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CHINGAZA NATIONAL PARK 3D2N
Chingaza National Park is located less than 60 Kms away from the financial center of Bogota. It provides nearly 80% of the drinkable water of Bogotá and sorrounding towns, being the main source of water for more than 10 million people. In this 3-days tour you will first visit the hummingbird house, then will enter […]
Chingaza National Park is located less than 60 Kms away from the financial center of Bogota. It provides nearly 80% of the drinkable water of Bogotá and sorrounding towns, being the main source of water for more than 10 million people. In this 3-days tour you will first visit the hummingbird house, then will enter the protected area to get to know the Paramo ecosystem and then will have 2 full days inside the national park in order to have more chances to see the White-tailed deer, its endemic birds and with some luck the Andear bear.
ItineraryDay by day
HUMMINGBIRD SANCTUARY
On this day, you will be taken to a hummingbird observatory located in rural area of the town of La Calera, where you can easily observe more than 14 different species in that place. Later on, you will be taken the Chingaza National Park located 60 kms away from Bogota, where you will have talk by the local authorities, before heading to the cabins inside the protected area, where you will check-in and will acclimatize.
CHINGAZA LAGOON
On this day, we can optionally wake up early to observe birds. After breakfast, we will get deeper by car inside the national park passing by hidden spectacular landscapes of the Colombian Andes until we get to the Chingaza Lagoon. We can do some hikes in different spots, where with some luck we might see the Andean bear among other endemic species of fauna and flora of the place. At the end of the day, we will get back to the cabin to have dinner and rest.
PARAMO ECOSYSTEM
On this day, we can optionally wake up early in the morning for a birdwatching activity. We will start visiting different spots than the previous day by car, where there are some spots in higher altitudes with different landscapes and lagoons. We can optionally do some hikes up to 10 kms by some trails of the Paramo ecosystem observing its endemic plants and wildlife. Later on, we will get back to the cabins to have lunch before being taken back to Bogota.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included
ACCOMMODATION Hotels in the towns of El Cocuy and Guican.
ROOMS Cabin inside the Chingaza National Park: Standard double, triple or multiple rooms according to availability.
ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in private or shared tours and transportations of maximum 5 people per guide.
MEALS 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
TRANSFERS All land transportations in private vehicles.
GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention, and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.
Not included
National and international flights.
National Park entrance fees These values may vary according to national park indications:
People of 25 years or less: $27.500 COP (7 USD approx.).
Colombians or national residents elder than 25 years: $47.500 COP (13 USD approx.).
Foreigners: $97.000 COP (26 USD approx.).
Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan.
Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
Personal items not described in the itinerary.
English or other languages speaking guides/translators
What to take?Travel prepared
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light waterproof layer, sun protection, refillable water bottle and a small daypack. Your travel expert will confirm destination-specific recommendations before departure.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.
FAQAnswers before you go
- Flights from & to Bogota or any other Colombian city. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked. - English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance. - Private single rooms for just one person (price under request). - Glamping accommodation, with just one glamping tent possible. - Specialized guides for special itineraries.
THE JOURNEY, IN CONTEXT
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