Jump a short water taxi from Cartagena to Tierra Bomba and spend two hours on Honda ATVs exploring island trails, private beaches, and village lanes. This bilingual guided tour includes helmets, cold drinks, and post-ride access to pool and steam sauna.
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You step off the small water taxi with salt in your hair and the island wind already nudging the back of your neck. Engines warm beside a low wooden bar where guides fit helmets, hand out bottled water and point toward narrow tracks that thread through fishing hamlets, mangrove channels and open sand.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; riders should be able to handle shifting body weight and short bursts of standing on the footpegs for balance.
Wildlife
History
Tierra Bomba has long supported Cartagena as a fishing and small-scale maritime community; its shoreline and reefs have helped protect the city’s bay since colonial times.
Conservation
Coral fragments and mangroves are sensitive — stick to marked paths, avoid anchoring on reefs and use reef-safe sunscreen when swimming.
Reserve your spot on the Cartagena ATV Tours by Bomba Tours today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Minimum two riders
The company requires at least two ATVs per booking — plan your group size before you book.
Expect loose sand and ruts
Ride at moderate speed on beach and trail sections; loose sand reduces traction and may require gentle throttle control.
Bring swim gear and a dry bag
You’ll stop at private beaches with swim access — a quick change and waterproof pouch make photos and phones safe.
Protect against sun and heat
Apply reef-safe sunscreen, wear a hat while waiting and hydrate — cold drinks are provided but bring extras if you need them.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet from heat, sand and machine vibration during off-road sections.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Guards skin during exposed beach and trail segments while protecting marine life.
summer
Waterproof phone pouch or dry bag
Keeps electronics and small valuables dry during swims and on the water taxi.
Light change of clothes and towel
Useful for swapping into dry clothes after a swim; facilities for changing and storage are available.
summer