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Baru Island

The tour consists of a 5-stop itinerary across the Rosario Islands, featuring bars, public and private beaches, access to parasols, and more. It's perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups. By offering 2 ticket options, we cater to party enthusiasts and those looking to simply relax. Our destinations, mostly beach clubs, are shown in the images above. Beach club entries and lunch are included, but a cash-only tourist port tax of 27,000 COP must be paid at the pier. ITINERARY BY TICKET OPTION: All bookings will meet near the Historic Center and board large passenger shuttle boats to the channel of islands, 45 minutes away. ——— Party Ticket: 1. Arrive at a scenic beach club, perfect for pictures, vibing, and refreshing drinks. 2. Enjoy lunch at a serene beach where you can lounge after your meal. 3. Visit an exclusive island paradise, surrounded by mangroves and blue waters. 4. Discover a hidden beach club with entry to a private beach, pool with slides, volleyball, and archery. 5. Conclude at Cholon party island — which won't be for everyone, read "NOTES" for more details. ——— Leisure Ticket: 1. Arrive at a zen-inspired beach club with a focus on chic-relaxation and massages for hire. 2. Enjoy Caribbean drinks on a picturesque beach club with access to beach beds. 3. Savor lunch at a serene beach where you can lounge after your meal. 4. Visit an exclusive island paradise, surrounded by mangroves and blue waters. 5. Conclude at a hidden beach club with entry to a private beach, pool with slides, volleyball, and archery. ALL BOOKINGS RETURN AT 5 PM. NOTES: The visual itinerary is not 100% accurate, follow the itineraries on the description. Cholon Island is crowded, a bit rugged, and known for its wild party atmosphere; for a more polished experience, we strongly recommend the leisure ticket. Meal options (fish, chicken, veggie) are selected on-site. Boat rides are bumpy and not suitable for injured persons. Account for the possibility of rain and come prepared. Businesses on the islands have markups and local vendors; higher prices apply. Cards are accepted, but cash is highly recommended. We aren't responsible for reckless behavior or accidents on the islands. By booking, you agree to our terms and conditions. Arrival instructions are found on the voucher, we do not provide pickups. For other high-rated tours, please clic on our agency name and select to view all tours.

We offer you the opportunity to visit 5 islands in a vip way in a sport boat with music from Cartagena, with this plan you will enjoy the most complete tour of the city visiting different beaches of the Baru and Rosario Islands. You will live the experience of immersing yourself in crystal clear waters, white sand and corals which is an unforgettable experience where you will visit the following places: You will visit the following places: Bocachica Island - San Fernando Fort. Isla Grande - Enchanted Beach Cholon Island - Party Island Baru Beach - Mambo Beach

Unwind away from the hustle and bustle of Cartagena with a day trip to Baru Island. Relax on the white sand on comfortable beach beds, swim in the beautifully warm blue waters, sip a welcome cocktail, and tuck into a tasty local lunch. Return to your vacation reinvigorated and reenergized. After hotel pickup, be driven to Baru Island, where you catch a boat to a quiet beach. Unwind on a beautiful beach with crystal clear water and white sand on a comfortable beach bed or chair. Experience a cleaner and quieter beach than Playa Blanca with fewer beach vendors. Tuck into a typical lunch, with a choice of fish, grilled chicken, or vegetarian, accompanied by coconut rice, plantains, and salad. Choose between lemonade or another refreshing drink. After lunch, continue enjoying the beautiful beach before the boat picks you up to take the bus back to Cartagena.

Start with pickup at your hotel in the Marbella, Bocagrande, Laguito or Castillo Grande district of Cartagena in the morning. Those staying outside of these areas can meet at a central location. Hop on an air-conditioned bus and take in the views on your way to the island of Barú. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of the area that passes thorugh the industrial area of Mamonal, before reaching the bridge that connects Cartagena with the Island of Barú. Admire views of the charming towns of Ararca, Santana, and the fishing village of Barù before arriving at Playa Blanca. Get off the bus and stroll to the soft white sands of Playa Blanca, the flagship beach of Barù Island. Have free time to enjoy this stunning area that has 2.4 kilometers of beach. Swim, work on your tan, or purchase activities like snorkeling jet skiing, or banana boating. Sit down to a delicious lunch of fish or chicken, coconut rice, patacón (twice-fried plantain slices), and salad. Return to your hotel or meeting point by bus in the late afternoon.

Visit the Rosario Islands on this guided tour including swim spots and lunch. See the 27 islands that make up the archipelago and visit San Martín de Parajal where you can snorkel or visit the oceanarium. Relax on Barù’s white sandy beaches and tour the islands. Arrive at Barú by bus and take a boat to Rosario Islands to see the 27 islands that are part of the cluster. Discover the local area with information provided by your guide. Arrive at San Martín de Parajal where you can visit the oceanarium or snorkel, for a fee. Indulge in a traditional local lunch before spending the rest of the day in Baru.

Enjoy sun, sand, sea, and beach on this day trip including a traditional lunch. Be picked up from your hotel and get ready to swim or sunbathe on the famous Playa Blanca beach. Start your trip with transportation from your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle. Sit back and relax on the journey which includes passing into Barù Island by bridge. Once there, alight the bus and climb a charming set of rustic stairs to reach the 2.4-km long Playa Blanca beach. Take a stroll down to the quieter Playa Tranquila sector, with its fewer people and relaxed vibe. Have lunch at our charming restaurant and get ready to hit the waves or just sunbathe on the beach. Rental of chairs and tents in front of the restaurant or on the beach (own expense). Luxuriate at this picturesque beach location before getting ready to head home. Have peace of mind knowing there is a rep on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly and to make sure you get back to your transportation.

Treat yourself to a unique and exclusive experience where you can enjoy snorkeling, lunch on at a beach club on a private island, a seafood tasting session, and plenty of island relaxation. Travel by sports boat to islands like Boccchica, Isla Grande, and Isla de Cholon. Board your luxury sports boat in Cartagena and get ready to head to the the Rosario Islands. Disembark at Bocachica and learn all about the iconic Fort of San Fernando before embarking on a panoramic tour of the archipelago. Snorkel and indulge in other water activities at scenic Isla Grande. Dive beneth the waves to admire the diversity of coral reefs, fish, and even a small plane at the bottom of the sea. Next, get ready for an exclusive lunch experience as you dine on a private island with a beach club. Feast your choice of a chicken, fish, or vegetarian dish, before making use of the club's facilities including its swimming pool. Experience the party atmosphere of the next stop of Isla de Cholon, and enjoy a seafood tasting. As night falls, conclude your experience with a stop at Playa Tranquila. Board a boat to view the luminous plankton, the microorganisms that glow in the sea in the dark of night and we come back by bus t 8:00 pm.

Discover the hidden paradise at Playa Cristal, with the most beautiful beaches in the Colombian Caribbean. We start our journey from Cartagena, a 45-minute ride to Playa Blanca, where a short 5-minute ride on typical island boats awaits us to reach Freedom Beach Club. Afterwards, you can relax on a sun lounger or beach chair and enjoy a delicious welcome cocktail. Enjoy a tour through the beautiful mangroves of Baru and meet the playful raccoons that reside in the area. After we go to snorkeling activity, where you can admire fish of different colors. Now you're ready to cool off in the crystal-clear waters of Baru, and to top it off, you can savor a delicious typical island lunch, featuring the famous coconut rice, plantains, and fried fish. Enjoy magical sunsets and capture incredible photos. As night falls, you will enjoy an extraordinary tour in the Baru lagoon. Get ready to swim and discover the plankton. Now, unwind and soak up the sun on the beach before heading back to Cartagena.

Discover the stunning beauty of Playa Blanca on a day trip from Cartagena. Drive through the historic city of Cartagena, cross Baru Bridge, and relax in the sun on a comfortable sun bed. Meet your driver in Cartagena in the morning and head to Playa Blanca in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a 45-minute panoramic tour through the beautiful city of Cartagena on your way to Barú Peninsula. Cross the Baru bridge without stopping to reach Corles del Rosario and San Bernardo National Natural Park and continue to Playa Blanca, the only public beach in the national park. Walk along Playa Blanca's famous white beaches and turquoise waters before arriving at the Club Mambo Beach. Relax in a lounger as you enjoy a welcome cocktail or on Balinese beds (extra charge) before cooling off in the pristine water. Enjoy a delicious lunch after redeeming your voucher before returning to the sun. Spend the day relaxing and return to Cartagena.

This is a tour designed for those explorers who want to know several destinations in local beaches in one day: Snorkeling + Rosario Island + Cholón+ Barú + Plancton (optional) - Time: 8h to 12h, depending of you. Depending on your location we can pick you up at the hotel. After completing the group, we go to the dock to take the boat and go to the Rosario Islands on a panoramic tour. You will have the opportunity to visit the Oceanarium (ticket included), go to a semi-private island where you can use its facilities. Then we will venture into a fun snorkeling activity included the submerged plane and we will move on to the famous rumba island: Cholón. Then, we will go to Barú for lunch (fried fish, chicken or vegetarian option) and you will have access to the facilities available: beach beds, sunbeds, lockers and local bathrooms. Here you can decide if you return to Cartagena by boat, approx. 3:30pm... or you can stay to see the magical sunset of Barú and continue with the plan to swim in the plankton, then, we will take a local boat again to the enchanted lagoon to appreciate the bioluminescent, a very nice natural phenomenon! For 20 or 30min depending on the weather. Time back to Cartagena by bus if you take the plancton experience: 8 pm approx., we will give you a snack at sunset time to calm hunger while.