Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

4.8
(4,442 reviews)
Cartagena, Colombia

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

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

ECOLOGICAL 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 (featuring snorkeling and lunch), and Rosario Island. Transport is via shuttle boat.

VIP TOUR (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): Travel via a comfort speedboat for an exclusive small group experience. Includes the same sightseeing stops as the previous, snorkeling, and three premium stops (1.5 hours each): a visit to Islabela, a private beach club (for lunch), and time at an award-winning island resort.

PARTY TOUR (8:30 AM – 4:00 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, Ecological, & Party) include a dedicated sightseeing stop near Tierra Bomba Island to view the historic Bocachica Fort. Take photos and learn about the fort's colonial significance right from the boat!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Isla Baru

    The Party Tour begins with its first stop at a lively beach club on either Baru Playa Blanca or Grande Island. Please note that Baru Island is specifically reserved for this high-energy option, as its characteristic crowded, vendor-heavy atmosphere is purposefully excluded from our family-friendly tours. NOTE: Public islands like Cholon and Baru are unmaintained, loud, and crowded with vendors. Choose the Party option carefully.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Isla Grande

    The Ecological tour will have its first stop at an island with open access to the clear waters and beach beds for lounging. The VIP tour will also make their first stop Islabela Island in their own section with personalized attention.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Isla Marina

    All tours will then include a unique sightseeing stop for photos, cruising past the former island mansion of Pablo Escobar. This visual highlight adds an intriguing layer of history to your Rosario Islands experience.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Islas de Rosario

    All tours then head to a dedicated island for included lunch and relaxation, where guests across all options can unwind on beach beds under parasols, swim, or enjoy the scenery; lunch features on-site choices including fish, chicken, or vegetarian options. Crucially, VIP guests enjoy this experience with exclusive access to a private island beach club situated on a separate point of the island. Additionally, before the meal, VIP and Snorkel Tour participants receive a special activity perk: 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 award-winning island resort after a day of personalized attention and exclusive travel aboard a comfortable speedboat. The Ecological tour will finish in Rosario Island with beach chairs and parasols for relaxation. In contrast, the Party Tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for its lively floating party atmosphere; guests should choose carefully as this destination is typically crowded, loud, and unmaintained.

    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. Ecological & 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 unmaintained, 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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