Snow at the tropic
The magical realism is present in this place, being the largest glacier mass in the tropics, with 25 snowy peaks and 306,000 hectares, the El Cocuy National Natural Park makes its way into the eastern mountain range.
Witness the imposing landscapes and thermal floors of the Andes with the company of experts that will guide you step by step through this glacial path, come and live an experience one of a kind.
Itinerary
Day 1:
10:00 p.m. We pick you up at your hotel or accommodation place in Bogotá and depart to the state of Boyacá on a journey of approximately 9 hours with several road breaks.
Day 2:
8:00 a.m. Arrival to the municipality of El Cocuy, breakfast, Check-in at the Hotel and time for rest.
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Registration at the National Natural Parks of Colombia. Talk and recommendations to enter to El Cocuy National Natural Park
3:00 p.m. City tour. We will tour the urban area of El Cocuy learning about the history, architecture, and economy of the locals.
4:30 p.m. Purchase of food for lunch the next day at the snowy.
5:30 p.m. Back to the hotel. Free time.Day 3:
4:00 a.m. Breakfast and departure to the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
5:30 a.m. Trekking, hiking, and ascent.
Walking the points of:
° Valle de the Frailejones
° Cave of the man
° Rabbit's passage
° The Big lagoon of the sierra
° Sighting of the Peaks ''Sugar Bread'', ''Pulpit of the Devil'', ''Concave and concavito'', ''Peak Portals'' and ''Ritak'uwa''5.00 p.m Return to the municipality of El Cocuy
Day 4:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Check-out
10:00 a.m. Natural hot spring pool in Guicán de la Sierra
11:00 a.m. Return to Bogotá
2:00 p.m. Time for lunch on the road
8:00 p.m. Return to your hotel or place of accommodation in Bogotá.Inclusions & exclusions
Includes:
✓ This is an all-included eco-adventure
✓ Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bogota hotel to El Cocuy
✓ Guided live tour
✓ Double accommodation at El Cocuy
✓ Breakfast for each day
✓ All fees, taxes and medical insurance at the El Cocuy's snowyExcludes:
✗ Lunch
✗ Dinner
✗ Drinks
✗ TipsBooking politics
Due to politics of the National Park Sierra Nevada El Cocuy this tour must be booked with 15 days of anticipation.
You must contact Paraiso Travels at least 48 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation. Use the contact details on the website. Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher in exchange for your product to our staff.
YOU SHOULD KNOW, YOU MUST CARRY
° Average weather 4 ° C / 15 ° C
° Average height 2750 asl / 4,300 asl
° Id’s
° Comfortable clothes for alpine weather
° Sunscreen
° Sports shoes with good gripNOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA, PREGNANT WOMEN, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, CARDIAC OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
Cancellation, Refund Policy and No-Show
1. To receive a full refund, travelers can cancel up to 5 days before the departure date and 90% of the reservation deposit will be refunded.
2. In the case of non-presentation of the client to the trip, no refunds will be made.