Full Day Tour to Barú Island by Boat from Cartagena

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Full Day Tour to Barú Island by Boat from Cartagena
Discover the hidden paradise in Playa Cristal, with the most beautiful beaches in the Colombian Caribbean. We begin our journey from Cartagena by speedboat to Playa Blanca. A beautiful journey for you to appreciate the colors of the sea. Afterwards, you can relax in a sun lounger or beach chair and enjoy a delicious welcome cocktail. Enjoy a tour of the beautiful mangroves of Barú and meet the playful raccoons that inhabit the area. Then, we head to the Snorkeling activity, where you can admire fish of different colors. Now you are ready to cool off in the crystal clear waters of Barú, and to finish, you can enjoy a delicious typical lunch of the island, with the famous coconut rice, patacones and fried fish. Enjoy magical sunsets and capture incredible photos. Now get ready to swim and discover plankton. Then we will return by air-conditioned bus to Cartagena around 7:30 pm.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Sun loungers and beach shoes
  • Use of facilities (bathrooms, swings, board games and sunbathing chairs)
  • Speedboat transfer to Freedom Beach Club
  • LUNCH
  • ALCOHOLIC_BEVERAGES
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • Snorkel and Mangrove Tour
  • Plankton Tour

What's not included

  • Fresh water shower- 5 usd
  • Towels- 5 usd
  • Departure from the La Bodeguita dock, you must pay the departure tax of 6 USD in cash
  • Tourist assistance insurance in accordance with current Colombian national park regulations

Itinerary

  1. Meeting point to take the speedboat, on the way to Freedom Beach in Barú. Here you must pay 23,000 of the dock tax at the box office (1h 0min)
  2. Arrival at Freedom Beach in Playa Cristal, famous for its crystalline beaches, here you will enjoy the only themed cabin on the island. You will have a Snorkel and Mangrove tour included. (3h 0min)
  3. Arrival at the only Barú themed cabin in Playa Cristal. Now you can relax on a sun lounger or beach to enjoy a delicious welcome cocktail. The time has come to cool off in the crystal clear waters of Barú and sunbathe. You can delight in a delicious typical lunch of the island, with its famous coconut rice, patacones and fried fish, with the option of chicken or vegetarian dish. The fun never ends in Freedom, now enjoy the swings with the best views and take great photos in all the musical corners of Freedom Beach, you will surely receive many likes on your social networks :) Now it's time to navigate the mangroves and we will get to visit the funny Raccoons, you can take photos and feed them. Then we will go to the colares so you can do the snorkeling activity. (6h 0min) Admission included
  4. As night falls, the luminous plankton activity will take place, where you can dive into the sea at night and appreciate this wonderful show (1h 0min) Admission included
  5. The return will be by bus to Cartagena and the bus stopping point will be the emblematic clock tower. (1h 0min) Admission included

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
You must reach the Bodeguita dock, door #1, where all the boats leave, diagonal to the clock tower.
End point
The return bus leaves you in front of the clock tower, in the historic center

Practical information

Operated by
Freedom Beach Tour
Max group size
20 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • People with immobility

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 12 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.