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Activity San Gil, Colombia

Paragliding in the grand canyon of chicamocha

5.0 (140 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Paragliding in the grand canyon of chicamocha

About this activity

-The best flight in the majestic chicamocha canyon

  • Number one on tripadvisor in this activity.

-Our agency has more than 10 years of experience

-We offer a highly qualified team with human warmth ready to cooperate.

-We work hard to ensure that our visitors find the most exciting and amazing adventures.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French, Spanish
Written guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Parapente San Gil

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–39 years) · Seniors (40–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: medical assistance insurance
  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: 20 to 25 minute flight
  • Included: Certified and Homologated equipment for the activity.

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Photographs and video in flight

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 hours

    Paragliding in the chicamocha canyon

    This flight is considered one of the best inductive paragliding flights in the world and the largest in South America, a magnificent view of the geography of Colombia.

    This flight lasts approximately 20 to 25 minutes, reaching a height of 500 to 2400 meters above the take-off if conditions permit, with a take-off slope of 900 meters above the Chicamocha river.

    This activity is scheduled from 9 am to noon based on weather conditions. The return to San Gil is around 1:30 pm.

    The flight point is on the Palo Blanco village in the municipality of Aratoca, one hour from San Gil and five minutes from PANACHI park.

    The Chicamocha canyon offers an excellent site for thermal flight, accompanied by the majesty of its landscape.

    Included services:

    -Transport round trip from San Gil

    -Medical assistance policy

     - Certified pilot

     -Hydration

     -Photographs with professional take-off and landing camera

    Recommendations:

    • Wear comfortable clothes (closed shoes, pants and coat)
    • Apply sunscreen
    • Bring good hydration

    -Sunglasses (if available)

    -Port identification document

    Restrictions:

    -People with back problems

    -Not suitable for people with heart problems or serious medical conditions

    -With fear of heights that suffer from vertigo

    -Women in pregnancy.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Monchuelo Spa
  • Aero Hotel
  • Hotel El Porton de San Gil
  • Hotel houston
  • Meraki Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel Castillo Resort
  • Hotel Santorini
  • Green Door Hostel
  • Hostal Santander Aleman
  • Hostal La Casona Don Juan
  • Hostal Colombian Gold
  • Hotel La Isla San Gil

and 31 more pickup points

(We pick up travelers at any Hotel or Hostel in San Gil)

If your place of accommodation is in Bucaramanga, Barichara or another city, a meeting point will be established, for this please contact the following

WhatsApp

+573227132338 (LAURA)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 140 reviews
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