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Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$88.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Experience this unique Cartagena fishing and crabbing adventure in the capable hands of a skilled local fisherman and guide. Immerse yourself in a shallow lagoon teeming with wildlife and stunning mangroves, a rarity in many tourist spots.

Engage in the Cartagena fishing and crabbing culture through crabbing, net fishing, and bird-watching—an authentic local way of life. You also have the option to take a refreshing swim in the lagoon.

Under the guidance of an expert local guide, you'll perfect the craft of baiting crab traps and uncovering edible snails, making it an educational and entertaining adventure found nowhere else.

Wrap up your day with a sumptuous lunch at a nearby beachfront restaurant, the perfect conclusion to a day filled with Cartagena fishing and crabbing exploration and adventure.

These elements create the ideal choice for travelers seeking an authentic and off-the-beaten-path Cartagena fishing and crabbing experience.
Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Available free during canoe portion of excursion
  • Canoe, crab traps, bait, fishing net
  • Choices include whole fried fish, grilled chicken breast, or vegetarian plate, served with soup, and beverage.
  • Private transportation
  • There is an optional crab cooking service for $12 USD per group.
  • There is an optional pitstop at a small island that charges 10,000 Colombian pesos per person.

Welcome to the stunning Ciénega de la Virgen lagoon, a wildlife-rich environment filled with beautiful mangroves. Climb aboard a sturdy canoe and participate in the local art of crabbing, net fishing, and bird-watching, exploring the enchanting mangrove tunnels. During your adventure, an experienced guide will teach you the tricks of the trade, from baiting crab traps to seeking out edible snails.

You can choose to catch and release or keep any legally sized catch according to local regulations. If you're interested, you can also make a pit stop at a remote island for an additional fee to view a small fish farm and meet a friendly raccoon.

After your adventure, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at a beachfront restaurant, where you can choose between whole-fried fish, vegetarian plate, or grilled chicken, accompanied by soup, salad, fried plantains, coconut rice, and beverage of your choice.

This authentic and off-the-beaten-path adventure allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world and create memories that will last a lifetime. Round-trip transportation from the tourist zone is included, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an unforgettable local experience.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only 4 years old and above can participate in this activity
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

    Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
    $88.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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