Arrival in Bogotá
Reception at the airport and transfer to hotel. The hotel is located in la Canderia, the colonial part of the capital’s downtown.
At arrival you will receive a Welcome Call from the Andes World Travel Team.

Bogotá – Full day city tour (2660 m)
Full-day private city tour to the historic part of Bogotá. After breakfast, meeting with guide for a city tour in Bogotá’s colonial downtown. The first visit is a cable car trip to the Monserrate Sanctuary, an iconic church located at an altitude of 3152 m, overlooking the city. Then the tour will continue by foot to see the charming colonial area known as La Candelaria and its main attractions: La Plaza Bolivar (Bogotá’s mains square), the museum of the famous Colombian artist Botero and the world famous gold museum.
Duration 6-7 hours.
Included meals: Breakfast

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BOGOTÁ CITY TOUR:

– The Gold Museum is closed every Monday, including Mondays that fall on a holiday.

– The Botero Museum is closed every Tuesday.

Chingaza National Park – Trek to Siecha Lakes (3620 m)
An early drive to the entrance of the National Park in Guasca (3150 m), which will take roughly 2 hours, depending on traffic.

Upon registration, the team will commence the hike to the Siecha Lakes. The hike ascends through the Andean highland, known as the “paramo,” with its characteristic flora and fauna. First, we will pass by the National Park’s Paso Hondo Refuge, then ascend to the first of the lakes known as De Los Patos Lake. Next is Guasca Lake, and finally, the sacred Siecha Lake (3620 m). This last lake is where the Muisca indigenous ancestors practiced the legend of El Dorado, covering their bodies with gold dust to bathe and offer it to the lake and Mother Earth.

After the hike, we will drive back to Bogotá.

Ascent: 470 m / Descent: 470 m / Highest Altitude: 3620 m / Distance: 5.18 km one-way / Activity duration: 5-6 hours
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic

Bogota – Salento (1919 m) – Coffee tour
Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to the domestic terminal for a flight to the city of Armenia or Pereira. Upon arrival, transfer to the lovely town of Salento, a charming town in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Region, located in the department of Quindío. Known for its colorful colonial architecture and vibrant streets, it is the gateway to the famous Cocora Valley, home to the towering wax palm: Colombia’s national tree.

Salento enjoys a mild mountain climate and lush, green landscapes. The town is part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape, offering visitors the chance to explore traditional coffee farms, artisan shops, and scenic viewpoints like the Alto de la Cruz.

Salento combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and authentic local experiences, making it a favorite stop for nature and culture lovers.

In the afternoon, the group will have a coffee tour at one of the traditional coffee farms in the area. In the coffee tour, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Colombian coffee while exploring the farm´s lush coffee plantations. Expert local guides explain the complete production process, from planting the beans to harvesting and roasting. Tourists can also participate in bean picking, learn about different coffee varieties, and enjoy tastings of fresh coffee while taking in the stunning views of Salento’s mountainous landscapes. It’s an educational and sensory experience that allows visitors to appreciate the passion and dedicated work behind every cup of Colombian coffee.
Included meals: Breakfast

Trekking: “La Argentina” farm (3483 m)
Early departure by jeep to the Cocora Valley (30 min), an spectacular valley located at 2425 meters adorn with Colombia’s national tree: The Wax Palm. After enjoying the place, the staff will prepare the luggage to be taken by pack animals. The ascent follows an off-the-beaten track trail through primary mountain rainforest. The trail goes up the by “Quebrada Cardenas”, following the river with the same name, which slowly gains altitude. Few meters above the tree line, a mountain farm called “La Argentina” is located, a beautiful spot between the vanishing forest and the high altitude grassland known as “Paramo”. This small farm will be the shelter for the night. The place is very rustic and humble, but with a lot of charm and local atmosphere. The hike is a perfect first acclimation day for the coming days.
Night in tents.
Ascent: 1058 m / Highest Altitude: 3483 m / Distance 10,7 Km / Activity duration: 6-7 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITING LOS NEVADOS NATIONAL PARK:

In accordance with park regulations, Los Nevados National Park closes to visitors four times a year during the following periods:

* Easter Week: The week immediately after Easter, from Monday to Friday.
* May: From the third Monday of May until that Friday.
* September: From the fourth Monday of September until that Friday.
* November: From the fourth Monday of November until that Friday.

If you are planning your trip around these dates, please check with us in advance, as the exact closure dates may vary each year.

Trekking: “La Primavera” farm (3769 m)
After a good local breakfast and rest, we will continue our ascent by the northern margin of “Quebrada Cardenas”, passing an abandon farm called Buenos Aires and from there descending to a river crossing, following an ascending trail to the mountain pass known as “La Linea” (4019 m), which divides the states of Quindío and Tolima, and an excellent view point towards “Paramillo del Quindio” (4745 m), the highest summit of Quindío state, and the Nevado del Tolima in the neighboring valley. From the pass, there is an easy descend toward the “La Primavera/La Playa” farm another humble place, where it will be served the hot local drink “agua de panela” (hot drink with raw sugar) or coffee.
Night in tents.
Ascent: 536 m / Descent: 250 m / Highest Altitude: 4019 m / Distance: 5,8 Km / Activity duration: 4-5 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Trekking: Tolima’s high camp (4345 m)
Today’s aim is to reach the Nevado del Tolima’s high camp. The team will have a easy going morning, getting all the gear ready for the climb. The group will leave before midday, hiking by the Tolima’s valley, which present a gentle ascent and a very pleasant hike, with a enjoyable landscapes and view to both the volcanoes and the valleys below. The last section of the hike, follows a bit steep mountain side up to a ridge known as “El Calvito” and from there a short walk until the campsite called “Arenales”, which lies over a yellow sandy moraine. This camp can be quite windy and exposed, but with a very nice view. After setting up the camp, the guide will do a briefing about next day’s climb and help getting everything ready. There will be porters to carry equipment, food, water, etc. up to the campsite.
Night in tent.
Ascent: 576 m / Highest Altitude: 4345 m / Distance: 8,4 Km / Activity duration: 4-5 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Climb: Nevado del Tolima (5221 m)
Very early departure from the high camp, climbing up by a series of moraines of different steepness and few scrambling passages, before reaching the glacier at 4750 m. Here the group will prepare for the glacier crossing, starting on a very easy slope passing a couple of icy steep before the final plateau, where the main crater is, and then reaching the summit. Nevado del Tolima is an active volcano and the third highest summit in the central cordillera. The climb is not technical, but physical demanding, not only because of the ascent but also due to the distance to be cover. The descent follows the same trail down to the camp. After a good break and packing down the camp, the team will head down to the Primavera/Playa farm.
Night in tent.
Ascent: 876 m / Descend: 1452 m / Highest Altitude: 5221 m / Distance to the summit: 2,8 Km & from the summit back to the farm: 11,2 Km / Activity duration: 8-10 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Trekking: Salento (1919 m)
Last day in the mountains, descent through beautiful landscapes and rainforest, making a semi-circular ascent ending the trail at the famous Cocora Valley, an spectacular valley located at 2425 meters adorn with Colombia’s national tree: The Wax Palm. Once in the Cocora Valley, the group will be picked up and transferred to the lovely town of Salento, by the traditional Willies jeeps (25 min.) that are a symbol of the coffee area´s coffee culture. Upon arrival in Salento, the group will be taken to a hotel located in the colonial part of the town. There will be good time to enjoy the town and drink some of Colombia’s best coffee!
Night in hotel.
Descent: 1058 m / Highest Altitude: 3483 m / Distance 10,7 Km / Activity duration: 4-5 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Coffee Region – Santa Marta & Walking Tour
Transfer to Armenia/Pereira’s airport and domestic flight to Santa Marta via Bogota. Upon arrival in Santa Marta, transfer to a centrally located hotel and, depending on the arrival time, there will be 2-3 hours walking city tour in this historical city, actually the first established in Colombia by the Spanish.

Santa Marta was founded in 1525, this city is the oldest in Colombia and has a rich history waiting to be discovered.
We will start our walking tour by exploring the colonial charm of the colonial part. Our first stop will be at the Basilica Cathedral of Santa Marta, an impressive religious building dating back to the 18th century. Here, we will learn about the Spanish influence in the region and admire the colonial architecture.

We will then continue our stroll through Bolivar Park, a picturesque green space in the heart of the city. Here, we will find the statue of the liberator Simón Bolívar, who played an important role in Colombia’s independence.
Next, we will head to the Parque de Los Novios walking along the pedestrian street and enjoying the old renovated colonial building and impressive graffiti on the walls.

Finally, we will end our tour at the Malecon, a lively waterfront promenade lined with palm trees and filled with restaurants and shops. Here, we will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sea breeze while taking in the beautiful scenery.
On the evening, briefing and preparations for the coming trek to the Lost City.
Included meals: Breakfast

Lost City – Trekking: “Donde Adan” lodge (480 m)
The Lost City Trek is one of Colombia’s most iconic and unforgettable adventures. Nestled deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, this multi-day hike takes travelers through lush rainforests, pristine rivers, and remote Indigenous villages to reach Ciudad Perdida—an ancient archaeological site older than Machu Picchu. Built by the Tayrona civilization around the 9th century, the Lost City features stone terraces, ceremonial plazas, and breathtaking views.

Morning pick-up at the hotel and transfer in 4WD vehicles, driving northeast along the Caribbean coast. After 1 to 1.5 hours, we leave the paved road—and this is where the adventure begins! After approximately a 1-hour drive on a dirt road through a beautiful landscape, we reach the village of El Mamey (150 m), also known as Machete Pelado. Lunch will be served upon arrival, and then the hike to Ciudad Perdida begins.

This day’s hike is exposed to the sun or rain, so it is important to bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Tropical fruits will be offered along the trek. The group will follow the river trail, which is a more pleasant walk than the main road. This path follows the Quebrada del Alto Mamey river valley for about one hour and then ascends steeply (1.5 hours) to El Mirador pass (640 m), which offers a fantastic view over the town of Mamey and the Buritaca River.

From this point, the trail descends steadily (1.5 hours) to the Quebrada Honduras river, where Donde Adán lodge is located. It is possible to take a refreshing swim in a beautiful natural river pool near the lodge. Dinner will be served in this rustic accommodation.

Overnight in hammocks or bunk beds.

Ascent: 490 m / Descend: 160 m / Highest altitude: 640 m / Distance: 8,9 Km / Activity duration: 4 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE LOST CITY TREK:

Yearly closures:

– The Lost City trek closes once a year for Indigenous religious ceremonies. This usually occurs in September and typically lasts for the entire month.

If you are planning your trip around this time of year, please contact us to confirm the exact restricted dates, as they may vary slightly from one year to the next.

– This itinerary reflects the standard program but may be subject to change due to weather conditions and/or force majeure events.

Trekking: “Paso Lorenzo” lodge (806 m)
This is the longest day of the Lost City trek. After an early breakfast, the ascent begins immediately, following a well-marked trail that gently gains elevation up to the Mumake Pass (680 m). Before reaching the pass, hikers will cross an invisible border between the lands of the Colonos (peasants not originally from the area) and the territory of the Kogi (an Indigenous people). From this point onward, the trek continues through an area protected and governed by this tribe.

The region is also home to Wiwa communities—Indigenous people originally from another part of the Sierra—who have since settled in these valleys and now operate some of the local lodges. A noticeable shift occurs here: expansive farmland gives way to a more pristine and less exploited environment.

From the pass, the trail descends quickly into the Buritaca River valley (430 m), where the trek’s only Kogi settlement, Montangi, is located. This is a great opportunity to observe and appreciate local traditions and ways of life.

After about an hour, a hanging bridge crosses the river, leading to a second ascent (approx. 2 hours) up to Koskunguena Pass (824 m), before descending again to the Buritaca River (743 m), and finally reaching the rustic lodge Paso Lorenzo (806 m), where you’ll spend the night. This lodge, located beside the river, is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy a refreshing swim.

Overnight in hammocks or bunk beds.

To Mumake pass: Ascent: 200 m / Descend: 250 m / Highest altitude: 680 m
To Koskunguena pass: Ascent: 394 m / Descend to Buritaca River: 77 m / Highest altitude: 824 m / Distance in all: 12.94 Km / Activity duration: 6 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Trekking: Lost City (1175 m)
We depart very early, continuing along the same trail, crossing and following the banks of the Buritaca River for about 40 minutes until we reach a second crossing. Once on the other side, the ascent begins along a steep stone path, leading to the first terraces of the Lost City (1,175 m).

From this point, a journey through time begins, taking us to one of the most fascinating archaeological sites from Colombia’s pre-Hispanic era. The Lost City of the Tayronas—originally known as Teyuna—is internationally renowned and is one of the three great citadels of the vanished Tayrona civilization. Teyuna is the only one discovered so far, and thus the only one partially restored.

The Tayrona cities were connected through an intricate network of roads, linking the Caribbean coast with the high mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The Tayrona had a highly developed social structure and an efficient system for exchanging products and goods among settlements.

Although there is no definitive information about the specific role of Teyuna in Tayrona society, it is believed to have been both a religious sanctuary and a political center. During the 3-hour visit to the archaeological complex, you will explore different types of terraces and how their placement reflected social hierarchy and designated functions.

During the visit, it is also possible to see the house of a Mamo Kogi (shaman), who continues to preserve his people’s traditions and cosmology.

After the visit, the hike continues to the “El Paraíso” lodge for lunch, and then resumes (4 hours), following the same trail as the previous day but continuing further. You’ll cross a suspension bridge and descend through the Buritaca River valley, passing once again through the Kogui settlement of “Montangi” before reaching the “Mumake” lodge (389 m), located at the foot of the Mumake Pass. Overnight in hammocks.

Overnight in hammocks or bunk beds.

To Lost City: Ascent: 369 m / Descend back to lodge: 369 m / Highest altitude: 1175 m / Distance one-way: 2,4 Km / Activity duration: 5 hours including a 2 hours visit.
Ascent to Koskunguena pass: 77 m / Descend to “Mumake” lodge: 481 m / Highest altitude: 870 m / Distance one-way: 7,64 Km / Activity duration: 4 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Trekking: El Mamey (150 m) – End of trek
Last day of trekking! From the “Mumake” lodge (389 m), the ascent is direct to the “Mumake” Pass (680 m), followed by a descent to the “Quebrada Honduras” river. Then, a 1.5-hour ascent leads to the final pass, “El Mirador” (640 m), and finally, the route descends to the last destination, “El Mamey” (150 m). Upon arrival, lunch is served, followed by a transfer to the hotel.

Ascent to Mumake Pass: 291 m / Descent to “Donde Adán” lodge: 200 m / Ascent to El Mirador Pass: 160 m / Descent: 490 m / Maximum altitude: 680 m / Distance: 14.2 km / Activity duration: 4–5 hours.
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic

Tayrona National Park
Full-day tour to the Tayrona National Park. This is one of the most famous natural parks in Colombia with some of the most beautiful beaches of the Colombian Caribbean coast, right at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world´s highest coastal mountain range. The park has a protected area of 150 km2 of land and 30 Km2 of sea, being the second most visited park in the country. Due to its privilege location, there is a huge biodiversity and also archeological ruins like “Pueblito”.
From the park’s main parking lot there is a light hike by the beach line to the Arrecife’s area (1 h), an iconic place within the park. From there, another 25 min. to La Piscina beach and 20 min. more to El Cabo San Juan. There will be good time to enjoy these idilic Caribbean beaches and the nature of the place. Lunch will be held at a local place, where they prepare traditional fish. On the afternoon, return back to lodge.

Remark: the guide will adjust the length and itinerary according to the clients interest and capabilities.
Distance round trip to Cabo San Juan: 14,87 Km / Activity duration: 5-6 h
Included meals: Breakfast

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE VISIT TO TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK:

Due to regulations established by local Indigenous communities, Tayrona National Park will be closed three times a year during the following periods:

* February 1st to 15th
* June 1st to 15th
* October 19th to November 2nd 

If you are planning your trip around these dates, please check with us to confirm the park closure, as the exact dates may vary from year to year

Departure
Pick up at the hotel and transfer out to Santa Martas Airport (1 h). Flight to Bogota for international connection in the evening. End of services
Included meals: Breakfast