Explore the majesty of Nevado del Tolima on a 4-day trip from the picturesque Cocora Valley in Salento, Quindío!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Andean landscapes as we ascend towards the heights. Enjoy stunning views, hiking trails amidst pristine nature, and camping under a starry sky. Experience the excitement of conquering one of the most emblematic peaks in Colombia on this unforgettable adventure.
Required experience
- Have previous experience on long walks, rugged terrain with steep slopes, uneven roads with mud.
- During walks, do not separate from the group, do not stay behind.
- Consume plenty of fluids during your stay in the mountains, this practice helps improve the body's condition as it hydrates and oxygenates. And thus acute mountain sickness and edema are prevented.
- Do not leave trash along the entire route; The garbage is brought back to Salento.
- DURATION:
- STARTING PLACE:
- REGISTRATION COST:
- 4 days
- Salento
- $543 USD
WHAT INCLUDES?
- GUIDE
- PRIVATE TRANSPORT
- ENTRY AND REGISTRATION TO THE PNN
- ACCOMMODATION
- FOODS
- CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
- HIGH MOUNTAIN TENT
ITINERARY
DAY 1
The adventure begins in Salento, Quindío at 5:00 am. There we will have breakfast and then board the Jeep that will take us to the Valley.
of Cocora. We will prepare the Mules and the luggage that we will carry to begin walking along the path where the sacred Wax Palms are located. We will cross 6 hanging bridges that go over the Cárdenas River until we enter the Cloud Forest. After 3.5 hours of walking we will arrive at the Estrella de Agua Reserve at 3,100 meters above sea level.
We will recharge our batteries and continue towards the Páramo de Romerales to reach Finca la Primavera, which will be our initial camp at 3,800 meters above sea level.
DAY 2
After having breakfast, we will prepare our backpacks so that the mules can transport our objects to the base camp at 4,500 meters above sea level.
While at the Base Camp we will organize the Camping, have lunch and have a talk to get to know and learn how to use the Snow equipment and a brief introduction about the next day (Summit Assault).
DAY 3
At 2:00 am we will have a coffee or panela water accompanied by something to eat to prepare to walk towards the first Arenales found on the way to the summit. We will be approximately 1 km from the summit where the Mountain and the climate will be pronounced, since we will be at 5,000 meters above sea level and depending on the environment the thermal sensation will be below 0. We will descend from the Summit, set up camp and head to Finca la Playa.
DAY 4
After having breakfast we will leave Finca la Playa towards the high Andean forest to head to the Cocora Valley. We will be returning at approximately 3:00 pm.