Adventure full day Isla Barú + Mangroves + Snorkel + bioluminescent plankton

4.2 (129 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
Duration15h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You will live a magical adventure on Barú Island, the perfect place for a full day adventure, you will enjoy the wonders of the Colombian Caribbean, its crystal clear waters, where you will see different types of animals and birds, you will learn the importance of mangroves in our ecosystem. You will practice snorkeling and see different species of fish and their habitat. We will visit the Mambo Beach club in Playa Blanca, an exclusive place where you will enjoy its comfortable facilities and you can rest in front of the sea.
the highlight of the day is the bioluminescent plankton, an unforgettable experience the most complete to discover the magic of the island
that waits? Book your full day adventure today.

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Bilingual guide
  • Snorkel activity, use of goggles to see underwater.
  • Welcome drink
  • Biolumiscent plankton activity
  • Use of comfortable facilities (toilets, lockers, tables and sun chairs) in Mambo Beach.
  • Lunch voucher of 30,000 pesos for use a la carte
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Towels
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • access to showers. *Additional cost
  • Balinese beds

What to expect

  1. Cartagena District
    Pass by
    1. We start with the pick up at your hotel, hostel, accommodation or whatever your location is. between 6:00 am and 7:30 am in an air-conditioned transport We will pick up other travelers as well. You must be patient because traffic is sometime a problem. We will enjoy a panoramic tour of approximately 45 minutes through the beautiful city of Cartagena until we reach the Barú Peninsula.

    2. We will pass through the Baru bridge without stopping where we will find the Corles del Rosario and San Bernardo National Natural Park. The Barú Peninsula (sometimes called Isla de Barú or simply Barú), is separated from the territory by the Canal del Dique. Until 2014 the only way to cross it was by raft, or its variants. It was in that year when the so-called "Baru Bridge" was inaugurated. (Barú is an artificial island that was formed almost 100 years ago by the construction of the Canal del Dique. The three towns on the island are Ararca, Santa Ana and Barú).
  2. Playa Tranquila Baru
    9h · Admission ticket included
    2. We arrive at Playa Blanca Famous for its white beaches and turquoise waters. it is the only public beach. . Once in Barú, we will walk about 5 minutes until we reach the Beach Club, where you can spend time in a sun lounger or chairs, you can explore the beautiful crystal clear waters. Lunch is a voucher for 30,000 consumables on the menu. You can make use of huts, lounge chairs, bathroom and social areas at no additional cost.

    3.Visit to the Mangrove Swamp You will be picked up in a native boat to go to the mangrove swamps where you will see different types of animals and learn the importance of mangrove swamps in our ecosystem. You will practice snorkeling and see different species of fish and their habitat. At the end you will be able to feed them and interact with them.
  3. Isla Baru
    2h
    On the white beach you will wait for nightfall, we will take you in the company of native islanders in a boat to see Plankton is a group of organisms that float and drift in suspension in fresh or salt water. when shaken, they produce a brilliant light like a star or diamond.
    Plankton performs a very important task in fixing or capturing CO2 found in the atmosphere and exporting it to deeper ocean waters or to the seabed.
    Plankton is also responsible for the production of more than half of all the oxygen on our planet. At the trophic level it is the beginning of the food chain.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the Statue of the Pegasus there will be an employee with his company uniform

End point

In the Statue of the Pegasus there will be an employee with his company uniform

Pickup details

We pick up the northern area of the City of Cartagena, the Historic Center, Bocagrande and Gethsemane.
We will contact you to arrange a time and confirm the pick-up location.
You must be in the lobby or meeting point at the time of pickup.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.2 (129)

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