Magdalena River Boat Trip: Tours, Prices & Schedules

Q: What type of boat is used for the Magdalena River Boat Trip?

The navigation takes place on a tourist ferry specially equipped for this type of excursion. The vessel has a capacity of 80 passengers, providing a comfortable space to enjoy the journey while sailing along the river. On board, life jackets are available for all passengers, meeting basic safety requirements, and there is also a restroom on the ferry, making the trip more comfortable during the navigation. This spacious and stable ferry is ideal for enjoying the scenery of the Magdalena River while peacefully exploring the natural surroundings from the water.

Q: How to book Magdalena River Boat Trip?

You can book Magdalena River Boat Trip online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book Magdalena River Boat Trip?

The tour Magdalena River Boat Trip can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Make the Magdalena River Boat Trip and go through this real symbol of Barranquilla and Colombia.

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Price per person

US$ 34.00

Duration

4 hours

Schedules

3:15 pm to 7:15 pm

Meeting point

Gran Malecón del Río

Includes

Navigation
Spanish-speaking guide

Does not include

Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
Food

Restrictions

Minimum age required of 3 years old
Enter food and drinks to the boat

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Hat to protect against the sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Snack
Water
Comfortable clothing

Description

Price

Adult: US$34 per person.
Child (age 0 to 11): US$19 per person.

We will gather in the meeting point in the pier where you will board the ferry to make the Magdalena River Boat Trip. The Magdalena River, born in the Huila Region, crosses almost all Colombia to end in the Caribbean Sea, and you will make this boat trip to have some privileged views of the surroundings of Barranquilla.

During the tour, you will see the Pumarejo Bridge and the swamp of Mallorquín, where you will make birdwatching and identify endemic vegetation. you will arrive to the end of the river, where you will see the Caribbean Sea and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, you will visit the gran Malecón before return to our starting point and end the tour.

Frequently asked questions

What type of boat is used for the Magdalena River Boat Trip?

How to book Magdalena River Boat Trip?

How far in advance should I book Magdalena River Boat Trip?