8-Hour Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Tour with Aquarium Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the aquarium, home to more than 1,400 animals from 140 Caribbean marine species
• 02 Enjoy panoramic views of the Rosario Islands
• 03 Watch dolphin and shark shows on San Martín de Pajarales Island
• 04 Relax at Playa Blanca on the Barú Peninsula with crystal-clear water and white sand
• 05 Savor a local lunch of coconut rice, fish, patacón, salad, and a soft drink

On this 8-hour tour, enjoy beautiful views of the Colombian Caribbean islands as you cruise past the Rosario Islands. Have the opportunity to observe outdoor shows such as dolphins and sharks at the aquarium, then relax at Playa Blanca, an exotic paradise on the Barú Peninsula with crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sand. This is a great way to combine island scenery, marine life, and beach time in one day.

Experience the dolphin and shark show.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cartagena, Rosario Islands

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rosario Islands Cruise and Playa Blanca Escape

• Meet your tour guide in Cartagena and begin the tour. Enjoy a panoramic journey through the 27 Rosario Islands.

• Arrive at San Martín de Pajarales Island, located about 1.5 hours away, and visit the aquarium. Experience the dolphin and shark show.

• Continue to Playa Blanca, a beautiful stretch of beach with crystal-clear water and white sand. Spend some time swimming and relaxing on the beach.

• Enjoy lunch with coconut rice, fish, patacón, salad, and a soft drink before returning to Cartagena at 4:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation by speedboat
• English-speaking Colombia tour guide

What's Not Included

• Dock tax (USD 5.40)
• Entrance to the aquarium (optional): USD 15.70 for adults and USD 8 for children, to be paid in Colombian pesos (COP 30,000 for adults and COP 25,000 for children)
• Beverages not specified
• Tents, hammocks, and sun chairs
• Transportation between the pier and hotel

What to bring

• Water bottle
• Cash
• Wear your bathing suit
• Towel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bahía, Cartagena, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Tour start

Islas del Rosario, Colombia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.