Top 10 Walking Tours in Santander Department, Santander Department

July 21, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in Santander Department, Colombia including Be a farmer for one day (Coffee farm experience), Canyoning Guane, City Tour por la Ciudad Bonita, 7 Days Bogotá and the Andes, 10-Day Breathtaking Barichara & The Caribbean, Barichara to Guane Hike and Gastronomical Tour, Barichara Private Day Tour from Bucaramanga, Ruta del Roble - Community Ecotourism, Eco Hike: The Chicamocha Canyon, Trekking and Camping Excursion: Serrania La Uchata.
Restaurants in Santander Department

1. Be a farmer for one day (Coffee farm experience)

Recetas de la Abuela, Cl. 12c ### 1-40, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia The True Colombian Experience
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hello every one we are the true colombian experience; in this oportunity Coffee Farm Experience we gonna take you to the montains behind bogota to the really local town of choachi. from there we will drive like 5 minutes more untill we get to our organic coffee farm. there we will meet the local farmers and with them we have a traditional colombian breackfast; we will hear about how is to be a coffee farmer, after we start with the experience. we take our cocos for pick coffee and we get inside the plantation we learn about the coffee in a organic farm. we gonna walk around the 8000 plants and we will harvesting coffee. we go under the local fruits trees, the idea is to feel the coffee culture pretty close and discover the colombian coffee world. we process the coffee and end drinking more coffee in a diferent way of preparation, we go to te town just for eat the best traditional lunch and in the way back we stop for take some pictures at the paramos and amazing points of bogota vews.

Inclusions: coco for the coffee picking, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, coffee teasting, coffee bag to take home, local english speaking guide

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Reviewed By Mayacothran

This experience was GREAT! The host Fredy was very knowledgeable about everything and I love that he loves what he does. All the food was delicious and it was great meeting all the local business owners. Beyond worth it. I got so full and so much variety of food and culture. Thanks Fredy!!

2. Canyoning Guane

Ecolombia Experience, Cl. 11 #8-30, San Gil, Santander, Colombia Ecolombia Experience
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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!

3. City Tour por la Ciudad Bonita

Cra. 33 #46-61, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia Alejandra Prada
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Caminaremos a través de una ciudad llena de historia a pesar de sus edificios contemporáneos y podremos entender el porqué de la reputación de la gente santandereana.

Inclusions: Recorrido guiado , Coffee and/or Tea, Entrada al museo

Exclusions: Private transportation

4. 7 Days Bogotá and the Andes

BnB Colombia Tours (Bogota)

Starting in Bogotá, you’ll explore the oldest neighborhood; La Candelaria. Followed by receiving some amazing views of the capital city from the great height of Monserrate. Next, you’ll explore the Salt Mine Cathedral of Zipaquira, and walk through the labyrinth of chambers 600ft below ground. Continue your day with a stop in the artisan town of Raquira. And finish staying the night in the 400-year-old colonial town of Villa de Leyva, with its cobblestone streets and amazing architecture. You’ll voyage into Santander, where you’ll find the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara. You’ll enjoy 2 nights in this wonderful location, as well as exploring the Juan Curí waterfalls, surrounded by natural beauty. Next, it’s onto the heritage town Giron, for a cable car ride to the Santisimo Ecoparque. Enjoy the spectacular views from a viewing platform above a 121 ft. giant statue of Christ. To finish you’ll also enjoy the beautiful water and light show and simply sensational sunset.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Entrance Fees, 6 Nights Accommodation

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan, Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan, Personal expenses and tips

5. 10-Day Breathtaking Barichara & The Caribbean

BnB Colombia Tours (Santa Marta)

10 amazing days on a Private Tour of Colombia! Explore the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara along with magnificent waterfalls, tropical jungles, magical beaches, crystal clear oceans, an ancient city, a mud volcano, a day on the amazing Rosario Islands and of course Cartagena! This 10-day tour combines adventure, history, and more – it’s also simply the best way possible to spend your time in the spectacular country of Colombia!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport Pickup and drop-off, Pickup and Drop-off from your accommodation, Transport in private air conditioned vehicle, 9x nights accommodation in double rooms in your choice of 3, 4, or 5-star hotels

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6. Barichara to Guane Hike and Gastronomical Tour

BnB Colombia Tours (Santander)

Hiking from Barichara to Guane is one of the must-do hikes during your stay in Santander, Colombia. And the only way to make this an even more fantastic experience is to finish up with a wonderful 3-hour gastronomical tour through Barichara!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bilingual Guide for entire tour time, Entrance fees, Lunch, Walking tour of Barichara

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan, Experiences and transportation not mentioned in the plan, Personal expenses and tips

7. Barichara Private Day Tour from Bucaramanga

BnB Colombia Tours (Santander)

Often referred to as the most stunning and beautiful Colombian town, Barichara is renowned for its colonial architecture, peaceful cobbled roads, artisan workshops, adobe houses and the craft shops within. On you tour you’ll visit remarkable chapels, churches, graveyards, parks and sculptures. You’ll checkout some of the best-handcrafted artisan shops where you can pick up a unique souvenir. You’ll also have the opportunity to use a local plant called Fique to make your very own handmade paper. After you’ve mastered the art of papermaking or at least given it a good try, you’ll checkout the incredible views of the Suarez Canyon at the edge of the town. At this point you have the choice of strolling around Barichara and taking more photos or exploring the Camino Real trail (or at least part of it) and hiking for about 2 hours to Guane. This trail was built by Geo von Lengerke, a famous German immigrant about 150 years ago and is approximately 3 miles (5 km) long.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bilingual Guide for entire tour time, Entrance fees, Walking tour of Barichara, Making Paper by Hand experience, Hiking “Camino Real” to Guane (2 hrs additional time) – optional, no extra cost.

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8. Ruta del Roble - Community Ecotourism

Charalá, Charala, Santander, Colombia Agrosolidaria Seccional Charalá - Santander

In company with the rural inhabitants you will discover unique landscapes of red waters, prehistoric trees, Andean forests and moors where the Andean spectacled bear travels, you will visit orchids with more than 90 species of orchids and a unique collection of miniature varieties. All the experience is led by local farmers who have created this route as a way to conserve and restore the strategic forests of oaks and moor systems, also throughout the Oak Route you will feed with organic products, produced by ourselves, completely fresh and according to our local culture.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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9. Eco Hike: The Chicamocha Canyon

Barichara, Santander, Colombia TURISMO NATURAL Santander

Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of the "Chicamocha Canyon, the second largest worldwide. Enjoy the stunning sounds and the incredible view that nature has for you, its endemic birds singing and revoking as you walk along the royal road to Jordan, built by Guane Indians over 500 years ago and their howler monkeys who feel alive in the distance while keeping the Canyon awake. Upon reaching the Chicamocha River, you can relax in "Shangri-La", the walkers' refuge with its natural pool, restaurant, cabins and dozens of brightly colored hammocks that call you to rest. Then, upon reaching the smallest town in Colombia, Jordan Santander; With less than 60 inhabitants, you will see Colombia's first toll while letting the locals themselves tell you the story of Jordan.

Inclusions: Snacks, Insurance, Photo Album

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By 183maxw

Gabriel knows everything about the history and the nature of Colombia and give an excellent company. Very important to me was his perfect english, which gave me the chance to really take to a Colombian the very first time. The ride down the canyon was awesome and the landscape incredible. Gabriel is sixpack fit and will be able to challenge everybody. He can arrange any trip, like ridding up the glacier of Cocoy and raft back within a week. I booked him also for a very pleasant walk through Bariechara with my wife and my two little daughters.

10. Trekking and Camping Excursion: Serrania La Uchata

Barichara, Santander, Colombia TURISMO NATURAL Santander

This excursion to the mountain range of the Uchata is a great experience. Tourists can connect with nature in a unique way, they could see animals like the Jaguar and the Eyeglasses bear. You can also appreciate the beauty of the Andes, with its large trees that grow for centuries and more than 1450 species of birds. Remember that Colombia is the country with the most bird species in the world.

Inclusions: Snacks, Insurance

Exclusions: Transportation fees: The Guide will arrange the transportation., Bed: 10,000/cop, camping 5000/cop, The service is paid up on arrival to the site. meal: 9000.cop/ 6000 veggie meal, Dinner service is paid up on arrival to the site: 10.000/cop per meal, lunch will be taken at the town of Galan on the return from the mountain at the Danny Restaurant

Reviewed By 183maxw

Gabriel knows everything about the history and the nature of Colombia and give an excellent company. Very important to me was his perfect english, which gave me the chance to really take to a Colombian the very first time. The ride down the canyon was awesome and the landscape incredible. Gabriel is sixpack fit and will be able to challenge everybody. He can arrange any trip, like ridding up the glacier of Cocoy and raft back within a week. I booked him also for a very pleasant walk through Bariechara with my wife and my two little daughters.

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