Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

4.7
(6,034 reviews)
Cartagena, Colombia

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Choose from these options that best align with your vibe and budget:

ECO TOUR (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): Enjoy sightseeing at the historic Bocachica Fort and Pablo Escobar’s former estate. Includes three dedicated stops (1.5 hours each) at Marina Island, Grande Island (with snorkeling & lunch), and Rosario Island. Transport is via shuttle boat.

VIP TOUR (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): Travel via a comfort speedboat for an exclusive small group experience. Includes the same sightseeing stops as the previous, but with three premium stops (1.5 hours each): a visit to Islabela, a private beach club (with snorkeling & lunch), and visit to an exclusive island resort.

PARTY TOUR (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): Includes the same sightseeing stops but swaps relaxation for excitement with 1.5-hour visits to Baru Island, Grande Island (for lunch), and the famously loud and crowded party hub, Cholon Island. Transport is via shuttle boat. (Note: Select this option carefully and avoid if you prefer a quieter day.)

What's Included

Lunch (Fish, Chicken, or Veggie On-Site Options)
Premium Island Visits (VIP Tour)
Bilingual Tour Guide
Shuttle Boat Transport (Ecological & Party Tours)
Island Stops with Access to Beds & Parasols
Fish Habitat Snorkeling with Mask & Tube (Ecological & VIP Tour)
Cholon Island - Loud, Crowded, & Vendors (Choose Wisely) (Party Tour)
Comfort Speedboat Transport (VIP Tour)
Tourist Port Tax Fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica

    All three tour options (VIP, Eco, and Party) feature a sightseeing stop from the boat at Bocachica Fort for photos and a brief explanation of its colonial history.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Isla Baru

    The Party Tour option begins with its first stop at a lively beach club on Baru Playa Blanca or Grande Island. Please note that the Party Tour has a high-energy, crowded, and vendor-heavy atmosphere that are not for family-friendly tours. We recommend the Party Tour only for adults that are flexible and not easily overwhelmed.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Isla Grande

    The VIP & Eco Tours will have their first stop at their respective islands with open access to the clear waters and beach beds for lounging. The VIP tour will have their own section with personalized attention & extra perks.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Isla Marina

    All tours will then include a unique sightseeing stop for photos at Pablo Escobar's abandoned mansion. This visual highlight adds an intriguing layer of history to the multi island experience.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Islas de Rosario

    All tours then head to a dedicated island for included lunch and relaxation, lunch features on-site choices including fish, chicken, or vegetarian options. Before the meal, the VIP & Eco Tours participants will have a dedicated 30-45 minute snorkeling experience conducted at a nearby fish habitat.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Islas de Rosario

    Finally, VIP guests enjoy a premium finish, spending their last stop at an exclusive island resort after a day of personalized attention and laid-back travel aboard a comfort speedboat. The Eco Tour will finish at an island famous for its wildlife, adding to the nature focused experience. The Party Tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for its lively floating party atmosphere.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NOTES: A port tax must be paid by each person at the pier on day of activity. Be prepared if there's a rainy forecast. Swim attire is mandatory. Eco & Party tickets travel on SHUTTLE BOATS, while VIP tickets on COMFORT SPEEDBOATS. The Party tour DOES NOT do snorkel. Public islands like Cholon and Baru are public, loud, and crowded with vendors — choose the Party option carefully. We reserve the right to modify itinerary due to weather. We do not provide pickups or drop offs.
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