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:6 days 5 nights
Discover the majesty of the high mountains with the best plan in El Cocuy, a 6‑day, 5‑night expedition designed for demanding hikers who want to conquer the entire mountain range. This adventure offers you complete immersion in El Cocuy National Natural Park, guaranteeing lodging in town, meals (breakfasts, dinners, and one lunch), insurance, and the constant accompaniment of an expert local guide.
Your journey begins with an acclimatization hike to the Mahoma hill, essential for preparing your body. During the following days, this plan in El Cocuy will lead you to take on the three most emblematic routes of the protected area. First, you will ascend through the Lagunillas Valley to the mythical Púlpito del Diablo. Then, you will enter the Valley of the Frailejones to be dazzled by the immensity of Laguna Grande de la Sierra. Finally, you will crown your trip by reaching 5,000 m.a.s.l. on the glacier of Ritacuba Blanco, the highest summit of the Eastern Range.
To finish with the perfect touch, you will relax your muscles in a jacuzzi‑style hydromassage. If you are seeking the ultimate trekking experience, this plan in El Cocuy will exceed all your expectations.
Highlights
- Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy
- Acclimatization hike to Cerro de Mahoma
- Lagunillas – Pulpito Route
- Laguna Grande de la Sierra Route
- Ritacuba Route
- 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 four days.
- Accompaniment of an expert local guide for four days.
- 5 breakfasts.
- 5 dinners.
- 1 lunch.
- 5 nights of lodging in multiple‑occupancy accommodation.
- Access to Jacuzzi hydromassage (subject to usage conditions).
- Transportation from El Cocuy to the Park — round trip.
- Expenses not specified
Itinerary
Day 1
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Arrival in the town of El Cocuy (2,750 m.a.s.l.).
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Welcome in El Cocuy.
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Accommodation at a hotel in the town.
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Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.
Day 2
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Breakfast in the town.
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Transportation by car from El Cocuy to the village of El Carrizal (50 minutes).
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Acclimatization hike to the Mahoma hill; the route covers a distance of 7 kilometers, ranging from 3,600 m.a.s.l. to 4,100 m.a.s.l.
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Transportation by car back to the town of El Cocuy.
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Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.
Day 3
- Breakfast in the town.
- Departure by car from the town of El Cocuy toward the park entrance and beginning of the trail (1 hour).
- LAGUNILLAS PULPITO ROUTE:
Hike through the Lagunillas Valley, a páramo landscape immersed in majestic mountains that offers not only the chance to observe flora and fauna typical 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 ascent continues 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 total hours of hiking), ranging from 3,900 m.a.s.l. to 4,850 m.a.s.l., covering a total of 18 kilometers. - Transportation by car back to the town of El Cocuy.
- Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.
Day 4
- Breakfast in the town.
- Departure by car from the town of El Cocuy toward the park entrance and beginning of the trail (1 hour and 15 minutes).
- LAGUNA GRANDE DE LA SIERRA ROUTE:
From Hacienda La Esperanza, the ascent begins along the ‘Valle de los Frailejones’ trail. This beautiful páramo valley, immersed in majestic mountains, offers not only the opportunity to contemplate the flora and fauna typical above 4,000 m.a.s.l., but also the majesty of the rivers and the waterfall found there. During the ascent, you pass the Cuchumba Cave, Cuchumba Waterfall, and the Valle de los Frailejones. The route continues to the Cueva de los Hombres, Laguna Grande de la Sierra, and from there you can appreciate the snow‑capped peaks Cóncavo, Concavito, Portales, Toti, Pan de Azúcar, and Púlpito. The journey continues until reaching the glacier edge of Cóncavo, and then the return begins. A total of 22 kilometers, 10 to 12 hours of hiking. - Transportation by car back to the town of El Cocuy.
- Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.
Day 5
- Breakfast in the town.
- Departure by car from the town of El Cocuy toward the park entrance and beginning of the trail (1 hour and 15 minutes).
- RITACUBA ROUTE:
From the Kanwara cabin area, the ascent begins along the Ritacuba trail, passing through Playitas and crossing landscapes typical of the páramo and high mountain, with frailejones and other plants adapted to altitude. It is possible to observe wildlife such as condors and other animals adapted to these heights. The hike continues until reaching the glacier edge of the Ritacuba Blanco peak at 5,000 meters above sea level, the highest mountain of the Eastern Range, and then the return begins. A total of 17 kilometers, 8 to 10 hours of hiking. - Transportation from Kanwara to the town of El Cocuy.
- Access to Jacuzzi hydromassage (subject to usage conditions).
- Dinner and lodging in the town.”
Day 6
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Breakfast in the town
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Departure to the city of origin
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