What to Expect
High-Andean Adventure
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Begin your hike at over 3,000 meters above sea level and journey through dramatic landscapes, from glacial valleys and rocky cliffs to snow-dusted peaks.
Glacial Beauty
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Encounter iconic natural features like Laguna Grande de la Sierra and the striking white-capped Ritacuba Blanco — the highest mountain in Colombia.
Unique Ecosystems
- Discover the páramo’s surreal vegetation, including ancient frailejones, and spot elusive highland wildlife in this rare and protected ecosystem.
Local Connection
- Meet local guides and hear stories from mountain communities who preserve this sacred territory through sustainable tourism and ancestral knowledge.
Duration
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The tour duration is 3 days and 3 nights.
Tour Itinerary
El Cocuy is one of the places that makes Colombia such a unique place on earth. Being the biggest mass of snow and ice found within northern Latin-America, the park includes 22 snow-peak mountains, lakes tucked among the mountains, crystal-clear creeks flowing gently across huge valleys, and native vegetation. Given the diverse range of activities, this area is a perfect destination for high-mountain experts and beginners alike. This 3-day trip from Bogotá is the best way to visit this natural wonder; no experience required.
Night one
After your English-speaking guide picks you up from your hotel, you will go to the bus terminal. There, you will take a comfortable overnight bus to El Cocuy or a private transport, which will arrive in the morning.
Day one
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.
Day two
You will wake up early in the morning and have a nutritious breakfast for the main hike. The trek will last around 8 hours and will take you through the outstanding “Valle de Los Frailejones” in the páramo until you reach the big lagoon of the Sierra at 4.400MASL. From there on, you will hike a bit more until Púlpito del Diablo, right at the snow edge of the Pan de Azúcar summit. You will have a lunch stop during the hike and head back after exploring the area. Back at the Hacienda, a delicious dinner will be waiting before you go to rest.
Day three
After taking your breakfast at the farm, you will be taken to some natural hot springs in the town of Güicán for a relaxing dip. After, you will have lunch at the village and take the bus back to Bogotá with the guide. Once in Bogotá, you will be driven back to your hotel. Arrival is expected around 11:00 pm.
A Glimpse of the tour
