Los Nevados Potosí to Cocora Valley Circuit
We are a local tourism operator with more than 10 years of experience in the coffee region.
Embark on an exciting 3-day tour to Los Nevados National Natural Park. This journey will take you to discover some of the most beautiful mountains in the country, where the land is dressed in a vibrant palette of colors. Your adventure will be an exciting journey through panoramic trails, lush valleys, and lagoons, while you marvel at the beauty of Andean flora and fauna.
- You will get to know the páramo, one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of Los Nevados National Natural Park, Paramillo del Quindío, Nevado del Tolima, Nevado del Ruiz, and Nevado Santa Isabel.
- You will visit Otún Lagoon.
- You will hike through ascents and descents in native forests.
❌ Transfers from other cities to the tour starting point.
❌ Tips for our staff.
❌ Additional drinks and meals.
❌ Expenses not specified above.
❌ Trekking clothing and equipment.✅ Introductory briefing one day before the trek starts.
✅ Local mountain guide in English or Spanish.
✅ Entrance fee to Los Nevados National Natural Park.
✅ Entrance fee to the private trail El Portón.
✅ 2 nights of accommodation in local countryside farms.
✅ Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
✅ Daily snacks.
✅ Filtered water every day.
✅ Private 4x4 transportation from Pereira to Potosí.
✅ Private transportation from Cocora to Salento.
✅ First aid kit.
✅ Medical assistance insurance.
✅ Tour photos.⚠️ If you need transportation from another city to the tour starting point, please contact us and we will help you.
Day 0 - Acclimatization and Virtual Briefing
You must arrive in the city of Pereira one day before your booking date to acclimatize and attend a mandatory briefing with our team. This meeting can be held in person or virtually.During this briefing session, we will check that you have the appropriate equipment for the activity and provide key recommendations to ensure a smooth and safe trekking experience from Los Nevados Potosí to the Cocora Valley.
Day 1 - Discovering Laguna del Otún
Our adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. in Pereira, where we will take a 4x4 vehicle to Potosí on a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. During the trip, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.Once in Potosí, we will start our trek at an altitude of 3.900 m.a.s.l. During this first section, we will cover 6 km along a road leading to Laguna del Otún, where we will enjoy stunning views of Nevado Santa Isabel, Paramillo del Quindío, and, of course, Laguna del Otún. We will then descend for approximately 5 km to reach Laguna del Mosquito, where the guide will select the best spot for lunch.
After lunch, we will continue with a 4 km descent followed by a 3 km ascent, totaling approximately 3 hours of hiking, until we reach Berlín, a farm located at 3.800 m.a.s.l., where we will rest and have dinner.
Day 2 - Crossing the Páramo
We will start our second day with a traditional countryside breakfast and a challenging ascent to a viewpoint offering spectacular views of Cerro Chispas, Paramillo del Quindío, and Nevado del Tolima.This part of the route passes through an area frequently visited by eagles and other local wildlife, so it is very likely that we will spot some of them along the way.
Finally, we will head towards La Argentina farm, arriving around 4:00 p.m., where we will have dinner and rest.
Optional: Depending on weather conditions and the physical condition of the participants, the guide may decide to ascend Cerro Chispas at 4.300 m.a.s.l., adding an extra 3 km to the hike.
Day 3 - Cocora Valley through the Cloud Forest
We will start our final day with a delicious breakfast at 6:00 a.m. to fuel up for the day’s adventure.We will follow a trail leading to the Cocora Valley, where we will enjoy incredible views of the Cárdenas River Canyon.
Later, we will descend through the mountains and enter the high Andean cloud forest, a natural paradise where you can see the tallest palm trees in the world, the iconic Wax Palm.
The hike ends in the Cocora Valley at Los Orillos restaurant around 3:00 p.m., with a heart full of gratitude after completing 11 km on this day. At Los Orillos restaurant in the Cocora Valley, we will take a vehicle to the town of Salento, where we will enjoy a well-deserved and delicious lunch to conclude the trek.
What physical condition do I need?:
To complete this hike, it is necessary to have very good physical fitness. If you want to fully enjoy your trip, you must be able to walk distances of 18 km for several consecutive days. A large part of the hike will take place at high altitude, so it is recommended to spend a few nights before the hike at altitudes above 2.000 meters above sea level, especially if you live at sea level.Briefing meeting:
All briefing meetings take place one day before the trip at your hotel if it is a private tour or virtually if it is a group trekking. The meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes, and we will check that you have everything you need, answer your questions about the trekking, and additionally you will be able to 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 will not need for the trek at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.Pick-up:
All pick-ups are carried out within the city of Pereira. We recommend booking a hotel as centrally located as possible and with a good location. If it is a private tour, the pick-up will be at the hotel; if it is a group tour, a meeting point will be designated for everyone. If you stay in an area far from the city center, you will need to pay an additional pick-up fee. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time one day before the tour.Return to the city of origin:
Returning to the city of origin is very easy. Normally, the tour ends in the afternoon in the municipality of Salento, and you will have time to travel by bus to Pereira, which takes 40 minutes. We can also help you with a private transfer.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 the guide’s responsibility to decide, after consulting all participants, whether such changes are possible.Reservations and advance payment:
To book this adventure, you only need to choose your desired date. If there are available spots, you can reserve your place with 50% of the total price; the other 50% is usually paid one day before the trek starts during the briefing meeting. If you want to do the tour privately, you can choose any date you want. For the first and final payment, we accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.Accepted payment methods:
For the first and final payment, we accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.Important!
Days before the hike, pay attention to your diet; do not consume alcohol or drugs and do not smoke.
Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before and during the trek.
Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
Bring all your trash back to the city.- Backpack of at least 25 L
- Quick-dry base layer
- Trekking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Rain poncho or raincoat (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Warm wool hat
- Buff
- Lightweight gloves
- Trekking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof trekking boots or plastic boots in case of heavy mud
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Headlamp (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- Water bottle or 2 L Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- Valid ID document or passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
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Price per person:
$ 1.800.000 COP
*We accept credit card and cash payments
Choose the number of participants to know the price.
Los Nevados Potosí to Cocora Valley Circuit
Confirmed Group Dates 2026
Group Price: $1.800.000 COP per person
We guarantee that the price will not change, even if you travel alone. We also guarantee that the dates are confirmed; the trek can start with a minimum of 2 people.
January:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jan 8 - Jan 10
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jan 15 - Jan 17
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jan 22 - Jan 24
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jan 29 - Jan 31
February:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Feb 5 - Feb 7
📌 From Pereira 📆 Feb 12 - Feb 14
📌 From Pereira 📆 Feb 19 - Feb 21
📌 From Pereira 📆 Feb 26 - Feb 28
March:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Mar 5 - Mar 7
📌 From Pereira 📆 Mar 12 - Mar 14
📌 From Pereira 📆 Mar 19 - Mar 21
📌 From Pereira 📆 Mar 26 - Mar 28
April:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Apr 2 - Apr 4
📌 From Pereira 📆 Apr 9 - Apr 11
📌 From Pereira 📆 Apr 16 - Apr 18
📌 From Pereira 📆 Apr 23 - Apr 25
📌 From Pereira 📆 Apr 30 - May 2
May:
📌 From Pereira 📆 May 7 - May 9
📌 From Pereira 📆 May 14 - May 16
📌 From Pereira 📆 May 21 - May 23
📌 From Pereira 📆 May 28 - May 30
June:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jun 4 - Jun 6
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jun 11 - Jun 13
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jun 18 - Jun 20
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jun 25 - Jun 27
July:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jul 2 - Jul 4
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jul 9 - Jul 11
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jul 16 - Jul 18
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jul 23 - Jul 25
📌 From Pereira 📆 Jul 30 - Aug 1
August:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Aug 6 - Aug 8
📌 From Pereira 📆 Aug 13 - Aug 15
📌 From Pereira 📆 Aug 20 - Aug 22
📌 From Pereira 📆 Aug 27 - Aug 29
September:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Sep 3 - Sep 5
📌 From Pereira 📆 Sep 10 - Sep 12
📌 From Pereira 📆 Sep 17 - Sep 19
📌 From Pereira 📆 Sep 24 - Sep 26
October:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Oct 1 - Oct 3
📌 From Pereira 📆 Oct 8 - Oct 10
📌 From Pereira 📆 Oct 15 - Oct 17
📌 From Pereira 📆 Oct 22 - Oct 24
📌 From Pereira 📆 Oct 29 - Oct 31
November:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Nov 5 - Nov 7
📌 From Pereira 📆 Nov 12 - Nov 14
📌 From Pereira 📆 Nov 19 - Nov 21
📌 From Pereira 📆 Nov 26 - Nov 28
December:
📌 From Pereira 📆 Dec 3 - Dec 5
📌 From Pereira 📆 Dec 10 - Dec 12
📌 From Pereira 📆 Dec 17 - Dec 19
📌 From Pereira 📆 Dec 24 - Dec 26
📌 From Pereira 📆 Dec 31 - Jan 2
Embark on an exciting 3-day tour to Los Nevados National Natural Park. This journey will take you to discover some of the most beautiful mountains in the country, where the land is dressed in a vibrant palette of colors. Your adventure will be an exciting journey through panoramic trails, lush valleys, and lagoons, while you marvel at the beauty of Andean flora and fauna.
- You will get to know the páramo, one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of Los Nevados National Natural Park, Paramillo del Quindío, Nevado del Tolima, Nevado del Ruiz, and Nevado Santa Isabel.
- You will visit Otún Lagoon.
- You will hike through ascents and descents in native forests.
❌ Transfers from other cities to the tour starting point.
❌ Tips for our staff.
❌ Additional drinks and meals.
❌ Expenses not specified above.
❌ Trekking clothing and equipment.✅ Introductory briefing one day before the trek starts.
✅ Local mountain guide in English or Spanish.
✅ Entrance fee to Los Nevados National Natural Park.
✅ Entrance fee to the private trail El Portón.
✅ 2 nights of accommodation in local countryside farms.
✅ Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
✅ Daily snacks.
✅ Filtered water every day.
✅ Private 4x4 transportation from Pereira to Potosí.
✅ Private transportation from Cocora to Salento.
✅ First aid kit.
✅ Medical assistance insurance.
✅ Tour photos.⚠️ If you need transportation from another city to the tour starting point, please contact us and we will help you.
Day 0 - Acclimatization and Virtual Briefing
You must arrive in the city of Pereira one day before your booking date to acclimatize and attend a mandatory briefing with our team. This meeting can be held in person or virtually.During this briefing session, we will check that you have the appropriate equipment for the activity and provide key recommendations to ensure a smooth and safe trekking experience from Los Nevados Potosí to the Cocora Valley.
Day 1 - Discovering Laguna del Otún
Our adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. in Pereira, where we will take a 4x4 vehicle to Potosí on a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. During the trip, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.Once in Potosí, we will start our trek at an altitude of 3.900 m.a.s.l. During this first section, we will cover 6 km along a road leading to Laguna del Otún, where we will enjoy stunning views of Nevado Santa Isabel, Paramillo del Quindío, and, of course, Laguna del Otún. We will then descend for approximately 5 km to reach Laguna del Mosquito, where the guide will select the best spot for lunch.
After lunch, we will continue with a 4 km descent followed by a 3 km ascent, totaling approximately 3 hours of hiking, until we reach Berlín, a farm located at 3.800 m.a.s.l., where we will rest and have dinner.
Day 2 - Crossing the Páramo
We will start our second day with a traditional countryside breakfast and a challenging ascent to a viewpoint offering spectacular views of Cerro Chispas, Paramillo del Quindío, and Nevado del Tolima.This part of the route passes through an area frequently visited by eagles and other local wildlife, so it is very likely that we will spot some of them along the way.
Finally, we will head towards La Argentina farm, arriving around 4:00 p.m., where we will have dinner and rest.
Optional: Depending on weather conditions and the physical condition of the participants, the guide may decide to ascend Cerro Chispas at 4.300 m.a.s.l., adding an extra 3 km to the hike.
Day 3 - Cocora Valley through the Cloud Forest
We will start our final day with a delicious breakfast at 6:00 a.m. to fuel up for the day’s adventure.We will follow a trail leading to the Cocora Valley, where we will enjoy incredible views of the Cárdenas River Canyon.
Later, we will descend through the mountains and enter the high Andean cloud forest, a natural paradise where you can see the tallest palm trees in the world, the iconic Wax Palm.
The hike ends in the Cocora Valley at Los Orillos restaurant around 3:00 p.m., with a heart full of gratitude after completing 11 km on this day. At Los Orillos restaurant in the Cocora Valley, we will take a vehicle to the town of Salento, where we will enjoy a well-deserved and delicious lunch to conclude the trek.
What physical condition do I need?:
To complete this hike, it is necessary to have very good physical fitness. If you want to fully enjoy your trip, you must be able to walk distances of 18 km for several consecutive days. A large part of the hike will take place at high altitude, so it is recommended to spend a few nights before the hike at altitudes above 2.000 meters above sea level, especially if you live at sea level.Briefing meeting:
All briefing meetings take place one day before the trip at your hotel if it is a private tour or virtually if it is a group trekking. The meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes, and we will check that you have everything you need, answer your questions about the trekking, and additionally you will be able to 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 will not need for the trek at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.Pick-up:
All pick-ups are carried out within the city of Pereira. We recommend booking a hotel as centrally located as possible and with a good location. If it is a private tour, the pick-up will be at the hotel; if it is a group tour, a meeting point will be designated for everyone. If you stay in an area far from the city center, you will need to pay an additional pick-up fee. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time one day before the tour.Return to the city of origin:
Returning to the city of origin is very easy. Normally, the tour ends in the afternoon in the municipality of Salento, and you will have time to travel by bus to Pereira, which takes 40 minutes. We can also help you with a private transfer.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 the guide’s responsibility to decide, after consulting all participants, whether such changes are possible.Reservations and advance payment:
To book this adventure, you only need to choose your desired date. If there are available spots, you can reserve your place with 50% of the total price; the other 50% is usually paid one day before the trek starts during the briefing meeting. If you want to do the tour privately, you can choose any date you want. For the first and final payment, we accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.Accepted payment methods:
For the first and final payment, we accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.Important!
Days before the hike, pay attention to your diet; do not consume alcohol or drugs and do not smoke.
Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before and during the trek.
Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
Bring all your trash back to the city.- Backpack of at least 25 L
- Quick-dry base layer
- Trekking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Rain poncho or raincoat (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Warm wool hat
- Buff
- Lightweight gloves
- Trekking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof trekking boots or plastic boots in case of heavy mud
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Headlamp (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- Water bottle or 2 L Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- Valid ID document or passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
Los Nevados Potosí to Cocora Valley Circuit
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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Why do travelers choose El Sendero?
WHY CHOOSE US
Real Safety
Professional local guides certified in WFR, fluent in both English and Spanish.
Authorized Operator
We operate legally within Los Nevados National Natural Park, backed by over 10 years of experience.
In-House Operations
We design, plan, and guide every experience ourselves. We don’t resell tours.
Small Groups
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