Colombia · EVENING EXPERIENCES

The 15 Evening Experiences in Colombia That Set the Tone

32 tours  ·  from $20

Prices, timings and the one caveat each, across 15 evening experiences that are worth what they ask. Start with the one most people choose and work down.

Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise - Boarding at Bodeguita Dock
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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

1.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Board the Bona Vida catamaran at Bodeguita Dock, Door 1, at 4:30 PM for a two-hour sunset sail from Cartagena’s walled city. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, El Laguito, and Tierrabomba, with one beer, wine, or soft drink and a light appetizer included. Expect calm views first, then Latin music and dancing after sunset.

“The sunset cruise was great, you get a few free snacks and a drink. The view was absolutely beautiful and the sunset was nothing short of amazing. Definitely an experience to recommend when visiting Cartagena.”

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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat - The first minutes on Cartagena Bay
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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

2.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours on a 28-person party boat in Cartagena Bay with sunset views, rum and mixers, Caribbean crossover music, and an entertainer such as Alexis, Alejandro, or Ricardo. You will pass Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande, stop near the Virgen del Carmen monument, then receive entry to a downtown nightclub.

“Loved the good energy and the welcoming atmosphere given by the tour guide’”

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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Boarding at La Bodeguita Pier
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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

3.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemaní, and the Old City at night while enjoying rum and coke, rum punch, soft drinks, and music. The boat has seating, a bathroom, and a kitchen selling snacks and small plates.

“A great way to experience Cartagena and see the sunset over the city from the water. The check-in process was easy and the staff was very friendly and professional.”

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Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks - The Cartagena skyline from the bay
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Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks

4.Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50

Meet your captain at Pegasus Pier for a 90-minute sunset sail aboard La Fantastica Cartagena. You’ll pass Bocagrande, El Laguito, and Castillo Grande, hear stories about pirates and slavery, enjoy unlimited alcoholic or alcohol-free Pirates’ Punch and coconut lemonade, and finish with photos, music, and a cannon show.

“This was one of the best things I did during my stay in Cartagena. The staff were all very friendly, and they definitely kept the rum with lemonades coming! Very relaxing sail to the end of the peninsula, where you watch the sunset, and sail back to the pier, looking at Cartagena's buildings lit up. Highly recommend, especially if you drink rum.”

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Cartagena: Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset - The route along La Boquilla’s coast
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Cartagena: Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

5.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · from $50

Jose, Gabriel, and the Coco Cartagena team lead a 1.5-hour horseback ride from María Palito along the beach near La Boquilla. You’ll receive riding instruction, hear about local culture and eco-tourism, and ride through the water as the sun goes down. Small groups are limited to seven people, with help for beginners.

“José was very welcoming and we had a great time on the lovely sunset with the horses! Highly recommend!”

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Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton - Getting from Cartagena to Freedom Beach Club
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Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

6.Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 11 hours · from $69

Spend 11 hours from Cartagena at Freedom Beach Club in Barú, with a cocktail, lunch, mangrove boat ride, raccoon visit, snorkeling, sunset, and nighttime plankton swim. Spanish-speaking guides lead the day. Staff members Angie and Dequer have received particular praise, though transport and activity timing can vary.

“snorkel di 10 minuti senza boccaglio in una zona dove c'erano davvero pochi pesci, situazione molto confusa, barca per trasferimento al beach club scomoda. chiedono il 15% per pagamenti con carta, cibo non male ma nemmeno ottimo. un po' diverso dalla descrizione del tour. non consigliato”

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Medellín: One Night in El Cielo Viewpoint with activities - Starting at Los Patios Hostel in El Poblado
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Medellín: One Night in El Cielo Viewpoint with activities

7.One Night in El Cielo Viewpoint with activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 25 - 210 minutes · from $29

Meet your bilingual guide at Los Patios Hostel, then ride to El Cielo for sweeping Medellín views and one included activity. You can add optional adrenaline games, walk to Michigan Pizza Bar, and buy food while enjoying the city lights. Guides such as Andrés, Margarita, Marlon, and Kenny have led this experience, though names are not guaranteed.

“Great experience getting to meet other people looking to connect and have a fun time! Alejo was great!”

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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages - Finding the Sonata at the International Marina
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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

8.Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 93 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Meet Tayrona Sailing at Santa Marta’s International Marina and board the classic Sonata sailboat for a 2.5-hour sunset trip toward Taganga Bay. You’ll receive marina entry, insurance, and two beverages, with English and Spanish support. Expect lovely sunset colors, social time on deck, and possible rolling motion when the wind picks up.

“O pôr-do-sol visto de dentro do mar é muito bonito e especial. Ficamos muito felizes por ter tido essa experiência. A equipe do veleiro é atenciosa e gentil, durante todo o passeio estiveram preocupados com as pessoas abordo e o bem-estar de todos. É uma experiência interessante, mas para quem tem medo de barco ou passa mal durante travessias eu não recomendo. Venta bastante e o veleiro fica instável, gerando movimentos contínuos para os lados, as vezes dando a impressão de que algo pode acontecer. Claro que a minha impressão é de alguém que não conhece/veleja, mas é uma impressão sincera sobre o passeio. Não dei nota máxima porque a…”

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Cartagena: Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset - Jose, English guidance, and the local story
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Cartagena: Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

9.Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $50

Meet guide Jose and his team in La Boquilla for a roughly 75-minute beach ride on calm, well-trained horses. You’ll receive basic riding help, hear about local history and eco-tourism, and finish near a seaside restaurant. Choose daylight or sunset, arrange your own Uber, and prepare for possible rain.

“Really cool experience, I always wanted to do horseback on the beach and this was the great opportunity. Make sure uber will drop you off at the right location, and people like Gabriel and Jose will wait for your uber to come, really good people.”

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Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show - What the $49 price really covers
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Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

10.Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Board the Bequia at La Bodeguita Dock for a two-hour Cartagena Bay cruise. You’ll watch the sunset near Manga and Bocagrande, learn local dances from performers, and dance with a DJ while rum, brandy, mixers, water, and soda are served. Bring 12,000 Colombian pesos for the dock tax and arrive early to find the boat.

“It’s not an open bar music was fun, but staff tried to hustle us to pay for drinks considering the price vs other tours not worth it. They didn’t even offer bottled water wanted $5 for beer also there is a tax you pay at the port says nothing due but at the gate they also charge you”

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Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal) - The speedboat: music, rum, and a close-knit crowd
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Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

11.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20Best value

At 4:30 pm, meet at Sibarita del Mar in Cartagena’s Centro Histórico for a two-hour sunset cruise. Choose a lively speedboat with rum, aguardiente, mixers, and music, or a steadier catamaran with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus a light snack. The catamaran adds a 16,000 COP port tax.

“It is a small boat, lots of people, only spanish spoken. Guides and music are great, fun people on board. Skip the nightclub after though, too early so very dead”

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Cartagena: Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour - Starting at Karib Kayak & Paddle Center
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Cartagena: Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour

12.Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour

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

Set out from Karib Kayak & Paddle Center in Castillogrande for a gentle 2-kilometer paddle across Cartagena Bay. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Carlos, Einer, Andrés, or Germán, teaches the basics, stays close, and helps you enjoy the sunset. No prior kayaking skill is needed, and private or small-group outings are available.

“The sunset kayak tour was amazing! The view was beautiful, and we got a different perspective of the city. Our guide Andres was knowledgeable and fun. We recommend this experience.”

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Romantic Date Night in the Bay of Cartagena - Meeting near the Muelle de los Pegasos
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Romantic Date Night in the Bay of Cartagena

13.Romantic Date Night in the Bay of Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about two hours on a private boat in Cartagena Bay with your partner and up to two companions. Botegena provides champagne, red roses, ice, a captain, an assistant, and Bluetooth music. The cruise begins near the Walled City and returns to its meeting point, with sunset views, harbor lights, and time to celebrate.

“Was just as advertised. Very romantic and special. Perfect occasion. Staff was very attentive and could not ask for more”

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Cartagena: Sunset in boat in the bay with music and liquor - Meeting at Muelle de los Pegasos
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Cartagena: Sunset in boat in the bay with music and liquor

14.Sunset in boat in the bay with music and liquor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet at Muelle de los Pegasos at 4:30 p.m. for a two-hour party boat through Cartagena Bay. You get national liquor, an open bar, music, an entertainer, and sunset views near the city walls. The mood is social and lively, not quiet. English and Spanish support is available, and hotel pickup is not included.

“It’s not really a nice relaxed cruise none of them are on any booking site unless your doing the pirate one more likely.. they blast music so loud you literally can’t talk to anyone on the boat which is annoying as your socialising but I’ve done it twice and good photos and to meet people but some boats are tiny you can’t even stand.. and the rum drinks am have been watered down in I don’t care what they say.. we all agreed on our tour.. also if you have kids or are very old do not book this you will not like it I promise you.”

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BOGOTA: Night Tour in Bogotá (Express) - Monserrate at 3,152 meters
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BOGOTA: Night Tour in Bogotá (Express)

15.Night Tour in Bogotá (Express)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Spend four hours exploring Bogotá after dark with a private guide and hotel pickup. Take in city views from Monserrate and La Calera, walk through Zona T, visit the Primate Cathedral, and taste canelazo, chicha, and a light snack. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Lo mejor, conocer la ciudad de noche es muy genial.”

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