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Full-Day Tour Baru - National Aviary and Playa Blanca + Bioluminescent Plankton
2 Adults x $136.00
$272.00
Approx Total
$272.00
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
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
WiFi on board
Alcoholic Beverages
Towels
access to showers. *Additional cost
Balinese beds
Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable FULL DAY on the Island of BarĂş, with its Playa Blanca and the National Aviary plus bioluminescent plankton. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience the wonders of Colombia's wildlife and nature. During your visit to the National Aviary, you will have the opportunity to see many colorful parrots, peacocks, flamingos, and other species that live in their natural habitat. Afterwards, you will head to Playa de Blanca to relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
We will watch the beautiful sunset and then we will go to the bioluminescent plankton.
This excursion is ideal for those who want to get to know the fauna and nature of Colombia without having to travel too far from Cartagena. So don't wait any longer, reserve your place today! -
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.
Itinerary
Cartagena
-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 BarĂş Peninsula.
45 minutes
Isla Baru (Pass By)
-We will pass through the Baru bridge without stopping where we will find the Corles del Rosario and San Bernardo National Natural Park. The BarĂş Peninsula (sometimes called Isla de BarĂş or simply BarĂş), 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. (BarĂş 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 BarĂş).
Playa Tranquila Baru
-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.
3 hours
Aviario Nacional de Colombia
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.
2 hours
Playa Tranquila Baru
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.
5 hours
Isla Baru
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.
1 hour 10 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
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
Free Cancellation
September 10100% refund
September 11No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Best Cartagena Bilingual Guide - Franklin.
Published on Mar, 2024
Franklin is a nice, friendly, thoughtful, patient Cartagena bilingual guide with full of sense of humor. Partner with a good DJ driver. Highly recommend.
Baru Island Day in the Sun
Published on Jul, 2023
Sergio was an excellent guide. We would highly recommend him! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. His English was excellent and he was very attentive. The day on the beach was perfect!. We felt very safe. Highly recommend the tour. The beach wasn’t crowded and the water was beautifying . Baru island was quaint. We weren’t hassled. The food was good and fresh fruit was amazing
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