El Cocuy National Park 3-Day Hike: Explore Colombia's Biggest Mass of Snow and Ice

Embark on a thrilling 3-day hike through El Cocuy National Park, Colombia’s largest mass of snow and ice. Explore snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and unique vegetation in this biodiverse paradise.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Bogotá - El Cocuy

El Cocuy National Natural Park - After a hotel pick-up in Bogotá, you’ll take an overnight bus to El Cocuy, arriving the next morning. Start with a traditional breakfast and a virtual sensitization talk by the National Parks team. Then, choose a breathtaking hike—whether it’s the Cerro de Mahoma lookout, Laguna de las Lajas, or…

What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Round Trip bus tickets
  • Transportation at the destination
  • Entrance fee to Cocuy National Park
  • Entrance to hot springs
  • Lodging in cabins
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Unspecified food and beverages
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate adventure with our El Cocuy tour, blending thrilling high-altitude hikes with serene relaxation. Begin with a comfortable overnight bus ride and a warm welcome from your guide. In El Cocuy, enjoy a traditional breakfast, a preparatory talk, and breathtaking hikes to iconic sites like Cerro de Mahoma, Laguna de las Lajas, or…

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Joc
Jan 11, 2025
Awesome experience, great hosts! - Very collaborative providers, both the agency and the hosting hotel & guides. We did the 5-day experience which includes a day of activation and a rest day at the end where you can visit local hot springs/pools. This was a very special experience. I had wanted to come to this area for a long time and feel like we received the red carpet treatment all around. I especially want to recognize the Caminante hotel/hostel, where we stayed and where our guides were sourced from. This is a family run business and the family are truly a special group. Doña Marta, and her sons Carlos, Ivan, and Jovani, were very personable, competent, and accommodating, holding our hands every step of the way. We were able to complete the three hikes, and were fortunate to have good weather during our stay here. Several things to keep in mind are that you’ll definitely want to acclimatize before going up into the park to explore the glaciers and lakes. This tour includes a first day of acclimatizing to a local peak near the town which has a mellow 4 mile hike. The 3 longer hikes are generally 8-10 miles round trip and take you up to around 15 to 16,000 feet above sea level. Also, in hiring the guides it meant that they took care of all the paperwork and permitting with the park. The guides are required by the park. With several of the other guests at the hotel our hosts were helpful in coordinating some TLC in terms of some of the ailments that came up for other guests, including typical travel bugs and exhaustion on the mountain. This is definitely a more strenuous experience and something that will interest people who love trekking and exploring off the beaten path places. On the trail you’ll definitely find others because they’re really only three trails open in the park and each day they allow between 80 and 140 people on the trail depending on which trail you pick. 95% of the travelers out there on the trail or Colombians who are incredibly friendly and upbeat. Also, you may want check out the AllTrails app about hikes in the Cocuy National Park where I’ve posted some more detailed information about each of the 3 trails/hikes featured on this tour.
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