Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba worth booking?
Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba is a 4-hour experience in Cartagena, Colombia, from $300 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $300 per person
Designed for those seeking adventure, movement and discovery, this mountain biking experience takes you beyond the city into the authentic island landscapes of Tierra Bomba, just 15 minutes from Cartagena. This journey b
What you get
About this experience
Designed for those seeking adventure, movement and discovery, this mountain biking experience takes you beyond the city into the authentic island landscapes of Tierra Bomba, just 15 minutes from Cartagena. This journey blends sport, history, culture and nature into one dynamic island experience. The ride combines adrenaline and exploration as we navigate rustic trails, natural vegetation, varying elevations and secluded beaches. After approximately two hours of riding, we reach Fuerte de San Ángel, where a local guide welcomes us with fresh coconut water and shares stories about this place and Cartagena’s early history. We continue toward Bocachica to visit the impressive Fuerte de San Fernando, a key landmark in the city’s colonial defence system and a setting tied to pirate lore and maritime conquest. The experience concludes with a seaside lunch prepared by local chefs specialising in balanced, nourishing cuisine, a moment to relax before returning by boat to Cartagena.
What's included
Included
- Private Boat Transfer to Tierra Bomba
- High-Quality Mountain Bike & Safety Gear
- Photo Opportunities
- Professional Guide & Local Experts
- Snacks
Not included
- Tips
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Tierrabomba Island
Tierra Bomba is the closest island to Cartagena de Indias’ old village. With four Afro-Colombian native fishing villages, the place is still very alive and interesting for the fortresses that the Spanish built during colonial times to defend the city’s entrance to the bay and access to it. Enjoy discovering important places in the village of bocachica and bike through the forest to encounter a XVII military fortress where canons were fired to defend the city against pirates.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica
Explore 400-Year-Old Fortresses – Visit the island’s ancient fortifications, including Batería del Ángel San Rafael and San Fernando de Bocachica, key military structures that once defended Cartagena from pirate invasions.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Bateria del Angel San Rafael
The Angel San Rafael Battery is an amazing fortification that you will enjoy because of the location is just right in the top of the mountain, strategically made to defense the Island with a 360° view. "It's the only exponent in the world of inside defense"
60 minutes here · Admission included
Playa de Bocagrande
We will take our boat from Bocagrande Beach to Tierra Bomba Island for our adventure journey!
30 minutes here · Admission included
Getsemani Neighborhood
We'll finalize our journey by dropping off the bikes in Getsemaní, so we'll take advantage and explore the vibrant streets of this trendy neighbourhood.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cartagena Concierge
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Pura Vida
Amazing!!! We weren’t sure what we were getting into, but worth it! A vibrant ride and telling of the history of Cartagena's importance in Spain’s shipping history. Andres met us at our hotel with the bikes. Started the ride from our hotel through the streets of Bocagrande to where the taxi boats take you across the bay to Tierra Bomba. Beautiful views all the way, fisherman, banana gardens and shore line. Landed on the beach next to the Forta de San Fernando de Boca Chica where we met up with our native island guide who gave us a personalized tour of the fort. Amazing information and knowledge, far better than the other tours we had done already. We then we biked through the streets of the local village to the fort that protected the land side of the islands from pirates. Walked through some newly found underground tunnels that connected the island’s forts. Then we started our ride to the opposite side of the island using the roads created by the locals riding dirt bikes. No traffic, great single track trough shaded forest trails filled with flowers, butterflies and birds. We ended the island ride at a beautiful beach with a great view of the sky scrapers of Bocagrande. We relaxed while waiting for our taxi boat to pick us up. We were dropped off at the port where we continued our ride through the streets of the city to the Clock Tower and the old walled part of the city, riding through the streets where Andre’s continued to give us history and fun facts. Truly the best experience we had on our visit, and will be booking again with Cartagena Concierge for another island trip!
Response from the operator: 🇨🇴Thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊 It was truly a pleasure meeting you and sharing this adventure together. I’m so glad you enjoyed the ride, the history, and the beautiful scenery of Cartagena and Tierra Bomba—it’s one of my favorite experiences to share! From the forts to the trails and the relaxing beach, I’m happy to hear it all made your visit special. I really appreciate your kind words about the tour and the storytelling; it’s always my goal to make the experience both fun and meaningful. I’d be thrilled to see you again for another trip—there’s so much more to explore! Thanks again for trusting Cartagena Concierge, and I hope to welcome you back soon! 🚴♂️🌴😊
via Tripadvisor
Take this chance!
Life is long and confusing. For me, personally, it gets downright overwhelming. I have a lot of responsibilities and a lot of pressure. I was in a place where I wanted to feel who I am without all that. I was almost forgetting. That’s what brought me to mountain bike in Tierra bomba island with Cindy. I am from Boston, which is far away in every way. I read her description, saw the pictures, googled the area, read the history, and just bought the ticket. I had no idea what I was signing up for. Cindy picked me up from my hotel, and drove us to the bike shop where she geared me up and fed me local street coffee. (Delicious!) We took our bikes on a ride through downtown Cartagena to the edge of the beach, where we met real locals who loaded our mountain bikes onto their boats and we flew across the Spanish Colombian seas as Cindy told me pirate stories of cannon battles 300 ships deep, and would point and say and that all happened right here. After the wavy seas we reached the beautiful humble local port of Tierra bomba island. What a tropical sight to see it was. After the locals unloaded our mountain bikes from the boats, we rode up the beach to a path into the jungle. From there…We ripped up fire roads and single track as I followed her lead and she followed the lead of a local who knew all the nooks and crannys of the island. The experience of actually riding fire roads and singletracks but through a time locked African village in the jungle on the ocean is quite the experience. The roads offer many options. Usually one side of the road is smooth gravel, but the other side is wild and untamed. So some may stay on the smooth side, but I found there were drops and rocks and jumps every 15 seconds of you picked the right lines. Anyone could do this, but a high level mountain biker can easily access high level lines if they want. The idea is that these roads lead to Spanish forts where she will actually tell you very detailed stories about the very land you are standing on!! This all ended with poolside shrimp and watermelon juice while we talked about God, life, happiness and every topic under the Sun. We then got back on the boats, and we biked through the walled city where she told me more stories and introduced me to more locals, and finally we biked back to the shop, and then she drove me back to my hotel. Cindy gave me an experience in Cartagena I will never ever forget. I hope you read this review and give her a chance. If you have found Cindy, and have a chance to be guided through Colombia with her, God has blessed you with a life changing opportunity. Take it. Thank you Cindy, and God Bless!!
Response from the operator: Dear Shervin, Thanks a lot for this amazing review and for taking the time to write it so thoroughly. We had a blast and I'm sure your remarks will inspire others to join us!
via Tripadvisor
ÚNICA
A wonderful experience, with a professional team, knowing the history and enjoying an exceptional view is priceless. Without a doubt, the best in Cartagena concierge 😍😍🤗🤗
Response from the operator: Dear Lina. Thank you so much for these 5 start review, we are really grateful to have the opportunity to show you our Caribbean city. We will happy to assist you and your love ones. Best regards Cindy B
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cartagena.
How much does Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba cost?
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Prices start at $300 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cartagena usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cartagena is not rushed.
Is Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cartagena, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cartagena can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cartagena and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mountain Biking, Off the beaten Path in Tierra Bomba start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cartagena within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cartagena?
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On Outty we rank every Cartagena experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cartagena Antigua & Barrio Getsemani group with audio system, Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena, Cartagena VIP Boat Tour: Rosario Islands & Snorkel. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cartagena?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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