The 15 Best Playa Blanca & Barú Beach Trips from Cartagena

Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca - San Fernando Fort at Bocachica

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88Our pick

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands boat tour, with snorkeling, Cholón, Playa Blanca, fort history, costs, crowds, and safety tips.

“a long day of fun with franklin! if you're solely looking for a beach island party, be aware that the first stop is a walking tour of a historical landmark. my only complaint was that we didn't stay on each island long enough! each stop was 50-60min, but the boat ride was fun baru (last stop) was my favorite beach. bring some cash if you want to save some money, most places accept card/apple pay with an additional 15% service fee”

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Visit in Cartagena Playa Blanca in Baru Island

2.Visit in Cartagena Playa Blanca in Baru Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $40

Review of Cartagena’s Playa Blanca tour: beach time, transport, lunch voucher, facilities, costs, vendors, and practical tips before booking.

“This was soooo much better than expected! The area on the beach was great, we had the option of either bed or full beach chairs. The staff was friendly and communicated great before the trip yo give details. The trip was also like 6-7 hours long providing time to relax in your hotel (avoiding traffic), which was great because I didn't want to be out that long. I definitely recommend!”

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Party in Cartagena’s Nearby Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, & More

3.Party in Cartagena’s Nearby Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands party tour, with Bocachica, Barú, Cholón, lunch, boat conditions, costs, and practical booking advice.

“The tour was wonderful, the friendly staff made it fun. I enjoyed it and will do it again with friends on my next trip.”

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Full day visiting 5 stops 3 Beach Clubs (Rosario, Baru,T Bomba)

4.Full day visiting 5 stops 3 Beach Clubs (Rosario, Baru,T Bomba)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 433 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of Cartagena’s five-stop island tour, with snorkeling, three beach clubs, lunch credit, boat logistics, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour began with a significant delay. The bus scheduled to pick us up was an hour late. • During this delay, Mike provided inconsistent and unclear updates: first stating the bus was “on the way,” then that we were “waiting for another passenger,” and later that he was “checking on the bus.” • This lack of transparency and coordination created confusion and frustration right from the start. • Due to the late start, we missed the first scheduled stop before reaching the first island, which was disappointing. Promises Not Fulfilled: • Mike mentioned we would receive an extra drink as compensation for the delay, but this was never delivered.…”

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Baru and Playa Blanca Full Day

5.Baru and Playa Blanca Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 371 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of Cartagena’s $39 Playa Blanca day trip, with beach access, lunch, transport, vendor tips, timing, comfort, and value.

“This tour was a disgrace and should not be sold. Viator should be embarrassed to off this as a tour. The location was filthy and disgusting and did not resemble anything similar to what was advertised. Totally false advertising.”

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Aviario Nacional Including Playa Blanca Shared Tour

6.Aviario Nacional Including Playa Blanca Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Pair Colombia’s National Aviary with four hours at Playa Blanca on a guided Cartagena day trip with transport, lunch, and tickets included.

“This was a very nice trip! Went to the aviary first, it was amazing! Some birds weren't in cages but wondered free among you. After that was playa Blanca. It was the more quiet part of the beach, we took a short boat trip over there. The guide was very helpful and told a lot about the region.”

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Playa Blanca in Baru Island

7.Playa Blanca in Baru Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of Cartagena’s Playa Blanca tour to Barú Island, covering beaches, lunch, transport, guides, vendors, costs, and practical tips.

“I had an excellent experience on this tour! Both the guide and the driver were incredibly helpful throughout the day. The guide, in particular, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and went above and beyond to help us get the best prices on everything. The beach accommodations were perfect — we had comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas waiting for us, which made the day that much more relaxing. Lunch was absolutely delicious, and everything was well-organized from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a smooth, enjoyable, and memorable experience!”

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tour to baru with lunch

8.tour to baru with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $40

Review of Cartagena to Barú transport with lunch, including comfort, timing, group value, service risks, and practical booking advice.

“We had to wait for 45 minutes for transportation. It didn’t seem organized and prepared for our transportation. Even though we paid ahead and arranged. I wouldn’t use this service again.”

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Full-Day Tour Isla Baru – National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca

9.Full-Day Tour Isla Baru – National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of Cartagena’s Barú, Playa Blanca, and National Aviary tour, with honest tips on transport, vendors, lunch, timing, and value.

“This tour was great way to see a different part of Colombia. Juan was an excellent guide, he made sure we reached the live show at the Aviary and left us to wander around the park at leisure. The ride to the beach was bumpy and there's a bit of a hike to the beach club, but the blue waters, soft sand and amazing staff made it all worth it!! The lunch was pretty tasty and the "Welcome" drink was right on time. The beach club was shaded and came with our own seating area. We had a great day at the Aviary and the beach. I would highly recommend…”

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Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Tour with Snorkeling or Aquarium

10.Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Tour with Snorkeling or Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $66

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca tour, with speedboat rides, snorkeling or aquarium, lunch, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Exciting boat ride to the islands. Aquarium was amazing and the beach on Baru Island was great. Recommend this trip”

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Playa Blanca Experience

11.Playa Blanca Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $80

Review of Cartagena’s Playa Blanca day trip, with air-conditioned transport, lunch, guide, beach time, costs, vendors, and practical tips.

“Long trip from Cartegena central. About 1.5 hours by bus. Paid for the trip + 2 chaise lounges, table and 1 chair + umbrella. Guide was fantastic. Took great care of us. There were some vendors, but not overwhelmingly so. Lunch was great, but typical (fish/mojarra or chicken, coconut rice, pantacones). We had to take a bus, then boat to the tranquil beach. Overall, I would fo it again...but with Karina as our guide.”

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Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

12.Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 11 hours · from $69

Review of Barú’s full-day beach, mangrove, snorkeling, sunset, and bioluminescent plankton tour from Cartagena, including value and practical tips.

“Lo que mas me gustó fue el club de playa freedom, la atención que te brindan, principalmente la señora. Luego el almuerzo delicioso que sirven, el paseo de snorkel y mapaches, noctilucas. Lo único que no me gustó fue el traslado, principalmente el de ida, la guía no nos explicaba nada y nos decía tienen otro tour, nos trato de mala gana, hasta que tomamos el barco y nos atendió otro personal. Ademas la guía que nos llevaba y manejaba el transporte recién se comunico conmigo el día de la actividad a las 5 de la mañana, cuando le escribí el día antes, me exigió puntualidad y ella llegó tarde.…”

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Cartagena: Snorkel, Mangroves and Playa Blanca Tour

13.Snorkel, Mangroves and Playa Blanca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 132 reviews

Review of Cartagena’s Baru snorkeling and mangrove tour, with Playa Blanca, island lunch, transport details, guide notes, and honest tips.

“We booked the tour and the night before we heard from the company verifying pickup location and time. The person who contacted me didn’t speak English and when she found out I did, then I got another message from Ruben, who spoke very good English. He communicated back and forth even the day of the tour to make sure things were going well. He told us that he had explained everything to our tour guide and so we were confident that where she pointed to us to go, it was the right thing. We didn’t have much trouble until the end of the day trying to find our bus again.…”

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Cartagena: Isla Baru Beach Club at Playa Blanca

14.Isla Baru Beach Club at Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Review of Cartagena’s Playa Blanca day trip, with Mambo Beach Club, lunch, transport, costs, beach conditions, vendors, and practical tips.

“It was great it gave us a place to stay, we rented the beds and did many of the services. Definitely, bring cash for drink and comfort. But if you don’t they will feed you and have access to the beach”

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