About this tour
Did you know the Rosario Islands hold a deep African heritage? Spend a day in Orika, the Afro-Caribbean community of Isla Grande, inside the Corales del Rosario National Natural Park.
Five activities in one day: the history of the palenques and the fight for freedom, a canoe ride through the mangroves, a visit to the community museum with local knowledge keepers, a hike with island views, and snorkeling over the coral reef.
This is a visit to understand and support conservation tourism in one of Colombia’s national parks, which protects 7 ecosystems, including the most extensive coral reef on the Colombian Caribbean coast. Your hosts are the community and “guardians” of the island.
Itinerary
- 7:00 am · Departure from the Clock Tower, Cartagena
- Day · Isla Grande with the Orika communityPalenque history, mangrove canoe ride, community museum, hike, island panorama and snorkeling.
- 4:00 pm · End of the tour
Included
- Land and boat transport
- Welcome snack, breakfast and lunch
- Hydration
- Traveler insurance
- Canoe ride through the mangroves
- Snorkeling
- Community museum visit
Not included
Cancellation policy
Full payment is due 24 hours before the activity. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before carry a 60% fee; less than 24 hours, 100%.
Questions
Where and when do we meet?
We leave at 7:00 am from the Clock Tower, Camellón de los Mártires, and the tour ends around 4:00 pm. Private pick-up at your hotel is available. The minimum group is 4 people.
What activities are included?
A canoe ride through the mangroves, snorkeling, a visit to the community museum with local knowledge keepers, a hike with island views and the history of the palenques, with breakfast, lunch, transport and traveler insurance.
How much does it cost?
We don't publish fixed prices because they depend on group size, date and options. Request a quote or write to us on WhatsApp and we reply in a few hours.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full payment is due 24 hours before the activity. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before carry a 60% fee; less than 24 hours, 100%.
