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.