Experiences / Colombia: Andes to Caribbean
Chicamocha Paragliding & Río Suárez Rafting
Fly over a 2,000 m deep canyon, then tackle Class IV whitewater
- Duration
- 10 h
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 14
- Cancellation
- Flexible
- Meeting point
- San Gil, main park
- Operated by
- Palma de Cera Aventura
Overview
San Gil is Colombia's adventure capital, and this combo packs its two signature experiences into one day. In the morning you take off on a tandem paraglider over the Chicamocha Canyon, riding thermals above a gorge nearly 2,000 m deep.
In the afternoon you switch to the Río Suárez, one of the most powerful rivers in the country, for a run of Class IV rapids with expert guides and safety kayakers.
Highlights
- Tandem paragliding over the Chicamocha Canyon
- Class IV rapids on the Río Suárez
- Two signature San Gil adventures in one day
- Certified pilots and river guides
- Safety kayakers on the river
Included
- Tandem paragliding flight (30 min)
- Rafting with all equipment
- Transport between sites
- Lunch
- Insurance
Not included
- Flight video
- Tips
Before you go
Must be able to swim. Weight limit for paragliding is 100 kg. Rafting on the Suárez depends on water levels.