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Chingaza, The Mountain of Water: Tour from Bogota

Location Bogotá, Colombia
$551.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Visit a recovered Nature Reserve just next to the Park on this 3-4 hour aprox low-medium difficulty hike will be accompanied by one of the local guides who knows the area best, which means that plants and trails that only appear to be beautiful, seen through the eyes of ancestral knowledge become miraculous plants and trails enchanted by the wisdom of the indigenous people.
The route may vary depending on people on the path, Tunjos trail or the path of the Andean Bear. All are stunning.
Local Bilingual Guide
Local Guide: You will meet the guide once you get to the park. (Bilingual guide)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
  • Snack en la calera
  • English Speaking guide (if option selected)
  • Permit paperwork and entrance fees to the national park.
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Personal snacks for energy during the walk
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch but available if desired

  • La Calera
    The trip starts at 7:00 am from your hotel in Bogota and will begin a 1.5 hours drive towards the east of the Capital. In the half of the way, you will make a stop at La Calera, meet your guide and have a taste of the local arepas with coffee. The guides, native to this region and with an in-depth knowledge of flora and fauna, will highlight fascinating aspects of the route and will tell you anecdotes related to the native cultures, the former town and mine and traditional farming communities of the area.
  • Reserva Ecopalacio Chingaza
    The actual walking path may vary depending on the amount of people on the path - there are two main paths; the orchid trail or Tunjos or the path of the Andean Bear. Either is stunning and with a similar level of difficulty. Each trails takes between 3 - 4.5 hours depending on the pace and stops during the way, as you will have a deep understanding of the different varieties of plants.
  • Reserva Ecopalacio Chingaza
    After the walk, you may return to the cabin to use the facilities and have a comforting agua de panela. Here you will have the chance of using restrooms and change to warm and dry clothes and shoes (bring a spare change of clothes because the chances of getting wet are very high).
  • La Calera
    Return to your hotel aftyer having an amazing day in a unique place.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We are visiting one of the biggest water factories on earth, so the chances of rain are high. Bring a rain jacket, hiking shoes and a complete change of cloths (including shoes)
  • Passport name, number, expiration date and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Availability depends on the park’s carrying capacity.
  • Maximum altitude of this hike is 4000 MASL.
  • Please Note: No plastic is allowed in the national park
  • Due to the altitude, acclimatization in Bogotá of at least 36 hours is mandatory.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Chingaza, The Mountain of Water: Tour from Bogota

    Location Bogotá, Colombia
    $551.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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