Chingaza Siecha Lakes

Summary

Difficulty: This trek is of high difficulty. It is required that you be in good physical condition due to the low air pressure present above 3000 m.a.s.l. The trails are uneven, steep and muddy most of the time. The elevation gain for this trek is about 400 meters, starting at 3400 m.a.s.l. and reaching 3800 m.a.s.l. Keep in mind that each hour you spend hiking at high altitudes is the equivalent effort of two hours at sea level. Accessibility: Anybody between the ages of 10 to 70 years-old can join. We are happy to arrange a customized hike should you have a visual or hearing impairment. Duration: The tour is approximately 9 hours total, from start to finish, with a hiking time of approximately 4 hours. Location: Chingaza National Park is located to the North East of Bogotá approximately 2 hours from our meeting point in Bogotá. Elevation: The maximum altitude reached is 3800 m.a.s.l. Weather: The average temperature in the páramo is 10ºC, but it can drop down to 5ºC rapidly depending on cloud cover. You could also experience the full strength of the tropical sun with temperatures of 16ºC.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The breathtaking andean lagoons that make up Chingaza Siecha Lakes will allow you to experience a high altittude ecosystem (3800 m.a.s.l.) filled with unique landscapes and flora. A visit to Chingaza National Park will make you feel like you have stepped onto another planet.

What’s included?

  • Rubber boot rental (upon request)

  • Private Transportation

  • Hotel pick-up (most locations)

  • Snacks

  • Gratuities

  • Bottled water

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Andes EcoTours

About operator:

We are a certified tourism company offering nature related day trips around Bogota. We specialize in off-the-beaten path nature destinations that you can't easily access by yourself. We cover all Andean ecosystems, from high mountaintops, to amazing cloud forests, to bird rich wetlands & coffee farms. We hike, bike, horseback ride and canoe through some of the most amazing and rarely seen landscapes. In addition, we support rural communities by partnering with them to offer a unique experience to all of our visitors. Your participation as a tourist will go beyond being a simple observer, to actively experiencing the land with its people.

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