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Summit of Nevado del Tolima

It is a demanding climb that begins in the Cocora Valley, the entrance to the Los Nevados National Natural Park through the municipality of Salento, Quindío.

It’s a challenging climb that begins in the Cocora Valley, the entrance to Los Nevados National Natural Park through the municipality of Salento, Quindío. This route offers breathtaking views of El Encanto Lagoon, the beautiful Paramillo del Quindío mountain range, and the typical mountain farms encountered along the way. On clear days, the summit of the Nevado del Tolima volcano provides a panoramic view of the entire National Park.

Places to visit

  • Cocora Valley, Romerales Moorland.
  • El Encanto Lagoon, summit of Nevado del Tolima volcano.
  • Mountain farms and Estrella de Agua spring.

Itinerary / Daily Schedule

Day 1. 5:00 AM

The meeting will be in the municipality of Salento at 5:00 am for breakfast, afterwards we will travel to the Cocora Valley, followed by we will begin our hike through Andean forest and páramo ecosystem to reach the La Playa farm. La Playa Valle de Cocora – farm (20 km – 9 hrs. approx.)

Day 2 – 3. 10:30 PM

We will get up at 10:30 at night, have a hot drink with a snack and start our hike towards the summit attempt of Nevado del Tolima. After reaching the summit, we will return to the farm on day 3, where we will have lunch and rest for the rest of the afternoon. It will be a very demanding day. La Playa farm – altitude acclimatization hike (4 km – approx. 3 hrs.) and Finca La Playa – attempt to summit Nevado del Tolima – Finca La Playa (20 km – approx. 14 hrs.)

Day 4.

We will have breakfast very early, pack our backpacks and begin the descent towards Salento where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us, thus ending our fourth day of adventure through the mountains of Los Nevados Park. Cocora Valley (20 km – 8 hrs. approx.)

Includes

Entrance to Los Nevados National Park
Guide
Medical assistance insurance
Transport Salento – Cocora Valley – Salento.
3 nights’ accommodation in a mountain farm (shared accommodation)
Snacks for 4 days
Filtered water and hydration salts on each day’s hike
Food from breakfast on day 1 to lunch on day 4
Trekking poles
Safety equipment (helmet, harness, carabiner, crampons, and ice axe)
Mule transport on days 1 and 4 only for necessary luggage (each person has a weight limit of 6 kilos to send on the mule)
Porters on days 2-3, from the farm to base camp. Summit equipment will be carried; on the descent, each person will bring their summit equipment back to the farm. (Applies to summit attempts from the farm)

Excluded:

Costs not specified in the tour description
For foreign nationals not residing in Colombia, Los Nevados National Natural Park charges an additional entrance fee of COP $43,000, which is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly by the traveler.
Basic elements required
Recommendations
Basic elements required
Basic elements required
Recommendations
Hat and two pairs of gloves, one thermal and one waterproof.
Sunglasses with UV protection, lip balm, sunscreen, and a hat. A layered clothing system specifically designed for the summit, from head to toe:
– Base layer: breathable (quick-drying)
– Mid layer: warm (thermal or fleece)
– Outer layer: waterproof (rain jacket and pants). A thermal base layer for sleeping.
A thermal base layer for sleeping.
Trekking or mountaineering boots specifically for the summit and wading boots or other type of boots for the trekking days (two pairs of boots are needed). It is recommended to wear boots one size larger than your normal shoe size for improved comfort with an insole and two pairs of socks. Sandals or lightweight shoes for resting.
Two complete changes of clothes that can be alternated for the trekking days, preferably quick-drying pants and breathable sweatshirts, extra underwear, and socks.
Basic toiletries, a lightweight microfiber towel, and personal medication if required.
Headlamp, backpack (minimum 40 liters), water bottle (not single-use plastic) or hydration pack (minimum 2 liters), and sandals for relaxing.
The activity is not permitted for people with heart conditions, respiratory illnesses, advanced obesity, high blood pressure, or pregnant women.
Do sports regularly and, if possible, have a minimum of experience in hiking above 3000 meters altitude or have 60 days of prior preparation.
Provide true and reliable information when filling out reservation forms and medical forms.
It is recommended to attend the meeting the day before at the agreed meeting point to clarify any doubts.
Bring all the basic items required for the activity plus personal identification, otherwise this could cause problems during the expedition.

Route information

Difficulty: High – Very
High Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Total Hiking Distance: 64 km
Altitude (Min.-Max.): 2,400 – 5,215 m
Terrain Type: Forests, moorlands, glacial moraines and glacier, uneven, rocky, wet, and slippery terrain
Average Temperature: 12°C to -6°C

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$1’880.000 COP /pax


*min. 3 pax per purchase

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