Isla del Sol Rosario Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Cartagena

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

The Rosario Islands have no shortage of day trip options — but most of them land you on an overcrowded beach with a plastic chair and a set menu. Isla del Sol is a different proposition entirely.
This is a natural island inside one of Colombia's most protected marine parks, where mangroves, coral reefs, and a saltwater pool coexist with genuine hospitality and a kitchen that takes its six-option lunch seriously. The welcome cocktail, the beachfront spa, the snorkeling in actual reef ecosystems, and the mangrove tour give the day a depth that goes well beyond sunbathing — though there's plenty of room for that too.
Two packages let you choose your pace: the Regular Day Pass covers everything you need for a perfect beach day, while the Open Bar package adds four hours of drinks so the only decision you have to make is which cocktail comes next.
One hour from Cartagena by speedboat. A full day of Caribbean at its most natural.

Options

Isla del Sol Regular Day Pass

Isla del Sol Open Bar Day Pass

Open Bar Day Pass

What's included

Traditional Colombian dessert and coffee after lunch
Welcome cocktail
Lunch with several options
Use of the beach, saltwater pool, and lounge chairs
Towel service
Round-trip speedboat transportation from La Bodeguita Pier to the Rosario Islands
If you choose the Open Bar option, it also includes: Open bar from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Access to the Isla del Sol Hotel facilities

Round-trip transfers between hotel and pier in Cartagena
Pier and national park fees at La Bodeguita Pier (COP 31,500 per person (subject to change by the national cruise line)
Additional activities on the island (snorkeling, mangrove tour, aquarium visit, spa)
Additional alcoholic beverages outside of open bar hours
Spa and massage services
Personal expenses

What to expect

Start your day at Muelle La Bodeguita in Cartagena, where you'll board a speedboat for a one-hour panoramic crossing through the Caribbean Sea to the Rosario Islands. On arrival at Hotel Isla del Sol, a welcome cocktail sets the tone before you settle into a full day of beach, sun, and Caribbean water at your own pace.
Spend the morning swimming in the sea or the saltwater pool, relaxing on sun loungers, and soaking in the natural surroundings of one of Colombia's most protected marine archipelagos. Optional activities — coral reef snorkeling, a mangrove ecosystem tour, and a visit to the Rosario Islands aquarium — are available to book directly on the island throughout the morning.
At midday, sit down to a proper lunch with six menu options: fresh fish, Caribbean dishes, meat, pasta, and vegetarian alternatives, followed by a traditional dessert and Colombian coffee. If you chose the Open Bar package, drinks flow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The afternoon is yours — more beach time, a spa treatment, or simply doing nothing particularly well. The return speedboat to Cartagena departs around 3:00 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point >> La Bodeguita Pier, Gate #4 (Blas de Lezo Ave., El Centro, Cartagena de Indias)

* Check-in Time: Between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please present your ID card or passport.
* Boarding time: Between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., departure by boat to the Rosario Islands.

End point

Meeting Point >> La Bodeguita Pier, Gate #4 (Blas de Lezo Ave., El Centro, Cartagena de Indias)

* Check-in Time: Between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please present your ID card or passport.
* Boarding time: Between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., departure by boat to the Rosario Islands.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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