It is the country’s biggest national park ( 306.000 hectares). Located in the department of Boyacá, its extension goes from the “piedemonte llanero” ( a piedmont at the valley) to the high white snow mountain tops ( which range from 5000 to 5400 meters/16.400 to 17.700 feet above sea level). The length of the mountain range amounts to 30 km and there are more than 22 snow peaks like Ritacuba Blanco (5330m / 17.490 feet), the Pulpito del Diablo (4900 m / 16.070 feet above sea level), the Lagoon de la Plaza, Pico El Castillo, Laguna Grande de la Sierra, Laguna Grande de los Verdes, Laguna del Avellanal, el Valle de los cojines and other peaks without name. It is a unique site in our country where one can practice “Big Wall”, technical climbing, or 2-3 day trekking around any of its lagoons.
Come enjoy an unforgettable adventure at the Colombian high mountains and dare to reach one of their summits!
Day 1 Bogota – Cocuy, transfer with public transport (bus-12 hours), accomodation in Cocuy (aprox. 3000m/9842ft above sea level) in hostal/shared room.
Day 2 Trekking from Cocuy the refugio de los herrera (blacksmith refuge), duration 2 hours (aprox. 4000 m/13123ft above sea level), afterwards rest and set up of the camp, overnight stay in tents
Day 3 Trekking with mules from the refuge to the base camp hotelito (4300m/14107ft above sea level), overnight stay in tents
Day 4 Trekking and approach to the glacier, visito of the “El Púlpito del Diablo” mountain.(aprox. 5100m/16732ft above sea level), possibility to practise rock climbing, overnight stay in the hotelito base camp.
Day 5 Assault to the summit of the Pan de Azúcar (5250m/17224ft above sea level), technical progression on the glacier, overnight stay in the hotelito base camp.
Day 6 Morning at free disposal. 4 hours trekking back to Cocuy. Accomodation in Cocuy in hostal with shared rooms.
Day 7 Cocuy – Bogota, transfer with public transport (bus-12 hours)
End of the trip
Included:
Transfer with public bus from Bogota – Cocuy – Bogota.
Transport with mules from los herrera – hotelito –los herrera, muleteer.
Specialized mountain and climbing guide from Bogota.
2 nights accomodation in shared rooms at a hostal in.
4 nights in tents (2 to 3 pax).
Meals during the days in médium and high mountain.
Season: All year round, activities according to atmosferic conditions.
Tour description.
Day 1 Bogota – Guicán - Kanwara, early in the morning transfer with public transport (bus-12hours), accomodation in refuge shared holiday huts (aprox. 4000 m/ above sea level)
Day 2 Trekking and approach to the Rita´k Uwa glaciar. Great view on the summits espectacular (aprox. 4800m/14748ft above sea level), 6 hours duration. Return to Kanwara – Guicán, overnight stay in hostal (single and doble accomodation)
Day 3 Return Kanwara -Guicán – Bogota with public bus.
End of the trip.
Included:
All terrestrial transfers.
1 night accomodation at the Kanwara refuge in shared room.
1 night accomodation in Guicán at hostal, doble or single rooms.
Specialized mountain guide from Bogota .
Medical insurance.
First aid kit.
Not included:
Food and drinks.
International flights.
Cocuy national park entrance fee.
Not specified expenses and tips.
Optional:
Departures from Medellin
Reception and accomodation in Bogota
Combination with other trips
Note:
We recomend previous stay of at least 2 days at altitude (Bogota)
60 € 80 US$ in cash for meals and personal expenses.
LISTE PERSONAL GEAR:
75 lt backpack (with plastic layer for protection).
Sleeping bag for mountains.
Camera, batteries (eye on the digital cameras, moisture can damage electronics).
Scarf, sun cap, polar cap.
Impermeable pants and jackets, warm jacket, polo or sweat shirts,pair of socks per day of excursion.
1 pair of thin- and 1 pair of thick polypropylene gloves.
2 paires of sun glasses with 100 % UV protection.
Head lamp with batteries and spare light bulbs.
Toilet kit, bring as less shampoo and other beauty products as possible, water of the mountains is used for personal hygiene.
Drugs for personal use.
Solar-screen/block, Water bottles.
1 pair of trekking poles (optional).
Dry plastic bags.
Personal documents .
Menaje (recipientes para comer).
Alternate routes:
Laguna grande de la Sierra.
Laguna de la Plaza.
Trekking alrededor de la Sierra.
Note:
Prices are subject to changes without prior notice.
The activities are physically strenuous. We recommend previous consultation of a medical.
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