Day trip to Casa Gaviota private beach in Barú

Barú · Colombia

Private Day Trip

Your beach. Your group. Your day.

Transport · private beach · fresh lunch · all included

We host one group at a time.

One group at a time — your beach, exclusively.

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What our guests say

⭐ 4.8 · Airbnb, Booking.com & Google

"

Best day trip we did in Colombia. Private beach, incredible food, and no tourists.

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The boat ride alone was worth it. Then the beach house blew us away.

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We wanted total privacy and that is exactly what we got. Just our group, the ocean, and amazing service.

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The lunch was better than any restaurant in Cartagena. And we did not share the beach with anyone.

Simple, all-in pricing

Transport, house, beach, and lunch — all included. No surprises.

Couple

2 people

$300 USD

Family

4 people

$500 USD

Group of 6

6 people

$700 USD

Group of 8

8 people

$900 USD

All-in price. Includes transport from Cartagena, private beach access, and fresh Caribbean lunch.

Private beach at Casa Gaviota Exclusive beach access at Casa Gaviota

A private version of the beach.

This is not a beach club. You are not sharing with 50 strangers at a bar playing reggaeton. This is a real beach house on 80 meters of private beach, reserved entirely for your group.

Manuel and the team handle everything — pickup, arrival, food, and return. You just show up.

What you are booking

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Private beach

80 meters of beach — only your group. No vendors, no music from the neighbors.

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The whole house

Private beach house, shaded areas, hammocks, outdoor showers. Use it all.

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Fresh Caribbean lunch

Prepared on-site by the house team. Fish, rice, patacones, fresh fruit. Included.

What is included

✓ Round-trip transport from Cartagena
✓ Private beach house for the day
✓ 80 meters of private beach, just for your group
✓ Fresh Caribbean lunch
✓ Non-alcoholic drinks
✓ Hammocks and outdoor seating areas
✓ Showers and changing areas
✓ Service from the house team throughout the day

A Typical Day

7:30 AM 🌅 Pickup in Cartagena
9:00 AM 🚤 Arrive at Casa Gaviota
9:00 – 1:00 🏖️ Swim, explore, relax on the beach
1:00 PM 🍽️ Fresh Caribbean lunch
1:00 – 3:00 🌴 Beach, hammocks, rest
3:00 PM 🌇 Return to Cartagena
~5:00 PM 🏙️ Arrive back in Cartagena

Times are approximate. The day adjusts to you.

Day trip to Casa Gaviota beach Casa Gaviota beach scene

Fresh food, made at the house.

The Caribbean lunch is prepared on-site by the house team. Grilled fish, coconut rice, patacones, fresh salads, tropical fruit. Simple, fresh, and genuinely delicious.

Many guests say it is one of the best meals of their trip to Colombia.

"The food was better than restaurants." — Guest review

Fresh Caribbean lunch at Casa Gaviota Prepared food at Casa Gaviota

Choose your day

We run private day trips Thursday through Sunday. Only one group per day.

Thursday

Available

Friday

Available

Saturday

Available

Sunday

Available

Availability subject to confirmation. Contact us to check specific dates.

Beach club or private beach house?

Beach Club

  • ✗ Shared with dozens of strangers
  • ✗ Vendors walking the beach all day
  • ✗ Loud music from neighboring parties
  • ✗ Generic food from a shared kitchen
  • ✗ No privacy or sense of ownership
  • ✗ You have to fight for a good spot

Casa Gaviota

  • ✓ Entire beach reserved for your group
  • ✓ No vendors, no strangers, no noise
  • ✓ Complete silence except the ocean
  • ✓ Fresh Caribbean lunch made at the house
  • ✓ Full privacy from arrival to departure
  • ✓ The whole beach is yours all day

Who this is for

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Families

Safe, quiet beach. Kids can run free. Parents actually relax.

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Birthday groups

Private setting for a celebration that feels truly special.

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Couples

Total seclusion. No other people. Just the two of you and the sea.

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Friend groups

Bigger groups up to 10. A day everyone will remember.

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Corporate teams

Offsite or team-building with a backdrop nobody forgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is transport included? +
Yes — included in all day trip packages. We pick you up from Cartagena and bring you back. The boat ride to the house is also included.
Is food included? +
Yes — a fresh Caribbean lunch is included in all day trip packages. Grilled fish, coconut rice, patacones, fresh salad, and tropical fruit. Prepared at the house by the team.
What time does the day start and end? +
Pickup in Cartagena around 7:30 AM. Arrive at the house around 9:00 AM. Return to Cartagena at 3:00 PM, arriving back around 5:00 PM. Times can be adjusted depending on your group.
Can we bring alcohol or extra food? +
Yes — feel free to bring drinks. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the package but are welcome. Just let us know in advance if you have any special requests.
How many people can come? +
The house holds up to 8 guests for a day trip. For groups of up to 10, message us to arrange.
What if the weather is bad? +
In case of bad weather we coordinate rescheduling or a full refund. We will always communicate with you in advance if conditions look problematic.
What activities can we do? +
Swimming, snorkeling, hammock time, walks, boat trips to nearby islands. We can also arrange a live papayera band, kayaks, or other activities on request.
How do I book? +
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date and number of guests. We will confirm availability and send payment details. A deposit is required to hold your date.

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