Private Jeep Tour San Agustín Surroundings: Archaeological Sites

Seven hours through San Agustín's hidden archaeological parks and a 200-meter waterfall

A private jeep tour of San Agustín's surroundings covering four archaeological sites and a major waterfall over seven to eight hours, with a live guide and all entrance fees included. The route moves through the Magdalena Straight, the Obando museum, Alto de los Ídolos, Alto de las Piedras and Salto Mortino. Choose between a Spanish-speaking driver or a bilingual guide depending on your language needs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore San Agustin surroundings

• Visit Magdalena Straight narrow point
• See tombs and museum in Obando
• Explore Alto de los Idolos park
• Visit Alto de las Piedras park
• Pass by Salto del Mortiño waterfall

The experience

The tour starts at the Magdalena Straight, the narrowest point where Colombia's main river crosses on its way to the sea, surrounded by Andean forest. From there the jeep heads to Obando, a small town a few kilometers away that holds tombs similar to those in the Tierradentro Archaeological Park. The local museum displays artifacts older than those found in San Agustín itself, including a replica of the "Winged Fish," a goldsmith piece whose original sits in Bogotá's Gold Museum.

The route then moves to Alto de los Ídolos, the second-densest site of tombs and statues from the Augustinian culture after San Agustín's main archaeological park. Next comes Alto de las Piedras, where the enigmatic "Double Yo" statue stands. Before returning to San Agustín, the tour passes Salto Mortino, an almost 200-meter waterfall that closes out the afternoon.

Private transportation is included throughout, as are entrance fees to Obando and Salto Mortino. You can book with a Spanish-speaking driver or upgrade to a bilingual guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language. The guide option gives you deeper context at each stop. The full day runs seven to eight hours, and the jeep accommodates your group alone.

What’s included

• Private jeep transportation for your group.
• entrance fees to Obando museum and Salto Mortino.
• a live guide in your choice of Spanish, English, Italian, French or another language (bilingual guide option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Spanish Speaking DriverUp to 8 per booking · 08:00 and 09:00includes pickup

Bilingual GuideUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:00 and 09:00includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chaska Tours Colombia

Is this one for you?Book the bilingual guide if you want context and stories at each site. The Spanish-speaking driver works well if your group speaks Spanish and prefers a more independent pace through the parks.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Magdalena Straight and why does the tour start there?

The Magdalena Straight is the narrowest point where Colombia's main river crosses on its way to the sea, surrounded by beautiful Andean forest landscape. It sets the geographical and natural context for understanding the region before moving into the archaeological sites.

What makes the Obando museum worth visiting if I'm already going to San Agustín?

Obando holds artifacts older than those found in San Agustín, including a replica of the "Winged Fish," a goldsmith piece from an earlier period. The tombs there resemble those in the Tierradentro Archaeological Park, offering a different perspective on the region's pre-Columbian cultures.

How many archaeological parks does the tour visit?

The tour visits three archaeological parks: Alto de los Ídolos, the second-densest site of tombs and statues after San Agustín's main park; Alto de las Piedras, where the "Double Yo" statue stands; and the Obando site with its museum and tombs.

What is Salto Mortino and is it included in the tour?

Salto Mortino is an almost 200-meter waterfall visited at the end of the day before returning to San Agustín. Entrance is included in the tour price.