Playa Blanca Beach Day Trip with Lunch and Guide in Cartagena
by Guianza Express S.A.S
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$160Overview
This full-day bus tour takes you from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, the only true white sand beach in the area. The trip lasts about eight hours, including around one hour of travel each way on the transfer to Barú Island. During the drive, a bilingual guide points out neighborhoods, the industrial Mamonal zone, and fishing villages, sharing information about the area and advice for the visit. At Playa Blanca, you will spend five hours on a quiet, clean part of the beach, about a 10-minute walk from the busier public area. The operator provides access to a restaurant, palm huts, and sun chairs at this spot. You can swim, sunbathe, and relax while enjoying the natural setting. Lunch is included during the stop. The vehicle used for the transfer has air conditioning, making the trip more comfortable. Optional activities like snorkeling, massages, and buying handicrafts are not included in the price. Guests should bring a swimsuit for the visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is the only true white sand beach in Cartagena, located on Barú Island. Visitors spend about five hours here tanning, swimming, and relaxing. The operator takes guests to a quieter, cleaner area about 10 minutes on foot from the busier public beach. This area includes a restaurant, tents, and sun chairs for comfort. The beach is spacious and popular among locals and travelers alike.
Guianza Express Tours Guides Y Transportation
The journey from Cartagena to Playa Blanca takes about one hour by bus. The bilingual guide shares information about Cartagena’s UNESCO World Heritage neighborhoods, the industrial Mamonal zone, and local fishing villages. Barú Island is home to descendants of slaves who helped build Cartagena’s fortifications. This part of the tour provides context and background before arriving at the beach.
Meeting point
Para los hoteles ubicados en la zona del centro histórico, San Diego, Getsemaní, tenemos 3 puntos de encuentro. No ofrecemos servicio de recogida en Hoteles del centro histórico.
End point
Para los hoteles ubicados en la zona del centro histórico, San Diego, Getsemaní, tenemos 3 puntos de encuentro. No ofrecemos servicio de recogida en Hoteles del centro histórico.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Cartagena
- Transport to Baru with Lunch included in Cartagena
- Cartagena 8-Hour Day Trip to 5 Top Places Around the Island from Cartagena
- Cartagena Beach Club Full-Day Pass with Lunch, Beach Bed and Towels
- Sunset Boat Cruise in Cartagena
- Freedom Tour of Palenque in Cartagena with Traditional Music, Lunch and Hotel Transport
- Private Walking Tour of Cartagena Walled City, Getsemaní, and Historic Squares
Playa Blanca Beach Day Trip with Lunch and Guide in Cartagena
by Guianza Express S.A.S
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$160Overview
This full-day bus tour takes you from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, the only true white sand beach in the area. The trip lasts about eight hours, including around one hour of travel each way on the transfer to Barú Island. During the drive, a bilingual guide points out neighborhoods, the industrial Mamonal zone, and fishing villages, sharing information about the area and advice for the visit. At Playa Blanca, you will spend five hours on a quiet, clean part of the beach, about a 10-minute walk from the busier public area. The operator provides access to a restaurant, palm huts, and sun chairs at this spot. You can swim, sunbathe, and relax while enjoying the natural setting. Lunch is included during the stop. The vehicle used for the transfer has air conditioning, making the trip more comfortable. Optional activities like snorkeling, massages, and buying handicrafts are not included in the price. Guests should bring a swimsuit for the visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is the only true white sand beach in Cartagena, located on Barú Island. Visitors spend about five hours here tanning, swimming, and relaxing. The operator takes guests to a quieter, cleaner area about 10 minutes on foot from the busier public beach. This area includes a restaurant, tents, and sun chairs for comfort. The beach is spacious and popular among locals and travelers alike.
Guianza Express Tours Guides Y Transportation
The journey from Cartagena to Playa Blanca takes about one hour by bus. The bilingual guide shares information about Cartagena’s UNESCO World Heritage neighborhoods, the industrial Mamonal zone, and local fishing villages. Barú Island is home to descendants of slaves who helped build Cartagena’s fortifications. This part of the tour provides context and background before arriving at the beach.
Meeting point
Para los hoteles ubicados en la zona del centro histórico, San Diego, Getsemaní, tenemos 3 puntos de encuentro. No ofrecemos servicio de recogida en Hoteles del centro histórico.
End point
Para los hoteles ubicados en la zona del centro histórico, San Diego, Getsemaní, tenemos 3 puntos de encuentro. No ofrecemos servicio de recogida en Hoteles del centro histórico.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Cartagena
- Transport to Baru with Lunch included in Cartagena
- Cartagena 8-Hour Day Trip to 5 Top Places Around the Island from Cartagena
- Cartagena Beach Club Full-Day Pass with Lunch, Beach Bed and Towels
- Sunset Boat Cruise in Cartagena
- Freedom Tour of Palenque in Cartagena with Traditional Music, Lunch and Hotel Transport
- Private Walking Tour of Cartagena Walled City, Getsemaní, and Historic Squares