A full-day boat trip from Cartagena to Hotel Isla Palma in the San Bernardo Archipelago that pairs snorkeling in turquoise waters with a BioPark conservation walk and a gourmet lunch. Expect a 12‑hour outing with 1.5–2 hour boat transfers each way.
A full-day boat trip from Cartagena to Hotel Isla Palma in the San Bernardo Archipelago that pairs snorkeling in turquoise waters with a BioPark conservation walk and a gourmet lunch. Expect a 12‑hour outing with 1.5–2 hour boat transfers each way.
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Operated by Life Travelers · Cartagena, Bolívar
Morning light pushes off Cartagena’s docks and the sea answers, a wide road of blue that will carry you nearly two hours to Hotel Isla Palma in the San Bernardo Archipelago.
easy.
12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks, getting on/off small boats and standing during transfers.
Transfers typically take about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours each way, depending on sea conditions and routing.
Some tours offer rental sets, but the description recommends bringing your own for comfort and fit.
Yes—this package includes a gourmet lunch with protein options, side dishes, salad bar, juice and a typical dessert, plus a welcome cocktail and fruit snacks.
Yes—the 45‑minute educational walk is family‑friendly, though children should be supervised near shoreline and animal exhibits.
The islands have long supported small fishing communities and served as seasonal stopovers during colonial maritime routes; more recently they've become focal points for marine conservation and eco‑tourism.
The archipelago’s reefs and mangroves are vulnerable to sunscreen runoff and careless anchoring—visitors are asked to use reef‑safe products, not touch coral, and respect protected zones.
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