Colombia · CHIVA PARTY BUS TOURS
Good chiva party bus tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Medellín Beer Party Bus review: compare the route, city views, music, drinks, price, drawbacks, and practical booking advice before you go.
“The food was good. We were with 6 people. 3 beer in 3 hour and a cola. We don’t recommended this tour.”
Review of Medellín’s Guatapé day trip by chiva, with local food, lake cruise, Pablo Escobar’s hacienda, and Guatapé Rock.
“We had the best time on this tour. Our tour guide Adriana was amazing - SO personable / knowledgeable and brought us the best spots. It's an amazing deal - you get to spend time at an exotic animal farm (& feed llamas), check out Hacienda Manuela, climb el Piñol, try amazing food everywhere and check out Guatapé! 10000/10 would recommend & if you can go with Adriana - even better!!”
Review of Medellín’s 4-hour city tour by themed bus, covering Botero, Barefoot Park, Pueblito Paisa, Metro, and Metrocable.
“It was a good tour! John was an amazing guide”
Review of Cartagena’s 3-hour Chiva party bus, with city sights, dancing, photo stops, Spanish guide, and Taboo nightclub entry.
“Amazing tour !! The best one was the chocolate bus . Had a blast !! Amazing time !!! Our host was fantastic and he was a great host . Only suggestion is children shouldn’t be allowed . This is an adult activity since there’s a lot of dancing and everyone having a good time drinking .”
Medellín party bus review with a DJ, local beer, street food, Provenza, Golden Mile, bridge views, and a final restaurant tasting.
“This was amazing and the food is SO GOOD! I had a blast with my friends.”
Review of Cartagena’s $20 party bus, with city sights, music, hotel-area pickup, practical tips, and honest notes on heat and language.
“Had a great time on the party bus. It’s a great way to start your trip. Enjoyed the music, the tour guides were helpful. Would definitely book again”
Cartagena’s $12 Chiva party bus mixes music, night sightseeing, hotel pickups, and dancing, but meeting details and timing can be unreliable.
“We started off great. They contacted us to confirm pick up and were on time to get us from the hotel. Then the bus had issues so they transferred us. 7:55pm to 9:15pm and we were still pick up people, no drinks, no guidance. My family and I got off the bus. Horrible.”
Ride a colorful chiva through Buga, hear its stories in English or Spanish, and taste sweets, wine, coffee, and a Valluna empanada.
“We took a tour of Buga, where Don Carlos introduced us to representative places of the region, his explanation ranged from architectural gems, to representative characters of the region. Very grateful for knowing a little about the culture of Buga.Auto-translated”
Ride Cartagena’s colorful chiva to San Felipe Fortress, the Old Shoes, bay, and walled city in a lively four-hour tour.
“Very nice and informative but was very hard to fully enjoy due to the extreme heat. There were no fans or AC on the bus.”
Medellín’s three-hour Rumbero party bus brings crossover music, unlimited beer, city lights, and lively stops for $38.
“The tour was amazing. I had no intentions of dancing but Eugene got me on my feet and out of my shell. She was a great guide.”
Review of Cartagena’s $20 Chiva Party, with music, dancing, photo stops, practical tips, drawbacks, value, and advice on who should book.
“This was a fun experience and a must do in Colombia. The guide was very accommodating and tried to ensure everyone was having a good. I enjoyed myself. My only complaint is the bus got too full at a point that you really couldn't even dance or move. I think the number should be capped to ensure everyone has some breathing room !”
Ride Cartagena’s traditional chiva to Castillogrande, Las Botas Viejas, San Felipe Castle, and the Historic Center with a bilingual guide.
“Such a fun and vibrant experience in Cartagena! The chiva ride was full of energy, great music, and a wonderful atmosphere. The communication with the team was clear and smooth from the beginning. Definitely a charming and unique activity to enjoy the city’s spirit!”
Review of Cartagena’s Chiva Rumbera, a $18 party bus with music, dancing, photo stops, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Esse foi, sem dúvida, um dos passeios mais animados que fizemos em Cartagena! Subir numa chiva rumbera e transformar um simples ônibus em pista de dança foi uma experiência única e contagiante. Com música alta, luzes coloridas e um clima de festa, dançamos, rimos e curtimos cada momento. Durante o tour, fizemos três paradas rápidas: - O Monumento das Botas Velhas - O imponente Castelo San Felipe - E o Letreiro de Cartagena Este último, porém, impossível tirar uma foto sozinho no horário noturno. Um ponto de atenção: realmente pode ser difícil localizar o ônibus certo entre tantas chivas no mesmo local de encontro. Isso poderia ser mais organizado pela…”
Review of Cartagena’s 4-hour chiva city tour, with San Felipe views, Old Boots, the walled city, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Guia muito bom, forneceu muitas informações interessantes. Porém, o veículo bem precário…”
Review of Cartagena’s 3-hour chiva tour, with San Felipe Castle, historic center, guide, transport details, value, and booking advice.
“The entire trip is awesome, we went to different places, like de sapatos viejos, el Castillo de San Felipe, the old city of cartagena. In every place we had the opportunity to take pictures and buy souvenirs. It was amazing”
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