Trek in the National Park of
Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
Trek to discover Colombia's icy peaks
Conquer the lunar landscapes and icy peaks that make up the high plateaus of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy. This 4-day trek is an unmissable and unique tour of Colombia for high-mountain enthusiasts*This trip is an inspiration to be integrated into a complete trip.
Length of stay: 6 days
Theme: Sport and Adventure tours
Difficulty: For all audiences
Travel Itinerary
- Jour 1 : Bogota
- Jour 2 : Guican
- Jour 3 : Cocuy National Park
- Jour 4 : Cocuy National Park
- Jour 5 : Cocuy National Park
- Jour 6 : Guican
- Jour 7 : Pereira
- Jour 8 : Cartagena
- Jour 9 : Cartagena
- Jour 10 : Cartagena
- Jour 11 : Cartagena
- Jour 12 : Cartagena
- Jour 13 : Cartagena
Bogota
Guican
Parc National del Cocuy
Pereira
Carthagène
Bogota
Transport between Bogota and Guican: approx. 10 hours’ drive. Overnight at Hotel Brisas Del Nevado in a Standard room.
Guican
In the morning, we prepare our equipment and check in with the Parc National del Cocuy, setting off to immerse ourselves in the rural world of the mid-mountains. After a 20-minute transfer by vehicle, start of a 4-6 hour walk to Rio Mosco and the Kanwara huts, the starting point of the acclimatization trek. Walking time: 4-5 hours; Ascent: +900 m Overnight in a rural inn.
Cocuy National Park
Early departure for a day’s hike through the spectacular scenery of the Cordillera, always with a view of El Pulpito del diablo , a huge rectangular rock. During the day you can also admire Ritacuba Blanco , the highest point in the region. In the middle of the day you will reach a new ecosystem called the Páramo , consisting of low vegetation in humid terrain. Hiking time: 10 hours; Ascent: +750 m; – 750 m Overnight in refuge.
Cocuy National Park
Morning departure for hacienda La Esperanza by vehicle. Note: 40-minute transfer. Then walk to discover the Pic de l’aigle valley and return to the hacienda at the end of the day. Walking time: 4 to 10 hours depending on the route chosen, to be coordinated with your guide; Elevation gain: +850 m , – 850 m Overnight at hacienda La Esperanza.
Cocuy National Park
Breakfast interspersed with numerous photo breaks to try and get the best possible shots. Departure in the direction of the laguna Grande de la Sierra. On arrival, you will have lunch and then return to Los Herrera where a vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Guican. Walking time: 8 – 10 hours; Ascent: +900 m; – 900 m Overnight at the Brisas Del Nevado hotel in a Standard room.
Pereira
Transfer to Pereira airport for your domestic flight. Domestic flight to Cartagena de Indias. Welcome to Cartagena de Indias, on the Caribbean coast. Transfer to your hotel in the historic center and end of the day free to discover the unrivalled charm of this superb colonial city, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Overnight at the Hotel Bantu in Cartagena’s historic center, in a Premium Oroko room.
Cartagena
Half-day tour of Cartagena’s historic center and main cultural sites. We’ll start with the city’s outer fortifications and end with the colonial center: – Convent of La Popa: perched on a hill overlooking the bay, this monastery houses a lovely patio, a colonial museum and a chapel dedicated to the Virgen de la Candelaria – Panoramic view from the San Felipe Barajas castle: at the gateway to the colonial city, this is one of the most formidable bastions ever built by the Spanish army. The view over the city is impressive. – Discover the colonial center on foot, including the Clock Tower, San Pedro de Claver church and the districts of San Diego and Santa Domingo. Your guide will tell you all about Cartagena’s rich history, with its many legends and pirate stories. A cultural discovery for all ages! Afternoon free to enjoy Cartagena’s many attractions. You can visit the historic city at your own pace and enjoy its unique atmosphere, discover the modern district of Bocagrande, store for handicrafts in Las Bovedas, take a day trip to relax on the Rosario islands and admire the sunset from the city walls. Overnight at the Hotel Bantu in Cartagena’s historic center, in a Premium Oroko room.
Cartagena
Golf day at Karibana Beach Golf Club Condonium. This golf course is located in a large resort on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. An ideal environment to hone your skills on an 18-hole course designed by Nicklaus Design. Note: equipment rental not included. Overnight at the Hotel Bantu in Cartagena’s historic center in a Premium Oroko room.
Cartagena
Golf day at Karibana Beach Golf Club Condonium. This golf course is located in a large resort on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. An ideal environment to hone your skills on an 18-hole course designed by Nicklaus Design. Note: equipment rental not included. Overnight at the Hotel Bantu in Cartagena’s historic center in a Premium Oroko room.
Cartagena
Transfer from your hotel to the port of Cartagena. Take a boat to the Rosario archipelago. Check into your hotel on one of the twenty islands and islets in the national park. Relaxing stay in the heart of the Rosario islands. Note 1: approx. 1 hour sailing time (departure around 09:00) Note 2: on arrival at Cartagena port, you will be required to pay port tax (19,500 COP to date). Overnight at the San Pedro de Majagua hotel in a Junior Suite room.
Cartagena
Transfer from the port of Cartagena de Indias to your hotel. Swimming, relaxation… In this coral setting, bordered by stretches of white sand, everything invites you to escape: swimming in the crystal-clear waters, discovering the mangrove swamps, lazing around and relaxing, exploring the seabed. Return to Cartagena de Indias by boat and transfer to your hotel. Note: approximately 1 hour sailing time (return in the afternoon) Free afternoon to enjoy Cartagena’s many attractions. You can visit the historic city at your own pace and enjoy its unique atmosphere, discover the modern district of Bocagrande, store for handicrafts in Las Bovedas, take a day trip to relax in the Rosario islands and admire the sunset from the city walls. Overnight at the Hotel Bantu in Cartagena’s historic center, in a Premium Oroko room.
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