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15 Full-Day Tours in Colombia Nobody Regrets Booking

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Here are 15 full-day tours you can hold a place on today, with the price, the running time and who each one actually suits. The first is first for a reason.

Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca - Isla Grande offers the reef stop and a beach club
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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

1.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88Our pick

Spend about eight hours boating from Cartagena to Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholón, Playa Blanca, and Tierra Bomba. You’ll see San Fernando Fort, snorkel from a boat, eat lunch by the beach, and finish at Anaho Beach Club. Guides such as Franklin, Angel, Milton, and Cesar have earned praise, but rough seas, vendors, and crowded boats are part of the deal.

“I do not recommend this tour, especially for families. Despite being advertised as a VIP five island tour, there was nothing VIP about the experience. One of the main stops was a party island with excessive and very obvious drug and alcohol use. People openly approached us offering drugs, which made the environment feel unsafe and completely inappropriate for families. None of the beach clubs felt clean or well maintained, and the lunch provided was not good. On top of that, there were many hidden fees on the islands that were not clearly communicated in advance. Overall, the experience was disappointing and stressful. I would strongly advise families to avoid…”

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Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience - Timing, delays, and the trip home
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Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

2.Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 606 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Spend about eight hours at Bora Bora Beach Club on Isla Grande after a 45-minute speedboat ride from Cartagena. Your day includes round-trip transport, a beach bed, welcome cocktail, and Colombian lunch. You can swim, kayak, paddleboard, relax under shade, or upgrade to VIP seating and extra lunch choices.

“This experience was great! Book your experience through the company website, not through Viator you’ll get a better deal and experience.”

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Baru and Playa Blanca Full Day - What the $39 price really covers
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Baru and Playa Blanca Full Day

3.Baru and Playa Blanca Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 371 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Spend about seven hours at Playa Blanca on Barú, with air-conditioned minivan transport, a sun chair, local guide, and lunch with fish, chicken, or vegetarian choices. Guides such as José, Milton, Cristian, and Franklin have earned praise for friendly help. Expect beautiful water, rustic bathrooms, local vendors, and a crowded public beach.

“The morning of and transportation was a bit confusing as the website and the WhatsUp app said two different things as far as the meet location and or pick up from hotel. When we made the reservation it never asked to be picked up from hotel. We confirmed it morning of and canceled the uber as it was no longer needed. Bus picked us up on time and we were on our way with another group. Milton was our tour guide and he spoke English very well and answered all of our questions while on the bus. He was amazing and very nice guy. Once at the beach, it was…”

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Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena - Isla Grande snorkeling and the sunken plane
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Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena

4.Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend a fast-moving day from Cartagena visiting Bocachica, the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholón, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru. You’ll snorkel with a mask, eat a chicken, fish, or vegetarian lunch, and may stay after sunset for glowing plankton. Guides such as Alex, Jafet, William, and Luis Alejandro have earned strong praise.

“Overall, it was a pretty good experience. Tour guide was helpful, good lunch, interesting islands... the only thing is they PACK you into the boat- no room to move and no shade from the sun. Also the drink prices on the island were outrageous. 12 dollars for a tiny drink and no one takes card. BRING PLENTY OF PESOS if you plan on having a few drinks and dinner on the beach. It also was a pretty long day (12 hours) if you stay for the bioluminescent trip so just plan accordingly.”

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Full Day 5 Best Rosario Islands Spots Make Friends & do Snorkel - Bocachica and the San Fernando fortress
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Full Day 5 Best Rosario Islands Spots Make Friends & do Snorkel

5.Full Day 5 Best Rosario Islands Spots Make Friends & do Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 240 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about nine hours boating from Cartagena to Bocachica, the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholón, Barú, and possibly Tierra Bomba. You get snorkeling gear, instruction, lunch credit, bottled water, a bilingual coordinator, and live commentary. Guides such as Franklin, Niche, José, and Alex have earned praise for helping guests feel safe and included.

“We enjoyed our tour of the 3 islands from our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, John Wayne. The snorkel session would have been better if we had not been required to wear lifejackets. Fins were also not provided. Nice fish and coral though! Loved the private island relaxing time at stop #2, but Cholon (the party island), not so much. The boat ride back to Playa Blanca (starting point) into the waves and wind was exhilarating and fun! Sit in the front of the boat for a roller coaster thriller or in the back to tame it down as much as possible. The traditional Colombian lunch back at Playa Blanca…”

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Medellin: Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour - Pueblito Paisa for the wide city view
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Medellin: Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour

6.Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 7h 30m · from $57

Spend 450 minutes touring Medellín with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Inflexión Memorial Park, Pueblito Paisa, downtown, Parques del Río, and Comuna 13, with a Metro and Metrocable ride, Paisa lunch, local ice cream, and a breakdance show. Guides such as Cesar, Oscar, Suly, and Yerson have led past departures.

“The tour was great ! It was very interesting, a lot of historic fact were explained, and were really helpfull to better understand the city. Every places we visited were very different drop each other which allowed us to see the all character of the city. Our guide was very kind as the driver.”

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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

7.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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Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip - Walking through Minca’s green mountain country
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Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

8.Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for a full day of jungle walks, natural river pools, coffee tasting, cocoa making, and lunch with mountain views. Guides such as Tony, Gustavo, and Sadam have led guests through the route in English and Spanish. Expect steep sections, insects, and plenty of time on foot.

“Pickup from hostel was seamless. Gustavo knows his stuff and took the time to educate us on a range of topics. Great fun!”

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Adventure full day Isla Barú + Mangroves + Snorkel + bioluminescent plankton - Mambo Beach and the crowded Barú shoreline
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Adventure full day Isla Barú + Mangroves + Snorkel + bioluminescent plankton

9.Adventure full day Isla Barú + Mangroves + Snorkel + bioluminescent plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend a long day from Cartagena at Barú’s Mambo Beach, with lunch, a short mangrove boat ride, fish viewing with a mask, and a nighttime trip to see bioluminescent plankton. Expect shared transport, changing schedules, local boats, persistent beach vendors, and a return that may come late.

“Great overall except they were late and didn’t make it up. I informed that I had my car. I could have been there at least 2 hours more and it was closer from where I was as well. So I had to pay for parking (a crazy amount with a very rude guy)”

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Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta - Barranquilla through six quick stops
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Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta

10.Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 13 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Leave Cartagena at 4:00 a.m. for a packed day in Barranquilla and Santa Marta. You’ll see major monuments, walk Santa Marta’s center, visit the Tayrona Gold Museum, eat lunch, and spend time at El Rodadero Beach. Guides such as Charlie, Estiven, and Mario have been praised, but confirm language and prepare for a very long ride.

“This tour picked us up early at our hotel at around 4:45am, not knowing much of the details of the transportation we find that it’s a large charter bus with about 50 other people joining the tour. We rode to get breakfast which was an arepa and small cup of coffee, tasted good. Then headed over to Barranquilla where we passed through to see the landmarks. We did not go inside the city and explore. Then we made it to Santa Marta and where we had another tour guide which whom was terrific, in Santa Marta we were taken to a hotel to get served lunch which was delicious! Then…”

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Magical Full-Day Tour Through The Mangroves And The Beach In Isla de Barú - Leaving Cartagena for the Barú Peninsula
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Magical Full-Day Tour Through The Mangroves And The Beach In Isla de Barú

11.Magical Full-Day Tour Through The Mangroves And The Beach In Isla de Barú

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend 7 to 9 hours on Barú with a bilingual guide, beach time at Mambo Beach, a 30,000-peso lunch voucher, a mangrove boat trip, and snorkeling when conditions allow. Guides such as Gabriel and Jose have earned praise for their friendly help, but pickup, language, boat safety, and timing can vary.

“Playa Blanca/Magical tour is a must! The tour guides Gabriel and Jose were super friendly. The drive gives you a glimpse into the non tourist areas which I can appreciate. The beach club was nice and the staff attentive without being overbearing. The short ride through the mangrove is worth the somewhat chaotic ride to the snorkeling area. The guides were great, however I was thrown into the front part of boat that was beyond capacity (no actual seats left) and offered no life jacket. Even with the minor inconveniences, I would recommend this tour if you are looking to explore the area and be one with nature.”

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Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza - Riding the Medellín Metrocable above the valley
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Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza

12.Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Medellín by vehicle, cable car, and escalators. You’ll see Botero’s sculptures, ride up toward Parque Arví, walk through Comuna 13, and visit the Botanical Garden. Guides have included Fabio, David, Carlos, Albert, and Julian, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“The car they sent to me broke a few minutes after we left for our tour. We had to be taken back to the hotel. But I need to congratulate Camilo. He quickly found a replacement car and guide and sent them to the hotel. Unfortunately, at that moment, we had already booked another tour (since we didn't have time to waste). These things happen. Camilo and his company did everything to get it fixed. But since we had already gone, they gave us a full refund on Viator. I would recommend this company to anyone who comes to Medellin. We all loved their punctuality and accountability.”

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Cartagena's Legendary Boat Party : Full Day in Cholón - The One-Hour Swim Stop Before Cholón
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Cartagena’s Legendary Boat Party : Full Day in Cholón

13.Cartagena’s Legendary Boat Party : Full Day in Cholón

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five and a half hours on a music-filled boat trip from Cartagena to Cholón, with a short swim stop, lunch, two beers, and time to party in waist-deep water. Guides such as Adriano, Orlando, Carmelo, Jafet, and Melanis have hosted past departures. This is for adults who want a social water party, not a quiet island tour.

“If you ever have to bring your own towel be warned this may not be for you. Dirty disorganized and inconvenient”

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Full day At Beach Club in Playa Blanca Baru cartagena - The water is beautiful, but watch your footing
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Full day At Beach Club in Playa Blanca Baru cartagena

14.Full day At Beach Club in Playa Blanca Baru cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about eight hours at Mambo Beach Club on Playa Blanca, Barú, with air-conditioned transport from Cartagena, a bilingual coordinator, welcome drink, lunch voucher, bathrooms, lockers, loungers, and beach access. The ride takes roughly 90 minutes each way, traffic can stretch it longer, and the beach has coral rocks in places.

“My wife has arthritis and we opted for this trip as we did not need to use transportation by boat as it is difficult for her to get in and out. Miguel our guide was punctual at the meeting point and communicated very well in English. However on the trip to the beach he was vaping sitting in the front seat which was uncomfortable to us especially as the van was full with 8 passengers at the back. The beach was average and had a lot of coral rocks in the sand and we had tto be careful walking in the ocean. The staff and service as well as the…”

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Minca: Full-Day Coffee and Cocoa Tour from Santa Marta - A 2.5-Hour Walk Through Water and Mountain Paths
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Minca: Full-Day Coffee and Cocoa Tour from Santa Marta

15.Full-Day Coffee and Cocoa Tour from Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $89

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for a 2.5-hour mountain walk past waterfalls and natural pools, then visit coffee and cocoa farms. You’ll taste Colombian coffee, learn how cocoa becomes chocolate, enjoy lunch in a bamboo house, and return by hotel transfer. English and Spanish guides are available, including guide Sadan.

“AMAZING! What a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Sadan was THE BEST!”

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