Cartagena: 5-Stop Island Hopping Tour with Lunch & Snorkel 5-Stop Island-Hopping Tour with 2 Beach Clubs

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ID: GYG497946-1021928
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 07:30 hours


Description

Get ready for fun in the sun and discover the islands near Cartagena on this full-day speedboat island-hopping excursion. Swim, snorkel, and explore Rosario, Baru, Cholon, and more.
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This tour is crafted to provide the complete island experience at a fair price, featuring a fast-paced itinerary with five stops including 2 beach clubs. It's important to note that not every stop is an island; there are only three accessible islands for public visits: Rosario, Cholon, & Baru. Other listings may promote snorkeling activities (Coral Reef & Escobar's Plane) as island visits, but they are actually water-based activities. Lunch and snorkeling gear are included, but tourist port tax cash fee must be paid before boarding (27.000 COP).

While all are welcome to join, we particularly recommend this excursion to those who are adventurers and comfortable in party environments - especially since the atmosphere at Cholon Island may not be for everyone.

Itinerary:

We'll meet near the Historic Center where we'll board a large passenger shuttle boat that will take us to the channel of islands, 45 mins away. Upon arrival, you'll snorkel at a coral reef in a place known as Laguna. Afterward, you'll snorkel at Pablo Escobar's sunken plane. We then make our way to Playa Libre's beach club in Rosario Island for a Caribbean lunch and relaxation. You'll then proceed to Cholon Island, and finally visit another beach club in Baru until departure. Return to Cartagena at around 4 PM.

Note: Regardless of where you book, expect Cartagena's nearby islands to be touristy. Island vendors in Baru and Cholon are very persistent and can be bothersome. Businesses on the islands have markups, higher prices apply. Ask for the price beforehand and check receipts. Boat rides are bumpy & you may get wet. Beach and swim attire is a must.

Highlights

  • Relax at two beach clubs in the sun and in water
  • Explore several islands in this island hopping tour
  • Swim and snorkel in the famously crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea
  • See the remains of one of Pablo Escobar's former plane underwater
  • Explore and walk Rosario Island, Cholon Island, and Baru

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please arrive early & account for traffic. Meeting point is at the Monumento Santander where the host will meet you. This location appears on Uber. Locate the statue that is in the middle of a roundabout. Please be ready to show your voucher for a quick check in process. Afterward, you'll head to the nearby pier to commence the tour. Should you encounter any issues locating the spot or if you don't find the tour guide, please send a WhatsApp message to the number provided for immediate assistance and a location photo.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.