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A swing on the beach at Playa Blanca near Cartagena

Private day tour from CartagenaPlaya Blanca Private Day Trip from Cartagena

8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Cartagena (the walled city, Getsemaní, Bocagrande and Manga)
Free cancellation, 24h

A day on the white sand of Barú, about an hour south of Cartagena by road, without the boat crowds of the morning departures.

The day

By road, not by boat. You leave when you like and the car waits.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected anywhere in Cartagena.

08:15

Playa Blanca

A long white beach on the Barú peninsula, quiet in the early morning before the boats arrive.

12:30

Lunch on the beach

Fried fish, coconut rice and patacones from the beach restaurants.
Lunch not included

14:00

Back to Cartagena

About an hour by road.

15:00

Back to your hotel

In the afternoon.

A swing on the beach at Playa Blanca near Cartagena
A swing on the beach at Playa Blanca near Cartagena
A red and white boat on a sandy beach near Cartagena
A red and white boat on a sandy beach near Cartagena
Palm trees against the sunset on the coast of Cartagena
Palm trees against the sunset on the coast of Cartagena

Photos by Darren Lawrence, Zane Bolen, Edwin Sarmiento on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Sunbeds, shade, boat trips and lunch are not included.

Before you book

Crowds
The beach fills up from late morning, when the boats from Cartagena arrive. Weekdays are quieter.
Cash
Bring cash in small notes for sunbeds, hammocks and lunch, and agree prices before you sit down.
Bring
Swimwear, a towel, sun cream and water.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €280. Choose the number of people when you book.

Yes. Tell us when you book and we will price the extra hours.

Local boats offer short trips to the reefs nearby. Agree the price before you go.

Usually, on this side of Barú. Follow the flags and the lifeguards.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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from €280 Up to 16 people, 8h