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Los Nevados Circuit from Potosí to Cedral
The Nevados National Natural Park is a magical place that will leave you breathless. With its paramos, Andean forests and glaciers, it is a paradise for nature lovers. This 2-day tour to the Nevados National Natural Park is an excellent option for nature and adventure lovers.
- You will visit the Otún Lagoon at 4,100 meters above sea level.
- You will get to know the paramo, one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of the Nevados National Natural Park, the Paramillo del Quindió, the Nevado Santa Isabel and the Nevado del Tolima.
- You will make descents through native forests.
❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour.
❌ Tips for our staff.
❌ Additional drinks and meals.
❌ Expenses not specified above.
❌ Clothing and trekking equipment.
✅ Introductory talk to the trip one day before starting the trek.
✅ Local mountain guide in English or Spanish.
✅ Entrance to the PNN los Nevados.
✅ 1 night of accommodation in a farm.
✅ 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
✅ Snacks.
✅ Filtered water every day.
✅ Private transportation from Pereira to Potosí in 4x4.
✅ Private transportation from Cedral to Pereira.
✅ First aid kit.
✅ Medical assistance insurance.
✅ Photos of the tour.
⚠️ If you need a transfer from another city at the start of the tour, contact us for help.
Day 0 - Acclimatization and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive in Pereira the day before your reservation to acclimatize and have a mandatory meeting with our team. This meeting can be in person or online.
This meeting will consist of an information session in which we will verify that you have the appropriate equipment for the activity and provide you with a series of recommendations for a smooth trek from Los Nevados de Potosí to Cedral.
Day 1 - Discovering Laguna del Otún
Our adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. in Pereira, where we will board a 4x4 SUV that will take us to Potosí for approximately 2.5 hours. During the trip, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Once in Potosí, we will begin our trek at an altitude of 3,900 meters above sea level. During this first hike, we'll cross a 6 km road that leads to Otún Lagoon, where we can enjoy great views of Nevado Santa Isabel, the Paramillo del Quindío, and of course, Otún Lagoon. We'll walk downhill for another 5 km until we reach Mosquito Lagoon, where the guide will choose the best spot for lunch.
After a 9 km downhill hike, taking approximately 3.5 hours, we'll arrive at Jordán, a farm located at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level, where we'll rest and have dinner.
Day 2 - Descent through the Otún River Canyon
We'll begin our second day with a delicious country breakfast and a descent through the High Andean forest. This place will give us the opportunity to observe abundant fauna and flora, and numerous waterfalls, until we reach Cedral.
After enjoying the highlights of this tour and arriving at Cedral, we'll have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will have our final thoughts about our tour, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to the city of Pereira. If it is a group tour, the vehicle will drop off participants at the Pereira Transport Terminal; if it is a private tour, it will drop travelers off at their hotel.
What physical condition do I need?:
To do this trek, you need to be in very good physical condition. If you want to get the most out of your trip, you should be able to walk distances of 18 km over several consecutive days. Much of the trek will be at high altitudes, so it is recommended to spend a few nights before the trek at altitudes above 2,000 m above sea level, especially if you live at sea level.
Briefing:
All briefings are held one day before the trip at your hotel if it is a private tour or virtually if it is a group trek. The meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes, and we verify that you have everything you need, we will resolve your questions about the trek, and additionally you can pay the remaining 50%.
Where can I store my main luggage?
During the trip, you can store your main luggage free of charge in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment you won't need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
Pickup in Pereira:
All pickups are within the city of Pereira. We recommend booking a hotel as centrally located as possible. For private tours, pickup will be at your hotel. For group tours, a designated meeting place will be provided. If you are staying in an area far from the city center, an additional pickup fee will apply. Our staff will confirm your pickup time the day before the tour.
Return to your city of origin:
Upon arrival at Cedral, we will take a private shuttle to Pereira. For group tours, the shuttle will take travelers to the Pereira transportation terminal. For private tours, the shuttle will take travelers to your hotel.
Group Tours:
Group tours are made up of different people with different physical conditions and ages. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you acknowledge that some people may be faster or slower than you.
In some cases, the group may wish to modify the tour; however, it is up to the guide to decide, after consulting with all participants, whether such changes are possible.
Reservations and Prepayment:
To book this adventure, simply choose your desired date. If there are spots available, you can reserve your spot with 50% of the total; the other 50% is typically paid the day before the trek begins at the briefing. If you prefer a private tour, you can choose any date you prefer.
Accepted Payment Methods:
For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
Important!
- Days before the trek, please pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol or drugs, and avoid smoking.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before or during the trek.
- Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
- Please return all trash to the city.
- Backpack (minimum 25L)
- Quick-dry base layer
- Hiking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for the cold
- Buff
- Light gloves
- Hiking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof hiking boots or plastic boots in case of mud
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Headlamp (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- ID or valid passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
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Price per person:
$240 USD | $1.030.000 COP
*The Price in Dollars is approximate
Choose the number of participants to know the price.
Los Nevados Circuit from Potosí to Cedral
The Nevados National Natural Park is a magical place that will leave you breathless. With its paramos, Andean forests and glaciers, it is a paradise for nature lovers. This 2-day tour to the Nevados National Natural Park is an excellent option for nature and adventure lovers.
- You will visit the Otún Lagoon at 4,100 meters above sea level.
- You will get to know the paramo, one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of the Nevados National Natural Park, the Paramillo del Quindió, the Nevado Santa Isabel and the Nevado del Tolima.
- You will make descents through native forests.
❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour.
❌ Tips for our staff.
❌ Additional drinks and meals.
❌ Expenses not specified above.
❌ Clothing and trekking equipment.
✅ Introductory talk to the trip one day before starting the trek.
✅ Local mountain guide in English or Spanish.
✅ Entrance to the PNN los Nevados.
✅ 1 night of accommodation in a farm.
✅ 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
✅ Snacks.
✅ Filtered water every day.
✅ Private transportation from Pereira to Potosí in 4x4.
✅ Private transportation from Cedral to Pereira.
✅ First aid kit.
✅ Medical assistance insurance.
✅ Photos of the tour.
⚠️ If you need a transfer from another city at the start of the tour, contact us for help.
Day 0 - Acclimatization and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive in Pereira the day before your reservation to acclimatize and have a mandatory meeting with our team. This meeting can be in person or online.
This meeting will consist of an information session in which we will verify that you have the appropriate equipment for the activity and provide you with a series of recommendations for a smooth trek from Los Nevados de Potosí to Cedral.
Day 1 - Discovering Laguna del Otún
Our adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. in Pereira, where we will board a 4x4 SUV that will take us to Potosí for approximately 2.5 hours. During the trip, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Once in Potosí, we will begin our trek at an altitude of 3,900 meters above sea level. During this first hike, we'll cross a 6 km road that leads to Otún Lagoon, where we can enjoy great views of Nevado Santa Isabel, the Paramillo del Quindío, and of course, Otún Lagoon. We'll walk downhill for another 5 km until we reach Mosquito Lagoon, where the guide will choose the best spot for lunch.
After a 9 km downhill hike, taking approximately 3.5 hours, we'll arrive at Jordán, a farm located at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level, where we'll rest and have dinner.
Day 2 - Descent through the Otún River Canyon
We'll begin our second day with a delicious country breakfast and a descent through the High Andean forest. This place will give us the opportunity to observe abundant fauna and flora, and numerous waterfalls, until we reach Cedral.
After enjoying the highlights of this tour and arriving at Cedral, we'll have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will have our final thoughts about our tour, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to the city of Pereira. If it is a group tour, the vehicle will drop off participants at the Pereira Transport Terminal; if it is a private tour, it will drop travelers off at their hotel.
What physical condition do I need?:
To do this trek, you need to be in very good physical condition. If you want to get the most out of your trip, you should be able to walk distances of 18 km over several consecutive days. Much of the trek will be at high altitudes, so it is recommended to spend a few nights before the trek at altitudes above 2,000 m above sea level, especially if you live at sea level.
Briefing:
All briefings are held one day before the trip at your hotel if it is a private tour or virtually if it is a group trek. The meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes, and we verify that you have everything you need, we will resolve your questions about the trek, and additionally you can pay the remaining 50%.
Where can I store my main luggage?
During the trip, you can store your main luggage free of charge in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment you won't need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
Pickup in Pereira:
All pickups are within the city of Pereira. We recommend booking a hotel as centrally located as possible. For private tours, pickup will be at your hotel. For group tours, a designated meeting place will be provided. If you are staying in an area far from the city center, an additional pickup fee will apply. Our staff will confirm your pickup time the day before the tour.
Return to your city of origin:
Upon arrival at Cedral, we will take a private shuttle to Pereira. For group tours, the shuttle will take travelers to the Pereira transportation terminal. For private tours, the shuttle will take travelers to your hotel.
Group Tours:
Group tours are made up of different people with different physical conditions and ages. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you acknowledge that some people may be faster or slower than you.
In some cases, the group may wish to modify the tour; however, it is up to the guide to decide, after consulting with all participants, whether such changes are possible.
Reservations and Prepayment:
To book this adventure, simply choose your desired date. If there are spots available, you can reserve your spot with 50% of the total; the other 50% is typically paid the day before the trek begins at the briefing. If you prefer a private tour, you can choose any date you prefer.
Accepted Payment Methods:
For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
Important!
- Days before the trek, please pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol or drugs, and avoid smoking.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before or during the trek.
- Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
- Please return all trash to the city.
- Backpack (minimum 25L)
- Quick-dry base layer
- Hiking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for the cold
- Buff
- Light gloves
- Hiking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof hiking boots or plastic boots in case of mud
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Headlamp (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- ID or valid passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
Los Nevados Circuit from Potosí to Cedral
Download the brochure of this Trek in PDF
This brochure includes general trek information, location, itinerary, what's included, how to prepare, conditions and much more.
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What is the tour like?
Seguridad
Guías profesionales y locales certificados en primeros auxilios en lugares remotos.
Experiencia
Un equipo con +10 años de experiencia y apasionado la naturaleza.
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Proposito ECO
Buscamos la conservación y uso sostenible de la biodiversidad.
Destinos Ocultos
La Mayor oferta de increíbles lugares poco conocidos.
