Full-Day Tour Baru - National Aviary and Playa Blanca + Bioluminescent Plankton
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About This Tour in Cartagena
Why Visit Cartagena?
Cartagena, Colombia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Cartagena provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Cartagena
You can reach Cartagena, Colombia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Bilingual guide
- plankton activity
- Entrance to the national aviary
- Welcome drink
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- bioluminescent plankton activity
- Lunch voucher of 30,000 pesos for use a la carte
What's Not Included
- WiFi on board
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Towels
- access to showers. *Additional cost
- Balinese beds
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
-We start with the pick up at your hotel, hostel, accommodation or whatever your locationEnd Point
On the white beach you will wait for nightfall, we will take you in the company of nativePickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
-We start with the pick up at your... 45 minutes
-We start with the pick up at your hotel, hostel, accommodation or whatever your location is. between 6:00 am and 7:30 am in an air-conditioned transport We will pick up other travelers as well. You must be patient because traffic is sometime a problem. We will enjoy a panoramic tour of approximately 45 minutes through the beautiful city of Cartagena until we reach the Barú Peninsula.
-We will pass through the Baru bridge without...
-We will pass through the Baru bridge without stopping where we will find the Corles del Rosario and San Bernardo National Natural Park. The Barú Peninsula (sometimes called Isla de Barú or simply Barú), is separated from the territory by the Canal del Dique. Until 2014 the only way to cross it was by raft, or its variants. It was in that year when the so-called Baru Bridge was inaugurated. (Barú is an artificial island that was formed almost 100 years ago by the construction of the Canal del Dique. The three towns on the island are Ararca, Santa Ana and Barú).
-Playa Blanca Famous for its white beaches and turquoise waters 3 hours
-Playa Blanca Famous for its white beaches and turquoise waters. It is the only public beach in the Corales del Rosario National Natural Park. Once in Baru, we will walk for about 5 minutes until we reach the CLUB MAMBO BEACH next to the beach, where you can spend time in a lounger or on Balinese beds, you can explore the beautiful crystal clear waters. Lunch is a bonus of $25,000 that you must redeem for the options we have on our menu. You can use huts, sun loungers, the bathroom and the social areas at no additional cost.
We will visit the National Aviary where they... 2 hours
We will visit the National Aviary where they will learn about the biology and behavior of some bird species, as well as the importance of the preservation and conservation of Colombian avifauna and nature. We will attend the presentation at 11:30 am where you can enjoy three ecosystem environments and 22 exhibits divided into large immersion aviaries, radial aviaries, estuaries and lakes. There are different landscapes, vegetation and aquatic environments, which allow you to appreciate a great diversity of bird species.
At Club Mambo Beach, we will have lunch 5 hours
At Club Mambo Beach, we will have lunch. It is a bonus of $30,000 that you must redeem for the options we have on our menu. You can use huts, sun loungers, the bathroom and the social areas at no additional cost.
On the white beach you will wait for... 1 hour 10 minutes
On the white beach you will wait for nightfall, we will take you in the company of native islanders in a boat to see Plankton is a group of organisms that float and drift in suspension in fresh or salt water. when shaken, they produce a brilliant light like a star or diamond. Plankton performs a very important task in fixing or capturing CO2 found in the atmosphere and exporting it to deeper ocean waters or to the seabed. Plankton is also responsible for the production of more than half of all the oxygen on our planet. At the trophic level it is the beginning of the food chain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
