San Cipriano day tour from Cali: Ride la brujita & swim the river
Ride la brujita into a river valley most travelers never reach
A full-day tour from Cali to San Cipriano natural reserve in Buenaventura, two hours away, where you ride la brujita (a motorcycle-powered platform on rails, the only access to the site), then swim and tube the river, explore the Cauca valley with a guide, and eat at a local restaurant. The tour includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, and all-risk insurance. You can book it as a shared group or private tour.
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Step-by-step itinerary
San Cipriano natural reserve visit
- Travel from Cali to San Cipriano
- Ride the “brujita” motorcycle rail transport
- Explore San Cipriano’s nature and river
- Swim and tube in the river
- Learn about local people, biodiversity, and food
The experience
San Cipriano sits in a river valley in Buenaventura, reachable only by la brujita: a platform powered by a motorcycle that runs on a rail line. The 30-minute ride in is the access itself. There's no road, no bridge, no other way down. Once you arrive, the guide walks you through the reserve, pointing out the people, the biodiversity, the food and the landscape of the place. The river runs clear enough to see through, and you'll spend time tubing it, moving with the current through the creeks and pools.
The day runs eight hours total, starting with pickup from your hotel in Cali. You'll explore the Cauca valley on the way, learning how the geography shapes what grows and who lives there. Lunch happens at a local restaurant in San Cipriano: traditional food, not a tourist menu. The guide speaks English or Spanish and will call you the day before to check if you have questions or need anything arranged. All-risk insurance is included in the price.
Choose the shared tour if you want to travel with other visitors and split the cost. The private option keeps the group to just your party. Both include the same guide, the same river time, the same access to la brujita and the same ride back to Cali by evening.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cali.
- a live guide in English or Spanish.
- the la brujita ride to and from San Cipriano.
- lunch at a local restaurant.
- all-risk insurance.
- access to the river for swimming and tubing.
Options for this experience
2 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
Before you book
Prices and times updated yesterday
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours
Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want to keep costs down. Choose the private option if you prefer your own group and a more flexible pace through the reserve.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What is la brujita and how does it work?
La brujita is a platform powered by a motorcycle that runs on a rail line: the only way to reach San Cipriano. The ride takes 30 minutes each way and is included in the tour price.
Can I swim and tube in the river at San Cipriano?
Yes. The river has crystalline water and you'll use tubes to navigate through the creeks and pools. Bring a change of clothes and a towel.
How far is San Cipriano from Cali?
San Cipriano is located in Buenaventura, two hours away from Cali. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cali are included in the tour price.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide in English or Spanish, lunch at a local restaurant, all-risk insurance, and access to la brujita and the river.
Is this tour suitable for families with young children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the la brujita ride.
San Cipriano day tour from Cali: Ride la brujita & swim the river
8h · EN · ES
from US$ 121 per person
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