VIP tour and chiva bus: the cays and the island’s history
Two experiences in a single booking: Johnny Cay, the Aquarium and Haynes Cay by boat, and a ride around the island on a traditional chiva bus, with music and a local guide, stopping at Cueva de Morgan, West View and the Hoyo Soplador.
Combo of 2 experiences
$152,900 COP$49 USDR$259 BRL per person
Separately, from $153,000 COP$49 USDR$259 BRL per person
2 verified local operatorsErleidis and Turismo Chivas- San Andrés IslandColombia
- In 2 daysOne day for the VIP tour and another for the chiva bus, in the order you prefer.
- What’s includedVIP tour with admission to Johnny Cay and a ride around the island on a traditional chiva bus, with a local guide, music on board and an insurance policy
What you’ll do
Experience 1 of 2 · 7 hours
VIP tour in San Andrés: Johnny Cay, the Aquarium and mangroves
NewErleidis · Muelle Toninos Marina
Where we’ll meet
VIP tour
Make your own way to the Toninos Marina dock between 8:45 and 9:00 AM for check-in. Land transport isn’t included.
Chiva bus
Make your own way to the Hotel Sol Caribe Seaflower, across from La Barracuda park, 30 minutes before your departure: the logistics team welcomes you at the Suárez Osorio office, on the first floor. Transportation from your hotel isn’t included.
Meet your operators
Erleidis
Local boat operator · Since 2017
VIP tour
Turismo Chivas
Chiva bus island tour operator
Chiva bus
Exploria coordinates your combo with the 2 operators. To protect your payments, always book and pay through this site or with your Exploria travel planner.
Things to know
- Lunch and drinks on your ownThe VIP tour doesn’t include lunch, drinks or snacks. On Johnny Cay and Haynes Cay there are restaurants and kiosks for every budget: bring cash.
- Paying the balanceTo each operator, on the day of their experience: in cash, by bank transfer or by card, whichever you prefer.
- Port taxFor the VIP tour, it’s paid separately, at the dock before departure: $5,000 COP per person, in cash. Children ages 0 to 4 don’t pay it. Admission to Johnny Cay is already included.
- Chiva bus admission feesThey’re not included: if you want to go in, you pay in cash at each place: Cueva de Morgan (about $25,000 COP), West View (about $10,000 COP) and Casa Museo (about $15,000 COP). The Hoyo Soplador is free.
- If the weather prevents the departureIf DIMAR (the Port Authority) closes operations because of the weather, we reschedule your experience at no cost or refund 100% of the deposit. If there are other closures or decisions by the authorities, you don’t lose your money: we offer you an equivalent alternative, rescheduling or a credit.
