Magdalena River Boat Trip

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Río Magdalena

If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 3 days before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Make the Magdalena River Boat Trip and go through this real symbol of Barranquilla and Colombia.

Duration:

4 hours

Times:

03:15 pm to 07:15 pm

Meeting Point:

Gran Malecón del Río

Included:

  • Navigation
  • Spanish-speaking guide

Not included:

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Food

Restrictions:

  • Minimum age required of 3 years old
  • Enter food and drinks to the boat

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • If you cancel your booking up to 3 days before the activity starts, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid to book. If you cancel with less notice, no refund will be issued.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Snack

Description

Price

  • Adult: US$34 per person.
  • Child (age 0 to 11): US$19 per person.


We will gather in the meeting point in the pier where you will board the ferry to make the Magdalena River Boat Trip. The Magdalena River, born in the Huila Region, crosses almost all Colombia to end in the Caribbean Sea, and you will make this boat trip to have some privileged views of the surroundings of Barranquilla.

During the tour, you will see the Pumarejo Bridge and the swamp of Mallorquín, where you will make birdwatching and identify endemic vegetation. you will arrive to the end of the river, where you will see the Caribbean Sea and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, you will visit the gran Malecón before return to our starting point and end the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The navigation takes place on a tourist ferry specially equipped for this type of excursion. The vessel has a capacity of 80 passengers, providing a comfortable space to enjoy the journey while sailing along the river. On board, life jackets are available for all passengers, meeting basic safety requirements, and there is also a restroom on the ferry, making the trip more comfortable during the navigation. This spacious and stable ferry is ideal for enjoying the scenery of the Magdalena River while peacefully exploring the natural surroundings from the water.

  • To book Magdalena River Boat Trip, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • We accept bookings up to 48 hours in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
US$34.00
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