Top Caribbean Coast Day Trips

Explore the pristine beaches of the Rosario and Barú islands during this day trip from Cartagena. Travel off the coast of Colombia via speedboat to the Corales del Rosario National Park. Swim and snorkel in the azure waters, relax on the soft sand beaches, and take in the picturesque natural surroundings. National park fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Cartagena hotels are provided.

Experience Cartagena’s famed mud volcano, and the indigenous community of Galerazamba on this all-day adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, soak up a mineral-filled mud bath, visit a salt mine, stop by a museum and monument dedicated to a legendary indigenous woman, India Catalina, and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

Enjoy some fun in the sun during this full-day excursion from Cartagena to the lovely Playa Blanca beach on Baru Island. Journey outside of the city to reach this paradise of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, spending the day sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing amidst the magnificent tropical scenery. Enjoy an included lunch of Colombian specialties (if option selected), tropical fruit and water, a professional tour guide and transport via an air-conditioned coach.

Experience the idyllic splendor of Playa Blanca and Barú with a full-day package that combines round-trip transport from Cartagena and lunch. After a short drive from Cartagena, arrive on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca and recline in a hammock or sun lounger at a local hotel. Refresh with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and then revitalize with lunch and a soft drink around midday. Your day will conclude with drop-off back in Cartagena.

Experience Colombia’s beautiful Rosario Island on this excursion to an exclusive beach club. After catching a speedboat from La Bodeguita Pier in Cartagena, head to Bora Bora Beach Club and enjoy a complimentary cocktail and beach bed. Savor a delicious lunch—vegetarian, chicken and fish are available—and kick back by the water. Paddleboards, kayaks, and a masseuse are available for an extra charge.

Set sail for the Rosario Islands with this group catamaran expedition from Cartagena. You will be able to anchor at Isla Grande and Isla Bela, where you will have the opportunity to jump into the water to practice snorkeling. Lunch and refreshments will also be served at no additional charge.

Many scenic islands can be explored from Cartagena, Colombia but few offer beaches and a historic fort. Combine a boat adventure, a guided tour of one of the oldest Spanish-built forts, and time to relax on San Fernando Beach and beach club including a traditional lunch during this tour to Tierra Bomba Island.

Playa Blanca VIP You will be able to enjoy an ecological and natural setting, provided with beautiful crystalline waters, ideal for recharging yourself with good energy or spending a good time with family or friends. Let yourself be carried away by the sound of the waves while you spend the day relaxed with a book or, you feel in harmony with the place and a good cocktail. You will be in an exclusive Beach Club !, provided with the necessary, so let yourself be carried away by this experience and have fun!

Be amazed by nature's unpredictability on this Totumo Volcano and Galerazamba day trip. The impressive Galerazamba salt flats give a pink hue to the nearby sea between December and April. Enjoy magnificent views of the pink sea from a lookout point and learn more about the local area at the Ethnoindustrial Museum.

If you want to dig beneath the tourist sites and really learn about the culture and history of Colombia, this 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal. With a knowledgeable local tour guide you'll visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the distinct African culture has been maintained for centuries. Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and Palenque's unique language.

Spend a day out on the waters that make Cartagena famous on this island-hopping snorkel tour of Colombia's Baru Islands. Snorkel with the comfort and security of a guide and nautical team, and relax as you sail around the scenic archipelago in the Caribbean sea between locations. This tour includes all equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cartagena lodging.

Hike through the rural area outside of Cartagena on this trekking tour. Focus on the local flora, fauna, and native culture as you travel, listening to in-depth commentary from your guide. You won't have to worry about navigation or transportation, since your guide is in charge of all the details. All transportation and meals are included while you're out on the trail.

Escape to the picturesque paradise of the Rosario Islands on a delightful day-trip from Cartagena. Experience the idyllic splendor of the iridescent water and silken sands as you cruise to the alluring archipelago. Plunge into the crystal clear Caribbean waters; recline in the shade of a palm tree on a blissful beach. Treat your taste buds to a traditional lunch and enjoy convenient hotel pickup on this heavenly excursion.

Travelers should book this tour because they will have the opportunity to visit two exotic and medicinal attractions of the Colombian Caribbean such as the famous totumo volcano, which has gained national and international importance because the mud baths in this volcano are recognized as beneficial for the health of the body because the components of the mud contain salts and minerals that help to relax it, exfoliate the skin and according to many permanent visitors, to improve health and cure different ailments. and the beautiful attractive Pink Sea which has a great history and its salt flats steal the whole show, since they provide the waters forming the intense pink sea, being a natural phenomenon has a pink hue depending on the season, the pink sea season is from December to April. It is currently closed due to the health emergency, so we are going to Galerazamba where we will know: - Catalina India - The Ethno-industrial Museum - Viewpoint where you can observe the pink sea

Explore the coastline beyond Cartagena with this full-day private boat tour. Leave the navigating to your private guide and admire views during the journey to the Rosario Islands. Visit the islands of Cholon and Baru for a day spent sunbathing and swimming. Return to Cartagena at the end of the day.

If you are interested in an encounter with African culture and all the magic of Black history, this is the tour for you! This tour allows you to learn about the gesture of liberty that was realized in Palenque.

Have you ever dreamed you were in a Pirate Movie? La Fantastica sailed from Boston in search of a great adventure. Sail the waters of Cartagena with us! Explore Fuerte San Fernando and the beaches of Boca Chica. If you want a better experience than an hour-long bumpy speed boat ride, then this is the tour for you! Do you have your eye patch ready? We board the ship and toast to the crew who will keep us safe for the trip. We will begin to cross the waters of Cartagena until we see Fuerte San Fernando. Deboard at the fort and hear a few stories from its past. From the fort, we will walk for under 5 mins, to the Boca Chica Beach Club where we will relax on the beach and enjoy a typical Cartagena lunch of coconut rice, fried fish, house salad, and patacones. Pirate Life can work up an appetite! IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAVE FISH YOU MUST SEND US AN EMAIL REQUESTING A SUBSTITUTION BEFORE THE TRIP. We then reboard La Fantastica for the return trip with more drinks, music, and comradery.

Minca is a small village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta at 700m above sea level, populated by coffee, cocoa and honey producers. Located in one of the richest environments or habitat of Colombia. It has several rivers that run through its territory, full of waterfalls and cold water coming down from the mountains, so we invite you to enjoy unique landscapes in a charming place.

Be at Marina of Santa Marta 930 am. Say boat SONATA @ Gate. We depart 10 am. CANT wait past 9:50 am Sonata is a 58ft cutter rigged ketch built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan with 26 capacity. We will motor up wind to Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, Aguja Island. At Bahia Concha we`ll anchor. Our auxiliary boat will take you to the beach or you can swim to it. You can snorkel, SUP board & sunbathe. WATER ACTIVITIES ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Lunch and 1 drink will be provided per person ON BOARD approximately 1 hour after arrival. 3:30pm everyone should be on board again to sail back wind permitting. Back at Marina by 5pm where you can enjoy the Sunset. If weather restrictions by maritime authorities we visit nearby bays. NO REFUND if Maritime Authorities restrict navigation to Tayrona Park. FULL REFUND if ALL navigation is restricted. Keep in mind tayrona park closes Feb 1-15 June 1-15 Oct 19-Nov 2. During these date we will visit nearby bays

This adventure of Isla Barú and bioluminescent plankton offers the most complete experience to discover this area near Cartagena and connect with nature. Our itinerary will be as follows: 1. We will pick you up at your hotel according to your location. We will be contacting you. 2. We will arrive at Barú Island where we will do a tour of the island's mangroves where you will be able to appreciate the diversity of birds and fauna, and we will do the snorkeling activity. 3. We will return to the stay at our Mambo Beach Club Barú, to have lunch typical of the area and rest a little in the beach area. 4. At 6:30 pm we will tour the bioluminescent plankton area and at 7:30 pm we will return to Cartagena where we will be arriving at approximately 9:00 pm.

Descubre la belleza natural de la costa de Cartagena en un día en Isla del Encanto El destino de aguas cristalinas se encuentra en el Parque Natural Corales del Rosario y cuenta con más de 300 m de arena para que descanses en un clima caribeño. Descubre la experiencia • El tour comenzará en la puerta 5 del Muelle Bodeguita, en Cartagena. Desde allí partiremos por la mañana hacia el Parque Corales del Rosario en un recorrido de tan solo 60 min. • El desembarque se realiza en el hotel Isla del Encanto, desde donde podrá iniciar su recorrido por la isla, ya sea de forma libre o guiada. • A la hora del almuerzo, pruebe los sabores locales en una comida típica estilo buffet. • Entre chapuzones en el mar y en la piscina, aprovecha para descansar en una de las tumbonas o hamacas que agregarán aún más comodidad a tu experiencia de pie sobre la arena. • Por la tarde, emprenderemos nuestro camino de regreso a Cartagena directo al muelle de la Bodeguita

Experience the Caribbean’s beautiful scenery on this guided day trip from Cartagena. After meeting up with your guide at Marina Santa Cruz, visit islands like Baru and Tierra Bomba and go snorkeling and/or scuba diving in coral reefs, watch for spectacular marine life, kick back on white sand beaches, and get tips on the best local restaurant from an informative local guide.

Let's go for a relaxed day at sea in one of the most beautiful beaches in Colombia and explore the hidden treasures in the mangroves of Baru. When we arrive at Playa Blanca we will walk around 10 minutes to reach Mambo Beach, an exclusive place where you will enjoy its comfortable facilities and you can rest in front of the sea. You can store your belongings in the lockers and the staff will be attentive to your requirements. Then you will be picked up in a 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 do the snorkeling activity and you will see different species of fish and their habitat. At the end you can feed them and interact with them. The rest of the afternoon you will be at the Mambo Beach Restaurant Bar where you will receive lunch (this is a voucher that you can use a la carte and the most expensive dishes have an additional cost) and you will enjoy the rest of the afternoon in the place.

In this beautiful place you will discover a mud volcano that has the properties of the dead sea, in which you can enter, but you will never be able to touch the bottom, due to the chemical properties of the mud. In addition, the mud has healing properties that help your skin stop the aging process. All this while you and your friends or family have fun discovering and understanding this new experience. We will also visit the Galerazamba salt flats where we will see how a microorganism turns the water pink, but this attraction is temporary and depends on the weather conditions, so it only has a pink color from April to May. (But it will depend on whether it rains or not, since the rain melts the salt crystals and dilutes the pink color). The reason for the times in the morning at 7am and in the afternoon at 2:30pm is to avoid group tours.