Kayaking in Cartagena de Indias

Kayaking in Cartagena de Indias

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Cartagena de Indias

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  • Kayak Tour of Cartagena
    10.00 08/11/2025
    John
    Colombia

    The person in charge was very kind when explaining the kayak instructions to us. He took his time. The activity takes an hour and a half, and you get to learn about Cartagena's history while paddling. If you want to exercise while in Cartagena, this activity is for you.

    I travelled with friends
  • Cartagena de Indias Sunset Kayak Tour
    10.00 03/31/2024
    Sean
    Portugal

    My guide Carlos did an incredible job showing me how to feel comfortable with kayaking again (it had been 10 years since I last did it). He made sure we went at my pace, and helped me take some great photos. Even though my Spanish isn't fluent, we were still able to have an interesting, yet basic conversation about the economics of Colombia vs Europe where I live!

    I travelled by myself
  • Cartagena de Indias Sunset Kayak Tour
    10.00 01/30/2023
    Andrea
    Sao Paulo , Brazil

    Spectacular walk, beautiful sunset. Instructor Einer was wonderful, extremely friendly, kind and patient. I highly recommend

    I travelled by myself
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Kayaking in Cartagena de Indias

The Caribbean coast around Cartagena de Indias is unusually well-suited to kayaking. The water inside the bay is calm and sheltered, the mangrove channels are navigable at a relaxed pace, and the outer islands like Tierra Bomba offer open-water stretches with white sand beaches and clear visibility down to the reef. The city's colonial skyline and the Castillo de San Felipe read completely differently from the water than from the street, which is part of what makes paddling here worth doing even if you've already spent time exploring on foot. Licensed guides and all necessary equipment are included across the experiences on this page.

Kayaking in Cartagena de Indias

The catalog covers a range of routes and formats to suit different experience levels and schedules. City-focused tours paddle through the bay with the walled city and its fortifications as a backdrop, combining light exercise with a genuine history lesson delivered on the water. Sunset tours follow a similar route but are timed to catch the light dropping over the Caribbean, one of the better ways to end an afternoon in Cartagena. For those who want to get further out, tours to Punta Arena and Tierra Bomba involve crossing to the islands and exploring stretches of coastline that are only reachable by water. The longest options on this page make a full day of it, combining kayaking with time on the beach.

Before You Paddle

No prior kayaking experience is required for most tours on this page, and guides will run through basic technique and safety before you set off. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet, bring sun protection, and consider a rash guard or light layer for sun exposure on the water. Water shoes or sandals with a strap are better than flip-flops. Meeting points vary by tour, so check the individual product page for exact logistics. Age and weight restrictions may apply on certain tours, and booking in advance is recommended, particularly for sunset departures which tend to fill up fast.

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