How much does a trip to Isla Múcura cost? A step-by-step budget
When people ask how much a trip to Isla Múcura costs, they almost always think of the room rate. But on an island, the budget has more parts: the boat, the park fee, meals and, if you like,
When people ask how much a trip to Isla Múcura costs, they almost always think of the room rate. But on an island, the budget has more parts: the boat, the park fee, meals and, if you like, experiences. Adding them up from the start avoids surprises at the pier.
In this guide we show you each expense using the hotel’s current rates, how they change for couples or families, and a few ways to save without missing the best of the island.
The costs of a trip to Isla Múcura
A trip to the island has five parts:
| Expense | From Cartagena | From Tolú |
|---|---|---|
| Round-trip boat, per person | COP 320,000 | COP 180,000 |
| National Park entry fee, per person | COP 31,500 | COP 31,500 |
| Mandatory insurance, per person | – | COP 8,800 |
| Accommodation, per night | Depending on room type and season | Depending on room type and season |
| Meals | Meal plan at COP 249,000 per person per day, or à la carte | Meal plan at COP 249,000 per person per day, or à la carte |
On top of that come any experiences you choose to book, which are optional.
Transport: the boat and the park fee
Isla Múcura is reached by boat from Cartagena or Tolú, and the fare is per person:
- From Cartagena: COP 160,000 one way, or COP 320,000 round trip. The ride takes about 2 hours.
- From Tolú: COP 90,000 one way, or COP 180,000 round trip. The ride takes about 1 hour.
- Children: under 3 travel free; from age 3 they pay the full fare.
Each person also pays the COP 31,500 National Park entry fee, once, in cash at the pier. On the Tolú route, add a mandatory insurance of COP 8,800 per person, which the hotel arranges before boarding.
If you bring more than the allowed luggage (8 kg per person plus one personal item), you can leave it in storage: COP 30,000 per bag in Cartagena and COP 20,000 in Tolú, for your whole stay.
To plan your route, see our guide on how to get to Isla Múcura.
Accommodation: how much a night costs
The hotel has 13 room types. The rate depends on the type and the season, ranging from COP 414,000 a night for the Mangrove Room to over COP 2,400,000 in high season for the largest options, such as the Family Pool Villa.
Three things that change your budget:
- Children: aged 0 to 8 stay free; from age 9 they pay as adults.
- VAT: the rate does not include the 19% VAT, which is charged at check-in depending on each guest’s documentation. Colombian residents pay it; non-resident foreigners may be exempt depending on their documents.
- What is not included: the accommodation rate does not include meals or transport.
You can compare all the options and their price ranges on the rates by accommodation page.
Meals: meal plan or à la carte
There are two ways to eat on the island:
- Meal plan: COP 249,000 per person per day, with buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you add it with your booking, children aged 0 to 8 do not pay for it. From age 9 they pay as adults.
- À la carte: you pay for what you order at Las Palmas Restaurant and Brisas Bar. For reference, the buffet costs COP 65,000 for breakfast and COP 92,000 for lunch or dinner when paid separately.
If you are traveling with young children, the meal plan is usually the better option, since they eat free when you add it at booking.
Experiences: what you can add
Experiences are optional and paid separately. These are some reference prices:
| Experience | Price |
|---|---|
| Kayak (60 minutes) | COP 40,000 |
| Paddleboarding | COP 40,000 |
| Snorkeling tour | COP 70,000 |
| Bioluminescent plankton night tour | COP 70,000 |
| Water taxi to other islands | COP 70,000 |
| Afternoon sailboat ride | COP 250,000 for two people |
| Deep-tissue massage (30 minutes) | COP 90,000 |
| Paraíso massage (45 minutes) | COP 120,000 |
If you are traveling with your pet, the stay costs COP 60,000 per night including taxes, and on the boat medium and large pets pay their own fare.
Sample budgets
These examples add up the fixed costs using current rates. Use them as a planning guide and confirm the final amount when you book.
A couple, two nights, from Cartagena, with the Black Friday rate
| Expense | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Round-trip boat | 2 × 320,000 | COP 640,000 |
| Park fee | 2 × 31,500 | COP 63,000 |
| Beachfront Bungalow Deluxe, Black Friday rate | 2 nights × 599,999 | COP 1,199,998 |
| Meal plan | 2 people × 2 days × 249,000 | COP 996,000 |
| Approximate total | COP 2,898,998 |
The meal plan is charged per day of stay; confirm at booking how many days apply based on your arrival and departure times. The Black Friday rate is on sale until December 26, 2026, for stays until March 31, 2027, excluding public holiday weekends, the year-end season and Holy Week. Check the conditions on the promotions page.
A family of four, three nights, from Tolú
Two adults and two children, aged 5 and 10:
| Expense | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Round-trip boat | 4 × 180,000 (both children are 3 or older) | COP 720,000 |
| Park fee | 4 × 31,500 | COP 126,000 |
| Mandatory insurance | 4 × 8,800 | COP 35,200 |
| Meal plan | 3 people × 3 days × 249,000 (the 5-year-old does not pay) | COP 2,241,000 |
| Family accommodation, 3 nights | — | — |
A day pass for two from Tolú
| Expense | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Day pass with boat and lunch | 2 × 310,000 | COP 620,000 |
| Park fee | 2 × 31,500 | COP 63,000 |
| Mandatory insurance | 2 × 8,800 | COP 17,600 |
| Approximate total | COP 700,600 |
If you are torn between a day trip and staying the night, our article on a day pass or overnight stay compares both options.
How to save without missing the best
- Leave from Tolú: the boat costs COP 180,000 round trip, compared with COP 320,000 from Cartagena.
- Add the meal plan at booking if you have young children: children under 9 do not pay for it.
- Check the promotions: the hotel publishes its special rates on its direct channels.
- Travel outside high season: Holy Week, mid-year and year-end are the busiest dates.
- Pack light: at 8 kg per person, you avoid paying for storage.
How to pay and what to bring in cash
Your booking is guaranteed with full payment, by credit card or payment link. The hotel accepts cash, bank transfer, PayPal, Wompi and Visa, American Express and MasterCard cards; Diners Club is not accepted.
Bring cash for the park fee, which is paid at the pier, and for small expenses on other islands, since there are no ATMs in the archipelago.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of a trip to Isla Múcura
Does the hotel rate include meals and the boat?
No. The accommodation rate does not include meals or transport. You can add the meal plan at COP 249,000 per person per day and book the boat with the hotel.
How much is the boat to Isla Múcura?
From Cartagena, COP 160,000 one way; from Tolú, COP 90,000 one way. Add the park fee of COP 31,500 per person, and on the Tolú route, a mandatory insurance of COP 8,800.
Do children pay?
It depends on their age. On the boat, children under 3 travel free. For accommodation, children aged 0 to 8 stay free, and they also do not pay for the meal plan if it is added at booking. From age 9 they pay as adults.
Build your budget with the hotel
With these figures you can get a clear idea of what your trip will cost. For an exact quote based on your dates, room and number of guests, message us on WhatsApp and we will send you a full quote.
