Your own ring, real rapids

Tubing on the Río Fonce

Tubing is the Fonce run without the raft: one inflatable ring per person, calm pools, a few class III splashes and a safety kayak keeping an eye on everyone. It is silly, wet and very good fun.

Level: Easy start
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The Río Fonce at San Gil: brown water between green banks, small rafts on the river. — Photo: Juanca.rada, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Regional photo, not taken by SamS

One operator, Parapente Chicamocha, describes the route as the same as the Fonce rafting trip: quiet stretches broken up by rapids that reach class III. You ride solo on a big inflatable 'donut', feet forward, and a kayaker escorts the group the whole way, pointing out the line and fishing out anyone who flips.

It's a lighter option than rafting the Suárez and a sociable one: you float side by side, bump into each other and argue about who took the best line. The operator lists it at about three hours with departures through the day, so it fits around other plans. Bring clothes you're happy to soak, strapped sandals, sunscreen and a dry change for afterwards.

What to expect

01 A briefing on how to sit, steer and what to do if you flip
02 Your own inflatable ring
03 Calm pools and rapids up to class III
04 A safety kayak with the group the whole way

Wear & bring

Clothes you can soak
Strapped sandals or water-friendly shoes
Sunscreen
A dry change of clothes
A towel

Before you sign up

Parapente Chicamocha states a minimum age of 12.
Be comfortable in moving water; ask whether swimming is required.
One operator needs at least two people to go out.

Weather, river & operator

The river level on the day shapes the run.
Departure times are coordinated with the operator.

Ask before you book

Which operator runs it
Departure time and whether transport is included
Whether you need to know how to swim
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No prices here on purpose: they depend on the operator, the date and the group. Ask us and we’ll confirm current terms.

FAQ

Tubing or rafting on the Fonce?

Same river, same rapids. Rafting is a team effort in one boat; tubing is you, your ring and the current. Operators set the age at 12+ for tubing and 7+ for rafting.