Colombia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Long Lunches in Colombia

61 tours  ·  from $26

Good long lunches fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - The catamaran ride across open water
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

1.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107Our pick

You’ll sail from Bodeguita Dock to two calm-water stops near the Rosario Islands, with snorkeling gear, swimming time, a welcome fruit drink, snacks, lunch, and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. This is a roomy catamaran day, not an island walking tour, and the captain may adjust stops for weather.

“The activity is exactly what is stated, the private waiting area before boarding was great to get out of the hustle. They accommodate for English and Spanish speaking and explain each location in both so you won’t miss out on information. One thing they could add is how long each stop will be, at stages we weren’t sure if we had time for another swim after sun baking. The boat does honk its horn before departing The lunch was amazing, fresh salad and fruit with choice of seafood or chicken or vegetarian with rice. The chef loads your plate and if you want more salads you can help yourself to…”

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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling - First stop: the Luis Guerra reef near Isla Grande
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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

2.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 569 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Sail from Cartagena to Isla Grande and Barú aboard Bona Vida Catamaranes. You’ll get snorkeling equipment, lunch, soft drinks, music, shaded seating, and time to swim from the boat. This is a spacious, relaxed day on the water, not a beach-hopping or all-inclusive party cruise.

“We had a fantastic time up until the second island stop where some guys came up to the boat offering banana boat rides. They took us out and threw us off the banana and they “helped” us back on and in doing so ripped my husbands gold chain off his neck. My advice don’t wear any jewelry and you will have a great day.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch - The 45-minute run to Isla Grande
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

3.Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 402 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

You’ll speed across the Caribbean with an English or Spanish speaking guide, snorkel near Isla Grande, eat lunch at Playa Blanca on Barú, then relax at Tierra Bomba’s Vista Mare Beach Club. Guides such as José, Franklin, Jesús, and David Santiago are known for attentive service.

“A great day trip to visit a few islands...the guide David was awesome. The island people are very friendly and need traveler's support. As in everywhere, covid has crushed economy.”

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tour to baru with lunch - Reaching the beach with fewer transport hassles
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tour to baru with lunch

4.tour to baru with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

This Cartagena to Baru outing lasts about seven hours and uses an air-conditioned vehicle. You receive transport for up to 14 people at $40 per group, but lunch and beach activities are not clearly listed as included. Confirm the pickup point, meal, and return plan before booking.

“The process was smooth and fast. The guy was ready for us and the car came quickly. The car ride itself was fast to the hotel and felt safe.”

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Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu - San Basilio de Palenque: history on the street
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Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

5.Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

Travel from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque with a local guide such as Roiman, Royman, or Rojman. Visit ancestral sites and murals, learn about Palenque’s history and language, play instruments, watch a dance show, taste traditional rum, and enjoy fish, chicken, or pork with coconut rice.

“Highly recommend this tour our tour guide was awesome and the history of Palenque was throughly explained . Transportation was nice and well organized.”

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Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch - Protecting phones, shoes, and clothing
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Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch

6.Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $55

Start at 8 a.m. for a small-group trip to El Totumo, where you float in warm mineral mud before washing off at Ciénaga. Guides such as David, Nevis, Vanessa, and Yeniffer have earned praise for clear help. Lunch and use of a beach hotel’s pool and grounds are included.

“The enjoyment was superb! The our guides Oscar &(forgot the other) were awesome .! Very informative and knowledgeable . The lunch was like dinner portion. I tried the fish soup & fried fish dinner and everything was delicious. This is a really good deal compared to other rates ! Awesome experience . Book here”

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Cartagena: Mud Volcano Tour with Lunch, Pool, and Beach - What to wear and what to leave on the bus
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Cartagena: Mud Volcano Tour with Lunch, Pool, and Beach

7.Mud Volcano Tour with Lunch, Pool, and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Spend seven hours outside Cartagena with a bilingual guide such as Cesar, Kevin, Vanessa, or Eliana. Float in Totumo Volcano’s mud for 15 minutes, then enjoy lunch, pools, hammocks, swings, and beach time at a private club. Bring swimwear, sandals, a towel, and cash for optional local services.

“Surprised not more people know about this. Very cool thing to do and it feel like you’re floating!! Bring cash”

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5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island - Isla Grande, where island life continues
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5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

8.5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about seven hours by speedboat visiting Bocachica, Isla Grande, Rosario reefs, Cholón, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru. You get a fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, beach chairs, bilingual guidance, and a mask for snorkeling. Expect music, vendors, strong sun, and a fast, bumpy return ride.

“Horrible, only lies, no snorkels only mask, the places where we stop, too bad, and the man that drives, was as if he has a racing with other boat. Iven with people in bad conditions x the speed and jumps, they didn’t stop. The worst trip that I did Don’t promote trips that don’t give smithing, only view people sobering and now body take care”

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Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch - Canoeing beneath the mangrove canopy
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Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

9.Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Leave Cartagena’s tourist zone for the Ciénega de la Virgen lagoon and La Boquilla. With a private guide such as Andrés and a local fisherman, you’ll paddle mangrove channels, cast a weighted net, set crab traps, spot birds, and finish with a beach lunch. An island stop and crab cooking are optional extras.

“Safe, fun, highly educational, personable. Highly recommend this operator & experience. Paying the pittance extra for the private island was absolutely worth it. Wait until you meet the resident racoon (but mind you, he's an ankle biter). The roads get a little crazy, but you're almost there when they do.”

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Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch - Walking down to Playa Blanca
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Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

10.Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 89 reviews · 7 hours · from $26Best value

Travel from Cartagena to Barú Island by air-conditioned vehicle, then walk down rustic stone steps to Playa Blanca. You get several hours for swimming, sun, and lunch of fresh fish with coconut rice. A bilingual guide assists throughout, but chairs, tents, drinks, and snorkeling cost extra.

“El transporte se demoró, llegamos pasadas las 10 a la playa y el tiempo de estadía en la playa se redujo. La salida sí fue puntual”

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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch - The 30-minute walk through Zipaquira
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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

11.Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquira in a private vehicle, explore the underground Salt Cathedral with a bilingual audio guide, walk the historic center, and enjoy lunch at Brasas del Llano. The seven-hour tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and a driver-guide.

“Tour guide no showed and blamed Viator for the failure. Viator did refund my money quickly but we wasted an hour for a guide that was never coming and didn’t get to see the attraction we wanted to see. Will never use Viator again and doubt this review will be approved but I said what I wanted”

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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise - The early drive and breakfast near El Peñol
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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

12.Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $134

Travel from Medellín with a private guide such as Mateo, Nelson, Hector, or Jorge. Eat breakfast and lunch, cruise the Guatapé reservoir with music, explore the colorful zócalos, and climb 740 steps up El Peñol for wide views.

“Very good tour. Would always recommend to Sontheim private one. Guatapé was just amazing and it was well organized. Pickup was on time”

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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling - Bocachica and the first view of island life
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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

13.5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours on a luxury sports boat from Cartagena, visiting Bocachica, Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholon, and Playa Tranquila. Swim, snorkel over coral and a sunken plane, eat fish or chicken, sample seafood, and watch bioluminescent plankton at night with an English or Spanish guide.

“Brilliant tour. Boat was fun! The bioluminescence plankton was so cool, a must if you do this trip. The food was nice. The only thing we weren't too keen on was Cholon island. It was really busy, party place (maybe this is what you're after) standing in the water that just felt dirty. But other than that an amazing trip! We loved it!”

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Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives - The pickup north of Cartagena
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Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

14.Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Travel north from Cartagena to a coastal Afro-descendant community, where guides such as Jamie, Yeimy, or Yamil lead you through mangroves, Fisherman Island, and a hands-on fishing lesson. Finish with fish, coconut rice, patacones, soup, and beach time.

“Great activity which was good value for money with really informative and accommodating guides”

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Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch - Villavieja adds more than a roadside stop
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Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch

15.Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Leave Neiva or Villavieja with guides such as Juan, Serafín, or Camilo for a full day of river scenery, desert trails, a local lunch, a spring-fed pool, sunset, and telescope viewing. The astronomy talk is mainly in Spanish, but guides can provide English support.

“Our trip to the Tatacoa desert was amazing. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and was very patient and flexible, allowing us to decide how much time we spent at each place and taking lots of photos for us. We were very glad we went with a guide as it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to navigate the two deserts without one and a lot of the areas are private property, with the owners being known to our guides. The food was delicious and the swimming pool in the middle of the desert was a lovely break from the heat. Seeing the sunset over the desert and watching…”

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