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Colombia: Santander Gravel Adventure

6 days
Start and end in Bucaramanga
5.0
5 traveler reviews

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 25-50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucaramanga to La Mesa de Los Santos

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Palonegro (BGA), Km. 8 (Via Bucaramanga - Lebrija), Lebrija, Santander 687577, Colombia (Salida vuelos nacionales)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike preparation and setup at bike shop
    • Coffee and city tour of Bucaramanga
    Landmarks
    Bucaramanga
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  2. Day 2

    La Mesa de Los Santos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gravel ride through La Mesa de Los Santos
    • Visit Salto del Duende viewpoint
    • Coffee stop at recognized Colombian coffee farm
    • Chicamocha River viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Salto del Duende
    Chicamocha River
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  3. Day 3

    La Mesa de Los Santos to Barichara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical regional dish), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short ride in La Mesa
    • Gravel ride to Jordan (9 miles)
    • Natural pools at Jordan
    • Typical regional lunch
    • Boat ride to Las Juntas

    Optional Activities

    • Rafting in Chicamocha River (Difficult 4/5)
    Landmarks
    Rio Chicamocha
    Jordan
    Las Juntas
    Chicamocha Canyon
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  4. Day 4

    Barichara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic in Guane), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride to Villanueva
    • Route through stone workshops and colonial houses
    • Return ride to Barichara
    • Descent to Guane
    • Picnic in Guane main park
    • Activity in Barichara (afternoon)
    Landmarks
    Villanueva
    Barichara
    Guane
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  5. Day 5

    Barichara to Zapatoca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Challenging bike ride from Barichara
    • Descent to Suarez River
    • Ascent to Zapatoca passing through Galán and La Fuente
    • Walking tour through Zapatoca streets
    • Visit to Zapatoca tourist sites
    Landmarks
    Suarez River
    Zapatoca
    Galán
    La Fuente
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  6. Day 6

    Zapatoca to Bucaramanga

    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Palonegro (BGA), Km. 8 (Via Bucaramanga - Lebrija), Lebrija, Santander 687577, Colombia (Entrada vuelos nacionales e internacionales)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    5.0
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  • Colombia: Santander Gravel Adventure reviewer 1
    April 1st, 2022
    5.0
    Get ready for some big time fun! Surprises and the unexpected -- must be adventurous and nature loving.
    Traveled in November 2021
  • Colombia: Santander Gravel Adventure reviewer 2
    April 1st, 2022
    5.0
    If you’re up for a once in a lifetime adventure and a bit of culture you will love this experience! Even after living...
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    Traveled in November 2021
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    March 31st, 2022
    5.0
    Prepare for adventure and discovery! Being immersed in the culture was memorable!
    Traveled in November 2021
  • D
    March 30th, 2022
    5.0
    Gustavo and his team were excellent hosts!
    Traveled in November 2021
  • S
    March 30th, 2022
    5.0
    This was an incredibly well-managed tour through one of the most beautiful areas in the world.
    Traveled in November 2021

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Santander Cycling. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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