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Rosario Islands Day Trip

On this day trip from Cartagena de Indias, we'll explore the beautiful Rosario Islands and discover their incredible marine biodiversity. Day Trip Details. We will pick you up at your hotel in Cartagena de Indias or the agreed meeting point.

  • 7 - 9 hours
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On this day trip from Cartagena de Indias, we'll explore the beautiful Rosario Islands and discover their incredible marine biodiversity.

Day Trip Details

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cartagena de Indias or the agreed meeting point. From there, we will head to the marina to board a boat crossing the bay of Las Animas toward the Rosario Islands. A brief stop will be made to see the exterior of the fortress of San Fernando in Bocachica. Upon arrival at Isla Grande, you will have free time to snorkel and observe the marine life.

We will then disembark at Cholon Island for one hour of free time, moving next to Blanca Beach on the Baru peninsula, where you will have another hour to swim and enjoy lunch. The menu includes specialties like fried mojarra, grilled chicken, rice, salad, and beverages.

After 8 hours, we conclude at Marina Todo Mar dock in Bocagrande.

Tour without Cholón Island

During booking, depending on availability, you can choose the tour without Cholón Island. After Isla Grande, we will reach a beach club for lunch and enjoy 1.5 hours free time. You can then select between Isla Isabela or the Aquarium of the Rosario Islands. After 2 hours at one of these sites, we'll return, concluding the tour in 7 to 7.5 hours. Important: admission to the Aquarium is not included and must be paid in cash on the day.

Optional Activities

During the boat trip, optional activities with the staff of the Aquarium of the Rosario Islands:

Snorkelling: Free but no equipment includedShark and dolphin show: 55000 COP per person

Please indicate interest in optional activities during booking.

Pickup Point & Meeting Point

Meeting points based on selected options:

Tour with Isla Cholón by Boat: Departs from Marina Todomar.Tour with Isla Cholón by Speedboat: Pickup from Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and El Laguito hotels. Else, meet at Marina Todomar (Cra. 2 #15-364).Tour without Isla Cholón: Departs from La Bodeguita Pier – Gate 1.

Note: Both tours end at Todomar Marina.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
  • Transport by bus or minibus and speedboat or boat (depending on selection)
  • English–speaking guide
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Port fees: 20000COP
  • Shark and dolphin show: 55000COP per person
  • Admission to the Aquarium: 40000COP per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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