The 10 Best Tours in San Gil, Santander Department

June 19, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

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1. Canyoning Guane

Ecolombia Experience, Cl. 11 #8-30, San Gil, Santander, Colombia Ecolombia Experience
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Colombia is a wonderful country, that is why we have combined the adventure sport and nature in order to live unique experiences in ideal settings to rest and connect with nature. The smiles we offer our clients demonstrate total safety, quality and excellent service that identifies us. What are you waiting for? Book with us ... Let yourself be surprised by the adventure!

Inclusions: The personal equipment consists of: Helmets, harnesses, anchor Bagas, carabiners, descenders, ropes, flotation vests, protective gloves, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: All food and groceries can be purchased by each of the customers in the cafeteria.

Reviewed By j_lally89

We had so much fun today with Julian and Diego, they were amazing guides, lots of fun and helped with our Spanish. They always made things enjoyable but kept our safety in mind! There were lots of activities in the day and we'll organised. Gracias amigos!

2. Paragliding Chicamocha

Ecolombia Experience, Cl. 11 #8-30, San Gil, Santander, Colombia Ecolombia Experience
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

The activity is led by people with experience and experience, therefore the route and flight over the Chicamocha canyon can be enjoyed to the fullest with an incredible view in the company of logistics staff and our certified pilots.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Complete paragliding equipment, View over the Chicamocha Canyon, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By laraaa96

We are thankful for the spontaneous tour with this company. When we arrived at 9am, it was possible (without any reservation) to start the 10 activities tour immediately. We had lots of fun with our guide Diego, who spoke good English, and we felt save all the time. After the tour he helped us to find a nice hostel and gave us some hints for the city. Thanks a lot, Diego! We had a great time.

3. BEST White Rafting in Colombia Suarez 4/5

Exploradores Colombia
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Rio world class, considered one of the best in South America for its rapids, is a river that is approximately 1 hour from San Gil. This activity has 12 km of navigation where the wonderful landscape of the Suarez Canyon will be visualized and is one of the highest doses of adrenaline for those who dare to explore its waters. The starting point of rafting is on the Vázquez bridge via Socorro - Simacota and ends at the junction of the Suarez river and the Fonce river.

Inclusions: Rafting equipment, vest, helmet and paddle, Private transportation, Snack, A beer,  FREE, GoPro camera photos and videos

Exclusions: Tip

Reviewed By Sightseer84357

It's a wonderful activity, the lanscape is awesome.. Great equipment Great guides, security and fun!

4. Private Tour - San Gil Extreme Sports (Adventure)

Wolf Tours Colombia
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San Gil is the adventure capital of Santander. You can do river rafting, paragliding, zip lining, bungee jumping, canyoneering, caving, mountain-biking, etc. in San Gil or near the town. In one day it is possible to do up to 2 or 3 different activities. River rafting can be done on 3 different rivers: the Fonce River (45,000 COP) which is up to class III rafting (medium), the Chicamocha River (180,000 COP/ full day) which is class IV (advanced) and the Suarez River (130,000 COP) which is up to class V rafting (advanced/ extreme). The paragliding sites are Curití (80,000 COP) and the Chicamocha Canyon (180,000 COP). The zip lines (30,000 COP) and the bungee-jumping platform (70,000 COP) are located in San Gil. Canyoning is climbing down of the Juan Curí Waterfalls (70,000 COP) on a secured rope and for the caving activity you have a professional guide and hike through the Indian Cave or the Cow Cave (30,000 COP) for approx. 2 hours. Prices listed in parenthesis might change slightly.

Inclusions: Private transport to San Gil, Transport to all the sites of the extreme sports that you wish to do, Lunch in a typical Colombian town market in San Gil, English-, Spanish- and/ or German-speaking accompaniment, Guarantee of fair prices for any additional activity (as listed above in parenthesis), Travel insurance and additional insurances for extreme sports

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Reviewed By Ted E

In February/March 2020 our family group of four spent 8 days in Colombia, 3 in Bogota and 5 in the Department of Santander. Wolf Tours handled all of the arrangements and tours in Santander, and they did a superb job. Just before we arrived, an avalanche blocked the main road from Bucaramanga to San Gil. Dominic saved the day by adjusting our schedule. Among our activities were visits to Giron, Santisimo, Chicamocha Canyon, a cacao finca, a pineapple planation, Lago Topocoro and Rio Sogamoso, and Paramo Santurban (highlight of trip for me, unique ecosystem at 12,000 feet above sea level.) Our guide Carlos was exceptional-- well informed, helpful, patient. Perfectly fluent in English, he also helped us practice our Spanish. By the end of our trip, he became a member of the family, and with our highly professional driver Hector, we formed a real team. Our group gives Wolf Tours and guide Carlos our highest and most enthusiastic recommendation. We are already planning a trip to Barichara, Socorro, and the Department of Boyaca with Carlos.

5. Rafting Rio Chicamocha 2/3

Exploradores Colombia
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Chicamocha Canyon is the second largest in the world and in it we can observe its majestic river that for lovers of extreme sports the rating on this river turns out to be an experience. It leaves from San Gil at 10:00 a.m. until you reach the rafting starting point of the Chicamocha River (fishing bridge) the descent is made to the municipality of Jordan (changrilla refuge) traveling 15km, in changrilla you will enjoy a typical lunch of the region and a cold beer to pass the heat.

Inclusions: Rafting equipment, helmet, vest and paddle, Lunch, Private transportation, GoPro photographs and videos available

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Reviewed By beardednomad

I had been to San Gil 2 years ago and rafted the Rio Suarez with another company but had heard great things about exploradores and glad that I did! Very professional guides and equipment and the safety briefing was very thorough. Guides were knowledgeable and quick to act when a few of us went over the side, and the experience brought us all together and we laughed about it later over our delicious lunch and beer. Couldn't have asked for a better day full of adventure and great times!!

6. Whitewater Kayak Activity

San Gil, Santander, Colombia Colombia Kayak School
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Experiencing nature and reaching places where few can reach makes a day of kayaking special. The kayak of fast waters is fun and exciting, in turn it is an excellent sport. The kayak offers you the opportunity to learn a new sport from professionals. You will feel adrenaline while learning a new art. If you decide to go kayaking, you could learn to love a new sport.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Typical lunch of the region, Kayak, helmet, kayak paddle, life jacket and kayak skirt

Exclusions: Special suits for the cold.

7. Paragliding in the grand canyon of chicamocha

Parapente San Gil
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

-The best flight in the majestic chicamocha canyon - Number one on tripadvisor in this activity. -Our agency has more than 10 years of experience -We offer a highly qualified team with human warmth ready to cooperate. -We work hard to ensure that our visitors find the most exciting and amazing adventures.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Takeoff and landing photographs, Certified and Homologated equipment for the activity.

Exclusions: Lunch, Photographs and video in flight

Reviewed By RomainB1872

By far the best company out there!! It was the most economic and had other cool advantages that the competition wouldn't offer; photos taking of and landing sent by WhatsApp, as well as some fruit after landing to recover from all the strong emotions experienced during the flight! Highly recommend!

8. Parapente Chicamohca

Parapente Chicamocha, Carrera 10 #8-33, San Gil, Santander, Colombia Parapente Chicamocha
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4.8 based on 171 reviews

Nuestra compañía fue fundada en 2009, contamos con ocho (8) pilotos volando al mismo tiempo, contamos con un lugar de vuelo privado a 1840 M.S.N.M (el más alto del cañón del chicamocha) y tenemos un guía bilingüe que está todo el tiempo con los turistas solucionando sus dudas y atendiendo sus necesidades.

Inclusions: Bottled water

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Reviewed By newelliam

Was quite happy with this experience! My guide spoke zero English, but that's my fault for not speaking better Spanish! The drive there was ok. We were left standing a bit without much communication, but the essential info was transmitted alright. No food provided but some snacks available by a third party at the jump site. I was happy with my guide and the experience. The flight was amazing and the views fantastic! Add this to your list! We booked through Columbia Rafting Experience, the company is professional and can speak in English as well. Pick ups at accommodations and drop after us helpful!!

9. Rafting Fonse River (Class II & III)

Exploradores Colombia
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Fonse River is a great white water rafting for first-timers, nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and people who are simply looking for a fun rafting adventure. It is a perfect family trip, great activity to do with children.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Transportation to/from your San Gil Hotel. Tropical fruit break. Equipment. Bilingual professional guide. Safety kayak. Snack and beer at the end. Insurance., GoPro pictures are available upon request for an extra cost.

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Reviewed By Sightseer84357

It's a wonderful activity, the lanscape is awesome.. Great equipment Great guides, security and fun!

10. Bungee Jumping 70 Meters

Colombia Bungee Jumping, Km 2, Vía San Gil - Charalá, San Gil, Santander, Colombia Colombia Bungee Jumping
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Bungee Jumping is an activity that every person must do at least once in their life. It is a magnificent experience in which adrenaline is released, you feel the pleasure of flying for an instant and absolute freedom during a free fall.

Inclusions: High quality photos, certificate of experience and insurance policy.

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Reviewed By elshuk

I did this today and it was great! Felt very very safe and the experience was once in a lifetime. It was scary for only like 10 seconds and my throat hurt from all the screaming but it was all worth it! I recommend this experience to everyone who wants to do it! Instructions given were also very helpful!

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