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

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Overview

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.)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We recommend you use Uber as the best way to get around. Type as your destination: "Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3" to arrive exactly where you need to. A tour guide bearing the Coco Cartagena logo will be waiting. DO NOT BE LATE!

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 90 mins
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.
Duration: 90 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 90 mins
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.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Tourist Port Tax Fee

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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.

By booking, you agree to our T&Cs (found on our website). You confirm you have travel insurance and fully release the company from all liability for accidents, injuries, or medical costs. Guests must independently arrange transit to the meeting point and assume sole responsibility for their physical state, belongings, alcohol consumption, situational awareness, and conduct—accepting full financial liability for any damages. Swimming and snorkeling are strictly optional and must only be done by capable swimmers; by entering the water, you confirm you possess the necessary skills, understand open-water risks, and assume responsibility. Speedboat rides can be bumpy due to open sea conditions, making them unsuitable for infants, pregnant women, or those with tension or mobility issues; participation is at your own risk. The company is not liable for the actions of other participants or third parties. Engaging with third-party vendors violates safety protocols, causing immediate forfeiture of all further service.

Supplied by COCOCARTAGENA

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