The best of Santander: Nature, Culture & Adventure
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Activities
Barichara, Waterfall Walk, Ceiba Park, Rafting, Chicamocha Canyon, Horseback
USD 454
starting price per person
3 nights' accommodation
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| Tour Highlights |
Based in San Gil, you can see all of the major attractions in Santander, with a fun mix of adventure and leisure activities.
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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Transfer Bucaramanga-San Gil + PANACHI
Highlight: The Chicamocha National Park features a 1 hour cable car ride that spans the entire canyon - you can feel the climate change with the altitude! Our driver will pick you up at the airport in Bucaramanga and take you to San Gil. The trip is approximately 3 hours, with the stop at the National Park in the middle.
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Waterfall Nature Walk & Rafting
Rafting Highlight: Rush down the river between the mountains with rafting for all ages and all levels. Hop on up-river for up to class 3 rapids, or down-river to not go above class 2.
Waterfall Walk Highlight: The hour and a half trail walk that ends at a 90 metre (300 ft) waterfall. Stand under the falls, swim in the pools, or just enjoy the view. Get wet swimming near the falls, and then head to the Fonce River for rafting.
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9am-3pm
Group or Private
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Countryside Horseback Ride & BaricharaHorseback Highlight: A great way to enjoy the mountain views and beautiful landscapes of Santander. Stop at a mill to see how panela is made and hop off your horse for a swim!
Barichara Highglight: Wandering the cobbled streets of Colombia's "most beautiful pueblo" and learning about the history of the Santandereanos in the independence of Colombia.
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9am-4pm
Group or Private
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Ceiba Park, transfer to BucaramangaHighlight: A 10-acre park with hundreds of Ceiba trees with long strands of white moss hanging gracefully from their towering branches.
Enjoy a free morning at the park, followed by an fternoon transfer back to Bucaramanga for a flight. Please enquire if you require a night in Bucaramanga
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8am-11am
Airport transfer
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| Prices |
What's Included?
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Click on the type of accommodation to see what we suggest in each destination
*Prices per person estimates based on minimum double occupancy. Prices are subject to change accordng to availability and international exchange rates. 16% VAT included. Prices valid for 2010.
^Based on promotional rates, subject to availability, not included in tour price
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Accommodation 3 nights San Gil
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Ground Transport
2 airport transfers
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Meals
3 breakfasts*
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Flights
None
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| *Depending on accommodation or activity selected |
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