San Gil

Colombia Rafting Expeditions
Carrera 10 No.7-83
(57 7)724 5800 / 311 283 8647

Organizes all adventure activities as well as being the experts at big rapids and kayaking.

Planeta Azul
7-724-0000 / 310-771-7586
At the parque El Gallineral

Tour companies generally offer similar activities and are clustered around the entrance of park El Gallineral. If you plan to go rafting or kayaking on rapids of class 3 and over, check that the guides are certified by the International Rafting Federation IRF.

Rafting

rafting
 

San Gil is the pioneering place for rafting in Colombia :

rafting
Rio Fonce

This is the river going through san gil, it offers an 11 km trip lasting 1h15 min on class 2-3 rapids depending on the season. it suits all kind of public. 25,000 cop.

rafting
Rio Chicamocha

An 1h30 rafting trip with rapids from level 2 to 4. more adrenaline and amazing scenery going through the canyon. possible to organize expeditions up to 3 days long.

rafting
Rio Suarez

Considered the best, this is a 3 hours and 20 km trip of non-stop class 4-5 rapids. experienced rafters.

Swimming

swimming
Pozo Azul

Close to san gil and accessible by taxi, it is popular with locals. 300 meters down river is la milagrosa where you can jump from rocks.

swimming
Pescaderito

Close to the town of curiti, it has swimming holes and water slides. camping possible.

swimming
 

There are lots of places around San Gil to go for a swim :

swimming
 

Other activities are caving, parapente, paintballing, kayaking, hydrospeed and rapelling.