Tropical Snow Peaks Climb & Lost City Trek

COL-16 / 16-day trip / Grade: F, T2

Climb: Nevado del Tolima Volcano (5221 m)
Trek: Siecha Lake in Chingaza N.P. & Lost City in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

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The Tropical Snow Peaks and Lost City program combines active and cultural experiences, on an itinerary that provides a good picture of Colombia’s cultural and natural diversity.

The program goes from the metropolitan atmosphere of Bogotá, to the remote snowcapped volcanoes of the central Andes, and down to the tropical rain forest and archeological ruins of the lost City, ending on the beautiful beaches of the Colombian Caribbean coast.

Trip’s highlights:

– 1-day acclimatization hike to Siecha Lake in the Chingaza national Park.

– 5-day climb of the snowcapped Tolima volcano (5221 m), situated in Los Nevados National Park on the central Andes range. In addition to the climb, the coffee culture enriches the experience and can be enjoyed in the town of Salento, right in the heart of Colombia’s traditional coffee area.

– 4-day trek to La Ciudad Perdida of the Tayronas, known as “The Lost City”, one of the best restored and preserved archeological sites in the country. It is located in the Buritaca valley in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest costal range in the world.

– Tayrona National Park and Caribbean beach lodge. To end this amazing program, there will be a visit to the famous Tayrona park with a easy gentle walk to enjoy some of Colombia’s best beaches.


Day 1Arrival in Bogotá (2660 m)
Day 2Bogotá – City tour
Day 3Chingaza National Park – Trek to Siecha Lakes (3620 m)
Day 4Bogotá – Salento (1919 m) – Coffee tour
Day 5Trekking: “La Argentina” farm (3483 m)
Day 6Trekking: “La Primavera” farm (3769 m)
Day 7Trekking: Tolima’s high camp (4345 m)
Day 8Climb: Tolima Volcano (5221 m)
Day 9Trekking: Salento (1919 m)
Day 10Coffee Region – Santa Marta & Walking Tour
Day 11Pick-up – Trekking: “Donde Adan” lodge (480 m)
Day 12Trekking: “Paso Lorenzo” lodge (806 m)
Day 13Trekking: Lost City (1320 m)
Day 14Trekking: El Mamey (150 m) – End of trek
Day 15Tayrona National Park
Day 16Departure

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.


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.


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 1st to 31st

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

Tags: Nevado Tolima, Santa Marta, Nevado del Tolima Volcano, Lost City, Tayrona National Park, Los Nevados, Paramillo del Quindio, Climbing, F, Colombia, T2, F grade