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Chingaza National Park Tour: Explore Andean Wilderness
4.7
6 Ratings
La Calera
Immerse yourself in the Andean forest ecology and breathe in the pure air of Chingaza National Park. Discover the birth of fresh water and explore 76,600 hectares of páramo and high Andean forest in Colombia.
Immerse yourself in the Andean forest ecology and breathe in the pure air of Chingaza National Park. Discover the birth of fresh water and explore 76,600 hectares of páramo and high Andean forest in Colombia.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Calera - A brief stop in the town of La Calera can be arranged to purchase something intriguing or to grab a bite to eat.
- Chingaza National Park - Chingaza National Park is a natural and cultural gem, where the enchanting mountains hold secrets and traditions passed down from the Muiscas and Guayupes, the indigenous peoples who once…
- La Calera - A brief stop in the town of La Calera can be arranged to purchase something intriguing or to grab a bite to eat.
- Chingaza National Park - Chingaza National Park is a natural and cultural gem, where the enchanting mountains hold secrets and traditions passed down from the Muiscas and Guayupes, the indigenous peoples who once protected this land. Today, it serves as a sanctuary for the diverse wildlife and plant life of the Andes, offering visitors a glimpse into the mysteries of life. The park spans 76,600 hectares, with elevations ranging from 800 to 4,050 meters above sea level. It features both warm and cold climates, as well as moorland environments. The park encompasses a variety of ecosystems, including wetlands, jungles, and humid forests, with temperatures ranging from 4 to 21.5 °C. Upon arrival at the nature reserve, a local guide will be ready to lead the group along the Rincón del Oso Trail, starting at the Piedras Gordas Control Post within the Park. With some luck, visitors might spot spectacled bears and deer in the area. The tour typically lasts between 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on the group’s endurance.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips (optional)
- Lunch
- Tips (optional)
Additional Information
If you are a lover of travel, ecology, cold, care for the environment and pure air, this place may interest you. Chingaza National Park is located in the Eastern Hills of the Colombian Andes, northeast of Bogota, This park has at least 76,600 hectares of páramo and high Andean forest in which pure air is breathed and evidence the birth of hundreds of slopes of fresh water.
If you are a lover of travel, ecology, cold, care for the environment and pure air, this place may interest you. Chingaza National Park is located in the Eastern Hills of the Colombian Andes, northeast of Bogota, This park has at least 76,600 hectares of páramo and high Andean forest in which pure air is breathed and evidence the birth of hundreds of slopes of fresh water.
Location
La Calera
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Daniel_k
Jul 3, 2025
what a beautiful place - This was a very nice experience. Good driver. The guides knew a lot of things and were very friendly.
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Kaja2023
Jan 3, 2025
Beautiful, informative hike in Chingaza - We went on the lagoon hike (almost 4 miles) with our family (6 year olds and an 11 year old). The hike itself was not very challenging- uphill to the lagoons and then downhill back. Our local guide, Luis Jaime, was SUPER knowledgeable about the flora/fauna, ecology and geology. The pace of the hike was slower than we were expecting because of the explanations, which was our only criticism. We had a Spanish to English translator from the company- Maria, and she was fantastic. The park does not allow single-use plastics into the park, which we wish we would have known because we had a few water bottles and sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap. We had great weather, and stopped to take pretty pictures at various miradors. Overall, I recommend this trip.
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Davide_b
Nov 28, 2023
Great hike in the paramo and cloud forest - This easy hike will take you from the high altitude Parámo down to the Cloud Forest and back again. It's a wonderful tour in this two amazing environments.
The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.
Surely recommended.
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Danmorsal
Jun 1, 2019
We loved Chingaza! - The tour was perfect, they passed us at the airport, as we were stopping in Bogotá, and they were very punctual; they also helped us to find a cash machine and a place to eat breakfast before starting the tour. The staff was friendly and attentive all the time and the Chingaza National Park is indeed beautiful, a unique experience of Colombia that becomes perfect with the explanations of the two guides who accompany you. We certainly recommend this Service and this experience.
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Nathan_t
Jun 23, 2025
Beautiful Area - Chingaza National Park is a beautiful place, and definitely worth visiting. This tour was a nice, easy way to visit the park. The driver and guide meet you at your hotel in Bogotá and drive you to the park. We stopped in a mountain town to get snacks and pick up a local guide before entering the park. The national park is very strictly regulated, so it is easiest to hire a guide, even for short hikes. You are required to check in at the visitor center and must have your passport. You also either need your yellow fever vaccination card, or to sign a waiver accepting the risk of yellow fever exposure. You then must watch an orientation video and have your bag searched before entering the park. No single use plastics are allowed.
The hike itself isn't too difficult, but it will feel harder due to the elevation. It's much cooler in the park than it is down in Bogotá, and there is a good chance of rain pretty much any time of year. The trail can be a little slick in places, and you should bring good, waterproof footwear. There is water everywhere. This park supplies the water for the city of Bogotá, which is part of the reason it is so strictly regulated.
The local guide provides very interesting insights into the flora and fauna in the park, as well as stories from the indigenous Muisca people. It's a surreal place with clouds constantly rolling through and alternately shrouding and revealing the páramo landscape. The mountain air is wonderful. We saw lots of evidence of Andean bears, but didn't see any bears, unfortunately. This is a nice way to spend half a day outside the city.
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Nina_g
Apr 21, 2023
The trip was really nice.... - The trip was really nice. The nature there is awsome and everything worked out without any problems. The tour was shorter as in the description, but defently long enought for us. It was relaxing to be back in bogotá in the afternoon. The spanisch guide had a lot of intersting facts to share but sadly the englisch guide shortend the explinations a lot.
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