Rosario Islands
and Playa Blanca shared tour from Cartagena
Navigate quietly and comfortably to visit the Rosario Islands, the Aquarium and Playa Blanca with Alcatraz boats that can accommodate from 150 to 300 people. This shared tour is ideal for those who appreciate the crowds and looking to spend a nice day at a good price. A typical dinner is also included in this tour.
TABLE OF CONTAIN
Why this Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca shared tour?
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See an extraordinary panorama of Cartagena
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Discover the splendor of the Rosario Islands
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Observe historic and impressive fortresses
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Enjoy the comfort of a large boat
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Apreciate a show of dolphins and sharks
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Swim on a beach with turquoise waters
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Taste a typical fish meal
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Take unforgettable photos at your own pace
What is the price for the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca shared tour?
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PRICE PER PERSON |
| 25 $ us |
| High
season |
| Dinner
included |
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PRICE PER PERSON |
| 30 $ us |
| Low
season |
| Dinner
included |
- High season : December 1 to January 31 / Easter week / June 15 to
August 15
- Low season : Toutes les autres périodes hors de la haute saison
How long is the tour and the itinerary?
The shared tour to the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca starts at
8h30 am at the Bodeguita pier and ends at 5h00 pm at the pier, thus 8.5
hours. The Alcatraz boat is only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays and Sundays. On other days, you will be transported with a
speed boat of 25 or 50 seats. Also note that the Alcatraz boat is not
in operation from September 1 to November 30.
ITINERARY OF THE SHARED TOUR
- You must arrive at the Bodeguita pier (Los Pegasos) at 8h00 am
- Pay port taxes
- Departure of the Alcatraz boat around 8h30 am
- Passage near the fort of San Sebastian de Pastelillo
- Castillogrande and Laguito
- Cartagena Bay
- Passage to the island of Tierrabomba
- Bocachica and Fort San Fernando / San Jose Fort
- On the opened sea
- Arrival to the Rosario Islands
- Stop at San Martin Island of Pajarales (aquarium $)
- At sea to Playa Blanca (Barú Island)
- Typical dinner
- Beach and bathing
- On the opened sea
- Tierrabomba
- Cartagena Bay
- Return to the Bodeguita pier around 5h00 pm
Details of the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca shared tour
The archipelago of the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca are probably
the most popular destinations in Cartagena. Made up of 30 islands, the
Rosario Islands are about 40 km from Cartagena. Playa Blanca is located
on the island of Baru facing the Rosario Islands and is now accessible
by land from Pasacaballos along the Canal del Dique.
This boat tour is the perfect way to have unforgettable memories and
take spectacular pictures of Cartagena. In addition to beautiful reefs
and clear waters, there are also many shipwrecks memorable historical
battles with the pirates that took place on this territory.
You will discover several fortresses during this tour as the Fort of
San Sebastian del Pastelillo which is on the site of the famous
restaurant Club de Pesca. Leaving Cartagena Bay, you will pass the
island of Tierrabomba which houses the San Fernando de Bocachica Fort
and San Jose Fort on the other side. These forts controlled shipping
traffic in the bay to warn residents of possible pirate attacks.
Our tour will make a one-hour stop on the island of San Martin de
Pajarales so you can visit the aquarium with a dolphin show, see rays,
sea turtles and tropical fish. Admission is not free, but optional.
Afterwards, we take the trip to the island of Barú at Playa Blanca
where a typical dinner awaits you. After the meal, you have an hour to
enjoy the most beautiful beach of Cartagena and you swim in the clear
and warm waters. The return will be a little more hectic with the waves
in front, but with the boat Alcatraz, you will have no worries.
What is included and not included in the tour?
The tour includes
- Shared tour by boat Alcatraz or speed boat
- Typical dinner (fried fish, coconut rice, plantain, salad, juice)
- Guided tour in Spanish or English (basic)
The tour does not include
- Transportation hotel-pier-hotel
- Port taxes (7 US $ per adult - Free per child 2 years old and under)
- Entry to the aquarium (10 US $ per adult - 8 US $ per child from 2 to 12 years old)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Images of the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca shared tour
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