Top Bucaramanga Full-day Tours

As the fifth largest metropolitan area in Colombia and known as the safest and cleanest city in the country, Bucaramanga offers a lot of interesting sites to see, such as important buildings in the city center, a historical and cultural museum, the famous leather shoe stores, shopping malls, one of the longest suspension bridges in Colombia, etc. Girón is located in this metropolitan area and is one of Colombia's 17 heritage towns. Its preserved colonial architecture makes it an interesting place to visit allowing you to imagine the way people lived in this town 300 years ago. At the end of the tour you will contemplate the entire metropolitan area from the Ecoparque Cerro del Santísimo which is reached by cable car. The statue of Christ El Santísimo, 37 meters high, is the second tallest sculpture in Colombia, making it a must-see during your stay in Bucaramanga. In addition, the park has souvenir stores and regional products, and at night, you will enjoy the multimedia fountain show.

Explore Barichara—hailed as one of the prettiest towns in Colombia—at a pace set by you rather than that of a large group, on a private tour that can be tailored according to the attractions that interest you the most. Overcome the language barrier and discover cobbled street, artisan shops, and charming restaurants, and upgrade to add a hike along the 150-year-old Camino Real.

Spend a day in the great outdoors and hike through Colombia’s Chicamocha Canyon for views of stunning natural landscapes. Alongside a private guide, hike through the La Mojarra section of the canyon to the town of Los Santos. Enjoy views of the canyon river from 3,330 feet (1,000 meters) above and admire the lush, green landscapes around you.

Zapatoca is a beautiful and calm town not known by a lot of travelers. The town has 5000 inhabitants and people from Bucaramanga go there to enjoy a weekend having relatively mild temperatures (day temperature approx. 21 °C/ 79 °F). In town you can enjoy a beautiful central park and try home-made wine from oranges and blackberries. The road to Zapatoca is one of the highlights of the trip because it goes right through the stunning landscape of the Chicamocha Canyon. There are several viewpoints to stop by during the road trip. One of the viewpoints you will visit at the end of the day is the Mirador Los Guanes which is on top of the mountains from where you can see many parts of Santander such as parts of Bucaramanga´s metropolitan area, Barichara, El Socorro, the Chicamocha Canyon, the Suarez Canyon, the crossing of the two canyons, etc.

Simplify your visit to the Chicamocha National Park by going on a private guided tour. Travel through the enormous Chicamocha Canyon on a cable car ride lasting a full half hour, with plenty of time to take great photos. Explore the theme park with cultural and historical attractions, zip lining, a waterpark, and more adventure activities.

More than just a transfer to Barichara from Bucaramanga. This tour includes a 30-minute cable car ride through the Chicamocha Canyon, a tour of PANACHI with its magical views, and a tour of the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara!