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Playa Tranquila Barú + Bioluminescent Plankton

From rest under the shaded cabana to the water that shines at night.

From $ 90.000 COP per person

+ Mandatory insurance: $ 8.800 COP per person

Total from $ 98.800 COP per person

Mandatory fees shown separately. Optional extras excluded.

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Duration11 hours
Groupup to 40
Start07:30
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Why you'll love it

  • Chair, shaded cabana and lunch included during the day
  • Bus from Cartagena and short boat transfer for about five minutes
  • Plankton after dark and a snack before returning

Your experience

  1. Hotel-area pickup

    Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m. We will confirm the pickup point and time for your area on WhatsApp.

  2. Bus trip to Barú

    Travel by air-conditioned bus from Cartagena to Barú.

  3. Short boat transfer

    A boat transfer of about five minutes takes you to Playa Tranquila, avoiding the walk along the sand.

  4. Beach day with chair and shaded cabana

    Free time on the beach, with chair and shaded cabana included to rest in the shade at your pace.

  5. Caribbean lunch

    Traditional coastal lunch: fish or chicken with rice, salad and fried plantains, or a vegetarian option.

  6. Plankton after dark

    An evening outing to see the water glow as it moves. Visibility depends on natural conditions.

  7. Night return to Cartagena

    Snack and return by bus. The return time and drop-off point are confirmed when you book.

What's included

  • Round-trip air-conditioned bus transport from the hotel area or agreed meeting point
  • Short boat transfer to Playa Tranquila
  • Chairs and shade throughout the beach day
  • Caribbean lunch: fish or chicken with rice, salad and fried plantains, or a vegetarian option
  • Evening trip to see bioluminescent plankton
  • Snack before the evening return

Not included

  • Compulsory insurance to enter the protected area of Coral in Barú (COP 8,800 per person)
  • Extra purchases on the beach
  • Rental of water equipment and activities

Meeting point

Hotel-area pickup or agreed meeting point

Cartagena, Colombia

Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m. We will confirm the pickup point and time for your area on WhatsApp.

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What's great

  • Combine beach and a night experience on one exit
  • You don't need to rent a chair or a shaded cabana on the beach.

What to know

  • This is a long day with an evening return; keep that evening free
  • The plankton glow varies each day; check the weather and conditions
  • Corales insurance and extra purchases are charged separately

Before you arrive

Restrictions

  • Bring cash in small notes: the compulsory insurance of entry to the protected area of Corales in Barú (COP 8,800 per person) and the consumption on the beach are paid upon arrival.
  • Payment by card has a surcharge of 15%; for purchases it is appropriate to use cash or direct transfer.
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat and a towel, and prepare for an early start: pickup is in the morning.
  • Agree on prices before ordering or renting any extra service from vendors.
  • Bring dry clothes for the evening return.
  • Choose a dark night to see the plankton; no moon phase guarantees the glow.

Travel from Cartagena to Barú by air-conditioned bus, then take a boat transfer of about five minutes to Playa Tranquila. Spend the day in a more secluded part of Playa Blanca, with a chair, shaded cabana and lunch included. After dark, the package adds a trip to see bioluminescent plankton and a snack before returning. This option suits travelers who want a full beach day and an evening return. Crowds vary by date, and the natural glow is not guaranteed. Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.

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Priciliano

🇲🇽 México ·

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“La comida muy buena. Mejoraría un poco el transporte y agregaría una parada al baño en el regreso, aunque tocara pagar un poco más.”
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María Inés

🇦🇷 Argentina ·

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“La playa es linda aunque con poco espacio; algunos extras como reposeras, sombrillas y locker se pagan aparte. El mar, buenísimo.”
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Janette

🇺🇸 Estados Unidos ·

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“Me gustó la comunicación con el organizador y lo bien resuelto que estuvo todo. El restaurante tenía buena comida y el lugar es pequeño pero agradable.”
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Camilo

🇨🇴 Colombia ·

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“Todo estuvo muy bien. La gestión y la logística son muy buenas, los horarios se cumplen y eso hace que el viaje sea valioso y tranquilo.”
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it includes chair and shaded cabana during the beach day, as well as lunch, bus transfer and short boat to the sector.

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Price per person

$ 150.000

Regular price: $ 180.000

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