Colombia · CANOES & KAYAKS
Every route has one spare day too few. These 9 canoe & kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Sunset sea kayaking in Cartagena Bay from Castillogrande Beach. 2 km gentle paddle, bilingual guides, safety gear, $70 for 90 minutes.
“It is an amazing and relaxing experience kayaking in the bay. Cartagena shines in the sunset and the water is lovely.”
Private 5-day Amazon trek and kayak from Leticia with Ticuna culture, Peru sloth tracking, Amacayacu hike, and Tarapoto night safari.
“We had a great trip! Made so many amazing memories!!traveled with three adult kids and us parents. The guides always made us feel safe”
Kayak Cartagena's walled-city waterways from Manga, spot mangroves and Bird's Island, and learn how fortifications guarded pirates.
“Excelente actividad! El guía demasiado buena gente y paciente. Definitivamente un must en Cartagena. Fui con mi mamá y hermana, nos divertimos mil. El recorrido es excelente, las vistas preciosas. La isla de las aves increíble. No teníamos mucha experiencia en kayak y estuvo muy bonito, las instrucciones claras y precisas. Actividad super recomendada!”
Punta Arena kayak from Cartagena to Isla Bomba, small-group morning tour with gear, juice, and fruit.
“I had a great time. The tour staff were very friendly and made a great effort to treat the guests well. It's a lot of paddling, but worth the effort.”
Small group kayak in Cartagena with a guide through harbor sights, mangroves, bird island, and Fort San Sebastián. Water included.
“This was experience was very good. My tour guide was Carlos. I literally speak and understand a few words in Spanish. Carlos took his time and showed me how to use the kayak. Tour went around the whole harbor which was nice. If you don’t know Spanish, learn a few words so you can get a gist of what Carlos says. Carlos was at the meetup spot as described, read the information after you book the experience. Thank you Carlos for the experience.”
Canoe through Cartagena mangroves to Isla de los Pescadores, spot wildlife, then enjoy music, dance, and local history with a bilingual guide.
“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 zouden zo nog een keer gaan!”
Private canoeing and birdwatching in La Boquilla, Cartagena: mangrove tunnels, wildlife spotting, and local food in a 4-hour tour.
“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 took us through winding streets in a neighborhood full of life and music. We stopped for empanadas on the side of the road, served with a side of what I think was aji verde--Cindy called it sauce for everything, and I agree with that. We eventually made it to her business, where we were greeted…”
Glide through Cartagena’s mangrove tunnels with local fishermen, learn mangrove conservation, spot wildlife, and enjoy hotel pickup and coconut water.
“Besser geht es nicht. Super Guide, viele Infos, hilfsbereit, freundlich, interessiert. Eine tolle Erfahrung, sollte jeder Besucher mal machen.”
Afro-Colombian drumming and dance lessons, then a canoe through Cartagena mangroves, ending with a seaside Afro-Caribbean food tasting.
“This experience was wonderful, connecting with dance, instruments and art was special.”
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