{"id":6865,"date":"2017-12-07T11:47:04","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T18:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=6865"},"modified":"2017-12-03T11:58:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-03T18:58:59","slug":"new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"New Trip &#8211; 9-Day Colombia Great Outdoors Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Situated at the crossroads of epic natural wonders, and with a culture and history all its own, Santander is the perfect location for our new\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-Day Colombia Great Outdoors Adventure<\/a><\/strong>. There is truly no shortage of activities to get your heart racing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rushing rivers<\/li>\n<li>Rugged mountains<\/li>\n<li>Deep canyons<\/li>\n<li>Exciting caves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may be the most diverse adventure tour we offer anywhere, with a wide variety of experiences and places in just 9 days. \u00a0<strong>Despite its excitement level, this is a moderate adventure<\/strong> suitable for any adult and older child in good health and you can start this trip any day of the year. Our itinerary gets you into the splendor of the area\u2019s incredible landscapes and deep into the culture of a rich agricultural tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong>:<strong> Arrive Bogot\u00e1 and overnight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arrive Bogot\u00e1 anytime.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Day 2: Free day in central Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, you will enjoy leisure time to take in the myriad sights and experiences of fascinating big-city Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7920\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7920\" data-attachment-id=\"7920\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/panoramica-de-bogota-desde-la-torre-colpatria\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Panora%CC%81mica-de-Bogota%CC%81-Cre%CC%81dito-Julian-Santacruz.jpg?fit=1024%2C576\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Juli\\u00e1n Santacruz&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1430657437&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ProColombia - Juli\\u00e1n Santacruz&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Panor\\u00e1mica de Bogot\\u00e1 desde la Torre Colpatria&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Panor\u00e1mica de Bogot\u00e1 desde la Torre Colpatria\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Panoramic View of Bogot\u00e1&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Panora%CC%81mica-de-Bogota%CC%81-Cre%CC%81dito-Julian-Santacruz.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" class=\"wp-image-7920 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Panora%CC%81mica-de-Bogota%CC%81-Cre%CC%81dito-Julian-Santacruz.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Panoramic View of Bogota\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Panora%CC%81mica-de-Bogota%CC%81-Cre%CC%81dito-Julian-Santacruz.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Panora%CC%81mica-de-Bogota%CC%81-Cre%CC%81dito-Julian-Santacruz.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Panora%CC%81mica-de-Bogota%CC%81-Cre%CC%81dito-Julian-Santacruz.jpg?resize=768%2C432 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panoramic View of Bogot\u00e1<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Day 3: Transfer to airport, fly to Bucaramanga, transfer to San Gil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7925\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7925\" data-attachment-id=\"7925\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/the-town\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Town.jpg?fit=682%2C430\" data-orig-size=\"682,430\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa 3.0&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The-Town\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Town.jpg?fit=640%2C404\" class=\"wp-image-7925 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Town.jpg?resize=300%2C189\" alt=\"San Gil Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Town.jpg?resize=300%2C189 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Town.jpg?w=682 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Gil<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This morning after breakfast, we will transfer you to the Bogot\u00e1 airport, where you will catch a flight to Bucaramanga where you will be met by your driver and transferred to San Gil. The balance of the\u00a0day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy a quiet evening in San Gil.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Day 4<\/strong>:<strong> Biking to Barichara and Suarez Canyon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7808\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7808\" data-attachment-id=\"7808\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/suarez-canyon-bike-tour-group\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?fit=4000%2C3000\" data-orig-size=\"4000,3000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DMC-FZ35&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1342691132&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Suarez Canyon Bike Tour\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Suarez Canyon Bike Tour&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Suarez Canyon Bike Tour&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-7808 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Suarez Canyon Bike Tour\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Suarez-Canyon-Bike-Tour-Group.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suarez Canyon Bike Tour<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Start things off with an incredible full day of <strong>biking<\/strong>. This route is the best rated in all of Colombia, combining downhill and cross country riding through farmland, colonial towns, and up and down an epic canyon. Our top-of-the-line dual suspension Konas are put to good use as we descend 2,000 meters from the town of San Gil to the colonial city of Barichara. Go back in time by exploring the 15th-century architecture and get some culture by learning about the history of the area. Stop for a drink and then soldier on to the rim of Suarez Canyon. Speed things up and fly down the steepest part of the canyon, reaching the bottom after a 1,000-meter vertical descent. Take a 4&#215;4 up to the other side of the canyon and enjoy lunch with a view. Traverse rushing streams as we cross the gorge headed north. Cold beers await you and your friends in celebration of a great start to the adventure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Day 5: Waterfall rappel and cave adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We will spend the morning on a 4 km <strong>hike<\/strong> through lush forest to the top of an 180-meter <strong>waterfall<\/strong>. You will take in the scenery with a naturalist guide explaining the unique flora and fauna, before harnessing up and <strong>rappelling back down.<\/strong> Making your way down the falls just meters from the rushing water is an exhilarating experience. You will swim in the natural pools at the bottom and gaze up at the powerful river system.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6852\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6852\" data-attachment-id=\"6852\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/05\/23\/adventures-within-reach-now-offers-trips-to-colombia\/trip491\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/trip491.jpg?fit=365%2C245\" data-orig-size=\"365,245\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FinePix S1500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1394544893&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00416666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Colombia Great Outdoors Adventure\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/trip491.jpg?fit=365%2C245\" class=\"wp-image-6852 size-medium\" title=\"Rappelling Down a Waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/trip491.jpg?resize=300%2C201\" alt=\"Rappelling Down a Waterfall Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/trip491.jpg?resize=300%2C201 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/trip491.jpg?w=365 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rappelling Down a Waterfall<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After lunch, we will head underground for a subterranean adventure. Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave) is a mysterious <strong>limestone cave system<\/strong>, complete with long echoes and bats flying overhead. We will don hard hats and hold up a torch to light our way through the darkness. We will learn about life underground while weaving between stalactites and stalagmites. We will swim out into the daylight via an underground river exit. From here, we return to San Gil and overnight.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Day 6: Paragliding Chicamocha Gorge, explore Curiti<\/strong>,<strong> and swim Pescarderito<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chicamocha Gorge was recently converted into one of Colombia\u2019s National Parks. With its sweeping canyon walls and wide open spaces, it is not hard to see why. After a full lesson, you can take the leap and <strong>paraglide<\/strong> through the canyon, soaring like an eagle over farmland in the valley. Enjoy a chilled-out lunch and allow your heart rate to settle before heading to nearby Curiti for an afternoon devoted to Colombian culture. This colonial town produces premium fique (agave) products. We will learn about the manufacturing techniques and do some shopping for yourself or someone back home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7921\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7921\" data-attachment-id=\"7921\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/the-weather\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Weather.jpg?fit=682%2C430\" data-orig-size=\"682,430\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The-Weather\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Weather.jpg?fit=640%2C404\" class=\"wp-image-7921 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Weather.jpg?resize=300%2C189\" alt=\"Relaxing bye the river in Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Weather.jpg?resize=300%2C189 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-Weather.jpg?w=682 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Relaxing by the River<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We will finish the day off with a <strong>swim<\/strong> in Pescaderito, a scenic river with plenty of natural slides and high boulders for epic cliff jumping into the water. Afterward, we will return to San Gil and overnight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Day 7: Rafting the Suarez River<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7809\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7809\" data-attachment-id=\"7809\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?fit=3000%2C2250\" data-orig-size=\"3000,2250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SX20 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1282053531&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;43.432&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Suarez River Rafting\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Suarez River Rafting&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Suarez River Rafting&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-7809 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Suarez River Rafting Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/suarez-river-wonderful-experience-rafting.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suarez River Rafting<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You have not really experienced the adventure of Santander without doing a little <strong>whitewater rafting<\/strong>. The Suarez River, only an hour from San Gil, is one of the top high-volume runs in the country, with thrilling rapids and huge waves. Our run starts out with Class III rapids and ends with Class V. Rafters have been known to experience waves the size of the ocean, depending on the weather and the water levels. In the case of wipeouts, there are plenty of pool-drop portions of the river that make for a safe environment and easy recoveries. With tired bodies and pumping hearts, we will settle back on dry land for a big lunch and an afternoon spent relaxing by the river.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Day 8: Hiking to Guane<\/strong><strong>\u00a0via the Royal Road \/ Free afternoon in colonial Barichara<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7807\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7807\" data-attachment-id=\"7807\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1375352663&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hiking the Royal Road to Guane\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Hiking the Royal Road to Guane&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hiking the Royal Road to Guane&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?fit=640%2C424\" class=\"wp-image-7807 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"Hiking the Royal Road to Guane, Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?resize=768%2C509 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?resize=1024%2C678 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/royal-road-to-guane-hiking.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiking the Royal Road to Guane<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Today, we will enjoy adventure <strong>hiking<\/strong> through some of the area\u2019s most incredible scenery and explore one of the region\u2019s historical and architectural gems. We will hike along the Royal Road, a route so historic it was declared a National Monument. You will stroll through the best of the Colombian countryside, with lots of chances to spot rare birds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7806\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7806\" data-attachment-id=\"7806\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/12\/07\/new-trip-9-day-colombia-great-outdoors-adventure\/_guane6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/guane6.jpg?fit=1000%2C750\" data-orig-size=\"1000,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Guane\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Guane&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Guane&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/guane6.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-7806 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/guane6.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Guane Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/guane6.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/guane6.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/guane6.jpg?w=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guane<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Arriving in Guane is like stepping back in time. Although the original inhabitants are nowhere to be found, the remains of their culture indicate a truly majestic past. Learn all you can at the anthropology museum and marvel at the evolution of the town from prehispanic, to colonial, to modern times. Your guide will assist you in making your way back to Barichara, a photogenic colonial town. You will have the afternoon free to wander this cute if sleepy, little town with amazing stone slabs paving its roads.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Day 9: Transfer to Bucaramanga, depart or extend<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After an early breakfast, we will transfer you to Bucaramanga airport, where you are free to depart (fly to Bogot\u00e1 and onward) or extend to Cartagena or elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/colombia\/overview.php?trip=9-day-Colombia-Great-Outdoors-Adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-Day Colombia Great Outdoors Adventure &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Situated at the crossroads of epic natural wonders, and with a culture and history all its own, Santander is the perfect location for our new\u00a09-Day Colombia Great Outdoors Adventure. 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