Playa Tranquila Day Trip
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose from 3 different options. All last between 6 and 8 hours and include hotel pickup, round-trip transport, and lunch. Here's what each one includes:
Tour Without Snorkeling
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cartagena or at the assigned meeting point and transfer you by land and sea to Barú Island, home to Playa Tranquila, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Colombian Caribbean.
On arrival, your ticket includes entry to the Club House or a similar beach club. You'll have the rest of the time free to swim in the beautiful turquoise waters, sunbathe, relax, and make use of the facilities.
At lunchtime, you'll enjoy a delicious traditional Caribbean lunch included in the activity. We'll then set off back to Cartagena.
Tour With Snorkeling
If you choose this option, we'll take an interesting tour through the mangroves surrounding Barú Island. Have you ever seen raccoons? You'll have the chance to spot them in their natural habitat!
After this, we'll head to one of the best spots on Playa Tranquila for snorkeling. You'll have free time to swim at your own pace and discover the colorful fish that inhabit these crystal-clear waters.
After the water activities, you can enjoy all the Club House facilities at your leisure and sit down for your Caribbean lunch.
Sunset Tour
This option includes all the same perks as the first option (beach club access and lunch), but pickup takes place in the afternoon so you can enjoy a romantic and unforgettable sunset at Playa Tranquila.
Timetables and Pickup Areas
This activity includes pickup from hotels in the following tourist areas of Cartagena de Indias: Bocagrande, Zona Norte, and El Bosque.
Pickup and return times vary depending on the option:
- Tour without snorkeling: pickup between 8 am and 8:30 am. Return from Barú begins at 3 pm, with estimated arrival in Cartagena between 4 pm and 5 pm.
- Tour with snorkeling: pickup between 8 am and 8:30 am. Return from Barú begins at 3 pm, with estimated arrival in Cartagena between 4 pm and 5 pm.
- Sunset tour: pickup at 2 pm, with estimated return at 8 pm.
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minibus and bus
Spanish–speaking tour assistant
Admission to the Club House or a similar beach club
Welcome cocktail
Lunch
Snorkelling (depending on selection)
Not included
Dox tax: 29,000 COP (US$ 8.80) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Anything else we should keep in mind before booking?
A - Keep in mind that the bus ride takes about 2 hours. Also, this activity isn't suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Bessones Operacion Turistica Corporate name: Bessones Tourism and Transportation LLC Registered Office: Stella Rangel Pinilla 1900 BAYSHORE DR STE 1A 136, Miami, United States Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 320784932 Contact information Email: gerencia@bessonesturismocolombia.com Phone: +573004845438
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.