Great service - Excellent service. Small group. Felt very safe. The price for alcohol was very reasonable. Bring sandals or water shoes because there is a short boatride from bus drop off to beach, and you loaf in from the beach. Lunch was simple but tasty. Massages available but not my thing. The bus ride is painful due to traffic and the state of the toads, but the bus had aircon. Lots more comfortable than a boat ride all the way from Categena. The wind and waves pick up in the afternoon. Jet skies should be banned!!!

Lovely beach day with young kids - Michal, our guide, was incredibly helpful and organized and gave us valuable advice. He was very kind to me and my young daughters, helping them in and out of smaller boat we took to get to the area of the beach we would spend the day at. The kids and I had an incredible day.

Paseo a las islas de baru - I had the best Tripp with my family and the guide was very nice and told all the history about Barú and Cartagena during the tripp

Relaxing day with crystal water and fresh fish - We had a great day at the Baru Islands, and much of it was thanks to our guide, Boris, who was knowledgeable and attentive throughout the tour. The water was beautiful and the beach was well-maintained - the perfect place to relax. We were initially nervous about the amount of vendors having read some of the reviews; however, Boris brought us to a more tranquil area of the beach where we were able to say “no thank you” and be left alone by those selling items. For lunch, we were served a delicious meal of fried fish, plantains, and coconut rice that was excellent. Although massages weren’t included in the tour package, they were available on the beach and definitely worth the extra cost. All in all, a 5/5 tour that I highly recommend if you’re in Cartagena.

Excellent - Excellent job!!! Great food. Great host. Great spot on the beach. This was my third time going with these guys.

Playa tranquila - We had a great time. Going with a tour is definitely the best way to visit Baru island because the tour company brought us to a semi private beach off playa blanco (playa tranquila) which was much more enjoyable!

Great Guide - Our tour guide Walter was great! Very friendly, educated us on some of the history of Cartagena and surrounding areas, and made our family feel safe. Walter and his crew, Diego the driver, and Peter the assistant, were very trustworthy.

Muddy roads but a tranquil beach - We enjoyed the beach at Baru. We were concerned because your initial impression is that you will there mingling with hundreds of people during your stay. However we were transported by boat to a quiet location away from the crowds. The food was good & our guide was exceptionally nice & accommodating. The roads to the beach are filled with potholes & mud. This should be addressed. The locals are relentless & can be a nuisance.

Fun, but could be more relaxing - I wish I could remember the name of our tour guide, as she was very kind and helpful. She gave us some helpful tips and even helped us buy some towels! As for the trip itself, we enjoyed what we paid for but the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. The beach is beautiful, the included lunch was delicious, the optional bar did not disappoint, and we didn't even mind that the weather was a little cloudy. Do bear in mind that the ride can get bumpy and the short hike down to the beach is treacherous. We were able to relax and enjoy the beach somewhat, but the street vendors just never quit. We had already had some difficult experiences the day before with the street vendors in Cartagena, and it unfortunately carried on into this day. Trinkets, massages, and styrofoam box oysters are probably fine if you were planning on also purchasing those. However, we just wanted to be left in peace, and that wasn't an option. Even if you go into the ocean to swim, you'll have boats driving up asking if you want a ride! The tour and beach itself are great, but it gets tiresome to constantly have to say "No, gracias" if you're not also looking for extras.

Ok trip - Beach is pretty, but several boats in the water just a few feet from shore. There was a film of oil/gas in the water. Also, the bus had barely any air conditioning. It was a very hot ride back in the middle of the afternoon.