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Cartagena de Indias Private Day Trips

An impressive volcano, a natural park with beautiful beaches, a village marked by colonial history, coral reefs... Choose one of the Cartagena de Indias Private Day Trips and discover the natural wealth. Description. If you're spending a holiday...

  • 5 - 15 hours

An impressive volcano, a natural park with beautiful beaches, a village marked by colonial history, coral reefs... Choose one of the Cartagena de Indias Private Day Trips and discover the natural wealth.

Description

If you're spending a holiday in Cartagena de Indias and need an English-speaking guide, you can book private excursions. These tours include hotel pickup and return, lasting between 5 and 15 hours.

Below are the details for each day trip:

Excursion to Tayrona Park (15 hours)

Pickup at 4:30 am for an excursion to Tayrona Park. Visit the Arrecife sector, known for marine biodiversity. Continue to Cape San Juan with free time for lunch and activities until 4:30 pm.

Excursion to San Basilio del Palenque (5 hours)

Pickup at 8:30 am to explore the African village of San Basilio del Palenque, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Discover the local culture and history, including the sculpture of Benkos Biohó.

Excursion to Totumo Volcano (6 hours)

Depart Cartagena de Indias at 8:30 am for the Totumo Volcano. Climb to the crater for a mud bath, followed by a visit to the coastal village of Manzanillo for lunch on your own.

Excursion to Rosario Islands + Cholón & Playa Tranquila (12 hours)

Visit the Rosario Islands, starting with a ride to the Baru Peninsula. From there, head to Isla Grande for snorkeling, followed by Isla Cholón for lunch and relaxation at Playa Tranquila.

Excursion to Rosario Islands + Bioluminescent Plankton (14 hours)

This excursion focuses on the Rosario Islands and the phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton, including snorkeling equipment and lunch.

Pickup times

Pickup times are approximately:

Tayrona Park: 4:30 amSan Basilio del Palenque: 8:30 am Totumo Volcano: 8:30 amRosario Islands + Cholón & Playa Tranquila: 6 amRosario Islands + Bioluminescent Plankton: 6 am

Advantages of a private tour

A private tour offers personalized service, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to modify the itinerary.

Prices

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Snorkeling equipment (depending on selection)
  • Lunch (depending on selection)
  • Private and exclusive tour, with no other people in the group

Not included

  • Food and drinks with ticket options that don't include it
  • Admission to Totumo Volcano site: 18000COP per adult and 15000COP per child
  • Admission to Tayrona Park: 87000COP per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes, you must attend with a carer

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