Bogotá: Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG411067-745663
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural side of Colombia on this full-day hiking tour through the Andean Páramo landscape of Sumapaz National Park. Get breathtaking views and eat a traditional lunch.
Explore the unique and diverse ecosystem of the Andean Páramo landscape on a hiking trip through Sumapaz National Park. Trek the muddy trails and marvel at the amazing sights along the way.
After a pickup from your hotel in Bogotá, travel to the Sumapaz region, reach heights between 3,500 and 4,000 MSLA (13.000 feet approximately).
Be warmly invited into the guide’s family home and pick some local produce at a nearby market for lunch, which will be cooked by the family while you venture into the Sumapaz Páramo.
Start with a walk up through the slopes of the 178 thousand hectare haven. Learn the environmental importance of this rare ecosystem and its amazing flora. Be mesmerized by the water wells and the misty landscape.
Hear stories from your guide about the indigenous traditions that were practiced before colonization. Understand the importance of preserving the Páramos for the stability of the region and the social and political challenges it has faced.
After hiking, rest your weary feet and savor a delicious homecooked meal in the Sumapaz Páramo, before heading back to your hotel in Bogotá.
Highlights
- Visit one of the highest plateaus in the world
- Trek through the largest Andean moorland
- Hear stories about Chibcha indigenous myths and history
- Understand the importance of moorlands preservation
- Sit down to a traditional home cooked lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please notify the guide during booking of any health conditions
It is important to keep hydrated and use sunscreen (even if it’s cold)
Pickup from your hotel, hostel, Airbnb, vacation rental, or point of interest in Bogotá. Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
