5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru

Q: What happens if it rains? Is the tour canceled?

No, activities to the Rosario Islands are not canceled due to brief rain showers, as these are common in Cartagena. Additionally, the weather may differ between the city and the islands. The activity is only canceled if the Maritime General Directorate (DIMAR) determines “red tide” conditions or a risk situation.

Q: Where will we spend the afternoon during the 5 Islands tour?

After touring the islands, we will spend the afternoon at Mambo Beach Club. There, you can have lunch and use the club's common facilities such as restrooms and chairs. Balinese beds are available for an additional cost.

Q: Where can we have lunch during the tour?

The 5 Islands tour includes a voucher of COP$ 30.000 that you can redeem for anything you like at Mambo Beach Club. You can review the menu here.

Q: What is the Plancton activity?

If you choose the 5 Islands Tour + Bioluminescent Plankton option, as night approaches, we will board a boat to venture into the lagoon. At night, you will see how the water glows thanks to the bioluminescent plankton. You can enjoy this activity best during a new moon.

Q: Is there an entry fee to visit Fort San Fernando?

No, the visit to Fort San Fernando in the 5 Islands tour has no additional cost. The tour includes this historic stop without the need for an entrance fee.

Q: How to book 5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru?

You can book 5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru 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 5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru?

The tour 5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru can be booked up to 3 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

The most complete tour, landing on each island and ending at Playa Blanca and Playa Tranquila on Baru Island. You can add the bioluminescent plankton option.

Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

COP$ 275.000

Duration

10 hours

Schedules

7:45 am to 6:00 pm

Meeting point

Av. Blas de Lezo, Muelle La Bodeguita, Puerta 1, Cartagena

Includes

Navigation
Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Snorkeling equipment
Bonus of COP$ 30.000 for lunch

Does not include

Drinks
Pier tax (COP$ 31.500 per person, payment in cash the day of the tour)

Restrictions

Not allowed for pregnant women
Not allowed for people over the age of 65
Not allowed for people with spine problems
Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Comfortable clothing
Comfortable shoes
Flip flops
Bathing suit
Towel
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat to protect against the sun
Water
Snack

Description

You will begin this 5 Islands Tour leaving Cartagena on a sports boat, from where you will have incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. First you will make a short stop at Bocachica Island, where you will know the For San Fernando, and then continue the trip to the Rosario Islands, a small archipelago made up of 28 islands. You will stop at Isla Grande where you will have 45 minutes to snorkel and see the marine fauna of the place. Then, you will continue the trip going to at he Encantada Beach Club, where you can rest before heading to Cholón Island. Here you can share a relaxing moment with music with other passengers. Finally, you will arrive at Playa Tranquila, at a Mambo Beach Club where you will have the rest of the time to relax in front of the sea. If you selected the option with bioluminescent plankton, you will make an extra visit to the Enchanted Lagoon in Barú where you will witness this true spectacle of nature.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if it rains? Is the tour canceled?

Where will we spend the afternoon during the 5 Islands tour?

Where can we have lunch during the tour?

What is the Plancton activity?

Is there an entry fee to visit Fort San Fernando?

How to book 5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru?

How far in advance should I book 5 Islands Tour: Rosario Islands & Baru?