National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca

Name: National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca
Brand: BackpackersCtg
SKU: 34334P28
Price: 95.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (44 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceCartagena, Colombia

Eco Plan National Aviary and Baru Island with lunch and transportation

8 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the tropical nature and wildlife of the Caribbean coast during a full-day trip to the National Aviary of Colombia (Aviario Nacional de Colombia) and Baru Island (Isla Baru). You can sit back and leave the planning to someone else on this day trip, which includes transport from your hotel and between attractions, lunch, and admission tickets.

Tick off two of Colombia's top natural attractions in just one day
Letting someone else drive allows you admire the scenery
Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included
Spend the morning at one of Latina America's largest aviaries

What's Included

Lunch
Sun chairs
Air-conditioned vehicle
Ticket to entrance at National aviary park
Snacks

Bottled water
towel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sibarita del Mar
Av. Blas de Lezo, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Los pegasos is a statue of a horse this is in front of the clock towel across the AV, a person wit a Backpackers T-shirt will wait for you, is important to keep in touch the best way is whatsup. we have 2 departures at 6:30 am to 2:00 pm and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cartagena

Admission Ticket Free

Aviario Nacional de Colombia

Admission Ticket Included

Isla Baru

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Operated by BackpackersCtg

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

V_M

Really nice experience at the aviary beautiful exhibits. The beach was pleasant not to pushy vendors and very fun time in the water and a delicious lunch

Reviews

4.5

44 reviews

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Wonderful day

V_M, Apr 2024

Really nice experience at the aviary beautiful exhibits. The beach was pleasant not to pushy vendors and very fun time in the water and a delicious lunch

Book with low expectations

Rick_C, Mar 2024

Trip was just OK, but not worth the money. As many have mentioned here, pickup was late. Was told to meet at 8:30am, but bus did not show up until 10am. Could not get a hold of the contact provided and no communication that the bus was going to be late. "Air conditioned" bus was not very air conditioned, still better than no A/C. Tour was combined with another group that went snorkeling instead of the Aviary, so the group who signed up for the Aviary was dropped off first, and then picked up after. The bird show was cool, but the entire show was in Spanish, and the audio was projected through a handheld megaphone. Time at the Aviary was too short, we had to rush through the entire exhibit. Mambo beach was ok, have seen nicer beaches. Beach was crowded and the water was not very clear. The constant swarming of vendors was just annoying. Got scammed by one of the vendors selling Oysters. The vendor still shucked the Oysters after refusing four times, and then forced me to pay for it because he already opened it. The bus ride back was agonizingly long due to heavy traffic on the way back. In hindsight, should have probably booked the boat tour.

Experience can be a lot better, not worth it at this time.

Ulises_C, Mar 2024

The activity was slightly worth it due to the National aviary which was awesome. I am glad I booked the activity with that included. The beach club was mediocre at best. They can improve on a lot things. First of all, the water and beach is incredible but once you reach the “mambo club” you realize how deteriorated the “club” is. No running water in the bathrooms. Instead they have a huge plastic barrel which ran out of water an hour after we arrived. Outside vendors constantly harassing you and will not take NO for answer. It was really uncomfortable. The massage ladies constantly asking. The 30,000COP food credit is worthless so you will end up paying more for the food. Everything is highly overpriced and the food was terrible. I ate at the best restaurants in Cartagena for about the same price with actual quality food. Overall, I am glad we booked the aviary too because I don’t think I would have been able to take 6-8hours of the club. The beach, water and sand are beautiful but the experience can be a lot better.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Gracias por tus comentarios, para la mejoria de nuestra experiencia esperamos en una nueva ocasion te sientas mejor no dejes de referirnos que siempre estamos en permanente mejoramiento

Bird's eye

Brandy_J, Apr 2023

Long story short, it started out with a little miscommunication about pickup because I didn't have whatapp, so we had to arrange our own transportation. Upon arrival at the aviary, the tour guide met us and we got our tickets. Buy the bug lotion! It's a self guided tour so you just walk around on your own and look at the birds. They were absolutely beautiful and we loved it. Buy the bug lotion! Afterwards our driver took us to the next location Playa Blanca beach for lunch. The water is beautiful, but it's too rocky and too crowed for my liking. The food was good, but it took a long time to come out.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you very much for your comment, we are glad you enjoyed the activity.

Nah pick another one

Sisley_J, Mar 2023

Not worth the money, would do just aviary for less with a better guide. We arrive first at the beach but those of us going to the aviary didn’t want to wet our clothes so those not going to aviary from other tours who came on our bus enjoyed the beach fully. The aviary is a small one you kinda walk in a circle and see a 15 min bird show then head back to the beach for lunch around 12:30. You have from after your lunch till 2 to enjoy the beach which was very rocky though the water was clear and nice but dont be deceived by the sand the ocean floor was not sandy it just dips after a couple of steps in. Guide was not good barely spoke English though tour says in English, i had to keep asking about the details and while I understand some of it another customer had to explain why we were stopping where we were. His translation was also wrong about when we were returning etc. No explaining or guiding was done at the aviary we had to read our own signs for each bird. People at the beach club were nice but it wasnt truly a beach club more so just beds with a bar

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks for your comment we are happy to know that you enjoy the activity, it is very important for us to receive comments to be better every day.

Jose was a great guide....

Gianna_R, Feb 2023

Jose was a great guide. We had a great time. Beach spot was much more comfortable and private than other companies’ spots.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks a for your comment we are happy to know that you enjoy the activity

A great combo of excursions!

Alicia_D, Feb 2023

The aviary is an excellent addition to a late morning at the beach. Would definitely recommend the 6am pick up, the aviary was empty and it was great to see the birds in a quieter environment. The beach is beautiful, food was decent. Overall, a great day trip to unwind.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

thanks for your comment. we are happy to know that you enjoy the activity

A cool unique experience!

Taylor_S, Feb 2023

The aviary was a really unique experience and the beach was great! A nice day trip from Cartagena, we really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend if you only want a few hours at the beach as opposed to a whole day.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks for your comment. we are happy to know that yours enjoy the activity

Enjoyed our day at the aviary and beach

Eleyse_M, Jan 2023

We loved our trip to the aviary! The space is really incredible, with birds we have never seen before. The beach portion of the trip was also a good getaway, but a few things to note: 1. The road to the beach is fairly bumpy, so if you get carsick, prepare accordingly. 2. This is a public beach, so you will likely be approached by vendors. 3. The staff at Mambo Beach Club was friendly and kind, and the lunch was great!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

thanks for your comment. we are happy to know that your enjoy the activity. we work for your next experience will be the best

Amazing!!

Carlos_R, Aug 2021

Muy encantado por todo lo que me hicieron visitar los amigos Jose y Jesus, muy amables y comprensibles Totalmente recomendado backpackers!