Trekking In Sierra Nevada del Cocuy Tour by Uncharted Earth

5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

12 - 65 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

4400mHighest point reached

Starts

Bogota, Colombia

Ends

Bogota, Colombia

Highlights

Hike through the diverse and scenic landscapes of Sierra Nevada del Cocuy

Trek to the crystalline Laguna Grande, the largest of El Cocuy's glacial lakes

See some of the largest mountains in the Colombian Andes

Travel through a diverse landscape ranging from green valleys to moraines

Itinerary

Venture into Colombia’s untouched wilderness on the Trekking in Sierra Nevada del Cocuy tour—a dream come true for hiking enthusiasts and lovers of dramatic mountain scenery. Over five days, traverse the spectacular Chita o Guican National Natural Park, passing glacial lakes, exotic valleys, and the snow-capped peaks of Pan de Azucar, El Pulpito del Diablo, and Ritacuba Blanco. This guided trekking tour features three full days of challenging hikes, stays in cozy mountain cabins, and the chance to marvel at pristine Andean ecosystems. With its comprehensive route across the Sierra, the unique selling point of this trip is the rare opportunity to experience Colombia’s most breathtaking high-altitude landscapes up close.

day 1 - Bogota - The town of El Cocuy

Take the long bus ride to the town of El Cocuy from Bogota. Travel past quaint pueblos, enjoying the beauty of Colombian countryside. Check into your hostel. Explore the town and its surroundings before having your dinner.

Accommodation: Hostel

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Lagunillas

Start your adventure in the southern part of the El Cocuy Mountains. Trek to Lagunillas, an area with small lakes surrounded by giant mountains. See some of El Cocuy's most famous peaks, including Pan de Azucar and the two Campanillas (Negro and Blanco). Your trek for 7 hours today.

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Laguna Grande de la Sierra

Travel to Laguna Grande, the largest of El Cocuy's glacial lakes, by trekking through the valley of frailejones, an area filled with strange-looking succulents that are endemic to the region. Spend some time on the shores of this sapphire blue lake and enjoy the sight of 5 peaks that provide a picture-perfect backdrop to the lake. Your journey for the day lasts 7 to 8 hours and ends in Hacienda de la Esperanza, a charming inn and a sheep farm deep in the mountains.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Ritacubas

Hike to the northern part of the mountain range today and get the chance to see the biggest mountain in the range: Ritacuba Blanco, which rises 5,320 meters above sea level. Walk for around 7 hours today before driving back to the town of El Cocuy, where you spend your night back in the hostel.

Accommodation: Hostel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Back to Bogota

Say goodbye to El Cocuy after breakfast and take the bus to Bogota.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

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What's Included

Transportation from and to Bogota (public bus). Private transport used in the Cocuy areaAll accommodation as per the itinerary (hostel and mountain cabins)All meals from lunch of Day 1 to lunch of Day 5, including snacks and trail foodExperienced, English & Spanish speaking guidesEntrance fees to the national park

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