TRIOLOGY experience, to know all the trails allowed in the P.N.N. El Cocuy, hiking, glacier and impressive natural landscapes.
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Description
- Duration:3 days 2 nights
Do you have little time but still want to experience the majesty of the snow? The 3‑day, 2‑night El Cocuy day‑trip plan is designed for practical travelers who want to go straight to the action. This package brings together the best of the National Natural Park in an epic high‑mountain day, ensuring your comfort with lodging in town, essential meals (two breakfasts and two dinners), insurance, and the support of an expert local guide during your ascent.
Your experience begins with your arrival and rest in the town. On the second day, your El Cocuy day‑trip plan comes to life: you will begin your ascent to the snow‑capped range by choosing one of the three legendary routes. You may opt for the charm of the Lagunillas Valley up to the mythical Púlpito del Diablo, be dazzled by the immensity of Laguna Grande de la Sierra, or challenge the 5,000 m.a.s.l. mark on the imposing Ritacuba Blanco glacier.
After returning from your expedition, a well‑deserved rest awaits you as you relax in a jacuzzi‑style hydromassage to ease your muscles before your departure. Maximize your time with this El Cocuy day‑trip plan — the perfect quick escape to the most beautiful peaks in Colombia.
Highlights
- El Cocuy National Natural Park
- Lagunillas or Pulpito Route, Laguna Grande de la Sierra Route, or Ritacuba Route
- Access to Jacuzzi Hydromassage
Includes / Does not include
- Entrance to El Cocuy National Natural Park for nationals (foreigners: an additional 60,000).
- Accident and life insurance for one day.
- Accompaniment of an expert local guide for one day.
- Two breakfasts in town.
- Two dinners.
- Two nights of lodging in multiple‑occupancy accommodation.
- Access to Jacuzzi hydromassage (subject to usage conditions).
- Transportation from El Cocuy to the Park — round trip.
- Unspecified expenses
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival in the town of El Cocuy (2,750 m.a.s.l.).
- Welcome in El Cocuy.
- Accommodation at a hotel in the town.
- Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.
Day 2
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Breakfast in town.
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Departure by car from the town of El Cocuy toward the park entrance and beginning of the trail (1 hour).
NOTE: In El Cocuy National Natural Park, you can access the snow‑capped range through three different trails, each leading to an independent mountain. One of the three trails must be chosen before purchasing the entrance tickets. -
Return to the town of El Cocuy.
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Access to Jacuzzi hydromassage (subject to usage conditions).
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Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.
Day 3
Breakfast
Departure to the city of origin.
OPTION 1 LAGUNILLAS PULPITO ROUTE:
Hike through the Lagunillas Valley, a páramo landscape surrounded by majestic mountains that offers not only the chance to observe the typical flora and fauna found above 4,000 m.a.s.l., but also the grandeur of the Lagunillas River with its waterfalls and lagoons. The route continues through the Paso del Conejo, from where you can appreciate the snow‑capped peaks Cóncavo, San Pablines, and Ritacubas. The hike continues up to the snow line of the Pan de Azúcar snow‑capped peak, with the opportunity to admire the Púlpito del Diablo, or ‘Temple of the Sun’ of our Lache ancestors. (9 to 11 hours of hiking in total), ranging from 3,900 m.a.s.l. to 4,850 m.a.s.l., covering a total of 18 kilometers.
OPTION 2 LAGUNA GRANDE DE LA SIERRA ROUTE:
From Hacienda La Esperanza, the ascent begins along the ‘Valle de los Frailejones’ trail. This beautiful páramo valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, offers not only the chance to observe flora and fauna typical of elevations above 4,000 m.a.s.l., but also the impressive rivers and waterfalls found there. During the ascent, you pass by the Cuchumba Cave, Cuchumba Waterfall, and the Valle de los Frailejones. The journey continues to the Cueva de los Hombres and Laguna Grande de la Sierra. From this point, you can admire the snow‑capped peaks Cóncavo, Concavito, Portales, Toti, Pan de Azúcar, and Púlpito. The hike goes on to reach the glacier edge of Cóncavo before beginning the return. Total: 22 kilometers, 10 to 12 hours of hiking.
OPTION 3 RITACUBA ROUTE:
From the Kanwara cabin area, the ascent begins along the Ritacuba trail, passing through Playitas, and crossing typical páramo and high‑mountain landscapes with frailejones and other altitude‑adapted plants. It is possible to observe wildlife such as condors and other animals adapted to these elevations. The hike continues until reaching the glacier edge of Ritacuba Blanco peak, at 5,000 meters above sea level, the highest mountain in the Eastern Colombian Range. The return then begins. Total: 17 kilometers, 8 to 10 hours of hiking.”**
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