El Cocuy National Natural Park - After being picked up from your hotel by an English-speaking guide, you will head to the bus terminal. You will take a comfortable overnight bus to El Cocuy, where you will arrive on the next morning.
You will roll around town at 7 am and have breakfast at El Cocuy village upon arrival. After, you will get on jeeps, heading to Hacienda la Esperanza, at 3.600MASL. There, you can leave your things in the cabins, and get ready for the first hike. You will have an acclimatization hike in the area to get acquainted with the altitude and terrain. That night, you will have a delicious meal, and go to bed early to rest up for the next day’s hike.
- All meals included: from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3
- Expert guide
- Lodging in comfortable cabins
- Entrance to rejuvenating hot springs
- Round-trip bus tickets
- Admission to the breathtaking Cocuy National Park
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation provided at the destination
- Gratuities
- Unspecified food and beverages
El Cocuy is one of the places that makes Colombia such an amazing country. Being the biggest mass of snow and ice found within Latin-America north of the equator, the park includes: 22 snow-peak mountains, lakes tucked among the mountains, crystal-clear creeks flowing gently across huge valleys, and unique vegetation throughout. Given the diverse range of activities, this area is a perfect destination for high-mountain experts and beginners alike.
This high-altitude national park is located in the eastern center of Colombia and its 3060 square kilometers extension is divided through the departments of Boyacá and Santander. The peaks’ summit altitudes range from 4800 to 5350MASL. And the diverse soil and climate make this national park one of the most bio diverse protected areas on earth.
This 3-day trip from Bogotá is the best way to visit this natural wonder; no experience required.
- No experience required but being in good shape is encouraged.
- Please advise if anyone in your group has a medical condition or special food requirement.
- It is recommended to spend some nights at a high altitude city or town if you are coming straight from sea-level.
- Maximum altitude of this hike is 5000 MASL
- Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
- Please Note: No plastic is allowed in the national park
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
