Cayo Acuario Day Trip
Tour Options
When making your reservation, you can choose between two tour options. Both include a Spanish-speaking guide. Here are the details of each:
Cayo Acuario (5.5 hours)
At the scheduled time, we’ll meet at the dock of the Casa de la Cultura in San Andrés. There, we’ll board a boat and sail south along the bay to explore the area’s mangroves. Keep your eyes peeled! This place is home to various species of iguanas and lizards, as well as a wide variety of endemic birds.
Next, we’ll leave the mangroves behind and set course for Cayo Acuario. Also known as Rose Cay or simply “the Aquarium,” it’s one of the most beautiful cays in San Andrés. Do you know why it has this curious name? It’s due to the great variety and abundance of fish swimming in these waters.
You’ll have approximately 2 hours of free time to enjoy the Cayo Acuario at your own pace or sunbathe on the white sand of this small cay. If you’d like, you can also visit Cayo Haynes, a tiny islet with kiosks selling local food for lunch.
After a fantastic day enjoying the crystal-clear waters of San Andrés, we’ll take you back to the pier, where we’ll arrive 5.5 hours after the initial pickup.
Cayo Acuario & Johnny (6 hours)
Would you like to discover more of San Andrés’s idyllic cays? If so, we’ll meet at the scheduled time at the Marina Toninos dock. Once we’re ready, we’ll set sail for Cayo Haynes, where you’ll have 1.5 hours of free time. Here, if you’d like, you can also take a short trip over to Cayo Acuario. Marvel at its crystal-clear waters and multicolored fish!
Afterward, we’ll sail north for 30 minutes in search of the famous Johnny Cay. Welcome to one of San Andrés’ most impressive marine reserves! As soon as we arrive, we’ll spend 2.5 hours in this idyllic setting, exploring its wide, shallow-water beach and coral trails, and observing iguanas in their natural habitat. You’ll feel like you’re in paradise!
When you get hungry, we’ll give you some free time to have lunch at one of the island’s beach bars on your own. Of course, you’ll also have time to rest, sunbathe, and relax on the beach.
Finally, we’ll head back to the departure dock, where we’ll say goodbye to an unforgettable Caribbean experience.
More Information
Duration
5h 30m - 6h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Transport by boat
Spanish–speaking guide
Admission fees for Johnny Cay (depending on the selected option)
Not included
Docking fee: 5,000 COP (US$ 1.33) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can the tour be canceled?
A - Yes. This activity is subject to weather and navigation conditions.
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Q - Are there any restrictions on participation?
A - Yes. This activity is not recommended for people with back problems or pregnant women.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Guia Sai Corporate name: Guia SAI S.A.S Registered Office: Av 20 de Julio # 4a - 26, San Andres islas, Colombia Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): NIT 901013739-9 Contact information Email: comercial@guiasai.com Phone: +57 315 3836043
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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