Barichara and San Gil Private Day Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (4–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry to all activities
Included: Gastronomic experience
Included: Gran Colombia Tours guide
Included: All risk insurance
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Breakfast and Lunch
Not included: Extra purchase

Itinerary

San Gil

2 hours

Depending on where you are staying, our guide will pick you up and take you to the first destination: San Gil.

(Please keep in mind the duration from your hotel to the park varies according to where you are located).
San Gil

2 hours

You will walk along Plaza Mayor, San Gil’s main square while you learn about the traditions and history of this area of Colombia. You will see Santa Cruz’s Cathedral and you will be able to visit the surroundings of San Gil so you see where are the places in which adventure sports take place.
Barichara

2 hours

After visiting San Gi, you will head to one of the most beautiful small towns in Colombia. Barichara not only has important historical places, like Puente Grande, the Camino Real or the church, but it is also a place of contrasts. It has many viewpoints from where you can have stunning landscapes of the river and the surrounding mountains.

During this tour you will also have time have lunch, buy some souvenirs and enjoy some gastronomic experiences. After spending your day visiting the two must-see places in Santander, your driver and guide will take you back to your lodgings.