Colombia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 lunch experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Climb Piedra del Peñol, explore colorful Guatapé, ride the reservoir by boat, and eat real Colombian meals, all from Medellín.
“Marlon and David were great! Marlon was fun and knowledgeable! This experience was very interesting!”
5-stop Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena with island beds, lunch, fort views, and snorkeling options. 7 hours, $67.50.
“Miguel was a wonderful guide and was very attentive to us! Would def recommend doing this tour, provided in both English and Spanish”
Day trip from Medellín to Guatapé and Peñol Rock with breakfast, lunch, and a reservoir boat ride, plus town exploring.
“This day trip to Guatape was an amazing experience, but what truly made it outstanding was our guide, Andreas. From the very beginning, he set the tone for the day with his warm personality, perfect English, and fantastic sense of humor. He has a natural talent for storytelling and keeping everyone engaged without ever feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Andreas was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts about Colombia in general, Guatape, and the local culture, always in a clear and entertaining way. He was attentive to absolutely everyone in the group, patient, and genuinely cared that each person was enjoying the experience. You could tell he truly loves…”
Medellín day trip to Guatapé and Peñol: step climb, dam boat lunch, Umbrella Street, and Antioquia tastings. Small groups, big views.
“A very good experience, and good value for the amount paid. We took longer than expected, departing about 8:45 AM and arriving back around 10 PM. Lunch was very good and well timed. We could have used more time at the piedra, but we were a bit behind schedule by then. This tour is recommended for those interested in a deeper exploration of the area around Medellín! Be prepared for lot of time on the bus.”
A full-day catamaran cruise from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with lunch and snorkeling, plus multiple swim stops in clear water.
“I had an amazing relaxing day on the boat and the food was so good!!”
5-stop Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena with lunch, fort views, snorkeling (Eco/VIP) and beach beds. Choose VIP, Eco, or Party.
“Great staff easy to do and enjoy. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The tour takes you to great places. The ride is a bit bumpy on the way back”
Roomy catamaran day to Isla Grande and Barú from Cartagena, with lunch, snorkeling gear, free soda, and big swim time.
“Cartagena is very warm. So a day out on the water is a perfect way to take a break from the heat. Very large boat, plenty of room for everyone.”
Private day trip from Bogotá to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with guide and lunch. Explore an underground church 180 meters down.
“The Salt Cathedral is absolutely beautiful. You start with the Stations of the Cross where the crosses are carved from the salt of the mine. Then you arrive to the different altars. There are also sculptures and statues of the different Virgin Mary from different countries. Something truly unique! Then we had a two course lunch- first ajiaco a typical delicious soup and then grilled chicken, pork and/ or beef cooked right at the entrance. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable and very nice. Highly recommend this tour!”
Speedboat day from Cartagena to Isla Grande, Baru’s Playa Blanca, and Tierra Bomba for snorkel, beach clubs, and lunch. 8 hours.
“David Santiago was our guide. He was excellent, took care of everything, start to finish. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”
Medellín coffee and horseback tour with finca tastings, Fiambre lunch, poncho dress-up, and a scenic ride outside the city.
“You get a hands on experience for the traditional coffee making process and at the end you get an adventurous ride on houses around the farm land and town.”
Medellín day trip to a coffee farm with hotel pickup, tastings, Colombian lunch at Fiambre, snacks, poncho, and optional horseback ride.
“This was the most amazing and educational experience! Guillermo picked us up at our hotel and through out the drive offered us insight into the region, pointed out sights, etc. Once we arrived, we were met by our guide Mateo. Mateo is incredibly knowledgeable not only about coffee, but about agriculture in general. He is a natural teacher, and made the learning very interactive. He did not push or try to sell their coffee as the best coffee ever, although for my taste it is and I bought three bags to bring home. This tour completely changed how i think about coffee and how I will buy and consume it.…”
Cartagena day trip to Playa Morena Beach Club with a guided walk in Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica and typical island lunch.
“Nice boat for a smooth ride out to the island of Boca Chica. Our English speaking guide did a good job explaining the fort and guiding us around. After the 1/2 hour walking tour we were directed to the beach club. It was pleasant there, with comfortable seating and a bar. The water didn't really appeal to us so we spent time relaxing. For us, there was too much time there (about 5 hours!) so unless you are prepared for that or like to drink this might not be for you. You can walk around the island to see the people and the village there but a guide is recommended…”
Cartagena to Baru day trip with lunch, air-conditioned group transfer up to 14, skip taxi stress, return to your meeting point.
“The ride was comfortable and my driver was friendly. I didn’t see him at first but I waited a few minutes and then went back out and saw my name on a sign.”
Cartagena to Palenque in 6 hours with hotel pickup, San Basilio visits, dance and music, traditional lunch, and rum tasting.
“It was very informative and our guide, Roymon, was very patient and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend to others.”
Cartagena mud volcano tour with lunch, mud-therapy float time, a Ciénaga rinse-off, then pool and beach club relaxation.
“This mud bath was a very unique experience and would recommend to anyone who has an extra excursion day in Cartagena. Much of details could have been better communicated but we were overall well take care of. Our condo was not listed as an available option for hotel pick-up and we were told me instead meet up with the guides at 8 AM in the walled city. We then spent the next hour and half picking up everyone else around Cartagena and drove past our condo multiple times - looks like we could have been picked up in locations much closer to our condo but this was not clearly explained…”
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