Otún Lagoon in Los Nevados
We are a local tourism operator with more than 10 years of experience in the coffee region.
The Otún lagoon is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Colombia. It is located at 4,000 meters above sea level, has a spectacular turquoise color of glacial origin and offers beautiful views of the Central mountain range.
- Enjoy the panoramic views as you walk towards the Otún lagoon located at 4,000 meters above sea level.
- Explore the diversity of wildlife and plant species adapted to this unique environment.
- See the volcanoes and learn about their geological history.
❌ 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 PNN los Nevados.
✅ 1 breakfast, 1 lunch.
✅ Snacks.
✅ Private transportation round trip from Pereira or Manizales in 4x4 .
✅ 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 to help you.
Acclimatize and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive in Pereira the day before your reservation to acclimatize and have a mandatory meeting with our team. This can be in person or virtually.
This meeting will consist of an information session in which we will verify that you have the appropriate equipment to carry out the activity and in which we will give you a series of recommendations to carry out the trekking in Otún Lagoon in Los Nevados without inconvenience.
Pick-up
Our adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. in Pereira, where we'll board a 4x4 SUV that will take us to Potosí for approximately 2.5 hours. During the trip, we'll enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Entrance to the park and start of the hike to Otún Lagoon
After paying the entrance fee to the Park and receiving recommendations from the park ranger, we will begin to walk the mountain where you will be able to appreciate the characteristic flora and fauna of the Páramo and incredible views, with technical stops to hydrate and acclimatize while the guide will surprise you with his environmental interpretation of this particular ecosystem.
Arrival at the viewpoint 4.100 msnm
When you reach the lookout point, you will be able to see the Laguna and, if visibility is good, you will be able to see the Nevado Santa Isabel and the Paramillo del Quindío. We will have enough time to take photos and catch our breath before returning to the starting point.
After enjoying the great attractions of this tour, we will return to the same restaurant to have a delicious lunch.
Return to the meeting point
At the end of our lunch, we will have the final reflections of our tour and thanks from the guide, where our comfortable vehicle will be waiting for us to take us back to our meeting point.
What physical condition do I need?:
To do this trek you need to be in good physical condition. If you want to get the most out of your trip, you should be able to walk distances of 12 km. 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 done one day before the trip at your hotel, if it is a private tour or virtually if it is a group trek. Meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and we check that you have everything you need, we will answer your questions about the trekking and you can additionally pay the remaining 50%.
Where can I store my main luggage?:
During the trip, you will be able to store your main luggage for free in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment you do not need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
Pick-up:
All pick-ups are made within the city of Pereira or Manizales, but we recommend that you book a hotel as central as possible and with a good location. If you are staying in an area far from the city center, you will have to pay an additional fee for the pick-up. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time one day before the tour.
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.
Reservation and prepayment:
To book this adventure you just have to choose the desired date and book with 50% of the total, the other 50% is usually paid one day before the start of the trek at the briefing. For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Accepted Payment Methods:
For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
Important!
- Days before the trek, pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol or drugs, and avoid smoking.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before and during the trek.
- Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
- Return all trash to the city.
- Backpack of at least 25 L
- Quick-drying base layer
- Trekking pants
- Warm or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for cold weather
- Buffer
- Light gloves
- Trekking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof trekking boots
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2 L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Valid ID or Passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
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Price per person:
$105 USD | $450.000 COP
*The Price in Dollars is approximate
Choose the number of participants to know the price.
Otún Lagoon in Los Nevados
The Otún lagoon is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Colombia. It is located at 4,000 meters above sea level, has a spectacular turquoise color of glacial origin and offers beautiful views of the Central mountain range.
- Enjoy the panoramic views as you walk towards the Otún lagoon located at 4,000 meters above sea level.
- Explore the diversity of wildlife and plant species adapted to this unique environment.
- See the volcanoes and learn about their geological history.
❌ 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 PNN los Nevados.
✅ 1 breakfast, 1 lunch.
✅ Snacks.
✅ Private transportation round trip from Pereira or Manizales in 4x4 .
✅ 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 to help you.
Acclimatize and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive in Pereira the day before your reservation to acclimatize and have a mandatory meeting with our team. This can be in person or virtually.
This meeting will consist of an information session in which we will verify that you have the appropriate equipment to carry out the activity and in which we will give you a series of recommendations to carry out the trekking in Otún Lagoon in Los Nevados without inconvenience.
Pick-up
Our adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. in Pereira, where we'll board a 4x4 SUV that will take us to Potosí for approximately 2.5 hours. During the trip, we'll enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Entrance to the park and start of the hike to Otún Lagoon
After paying the entrance fee to the Park and receiving recommendations from the park ranger, we will begin to walk the mountain where you will be able to appreciate the characteristic flora and fauna of the Páramo and incredible views, with technical stops to hydrate and acclimatize while the guide will surprise you with his environmental interpretation of this particular ecosystem.
Arrival at the viewpoint 4.100 msnm
When you reach the lookout point, you will be able to see the Laguna and, if visibility is good, you will be able to see the Nevado Santa Isabel and the Paramillo del Quindío. We will have enough time to take photos and catch our breath before returning to the starting point.
After enjoying the great attractions of this tour, we will return to the same restaurant to have a delicious lunch.
Return to the meeting point
At the end of our lunch, we will have the final reflections of our tour and thanks from the guide, where our comfortable vehicle will be waiting for us to take us back to our meeting point.
What physical condition do I need?:
To do this trek you need to be in good physical condition. If you want to get the most out of your trip, you should be able to walk distances of 12 km. 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 done one day before the trip at your hotel, if it is a private tour or virtually if it is a group trek. Meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and we check that you have everything you need, we will answer your questions about the trekking and you can additionally pay the remaining 50%.
Where can I store my main luggage?:
During the trip, you will be able to store your main luggage for free in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment you do not need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
Pick-up:
All pick-ups are made within the city of Pereira or Manizales, but we recommend that you book a hotel as central as possible and with a good location. If you are staying in an area far from the city center, you will have to pay an additional fee for the pick-up. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time one day before the tour.
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.
Reservation and prepayment:
To book this adventure you just have to choose the desired date and book with 50% of the total, the other 50% is usually paid one day before the start of the trek at the briefing. For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Accepted Payment Methods:
For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
Important!
- Days before the trek, pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol or drugs, and avoid smoking.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before and during the trek.
- Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
- Return all trash to the city.
- Backpack of at least 25 L
- Quick-drying base layer
- Trekking pants
- Warm or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for cold weather
- Buffer
- Light gloves
- Trekking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof trekking boots
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2 L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Valid ID or Passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
Otún Lagoon in Los Nevados
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.