Ditch the textbooks and the 9-to-5 for a high-octane surge through Colombia’s wild heart. This isn’t a sightseeing tour; it’s a seven-day adrenaline gauntlet designed for those who prefer Class V rapids over hotel pools.
We’re hitting the ground running in San Gil, plummeting down the world-class Suarez River, and catching thermals over the massive Chicamocha Canyon. From there, we pivot to the electric energy of Medellín, where we’ll scale monolithic peaks and rip through the Antioquian highlands.
One week. Maximum vertical. Total immersion. Are you in?
All accommodations upon your arrival and through your departure based on shared occupancy.
International flights from BOS
Transfers and transportation on air-conditioned coach buses.
All dinners throughout the trip, except for two nights where participants can choose their own meals.
Experienced bilingual tour leaders throughout the whole itinerary
All activities in the Itinerary of this brochure, unless otherwise stated.
All entrance fees for all sightseeings and places visited throughout the whole itinerary.
Visa application Fees (Free for US citizens)
Travel Medical Insurance (Mandatory).
Trip Interruption Insurance (Optional).
Pocket money for souvenirs, impulse purchases, and optional activities.
Any activities not mentioned in this brochure or labeled as "optional."
Participants are expected to buy their own lunches on non-camping days.
Flight from BOS ⟶ BGA
Bucaramanga --> San Gil (Private transfer approx. 2.5 hours)
Late check-in at a local lodge
City: San Gil
White Water Rafting on the Suarez River. This is the "big one" Class IV/V rapids. Full-day commitment
City: San Gil / Chicamocha
Paragliding Chicamocha Canyon: Morning paraglide* for the best thermals. Afternoon visit to Chicamocha National Park for the cable car or "Extreme Swing."
Optional
Caving & Rappelling. Caving in Cueva del Indio (includes a cliff jumping) and rappelling down the Juan Curi Waterfall (70m)
City: San Gil --> Medellín
Morning transfer to BGA airport for a flight to Medellín.
Afternoon Comuna 13 tour (Urban adventure) or,
Ride the MetroCable to Parque Arví for sunset.
City: Guatapé
Climb El Peñol Rock (740 steps). Followed by Jet Skiing or Flyboarding on the Guatapé reservoir.
Return to Medellín.
City: Medellín
Activity: City Tour, ATV Off-Roading in the mountains of Santa Elena or Paragliding over San Felix (if you didn't get enough in San Gil).
Slow morning in El Poblado for coffee/souvenirs.
Transfer to MDE for your departure back to Boston.