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Full-Day Tour Isla Baru - National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca

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Full Day Tour Isla Baru by National Aviary and Playa Blanca

From $110.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Travel insurance
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Lunch
    • Snacks
    • Entrance to the national aviary
    • Bilingual guide
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • WiFi on board
    • Balinese beds
    • Towels
    • access to showers. *Additional cost

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Meeting point

    • Muelle de la Bodeguita
      Av. Blas de Lezo, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

      At the Bodeguera Dock there will be an employee with his company uniform

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    09:30 AM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Pickup details

    We pick up the northern area of the City of Cartagena, Historic Center, Bocagrande and Getsemaní. We will contact you to agree on the time and confirm the pick-up location. You must be in the lobby or meeting point at the time of pick-up.

    What To Expect

    Cartagena District

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Playa Blanca

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Aviario Nacional de Colombia

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    Operated by Nexxt Tours

    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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Featured review
    RyanMiclat_D
    Undoubtedly, seeing 100 bright pink flamingos was the highlight of this tour. But being toucan enthusiasts, getting close to this bird made our tour of the aviary unforgettable. We didn't get a chance to see the bird show due to scheduled lunch & swim at the beach. It would have been nice to add that time to the aviary tour since it's part of the entrance fee. Big thanks to our guide Sergio!! He is enthusiastic about his job.

    Reviews

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    Awesome experience
    Charis_W, Apr 2024
    The beach portion of the trip was excellent. I had my own chair and table and server. It was excellent. The beach was not too busy. I was very pleased. The aviary was nice as well. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I requested an English speaking tour guide. My guide did speak English but majority of the group spoke Spanish so majority of the time he spoke Spanish. I understand Spanish for the most part but I really would have preferred only English
    Response from Host, Apr 2024
    Thank you very much, it has been a pleasure serving you, I greatly appreciate the observation and the most important thing for us is that you as clients are satisfied with what you have obtained, that is why we like that the attention of the guides and the service we provide is transparent. I hope you visit us again and take us into account as a tourism agency.
    Fun day
    Rachel_B, Mar 2024
    The aviary was a lot of fun. We went in the summer so it was very hot. Bring lots of water (there are several places to buy water if you forget). Lunch was good, and the beach was gorgeous. The only thing is that there were a lot of vendors that came up to try to sell us stuff when we were eating/trying to relax on the beach.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    I appreciate your opinions, it has been a pleasure serving you, and the most important thing for us is that you as customers are satisfied with what you have obtained.
    Suckers tour.
    Daniel_M, Mar 2024
    Best part was aviary and all the beautiful birds. bus old and outdated, very uncomfortable.. Restaurant seating was poor got harassed by vendors in restaurants non stop. Boats kept unloading passengers on beach front. Swimming with the sea doos was fun🤣 Real suckers tour
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    I am very sorry for what happened and I truly apologize in advance for the inconvenience caused, thank you for your observation.
    Beach paradise and bird sanctuary
    Elizabeth_F, Mar 2024
    Our guide, Miguel, was an expert. He explained landmarks on the drive, shared information about the natural environment at the bird sanctuary, and ensured our enjoyment of a beautiful day at Baru beach. The food was good but the water and cocktails were incredible!
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Thank you very much for your opinion, it has been a pleasure serving you, and the most important thing for us is that you as customers are satisfied with what you have obtained. For this reason, we like that the attention of the guides and the services we provide are transparent. I hope you visit us again and take us into account as a tourism agency.
    The Aviary is amazing!
    Justin_I, Feb 2024
    The aviary is incredible. A must-do on your trip to Cartagena. Our guide, Valentina was amazing! Playa Blanca isn’t the best beach in the area so I wouldn’t recommend going there.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Thank you very much for your comment, we are glad you enjoyed it, we will take it into account to improve.
    Satisfactory.
    Neil_M, Feb 2024
    The bird park was wonderful. Valentina was a very pleasant guide. The driver was very good and safe. He never missed an opportunity to advance! The beach and lunch were consistent with the earlier reviews.. about as expected. No worse!
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Thanks for trusting us! We are very happy that you are satisfied with our service! We hope to see you again soon!
    A great day at the Aviary and the beach
    Valare_P, Jan 2024
    This tour was great way to see a different part of Colombia. Juan was an excellent guide, he made sure we reached the live show at the Aviary and left us to wander around the park at leisure. The ride to the beach was bumpy and there's a bit of a hike to the beach club, but the blue waters, soft sand and amazing staff made it all worth it!! The lunch was pretty tasty and the "Welcome" drink was right on time. The beach club was shaded and came with our own seating area. We had a great day at the Aviary and the beach. I would highly recommend this tour to add a bit of nature and relaxation to your trip. * I do not recommend this tour for anyone who is not able to endure rough bus rides or slightly rough terrain.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Thanks for trusting us! We are very happy that you are satisfied with our service! We hope to see you again soon!
    Cartegna finest!!
    Yevgeniy_V, Jan 2024
    Amazing experience, saw amazing birds!! Miguel (Mike) was great!!! Bird show was very interesting and entertaining.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Thanks for trusting us! We are very happy that you are satisfied with our service! We hope to see you again soon!
    Great tour for bird lovers.
    RyanMiclat_D, Dec 2023
    Undoubtedly, seeing 100 bright pink flamingos was the highlight of this tour. But being toucan enthusiasts, getting close to this bird made our tour of the aviary unforgettable. We didn't get a chance to see the bird show due to scheduled lunch & swim at the beach. It would have been nice to add that time to the aviary tour since it's part of the entrance fee. Big thanks to our guide Sergio!! He is enthusiastic about his job.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    We appreciate your comments, these will help the continuous improvement of the quality of our services. We hope to see you again soon!
    Great experience
    Olivia_G, Jul 2023
    It was a great experience. Pick up and drop off was included. Angel and Valentina as well as the driver were extremely helpful, knowledgable and accommodating. It was a day well spent and I would absolutely book again. The aviary was amazing. The beach was beautiful. As a solo traveler I appreciate the fact that they had lockers so I could enjoy myself freely without worry for my belongings. Also, the food at Mambo beach club was really good! 10/10 experience!!!
    Response from Host, Jul 2023
    Thank you for recognizing our efforts to offer exceptional experiences. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We are pleased that you enjoyed our services. We are always here to serve you with a smile.
    Decent Combo Tour
    Patricia_H, Apr 2023
    I was most keen on going to the National Aviary, and this tour option that was combined with time spent at Playa Blanca was the best available at the time I was booking. I probably would have stayed longer at the Aviary to read more of the placards, but I did not want to hold up the other members of the group, and the guide seemed to want to keep the pace moving. The Mambo Beach Club is a decent place to spend some time, and I liked the staff there. I did not come "beach-ready" for personal reasons, but it was nice to spend time outdoors near the water. All this being said, I feel like it was good to have the aviary visit combined with something else-- it maximized the time spent that far out from Cartagena.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    !!Thank you for your comment, we work every day to provide an impeccable service, unique and unforgettable experiences, thank you again for choosing us, we hope to see you soon.
    Beach
    Alyssa_L, Apr 2023
    The trip was really short. We started a little too early in the morning: it would be nice to be at the beach all day and not leave by 2. The food and drinks where great. Our host was a little shy, but later i found it he was new.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    Good night dear traveler! We are happy that the tour was to your liking. We are improving day by day to offer better services.
    A great trip for beach and bird lovers
    Marly_P, Apr 2023
    Great half day getaway. If you love birds and the beach, Playa Blanca and the Aviary were such great trips. It was such a nice convenience to get picked up from and to our location as it was very early in the morning and at the end we were really tired from the beach and the sun. The beach was beautiful (although rocky at parts-not the tour’s fault) and the aviary was very nice and for bird lovers a trip. There were so many bird species and parrots and flamingos! Jesus our tour guide was so great, even got a little partot to laugh and talk back. Jesus was simply such a great guide, very respectful and kind. We were traveling with a toddler and he waited for us and was very patient. Thank you!
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    Thank you for sharing your experience at Playa Blanca and Mambo Beach! We are glad to know that you had a positive experience during your stay and that you found the island peaceful and the guides friendly and helpful. We appreciate your feedback about the beach and birds at Mambo Beach, and we're glad you enjoyed it. Our team prides itself on providing exceptional service and quality products, and we're glad we were able to meet your expectations. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have additional questions or concerns.
    I’m very disappointed with Viator, I won’t contact this agency anymore in the futur
    Adan_A, Feb 2023
    I didn’t like anything from this tours , it was my worst experience in Colombia , because I paid my ticket expecting to visit one Island ( Baru), but it was a fraud, they took me to the beach after a long driving journey in a uncomfortable van.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Dear Adam, We are very sorry that your experience with our tour to Isla Barú has not been satisfactory. This tour is done by land in air-conditioned transportation until you reach Playa Blanca Baru. We understand that the expectation of visiting an island, but we would like to clarify that the Barú Peninsula, also known as Isla de Barú or simply Barú, is an artificial island that was formed almost 100 years ago by the construction of the Canal del Dique. .. In addition, our tour includes a visit to the National Aviary of Colombia, which is a unique experience in which you can learn more about the flora and fauna of the region. We hope you take into account that we always seek to provide the best possible experience for our customers and we are sorry that this was not the case for you. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us and we hope you have a better experience on future trips.
    Excellent
    Sheri_J, Feb 2023
    Beautiful! I recommend to anyone who loves birds and the beach. It was a fantastic day. I loved the aviary.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you for your comment every day we work to provide a service flawless ,unique and unforgettable experiences, thank you again for choosing us,
    Great Day Tour !!
    Kan_B, Feb 2023
    I had a wonderful time on this Day Tour. The tour guides were awesome, full of energy and very very helpful…. I had good conversations with them we went to a place more like a bird sanctuary & got to see a lot of different Exotic birds and the water by the beach was just a sight to see. I’m definitely glad I went on this tour.
    Response from Host, Feb 2023
    It's great that you enjoyed the day tour! We are pleased to know that our tour guides made your experience memorable with their energy and kindness. We are glad to know that you were also able to enjoy a place close to a bird sanctuary and that you were able to see many different exotic birds. Of course we are delighted that you also enjoyed the crystal clear water next to the beach. We hope to see you again on another of our tours in the future!
    Good experience with some hiccups
    Ashley_G, Feb 2023
    The tour started at 0730am, 10 minutes into the hour long bus ride the bus broke down. We were told it would be 10-15min before a new bus arrived. However, since we were on "Cartagena time" it took 50min for the new bus to arrive. How it went was we went to the beach first, for like an hour then went to the aviary then back to the beach. Honestly it would've been better to do the aviary first then relax at beach because it's about a 10min walk in sand and hot heat to exit beach. There will be hagglers trying to sell you absolutely everything but it's best to not make eye contact and shake your head no and they give up easily enough. The place where we were settles on the beach, they charge 60k Colombian pesos to rent the outside canopy beds with shade, otherwise your stuck in plastic beach chairs exposed to all the sun's rays.
    Response from Host, Feb 2023
    Thank you very much for your comment. I want you to know that your complaint and feedback gives us the opportunity to improve and better serve our customers in the future. Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. We are very sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations.
    Our guide Aisa was...
    Kelsey_K, Jan 2023
    Our guide Aisa was lovely. She clearly explained time schedules and pick up locations when we changed locations from the beach to avairy. She even had some great food recommendations for in the city. The lunch portions and quality were good. We did opt for more than the voucher covered. All the staff members at the beach location were attentive. Since we arrived early to the beach, it wasn't crowded. However when we returned from the avairy, the vendors were in full effect. We loved the excursion and would definitely recommend as a nice beach day trip.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    Thank you for your comment every day we work to provide an impeccable service, unique and unforgettable experiences, thank you again for choosing us, we hope to see you soon.
    The highlight of the trip...
    Shahab_S, Jan 2023
    The highlight of the trip was the Aviary! The beach was beautiful and the private club helps, but it is very crowded. Another thing to keep in mind is that the tour guides don’t speak very much English. Heidi was very good at figuring out what we needed and providing information, but speaking Spanish will make things much easier for anyone going in this trip. Overall really enjoyed it
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    Thank you for your comment, every day we work to provide unique and unforgettable, we hope to see you again in our facilities.
    Really great but some things to know before you go
    Frank_B, Sep 2022
    Pros The operators of my trip were very friendly and picked us up at our hotel within the time they said they would be there. Then we picked up the rest of the people and headed out to Blanca de playa with is a very beautiful beach and we are located in a beach club a little ways down the beach. If you go to any beach here you definitely want to be away from the main area cause you will be relentlessly harassed to by stuff and they don't take no for answer. So the beach club protects you from most but not all people trying to sale. They do have a few who work for the club who are trying to sale. Then after an hour or 2 you go to the bird sanctuary and do that which is right down the road. After the birds you go back to the beach again for lunch and you leave around 2 Cons Which are non of the operators fault its cause you are here in Colombia 1 the last road leading to the beach is a dirt road for about 2 miles and it's full of huge pot holes and will destroy cars. 2. The walk to the beach is a little scary and your thinking where the hell are we and then you see the beautiful beach and all the beach clubs. Each house is its own beach club which is very cool. 3. The Flys can be annoying while your trying to eat. So bring something to swat them awy
    Response from Host, Sep 2022
    For us it is a pleasure to read that you liked our service, we hope to see you again soon

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