Chingaza, The Mountain of Water: Tour from Bogota
Visit a recovered Nature Reserve just next to the Park on this 3-4 hour aprox low-medium difficulty hike will be accompanied by one of the local guides who knows the area best, which means that plants and trails that only appear to be beautiful, seen through the eyes of ancestral knowledge become miraculous plants and trails enchanted by the wisdom of the indigenous people.
The route may vary depending on people on the path, Tunjos trail or the path of the Andean Bear. All are stunning.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Calera, La Calera, Cundinamarca Department
The trip starts at 7:00 am from your hotel in Bogota and will begin a 1.5 hours drive towards the east of the Capital. In the half of the way, you will make a stop at La Calera, meet your guide and have a taste of the local arepas with coffee. The guides, native to this region and with an in-depth knowledge of flora and fauna, will highlight fascinating aspects of the route and will tell you anecdotes related to the native cultures, the former town and mine and traditional farming communities of the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Reserva Ecopalacio Chingaza, Vda. La Trinidad, Guasca Colombia
The actual walking path may vary depending on the amount of people on the path - there are two main paths; the orchid trail or Tunjos or the path of the Andean Bear. Either is stunning and with a similar level of difficulty. Each trails takes between 3 - 4.5 hours depending on the pace and stops during the way, as you will have a deep understanding of the different varieties of plants.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Reserva Ecopalacio Chingaza, Vda. La Trinidad, Guasca Colombia
After the walk, you may return to the cabin to use the facilities and have a comforting agua de panela. Here you will have the chance of using restrooms and change to warm and dry clothes and shoes (bring a spare change of clothes because the chances of getting wet are very high).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: La Calera, La Calera, Cundinamarca Department
Return to your hotel aftyer having an amazing day in a unique place.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"We are visiting one of the biggest water factories on earth, so the chances of rain are high. Bring a rain jacket, hiking shoes and a complete change of cloths (including shoes)"
"Passport name, number, expiration date and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Availability depends on the park’s carrying capacity."
"Maximum altitude of this hike is 4000 MASL."
"Please Note: No plastic is allowed in the national park"
"Due to the altitude, acclimatization in Bogotá of at least 36 hours is mandatory."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 8 To 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up service from Bogotá Hotels /Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details.
* Note: pick-up from other towns have an additional cost (including but not limited to Chía, Cota, Funza, Mosquera, La Calera). Please contact us to arrange it.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.