Bogotá – Pereira – Manizales
Morning pick up at in Bogotá and morning flight to Manizales. Upon arrival, transfer to Manizales (1 h)through a lush and quiet valley with beautiful views to the coffee plantations, forests and the Andes Mountain Range.
Meet with the mountain guide for preparation for the next days activities.
Hotel nights
Included meals: Non

Trek to Cerro Bravo Volcano (3980 m)
The Cerro Bravo Volcano is located on the central Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. Its paramo ecosystem is unique for its plant associations, characterized by the presence of tall orchids and other plants with a high degree of endemism; its crater is bordered by very steep walls covered with forest and the landscape from its summit is made up of an imposing panoramic view of the Nevado del Ruiz, the Magdalena Valley and the Páramo de Letras.
This one-day hike, in addition to being unique due to the characteristics of it well preserved highlands “Paramo”, is an excellent acclimatization for further high-altitude hiking.
Hike back to the parking place and then back down to the Hacienda.
Ascent: 450 m / Descend: 450 m / Highest Altitude: 3980 m / Distance 5,1 km. one-way / Activity duration: 6 h

Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Manizales – El Cisne Mountain Refuge (4170 m) – Trek: Laguna Verde (4301 m)
After breakfast the group will be picked up and transfer (4 hour) to El Cisne Refuge (4170 m). After a getting settle in the hut and a short break, the team will do an acclimatization hike to Laguna Verde Encantada (4301 m), the hike takes about 2,5 – 3 hours back and forth. The trail is very good and not to demanding, there is an elevation gain on a ridge (4518 m) before descending to the Lake’s viewpoint at (4301 m). From this place it is possible to have a view of Santa Isabel volcano, the first summit on the program and also of Ruiz and Olleta Volcanoes. Hike back to the hut and preparations for the next day climb.
Night in mountain hut.
Ascent: 131 m / Descend: 131 m / Highest Altitude: 4301 m / Distance 6,4 km. back and forth – Activity duration: 2,5 – 3 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.

Climb: Nevado Santa Isabel (4965 m)
Very early transfer (30 min.) to La Conejera parking area (4151 m), where the hike starts. The ascent begins by a “Paramo” (grassland) area following a well-marked trail, which gains constantly altitude until the glacier’s edge (4680 m). Due to its location, the glacier has a great view over the northern area of the park.
After gearing up, the ascent goes over a disappearing glacier for about 20 minutes. At this point there are two option to climb: The Northern (4965 m) or the Central (4925 m) summits. The decision can be made on the spot depending on the weather and mountain conditions, as well as the shape of the team members and how they are coping with altitude.
The Northern summit is the most demanding of the two, following a longer moraine that gets quite steep and difficult to walk before reaching the Northern glacier. From this point the ascent is quite straight forward up to the dome shaped summit.
The Central summit, on the other hand, is much closer in distance but a little bit more complicated just below the summit, needing to do an easy scrambling section that leads to the summit.

From both summits, on clear days, there is a fantastic view to the Nevado del Ruiz (the highest of the volcanoes in the park, now restricted due volcanic activity), la Olleta crater and down to the Manizales valley. The descent is done by the same trail and the transport will take the group down (3-4 h) to a coffee farm in Manizales’ area.
Night in the coffee farm.
To the Northern summit: Ascent: 814 m / Descent: 814 m / Highest altitude: 4965 m / Distance: 4,57 Km one-way / Activity duration: 7-8 h
To the Central summit: Ascent: 774 m / Descent: 744 m / Highest altitude: 4925 m / Distance: 4,03 Km one-way / Activity duration: 6-7 h
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Manizales – Coffee farm
Hacienda Venecia, an authentic coffee farm with exclusive coffee production that has won awards for its coffee. The farmhouses now restored to a hostel and a hotel, featuring charming paisa architecture. Morning shared coffee tour, visiting the coffee fields and will learn everything you want to know, and more, about coffee production. The Venecia Coffee farm has won several prizes for its excellent coffee –see how the coffee is produced and processed, as well as how to make really good Espresso!
Night in the coffee farm.
Included meals: Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner

Bogotá (2660 m)
Pick up at the coffee farm and transfer out to Manizales’ airport (45 min.). Upon arrival in Bogotá, transfer to hotel – End of services.
Included meals: Breakfast