where more than 40 hummingbird species may feed and fly close to you. Your private tour includes an English or Spanish-speaking guide, round-trip A/C transport, entrance, water, and a snack. Short trails are optional, so you can watch without hiking.
“Birdwatching made easy. So many hummingbirds and other species.. easy viewing. Hummingbirds will fly very close or feed by you. Excellent for photography. A few short trails around property. Good to get out of Cali and see countryside.our tour guide Vivi was very informative/helpful on drive to and from the birdwatching venue. Spoke good English and explained Spanish versions of bird names which often sound better than their English version! No biting bugs when we went in January. Logistics good and we stopped for a typical Colombian snack on return and were welcomed with coffee at venueRead more”
Meet at Portovento or the Sonesta Hotel, walk about 15 minutes to the beach, and ride a prepared horse along Cartagena’s shore for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Carlos and the horsemen help with photos, riding, and WhatsApp support. Hotel pickup costs extra.
“The place was easy to find, the operators and horses were ready and waiting upon our arrival, bring your own phone or camera for the operator to take video/photos, beach was not crowded, we enjoyed very much. When booking it says a simple fruit tray or something is provided. We did not get that. We ended the ride at a restaurant were we caught uber back to our hotel. overall good experience”
Meet your professional photographer at Plaza de Bolívar for a three-hour private workshop through Cartagena and Getsemaní. Paola has guided participants through camera basics, portraits, architecture, documentary work, and visual storytelling. Bring your own camera, share your goals in advance, and receive coaching suited to your level.
“Paola did a great job with the tour. Before we started, we reviewed the most important theoretical concepts. Afterward, we walked around Getsemaní and the Historic Center, where many opportunities for taking pictures exist. I was free to take any type of picture and at the same time, received tips and tricks on what to pay attention to. Furthermore, Paola asked me what I would like to focus on and made sure I was able to practice the same. Super friendly and helpful, many thanks!”
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