El Cocuy National Park Trekking Expedition
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Kickstart your Valencia Travel Peru vacation package by selecting your preferred month of travel in our Dates & Prices section. Here, you'll find all you need to know about our trekking tour package availability and pricing, tailored to fit every season and budget. Navigate through your options to discover the ideal time for your unforgettable tour trip. With just a few clicks, you're on your way to experiencing the beauty and thrill of our Peru adventure packages, or Machu Picchu tour packages, specially curated to your preferences.
Our Travelers REVIEWS
At Valencia Travel, our mission is to craft unforgettable Peru vacation packages and machu Picchu tours that resonate long after they're over. Our secret? Listening to the stories shared by our travelers during their Peru tour packages. Through their five-star reviews, you'll uncover genuine experiences, from transformative holiday adventures across the majestic landscapes of Cusco to heartwarming connections with local communities on Cusco highland excursions. Each story is a reflection of our commitment to excellence and personalized care, inviting you to see the world through the eyes of those who have journeyed with us on their Peru tour trip. Join us in celebrating the moments that make Valencia Travel a top-rated choice for explorers on their Peru adventure tours from all around the globe.
| Is this tour for me? | |
| Physical Rating: | Moderate - Demanding |
| Accommodation: | Not include |
| Meals: |
Trip Overview
The Cocuy National Park is located 12 hours away from Bogota. The park consists of two parallel chains of mountains of 22 snow peaks extending over 306,000 hectares. Icy summits, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and cliff faces form the spectacular scenery of the area. Traditional communities of mountain people are the inhabitants of this region wild beauty and amazingly remote territories. This high-altitude haven is ideal for trekkers and climbers visiting Colombia and will allow you to get away from it all and totally off the beaten track.
Special features of our Cocuy National Park, Trekking Expedition:
Type of Tourism: Nature, Adventure, Activities, Trekking, Off the beaten track.
Places to Visit: Bogota, Cocuy National park, La Sierra Nevada
Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights.
Type of Service: group tours.
Accommodation: This trip includes authentic rustic and comfortable accommodation. This is a remote destination with no luxury options; however, your every need will be catered for in this humble hotel.
Day by day schedule
Day 01– Bogota - E Cocuy
We will take the night bus from Bogota in private transportation to El Cocuy, which will take approximately 10-12 hours.
Day 02 -El Cocuy - Mirador El Cocuy
We will arrive bright and early in Cocuy, found at 2,800 metres elevation, having gradually acclimatized on the overnight bus. We will settle into the hotel and enjoy breakfast before heading out for a short trek to the Mirador del Cocuy, climbing 100 metres to the Cerro Muhammad. After lunch back down in the village, you will have a free afternoon to explore Cucuy.
Day 3 -Pulpito Del Diablo Glacier and Pan De Azúcar Peak
After an early breakfast, we will leave El Cocuy in a private vehicle to the entrance of the National Park. We will begin the trek to the cabanas of the National Park in the Valle del Lagunillas. Today we will hike for approximately 7 hours, to the edge of the Pulpito del Diablo Glacier, a massive, square stone, and the Pan de Azucar, peak reaching 5,000 metres elevation. We will then return to return to El Cocuy for dinner and to have a good night’s rest.
Day 04 -Laguna Grande de la Sierra
Today, we will head back to the National Park for the trek to the Laguna Grande de La Sierra. We will head to the foot of the snow-covered Concave peak, at 5000 metres elevation, to begin the hike. The remarkable landscape of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy will surround us and the majestic lake is the icing on the cake for this trip to the Sierra Nevada del Cocoy. These rugged peaks and stone balconies also offer a spectacular sunrise, showing an array of colours and reflections. We will then return to El Cocuy for the evening.
Day 05 -Ritacuba Blanco
After breakfast, we will head to the National Park once more to trek around the Ritacubas sector. We will climb to the edge of the stunning Ritacuba Blanco glacier peak for some impressive and spectacular scenery. In the afternoon Return to El Cocuy once more.
Day 6 -COCUY - BOGOTÁ
Today is our final day and we will say goodbye to the Cocuy National Park. We will head back to Bogota in our private car, marking the end of this magnificent off-the-beaten-track experience.
Dates & Prices
Consult Us
Inclusions:
What's included
- Daily breakfast & meals listed in the itinerary
- Private transfers & excursions with English speaking guide, except the services in pool.
- Accommodation in 3* properties.
What's not included
- Extra expenses not indicated in description.
- Internal Flights
- Airport Tax
- Tips and gratuities.
- Medical Insurance
CONTACT US
Contact our travel specialist
Claire
“Let me share with you my knowledge and passion for travelling , helping you to plan the best holidays of your life!”
RELATED TOURS
-50% OFF9 Day – The Best of Peru
Multi-DestinationsThe highlight will of course be the Seventh Wonder of the Modern World, Machu Picchu. In addition, on many of your Vacation Packages in Peru, including this 9-day Best of Peru tour, you will sample the delights of the capital, Lima.
-30% OFF7-Day - The Amazing Yucatan Peninsula
AdventureDreaming of a Yucatan Peninsula tour? Find the perfect trip to the Yucatan Peninsula that fits to explore the natural scenery, culture and history.
-50% OFF7 Day - Trek along the Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
AdventureHike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Valencia Travel, a renowned Peruvian tour company offering off-the-beaten-path experiences. Click here to learn more.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
