Colombia · SAN ANDRéS ISLAND & THE CAYS
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San Andrés sits closer to Nicaragua than to the mainland and the water around it changes colour about seven times. Compared below: boat trips to Johnny Cay and the natural aquarium, the marine safari circuits, dives on the reef wall, and the golf-cart loops that let you do the island yourself, with prices, timings and exactly what each fare covers.
Hotel pickup and a beginner-friendly SCUBA session in San Andrés, with Big Mamá wildlife and an underwater statue museum.
“Manuel was our dive instructor. He did a great job explaining instructions on how to use the equipment, kept us feeling safe, and gave us an incredible under water experience. Great for beginners with no diving experience.”
Rent a San Andrés beach cart with hotel delivery and automatic mulita comfort, then roam beaches and viewpoints at your own pace.
“Riccardo was really nice upgrading us to a 4 seater. He speaks fluent English which is really helpful for me understanding the parking rules.”
Half-day boat tour from San Andrés to Rocky Cay and the Acuario for shallow-water swimming, clear skies if you are lucky, plus dock tax.
“Todos los que viajen al Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, deben saber que los planes están sujetos a las condiciones climáticas que se presenten. Dicho esto, quiero compartirles la experiencia que vivimos con mi pareja. Desde un inicio, la compañía de viajes se contactó con nosotros 3 días antes de la fecha programada, para informar del guía turístico que nos estaría acompañando. Un día antes, la guía turística (Cecilia Forbes), nos escribió dándonos las indicaciones de hora y lugar para vernos. Llegamos a la hora indicada, y allá estaba esperándonos. Nos explicó que había una opción de cambio, ya que por lluvias y vientos fuertes no podríamos…”
San Andrés marine safari with mangroves, multiple island swim stops, included drinks, and a weather-permitting drone photo.
“Ricardo was great with communication about the tour. He made us feel welcomed and explained everything really well. His employees were informative and knowledgeable about everything during the tour. We definitely would recommend this tour! We had a blast and were very please with the entire experience.”
Rent a 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro for a full-day self-drive around San Andrés, with hotel delivery, GPS routing, and practical tips.
“Incrível, a liberdade de se locomover hiper recomendo, guia extremamente simpático e gentil, nos explicou como funcionava o veículo e tudo o mais, sugiro fazer exatamente a rota indicada através do gps para momentos incríveis”
Private pontoon tour in San Andrés to mangroves, Rocky Cay shipwreck, snorkel keys, and the 7 colors sea, drinks included.
“Thanks so much to Rikki for working with us to book this excursion at the very last minute for my wife's birthday! Our private tour with Captain Carlos was nothing short of AMAZING!! Our pontoon was squeaky clean and looked almost new! It was very spacious and comfortable. From the relaxing cruise through the mangroves and the crystal clear water of "aquarium" to snorkeling at the shipwreck. It was a perfect day! Thanks so much to Rikki, Captain Carlos and the San Andres Vibes team. You definitely want to book this tour.”
Scooter rental in San Andrés with hotel delivery, a PDF guide, and 9 hours to explore beaches and sights at your pace.
“These guys are awesome. They rent scooters as well as the polarises. Really enabled my wife and I to travel around the island effectively on our trip. Brought the vehicles to our hotel for us and were very flexible and friendly. Would recommend to anyone that comes to San Andrés”
