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LAGUNA DE LA MAGDALENA 3D2N
ItineraryDay by day
QHAPAG ÑAN INCA TRAIL
On this day, you will be taken by car in a 2-hrs. ride towards Quinchana village. Once there we will start the trek towards La Magdalena Lagoon by the ancient indigenous Inca trails of Qhapag Ñan of this territory, which was the northern limit of the Inca empire. We will hike 16 kms in total starting at 1.700 m.a.s.l. and will sleep in San Antonio refuge located 2300 m.a.s.l. passing by wet Paramo ecosystems full of green and very little visited.
MAGDALENA SACRED LAGOONS
On this day, we will start very early an 18 kms hike and will visit the Magdalena lagoon, among other several sacred lagoons for the local indigenous groups, where we can practice some of their living rituals and give some offerings to those water bodies, which is called the Colombian Massif Fluvial Star, as it is the place where the main and longest rivers of Colombia are born, such as Magdalena, Cauca, Caqueta, among others.
YANACONA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
On this day, you will be taken by car from Valencia to the town of Rioblanco in a 4 hrs. ride, passing by marvelous landscapes of the Colombian Massif. Upon arrival you will share a traditional food with the indigenous people there and can experience different traditions and rituals with them. Late in the afternoon you will be taken to the city of Popayan where you can spend the night in a comfortable hotel or connect to other destinations by plane or by ground.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included services
Included
ACCOMMODATION
The first two nights in basic accommodations in cabins and the third night in a hotel boutique.
ROOMS
- Monasterio Hotel: Double, triple or multiple rooms according to availability.
ACTIVITIES
All the activities mentioned in the plan are in shared tours.
MEALS
-2 breakfasts, 3 lunches y 2 dinners.
TRANFERS
All ground 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.
- 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
- Hat and/or other protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Appropriate clothing for activities and the treks under cold temperatures and take clothes for change in case of getting wet during the activities. Sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
- Comfortable pants and avoid wearing jeans.
- Waterproof, preferably quick-drying clothing or a rain poncho.
- Appropriate footwear for the treks, trekking boots are mandatory and at least one pair of sneakers for change. Footwear can get wet during the hikes.
- Trekking poles might be useful.
- Sunscreen.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Hands-free backpack, wheeled suitcases must be avoided.
- Flashlight.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
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 to the destination 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.