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By cartagena toures y excursiones
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$157 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • El Gallineral Park with mosses and squirrels
    • Romantic Bridge of Locks
    • Mirador de la Cruz vantage point with panoramic views
    • Historic centre and Santa Cruz Cathedral
    • Typical lunch + sanguileño smoothie

Activity location

    • San Gil
    • San Gil, Santander, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • San Gil
    • San Gil, Santander, Colombia

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San Gil: Tour of Santander's Tourist Capital

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
NZ$156.94 x 2 AdultsNZ$313.88
Total
Price is NZ$313.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transport from your hotel in San Gil
  • Inclusions
    Local bilingual (Spanish/English) tour guide throughout the tour
  • Inclusions
    Typical Santander lunch
  • Inclusions
    Typical refreshing smoothie
  • Inclusions
    Constant hydration
  • Inclusions
    Health insurance
  • Inclusions
    Gift: Package of photos and videos from the tour
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional for tour guide)
  • Exclusions
    Purchases of handicrafts or at the market
  • Exclusions
    Personal items (sun cream, additional snacks)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Explosive substances, Feeding animals, Littering, Nudity, Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 7 years, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • Experience the magic of San Gil, known as the Tourist Capital of Santander and the epicentre of adventure and nature! This half-day tour takes you to the most iconic places in this jewel of Santander.
    We start with pickup from your hotel in San Gil at 9:00 AM. First, we visit El Gallineral Natural Park, a verdant paradise between the Fonce River and the Curití Ravine, with trails surrounded by centuries-old trees covered with hanging moss (“old man's beards”), heliconias, and wildlife such as playful squirrels jumping between the branches – ideal for amazing photos.
    We continue to the Bridge of Padlocks, a romantic symbol where couples seal their love with eternal padlocks, and pass through the historic centre with the beautiful 18th-century Cathedral of Santa Cruz and the Plazoleta de los Indígenas.

    Don't miss the Casona de las Artesanías to see and buy typical products, and a visit to the local market to taste the flavours of Santander. We finish at the Mirador de la Cruz vantage point, with breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the Fonce River.
    Includes a typical Santandereano lunch, constant hydration, a refreshing smoothie, and an experienced local guide. As a gift, you will receive a package of photos and videos from the tour.
    Drop-off at your hotel at around 3:00 PM. A perfect sightseeing tour to discover the cultural and natural essence of San Gil!

    This sightseeing tour stands out for exploring San Gil as the Tourist Capital of Santander, with a focus on nature and culture: the magical Parque El Gallineral with its mosses and squirrels, the romantic Puente de los Candados (Bridge of Padlocks), and panoramic views from the Mirador de la Cruz vantage point. Includes a typical lunch, an expert guide, and a gift of photos/videos – ideal for a full day of leisurely discovery!

Location

Activity location

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    • San Gil
    • San Gil, Santander, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • San Gil
    • San Gil, Santander, Colombia