15 Santander Tours Worth Booking

1.Paragliding Chicamocha

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

Soar above Chicamocha Canyon near San Gil for 20 minutes of Andes views, skilled pilots, and a practical $65 adventure.

“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

Review of Chicamocha Canyon paragliding from San Gil, with flight details, price, safety tips, transport, value, and booking advice.

“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.Paragliding experience in the Chicamocha Grand Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Fly above Colombia’s Chicamocha Canyon with a professional pilot. Review covers views, timing, price, weather, logistics, and booking tips.

“Tolles Erlebnis! Super Flug und nettes Personal. Absolut empfehlenswert.”

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4.Barichara and San Gil Day Tour

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

Explore San Gil and Barichara from Bucaramanga with private transport, local guidance, colonial streets, viewpoints, and Santander scenery.

“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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5.Rafting Rio Chicamocha 2/3

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

Review of Rio Chicamocha rafting from San Gil, covering price, transport, safety gear, lunch, river time, booking risks, and cancellation terms.

“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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6.Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Bucaramanga with a Mother-Son Duo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Tour Bucaramanga’s central market, choose fresh ingredients, and cook classic Colombian dishes with Fabio Americo and his mother.

“estaba una experiencia muy chevere en el mercado y el curso de cocina. La visita al mercado fue muy interesante, especialmente por los productos frescos y típicos. Después, la clase de cocina con un chef experimentado fue una gran experiencia. Nos divertimos mucho mientras preparábamos los platos y al mismo tiempo aprendimos nuevas técnicas y recetas. Todo estuvo muy bien organizado, y el ambiente con su madre fue muy agradable.”

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7.Private Tour – Barichara (Culture)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $260

Review of a private Barichara tour from Bucaramanga, with Chicamocha views, colonial streets, artisan workshops, and handmade paper.

“I had a great time with our guide, who was very knowledgeable and attentive! I felt like the whole experience was well organized and would certainly recommend it to anyone who's still deciding on whether to visit Barichara.”

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8.Private Tour – Chicamocha National Park-Panachi (Nature)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $266

Review of Panachi near Bucaramanga, with cable-car views, canyon history, adventure rides, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great time with Hugo! He took us all around Chicamocha National Park and was very knowledgeable. Would recommend”

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9.Private Tour – Coffee Tour (Cultivations)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Bucaramanga’s private coffee tour to La Mesa de los Santos, with mountain roads, organic farming, coffee tasting, price, and practical tips.

“Our wonderful guide, Hugo, drove us through the steep winding roads that meander the mountains outside of Bucaramanga . After ascending to an altitude of more than 5300ft, we reached the Mesa de los Santos coffee plantation. This coffee plantation amidst lush forest almost seems magical. The coffee served at the end of our tour was magnifico!”

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10.Private Tour – Bucaramanga Paragliding (Adventure)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $236

Soar above Bucaramanga on a private tandem paragliding flight with mountain views, flexible pickup, and a professional guide.

“I took my mother paragliding and had a lovely time with the team and the experience! Everything was seamless and the trip itself was amazing. I was a tiny bit nervous initially but that quickly faded and I enjoyed myself immensely! I highly recommend this experience for anyone in Bucaramanga.”

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11.Private Tour – Zapatoca (Culture)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $235

Review of a private Zapatoca tour from Bucaramanga, with Chicamocha Canyon views, German heritage, local wine, and Cueva del Nitro.

“A nice town very close to the beautiful city that with its landscapes and culture gives us a nice experience.”

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12.Camino Real: Barichara-Guane Trekking Tour + Paleontological Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Trek the Camino Real from Barichara to Guane, enjoy Rio Suarez canyon views, and visit a fossil museum with a bilingual guide.

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13.Paragliding in Cañon del Chicamocha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $167

Fly over Colombia’s Chicamocha Canyon with professional pilots, private transport, quality gear, and 15 to 20 minutes of unforgettable views.

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14.Private Tour – Páramo de Santurban (Nature)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $258

Review of a private Santurbán páramo hike from Bucaramanga, with Laguna Negra, frailejones, high-altitude tips, timing, and value advice.

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15.Private Tour – City Night Tour Cerro Del Santisimo (Culture)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Bucaramanga’s private Cerro del Santísimo night tour, with cable-car views, sunset, a colorful water show, and local guides.

“The Wolf tour of Bucaramanga was very enjoyable and informative. The Wolf Tour team included Sebastian, Julian and Tatiana. Each team member devoted their full attention to educating me in the diverse history of Bucaramanga and Colombia, as well as responding to my many questions. Their advice was very detailed and delivered respectfully. The team communicated well in English and schooled me in some key Spanish words and phrases. I was introduced to the best hot coffee and authentic foods and culture in Bucaramanga. The team took me to many sites in central Bucaramanga, Giron and the infamous male statue on the top of the mountain. I highly recommend Wolf…”

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