8 San Gil Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Paragliding Chicamocha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Fly over Chicamocha Canyon near San Gil on a 20-minute paragliding experience, with clear guidance, great value, and big views.

“This experience is a must do, so much fun and so beautiful! All the paragliding pilots are lovely and the staff were great, really made you feel at ease. It is a bit of waiting around as you fly according to weight, so bring a sun hat and a book or something to do and also water&snacks! Wouldn’t hesitate to do it again, absolutely fantastic day!”

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2.Paragliding in the grand canyon of chicamocha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paragliding over Chicamocha Canyon from San Gil. 20-25 minute flight with certified pilot, pickup, and pro take-off/landing photos for $65.

“This is a really great paragliding experience. It’s the first time me and my wife had ever done it and we had a great time. The instructors made us feel really secure and the operation was smooth. We paid for the additional video / photo service and we got some really nice stuff through as a memory of the experience. I’d highly recommend this experience.”

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3.Canyoning Guane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Private canyoning in San Gil’s Las Lajas Canyon with 10 adrenaline stops, full gear, bottled water, and easy transport for about 4.5 hours.

“Our driver was Julian who was punctual, nice and very accomadating. Our rappel guide was Andres so was awesome! He was very informative, fun to hangout with and funny! He made us feel comfortable and we had a lot of fun with him. The entire day activities was a pure adrenaline rush! I highly highly recommend doing while in San Gil!”

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4.BEST White Rafting in Colombia Suarez 4/5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

Suarez white-water rafting near San Gil: about 10 km of rapids, full gear, pro safety coaching, plus snack, beer, and free GoPro photos.

“this was a wonderful and challenging adventure. I really enjoyed every parts of the rafting. Néstor was a wonderful guy about the river. I highly suggest this to anyone who has any experience rafting and want to go ahead first one of the best experiences, and Colombia.”

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5.Rafting Fonse River (Class II & III)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Raft the Fonce River near San Gil in Class II-III rapids. 3 hours total, family-friendly, hotel pickup, English, safety focused.

“Ariel is a really great guy, we rafted with him and his team and he well looked after our family, two adults and two kids. The perfect balance of adrenaline and safety. We also booked paragliding through him and had the most wonderful day. Highly recommended in every possible way.”

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6.Barichara and San Gil Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $86

A private day tour from San Gil to Barichara in Santander with history, viewpoints, photo stops, and a friendly guide who keeps it fun.

“A fost foarte frumos și instructiv ,ghidul nostru ne a explicat cu lux de amănunte istoria acestor locuri minunate.Recomand aceasta excursie.”

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7.Rafting Rio Chicamocha 2/3

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Full-day Chicamocha River rafting near San Gil with gear, lunch, and private transport included, plus optional GoPro photos and videos.

“They didn't turn up. I sent them messages no reply. They sent an earlier message with no explanation to the wrong person. Now i have to get my money back and chase up. Viator did not help. This is the first time i have been let down by viator.”

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8.Camino Real from Barichara to Guane Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $64

Hike the Camino Real from Barichara to Guane with an English guide, scenic viewpoints, and hotel pickup from San Gil, Bucaramanga, or the airport.

“Our driver Marcos and guide Uriel were EXCELLENT! The trail is beautiful and our guide provided the opportunity to learn about native life and traditions. Thank you Marcos for your excellent driving - those mountain roads are a challenge and Uriel- you accommodated us SO WELL and were SO encouraging!”

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