Top San Gil Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Experience a range of heart-racing adventure activities with this private canyoning tour of Las Lajas Canyon from San Gil. Learn about the equipment and techniques of canyoning from your licensed tour guide. During the canyoning experience you'll rappel down waterfalls and climb boulders, as well as have the opportunity for other adventure activities like ziplining.

Are you looking for something out of the ordinary? Do you enjoy nature, small towns and fun activities like swimming or riding quad bikes? Allow yourself to visit a unique place that is still not much known for foreigners: Curití and Pescaderito. Join us in this Quad Bike Tour in Curiti and Pescaderito Natural Pool and spend an adventurous day with a wild quad bike ride around nice landscapes, beautiful colonial little houses and amazing natural pools. There is no better way to enjoy Santander to its fullest. Enjoy swimming and taking a refreshing bath at Pescaderito Pool Enjoy the best combination of nature and culture with the small town of Curiti 1 hour of a refreshing and exciting ride  Adventure to visit a local natural jewel Have fun with the friendly local guide and staff

We know it’s not very common to hear about touristic Colombian experiences for foreigners in which they are taken to theme parks. And you may think there are already too much of them around the globe. But Parque Nacional del Chicamocha is probably one of those destinations that show you truly how amazing and diverse Colombian landscapes are. So, join us and live the experience of Parque Nacional del Chicamocha and see what we mean by that. Parque Nacional del Chicamocha is a theme park dedicated to ecotourism and focused on showcasing culture and traditions of the Colombian department of Santander. Besides, it has many fun attractions for locals and foreigners who want to make the most out of the park. If you like discovering an authentic side of Colombia like this one, let us take you there. One of our friendly and helpful drivers will take you from your lodgings to the park and we will provide you with the tickets so you feel free to visit the places you prefer.

Explore Santander’s top sites in this Barichara and San Gil Day Tour. Our guide and driver will take you to the touristic capital of Santander: San Gil. Then head to a town which is considered the most beautiful of Colombia: Barichara. Dive into Santander region with this tour across its breathtaking landscapes of lush nature. Discover heritage towns, old colonial paths, cobblestoned streets and tons of “Encanto” all around. A short but comprehensive tour around two of Santander’s jewels. On one hand Barichara preserves in its architecture some of the most authentic features of our colonial past. Not for nothing it is part of the Heritage Towns of Colombia. On the other hand, San Gil is the pioneer of outdoor extreme sports in Colombia. This is the perfect place for adrenaline lovers who enjoy including a good dose of adventure in its itinerary.

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.

Crossing from the charming small town of Barichara to the even smaller and magical town of Guane is one of those activities you must do when in Santander. You will adventure through a path that has a perfect combination of cobblestoned trails, nature, amazing landscapes, warm and friendly people all along the way. And though the day will be a bit hot, we guarantee you it will all be worth it as there will not be a minute of boredom during this walk. Join us and live it on your own! The Camino Real from Barichara to Guane is a path of 5,5 km and walking it can take from 2 to 3 hours. The hike has a low-medium level of difficulty and most of the route is on a wide cobblestone path so no one can miss this experience. This path was declared a national monument in 1977 and restored in 1988. It is a faithful reflection of the work of the Guane Indians who inhabited the area, since it was built with stone, so representative of this region.

If you are wanting to take your Colombian trip to the next level, join us in this fantastic paragliding experience over Santander’s Cañon del Chicamocha (Chicamocha’s Canyon). Challenge yourself on this tour and create exciting memories. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, in your 15 to 20 minutes fly over Santander’s canyon, you could ask for an easy-going mode or an acrobatic mode, it is all up to you. We will make sure you fly free through our Colombian skies. Warning: this is a plan for nature and adventure lovers and for every single person who wants to give it a try. Paragliding over Cañon del Chicamocha is one of the most exciting adventures one could undertake. You will have private transportation back and forth and all the necessary equipment to have an unforgettable flight.

If you are already visiting Santander, you cannot leave without visiting its majestic 120-meter high waterfall and exploring the Juan Curi Natural and Ecological Park. This place stands out for its work of preservation, conservation and reforestation of the watershed of the creek. With its tourism focused on environmental care, they want all visitors to be aware of the importance of protecting this natural treasure while having fun. Total immersion in nature at Juan Curi Park and waterfalls Enjoy the best combination of nature and adventure Meet the friendly and helpful local guides and park staff Learn about nature preservation and the work that goes on here

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.