Pura Vida in San Gil
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Private transfer from Villa de Leyva to San Gil
In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel in Villa de Leyva and your private driver will take you to San Gil in around four hours. The small town has a lively centre where you can make yourself comfortable on a park bench under the shade of a tree and watch the goings-on in the plaza. You will spend the next two nights in a small, family-run hotel, which is located near the Rio Fonce and the central square. The rooms are comfortable and the hosts are warm and attentive with great knowledge of the local area.
Day 2 – Adventure around San Gil
Today it is time to learn the kinds of activities and adventures that nature lovers and the adventurous can experience in San Gil. In the area there are huge mountains, thundering waterfalls, numerous caves and rivers with strong currents. These features make San Gil a paradise for the adventurous, whether its paragliding, mountain biking or hiking that takes our interest. There is no excursion included, so you can pick from one of the optional day trips below.
Day 3 – Onward travel from San Gil or optional extension
It’s now time to continue your journey, unless you decide you want even more adventure around San Gil and extend your stay to include a trip to Barichara – one of the prettiest villages in the whole country. Depending on your next destination, we will take care of the transfers – by bus, domestic flight or with a private driver.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Pura Vida in San Gil In Style Upgrade
For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-sized trip select our In Style option below.
Bike tour – Barichara and Suarez Canyon
Your tour starts with a drive to Barichara, which is considered to be the most beautiful village in the whole country with its cobbled streets, a cathedral, colonial architecture and spectacular views. From there you cycle 28 kilometres down to the Suarez Canyon, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. You’ll stop in Galan for lunch before continuing the remaining 25 kilometres, enjoying great views of the lush landscape.
Speleology – Colombia Underworld
It’s now time to delve deep into the Colombian underworld…luckily this is nothing to do with organised crime but literally what’s under your feet as you explore the network of cave systems that run through the hill surrounding San Gil. It is a half-day tour, starting at 8am with a small group and a guide that knows this underground world like the back of their hand.
