Playa Tranquila Day Trip
Description
Indulge in a serene escape at Playa Tranquila located on Barú Island, with convenient transportation provided from Cartagena de Indias. Unwind at an exclusive beach club, take a dip in the inviting Caribbean Sea, and savor a delightful lunch, all while leaving your worries behind.
Available Tour Options
When you make a reservation, you can select from 3 different experiences, each lasting between 6 and 8 hours and inclusive of hotel pickups, round-trip transport, and lunch. Here’s a breakdown of what each option encompasses:
Experience Without Snorkeling
At the appointed time, your pickup will be arranged from your hotel in Cartagena or at the designated meeting point, followed by a scenic journey over land and water to Barú Island, which houses Playa Tranquila, renowned as one of the most stunning beaches in Colombia's Caribbean.
Upon arrival, your entry includes access to the Club House or a comparable beach club. You’ll have ample time to swim in the stunning turquoise waters, sunbathe, relax, and enjoy the club's amenities.
During lunchtime, you’ll be treated to a delicious traditional Caribbean meal included in your booking before we begin the return journey back to Cartagena.
Experience With Snorkeling
For this option, we will embark on a captivating tour through the mangroves surrounding Barú Island. Ever seen raccoons up close? This experience offers a chance to observe them in their natural habitat!
Next, we will proceed to one of the prime snorkeling locations on Playa Tranquila. You will have the opportunity to swim at your own leisure and explore the vibrant fish living in these clear waters.
After your aquatic adventures, you can relax and take advantage of all the facilities at the Club House as you sit down to enjoy your Caribbean lunch.
Sunset Experience
This option includes all the same benefits as the first option (access to the beach club and lunch), but the pickup occurs in the afternoon, allowing you to witness a romantic and unforgettable sunset at Playa Tranquila.
Pickup Timings and Areas
This activity encompasses pickups from accommodations in the following popular areas of Cartagena de Indias: Bocagrande, Zona Norte, and El Bosque.
Pickup and return schedules may differ based on your selected option:
- Experience without snorkeling: pickup occurs between 8 am and 8:30 am, with the return from Barú starting at 3 pm, estimated arrival back in Cartagena is between 4 pm and 5 pm.
- Experience with snorkeling: pickup occurs between 8 am and 8:30 am, with the return from Barú starting at 3 pm, estimated arrival back in Cartagena is between 4 pm and 5 pm.
- Sunset experience: pickup at 2 pm, with an estimated return at 8 pm.
What's 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)
What's not included
- Dox tax: 29000COP per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
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.
Within the 24 hours before the activity, the local team will get in touch to confirm your exact pickup time.
Know Before You Go
The bus journey takes approximately 2 hours.
- We recommend bringing water shoes, a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap.
- This activity is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted at the beach club.
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