Magical Full-Day Tour Through The Mangroves And The Beach In Isla de Barú

4.5 (110 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
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Duration7h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
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Overview

You will explore the hidden treasures in the mangroves of the island of Barú, where you will be able to see different types of animals and birds. You will learn the importance of mangroves in our ecosystem, and you will snorkel and see different species of fish and their habitat. Later, they will take you to the Mambo Beach Club in Playa Blanca with crystal clear waters, an exclusive place where you will enjoy its comfortable facilities and you can rest in front of the sea. It is a unique experience. what are you waiting for?

Options

Magical Tour Isla Barú

Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Magic Tour + Plankton

plankton
Duration: 13 hours
Snacks
Enchanted Lagoon
Pickup included

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Use of comfortable facilities (bathrooms, tables and sun loungers) at Mambo Beach.
  • Bilingual guide
  • Snorkel activity, use of goggles to see underwater.
  • Welcome drink
  • Tour through the mangroves of the island of Barú.
  • Lunch voucher of 30,000 pesos for use a la carte
  • Additional alcoholic beverages.
  • Towels
  • Balinese beds
  • access to showers. *Additional cost
  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

  1. Cartagena District
    1h
    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
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At the Beach Club, where you can spend time on a sun lounger or on Balinese beds, Lunch is a bonus of $30,000 that you must redeem for the options we have on our menu. You can use huts, sun loungers, the bathroom and the social areas at no additional cost.
  3. Playa Blanca
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Mangrove Visit You will be picked up in a native boat to go to the mangroves where you will see different types of animals and learn the importance of mangroves 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

An employee in his company uniform will be at the Statue of Los Pegasos

End point

An employee in his company uniform will be at the Statue of Los Pegasos

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

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

Reviews

4.5 (110)

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