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Cartagena: Snorkel, Mangroves and Playa Blanca Tour

3.8  / 5124 reviews
Activity provider:Cartagena Adventures
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Water activity
Cartagena: Snorkel, Mangroves and Playa Blanca Tour
Activity provider:Cartagena Adventures
3.8  / 5124 reviews

Be dazzled by colorful marine life and corals on this mangroves and snorkeling experience from Cartagena. See iguanas and birds as you explore an incredible ecosystem, and enjoy a tasty lunch.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish
Pickup included
Your hotel in Bocagrande or Laguito. People staying in the Centro Historico must walk some blocks to the meeting point.

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

    Baru Island

    Snorkeling (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Baru Island

    Lunch (30 minutes)

    Optional

    Baru Island

    Break time (1.5 hours)

    Optional

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Ac. 24 Real #8b-95

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the underwater world and mangroves on the islands of Baru and Cartagena
  • Admire colorful fish and corals as your are submerged in the mangrove tunnel
  • Enjoy a typical island lunch and a refreshing non alcoholic drink

Full description

Get picked up from your accommodation at 7:30 AM in an air-conditioned bus. Meet your guide who will provide all the details about your upcoming adventure and the route. At 9 AM, arrive at the island of Baru and board a boat. Cruise for 15 minutes through the crystal clear waters until you arrive at the snorkeling site. After 1 hour of enjoyable snorkeling, continue the tour into the mangroves to see birds, iguanas, and other species. Discover the fascinating landscapes of the island and the life of the native species who inhabit this magical ecosystem. At 1 PM, head back to Playa Blanca to enjoy a delicious lunch with options of fish, chicken, or vegetarian. Once you've eaten, spend some time swimming in the clear waters or relaxing on the beautiful white sand beach. At 3:30 PM, board the return bus which will drop you off back at your hotel.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour guide/instructor
  • Lunch with lemonade
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Underwater pictures
  • Playa Blanca entry
  • Beach chairs, beds, and umbrellas
  • Extra drinks

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Date

Meeting point

Beside the Pegasus monument in the bus bay, Ac. 24 Real #8b-91, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Please bring sunblock and comfortable clothes
  • Please note that hotel pick up is only available from certain hotels, those staying in the historic center may have to walk a few blocks to take the bus

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 124 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Service
    4.1/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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Bernardo – BrazilDecember 29, 2023  – Verified booking
It was an intensely fun day! Cartagena Adventures reached out earlier to explain all the details. At the bus, Diana explained each part of the trip (Playa Blanca, Playa Tranquila, Mangrove+Snorkeling). We got to Playa Tranquila, rested a little and Daker came to get us. He guided us to the mangroves, we interacted with the raccoons, and then we went back to the sea to snorkel. The place they picked had super clear water, lots of corals and fishes, amazingly fun to swim and look for the local fauna.
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Darian – United StatesDecember 13, 2023  – Verified booking
It was amazing. The snorkeling was the best part. The staff were very knowledgeable and responsive
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Carri – United StatesOctober 21, 2023  – Verified booking
This was a very fun tour with beautiful water and really cool things to see. The boat ride was sometimes a little uncomfortable but still worth it.
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