Colombia · Street Food

4-Day Cartagena Tour with Street Food, Bora-Bora and Aviary Visit

4 Days Round trip from Cartagena Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit tourist and non-tourist areas to have a real perception of the city
  • 02 Learn about the culture, traditions, people, and their cosmogony
  • 03 Taste five of Cartagena's most typical traditional street foods
  • 04 Enjoy Bora-Bora in the Rosario Islands with wonderful beaches and warm water
  • 05 Explore the National Aviary of Colombia, the largest aviary in America

Explore Cartagena's architectural and cultural highlights over four days, from the San Felipe Fortress, Popa Monastery, and Emerald Museum to the plazas and parks of the old town. Taste five of the city's most typical traditional street foods and experience local flavors up close. Spend a day at Bora-Bora in the Rosario Islands, enjoying the beaches and warm water, then visit the National Aviary of Colombia to discover its remarkable birdlife and environmental exhibits.

Visit the Popa Monastery, the highest point in the city, for the best 360º panoramic view of Cartagena.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cartagena, Rosario Islands, Isla Barú
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Private Cartagena City Tour and Historic Landmarks

  • Start the day by meeting your guide at the hotel.
  • Visit the Popa Monastery, the highest point in the city, for the best 360º panoramic view of Cartagena. Learn about local religious traditions and customs, and see Shakira's foundation for an overview of the city.
  • Next, go to the San Felipe Fortress for a 15-minute photo stop. Learn about the history of this spectacular military fort and the Battle of Jenkins' Ear.
  • Then, see the dungeons that served as prisons and barracks for Spanish troops.
  • Afterwards, visit the Emerald Museum to learn about emerald mining in Colombia and enjoy the panoramic view of Bocagrande Harbour.
  • Finish in the old town, walking and learning about the city. Visit plazas and parks, learn about the Spanish in the 16th century, their caste system, door knockers that denoted homeowners' status, and more.
2
Day 02

Cartagena Street Food Experience

Try five different types of the best traditional Cartagena street food. Visit the best stands in town, where you will taste Cartagena's best empanadas filled with meat or chicken, delicious corn bread filled with egg, amazing shrimp ceviche, the best local juice, and more.

3
Day 03

Bora-Bora Day Trip to the Rosario Islands

  • Get to know Bora Bora, the most exclusive paradise outside Cartagena. Experience the Rosario Islands, enjoy wonderful beaches and warm water, relax at the venue, and enjoy great drinks and cool DJs, all in one place.
4
Day 04

Visit the National Aviary of Colombia

The National Aviary of Colombia has 138 bird species and about 1,800 specimens. Located 14.5 km between Cartagena and Barú, it is the largest aviary in America. Its attractions promote the care of nature and the importance of environmental sustainability, and include the Harpy Eagle, the Caribbean Toucan, Pink Flamingos, and the Crowned Crane, among others. It also has three systemic eco-environments - rainforest, coast, and desert - that support its wide variety of permanent exhibits. On this visit, we will be able to explore and learn about this wonderful place, visit all four different environments, and see a bird show.

Popa Monastery, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Bora-Bora beaches, National Aviary of Colombia

Where this trip takes you

Popa Monastery, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Bora-Bora beaches, National Aviary of Colombia

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cartagena 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Colombian tour guide
  • Professional driver
  • Cooler with cold water every single day
  • New-model transportation with excellent A/C, van type: Mercedes-Benz or similar
  • Entrance fee to Popa Monastery
  • Big shared speedboat for up to 40 persons to go to Bora-Bora
  • Welcome cocktail in Bora-Bora

What's Not Included

  • Any personal shopping is not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food
  • Snorkelling gear is not included. Please make sure to exchange dollars to pesos.
  • Personal drinks, alcohol, and snacks are not included
  • Entrance fees to the Aviary

What to bring

  • Light clothes
  • Hats

Know before you go

  • Cartagena culture is very polite and friendly. Please make sure to ask for the price before requesting something; vendors can be aggressive in the city, so please do not ask for a price if you have no intention of purchasing.
  • Gratuities are part of our tourism culture.
  • Negotiating prices is normal in our culture.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Tour start
Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cartagena.

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