Afternoon bioluminescent plankton trip to Playa Tranquila, Barú

An afternoon at the beach in Barú and glowing plankton at nightfall

From $ 180.000 COP per person

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Duration6 hours
Groupup to 40
Start14:00
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Why you'll love it

  • Bioluminescent plankton after dark, following an afternoon at the beach in Barú
  • Use of beds and sun loungers in the Playa Tranquila area
  • Pickup at 2 p.m.; road transfer to Playa Blanca and a passenger speedboat to the beach area
  • Snack, a 15 to 20 minute plankton activity and return by road

Your experience

  1. 2 p.m.

    Pickup

    Pickup from hotels in the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito and Castillogrande. If you are staying in the Historic Center, meet at the Muelle de los Pegasos pier. We confirm the exact point on WhatsApp.

  2. By road to Playa Blanca

    Scenic

    Road transfer from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, in Barú.

  3. Speedboat to the Playa Tranquila area

    Scenic

    From Playa Blanca you continue by passenger speedboat to the Playa Tranquila area.

  4. Afternoon at the beach

    Time to swim in the sea and relax, with use of beds and sun loungers.

  5. Plankton after dark

    Snack included and the plankton activity, 15 to 20 minutes. The glow depends on each night's conditions.

  6. Return by road

    Scenic

    Return to Cartagena by road. The trip runs from 2 to 8 p.m.; we confirm the estimated arrival time back in your area.

What's included

  • Pickup at 2 p.m. from hotels in the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito and Castillogrande; meeting point at the Muelle de los Pegasos pier if you are staying in the Historic Center
  • Road transfer to Playa Blanca, Barú
  • Passenger speedboat to the Playa Tranquila area
  • Beach time to swim in the sea
  • Use of beds and sun loungers
  • Snack
  • Plankton activity, 15 to 20 minutes
  • Return to Cartagena by road

Not included

  • Anything you order at the beach beyond the included snack
  • Services or activities you arrange on your own at the beach
  • Pickup outside the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito, Castillogrande and the Historic Center: ask us before booking

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or meeting point at the Muelle de los Pegasos pier

Muelle de los Pegasos pier, Historic Center, Cartagena (meeting point if you are staying in the Historic Center)

Pickup at 2 p.m. from hotels in the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito and Castillogrande. If you are staying in the Historic Center, the meeting point is the Muelle de los Pegasos pier. We confirm the exact point for your accommodation on WhatsApp.

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What's great

  • You can see the plankton without giving up a whole day: pickup is at 2 p.m.
  • Before the plankton you have beach time with use of beds and sun loungers
  • Hotel pickup in several areas and a meeting point at the Muelle de los Pegasos pier for the Historic Center

What to know

  • The plankton glow is not guaranteed; moonlight can make it harder to see
  • The plankton activity lasts 15 to 20 minutes: it is the end of the afternoon, not most of the trip
  • The return is after dark and by road; confirm the arrival time and drop-off point before making other plans

Before you arrive

Restrictions

  • The plankton glow is natural and not guaranteed: moonlight, the sky and sea conditions change what you can see each night.
  • Bring a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen and a change of dry clothes for the evening ride back.
  • If you are staying outside the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito, Castillogrande or the Historic Center, message us before booking to confirm pickup.
  • Ask for the price before ordering any extra food, drink or service at the beach.
  • Change and cancellation terms are confirmed when you book.

This trip lets you see the bioluminescent plankton without giving up a whole day. Pickup is at 2 p.m. from hotels in the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito and Castillogrande; if you are staying in the Historic Center, the meeting point is the Muelle de los Pegasos pier. You travel by road to Playa Blanca, in Barú, and continue by passenger speedboat to the Playa Tranquila area. There you have time to swim in the sea and relax, with use of beds and sun loungers. A snack is included and, after dark, the plankton activity, which lasts 15 to 20 minutes. The return to Cartagena is by road. The trip runs daily from 2 to 8 p.m.; we confirm your pickup point and the estimated arrival time back in your area on WhatsApp. The plankton glow is natural and changes every night: moonlight and sea conditions affect what you can see.

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Frequently asked questions

Pickup is at 2 p.m. from hotels in the north zone, Bocagrande, El Laguito and Castillogrande. If you are staying in the Historic Center, the meeting point is the Muelle de los Pegasos pier. We confirm the exact point for your accommodation on WhatsApp; if you are staying elsewhere, message us before booking.

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Price per person

$ 180.000

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