Island tour on a traditional chiva bus: culture and fun
Three hours along the San Andrés ring road on a colorful, open-air traditional chiva bus, with Caribbean music and a local guide: the Casa Museo Isleña, Cueva de Morgan, the natural pool at West View and the Hoyo Soplador blowhole. Admission fees are paid separately.
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- Operator: Turismo ChivasChiva bus island tour operator
- San Andrés IslandColombia
- 3 hoursDepartures at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, every day · arrive 30 minutes early at the Hotel Sol Caribe Seaflower
- What’s includedTraditional chiva bus ride along the ring road, four stops, guide and host, music on board and insurance policy
What you’ll do
Upcoming availability
Where we’ll meet
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.
Av. Las Américas #1b – 36, La Barracuda, San Andrés Island, Colombia
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Turismo Chivas
Chiva bus island tour operator
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Turismo Chivas runs the island tour on a traditional chiva bus in San Andrés. On the day of the tour, the logistics team welcomes you at the Suárez Osorio office, on the first floor of the Hotel Sol Caribe Seaflower, across from La Barracuda park.
Exploria handles your booking and the deposit; Turismo Chivas runs the activity and receives the balance on the day of the tour.
Things to know
- Who it’s forSuitable for children and older adults: it’s a scenic ride on a chiva bus, with no long walks and minimal physical effort. All you need is basic mobility to go up and down the chiva bus steps at each stop, and the guide is on hand to help anyone who needs it. Children ages 0 to 4 don’t pay (they take up a seat on the chiva bus).
- What to bringSwimsuit on for the stop at West View, a towel and light clothes. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat: the chiva bus is open-air. Cash in small bills for admission to the Casa Museo, Cueva de Morgan and West View, which are additional costs, and for snacks. A camera or phone for photos at the Hoyo Soplador and of the island’s scenery.
- Paying the balanceYou pay the balance to the operator on the day of the tour: in cash, by bank transfer or by card, whichever you prefer.
- Admission to the attractionsNot included: they’re additional costs paid in cash at each site’s ticket booth, if you want to go in. Approximate prices: Cueva de Morgan, $25,000 COP; West View, $10,000 COP; and Casa Museo, $15,000 COP (set by each site’s management and subject to change). 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.
