Travel details
USD 3,060
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/12 | 6 days |
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Participants |
1 person(s)（Adults 1 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Starting from Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, this journey offers an immersive experience of vibrant urban culture and the majestic nature of the Andes. Visit mysterious lakes steeped in ancient gold legends and unique highland ecosystems, and experience Colombia's diverse charms with all your senses on a trip full of discovery and adventure.
Signature points
In-depth exploration with expert guides
Nearly all full-day tours are accompanied by bilingual English-Spanish guides. You will receive professional explanations about local culture, history, and nature, allowing you to deepen your understanding. Even if it’s your first visit to Colombia, this high-quality private trip lets you confidently explore its diverse attractions.
A variety of richly changing experiences
While touching the heart of urban culture at the lively Paloquemao market, historic districts, and the world-renowned Gold Museum, you will also enjoy grand natural sights such as hiking to the 598m La Chorrera waterfall, hiking around the mysterious Guatavita Lake, and highland hikes in Chingaza National Natural Park. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and an e-bike tour, offering a diverse mix of city, nature, culture, and activities that never grows dull.
Special landscapes and ecosystems of the Andes
Experience highland environments unique to the Andes such as Monserrate hill at 3,100 m, the area around Guatavita Lake—scene of the golden legend—(approximately 2,950 m–3,100 m), and Chingaza National Natural Park spanning 3,300 m to 3,700 m. A major appeal of this trip is observing the distinctive frailejón plants and enjoying the extraordinary scenery that can only be experienced at such sky‑close altitudes.
Itinerary
Arrival in Bogotá
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Colombia - Bogota
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To the hotel
Private transfer from Bogotá Airport (BOG) to the hotel (bilingual guide included)
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Overnight in Bogotá
Bogotá city tour
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Full-day city tour
[Full-day city tour (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
*Includes the Gold Museum, Monserrate Hill, and Paloquemao Market
We will take you on a journey through time from colonial Bogotá to modern urban life. First, visit the lively and colorful Paloquemao Market, where you can enjoy and taste a wide variety of fruits and vegetables against the backdrop of everyday Colombian scenes. Then take the cable car up to Monserrate Hill. From an altitude of 3,100 m, enjoy the magnificent view of the sprawling city of Bogotá, home to around 9 million people, and the surrounding highlands.
Next, pass by the majestic Bolívar Square and the surrounding government buildings, and head to the historic district of La Candelaria. We will also stop at San Francisco Church, the oldest church in Bogotá. Finally, visit the world-famous Gold Museum, which houses more than 30,000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts and offers further insight into ancient cultures (closed on Mondays).
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Notes:
On Sundays Monserrate can be extremely crowded, and long queues or traffic delays may occur for both ascending and descending. If you wish to avoid waiting, you can purchase fast-pass tickets for yourself and your guide on site for around USD 24 per person (not included in the tour price). Alternatively, as an option, you can travel with the guide by private vehicle to Guadalupe Hill at 3,300 m or to La Calera. These locations also offer beautiful views of Bogotá.
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Overnight in Bogotá
La Chorrera Waterfall and Choachí Village Hike
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Colombia - Choachi
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La Chorrera Waterfall and Choachí Village Hike
[Full-day tour: La Chorrera Waterfall and Choachí Village (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
Not far from the bustle of Bogotá, the Andes hide natural treasures, small villages, and grand landscapes, making the capital an excellent base for exploration.
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the high-altitude small town of Choachí. Traveling east from Bogotá along winding roads that climb steeply, you will enter a misty cloud forest and pass between Bogotá's two iconic hills, Monserrate and Guadalupe. After about a 1.5-hour drive, you will reach the trailhead for La Chorrera, Colombia's tallest waterfall (total drop 598 m, with tiers).
This hiking trail at about 1,900 m altitude winds along narrow paths through secondary tropical forest home to orchids, bromeliads, and diverse birdlife, eventually leading to the waterfall. On the return, you can have lunch (extra charge) and, if desired, refresh yourself by dipping your feet in the cold water of the Chiflon waterfall.
Hiking time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Return to Bogotá is planned for the late afternoon.
Total duration: Approximately 8 hours
Note: This tour is especially recommended during the rainy season when the waterfall has abundant water. During the dry season the waterfall may be reduced to a small stream, but the hike through the beautiful scenery is still well worth it.
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Colombia - Bogota
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Overnight in Bogotá
E-bike tour
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Colombia - Zipaquira
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Full-day E-bike tour
[Full-day E-bike tour: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
An adventurous day begins early. Depart Bogotá in the morning with a support vehicle and head north across the high plateau. The first destination is the world-renowned "Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá." Carved into a salt mine 120 meters deep in the 1950s, it is an impressive monument. The town of Zipaquirá itself, about 50 km north of Bogotá, is charming and offers a pleasant stroll around its beautiful central square.
Afterwards, switch to E-bikes in the nearby town of Nemocón and ride along peaceful country roads. Pause at Nemocón's pleasant plaza for a coffee and to experience local life. Continue to Sesquilé, which faces the Tomine reservoir, and then ride along the lakeshore toward the legendary Lake Guatavita. The final 8 km are uphill toward the mysterious mountain lake.
The journey ends with a hike from 2,950 m to 3,100 m. Follow cobbled paths and stone steps while observing Andean highland forests and subpáramo vegetation. This lake is considered the origin of the "El Dorado" legend and was a sacred site where the Muisca performed rituals. The chief would cover himself in gold dust and enter the lake, while the people threw gold ornaments into the water. For centuries the Spanish sought the lake's gold and even attempted to drain it.
On the tour you will learn about this legend and the attempts to drain the lake, then stop in the village of Guatavita before returning to Bogotá in the late afternoon.
Total tour duration: Approximately 10 hours
E-bike distance: Approximately 50 km (including village stops / riding time about 3 hours)
Elevation gain: Approximately 800 m
Hike at Lake Guatavita: About 45 minutes (level: beginner / ascent 150 m, descent 150 m)
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Colombia - Bogota
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Overnight in Bogotá
Chingaza National Natural Park
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Colombia - Chingaza National Reserve
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Lunch
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Chingaza National Natural Park tour
[Full-day tour: Visit Chingaza National Natural Park (Siecha) (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
Early in the morning, head north from Bogotá via Guasca to Chingaza National Natural Park (about 50 km from Bogotá). This reserve is located in some of the highest parts of the Andes and covers more than 504 km². Most of the area is above 3,000 m, featuring diverse environments such as forests, páramo (high-altitude tundra), and lakes.
In this cool and mystical páramo ecosystem you can see characteristic plants such as frailejones, and if you are lucky you may encounter deer or spectacled bears.
There are several hiking routes in the park, and you can choose one of the following according to your preference:
Buitrago Lagoon group route (about 5 km / approx. 2.5 hours walking / moderate difficulty)
Siecha Ridge (Cuchillas de Siecha) route (about 7 km / approx. 2.5–3 hours walking)
Siecha Lakes group route (about 13 km / approx. 5–6 hours walking)
All routes take place at altitudes between approximately 3,300 and 3,700 m.
Duration: Approximately 8–9 hours
Meals: Breakfast and lunch (picnic) included
Note: When booking, please be sure to inform us which route within Chingaza National Natural Park you prefer.
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Colombia - Bogota
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Overnight in Bogotá
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Return home
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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To the airport
Private transfer from the hotel to Bogotá Airport (BOG) (driver only, no guide)
Arrival in Bogotá
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Colombia - Bogota
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To the hotel
Private transfer from Bogotá Airport (BOG) to the hotel (bilingual guide included)
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
-
Overnight in Bogotá
Bogotá city tour
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Colombia - Bogota
-
Breakfast
-
Full-day city tour
[Full-day city tour (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
*Includes the Gold Museum, Monserrate Hill, and Paloquemao Market
We will take you on a journey through time from colonial Bogotá to modern urban life. First, visit the lively and colorful Paloquemao Market, where you can enjoy and taste a wide variety of fruits and vegetables against the backdrop of everyday Colombian scenes. Then take the cable car up to Monserrate Hill. From an altitude of 3,100 m, enjoy the magnificent view of the sprawling city of Bogotá, home to around 9 million people, and the surrounding highlands.
Next, pass by the majestic Bolívar Square and the surrounding government buildings, and head to the historic district of La Candelaria. We will also stop at San Francisco Church, the oldest church in Bogotá. Finally, visit the world-famous Gold Museum, which houses more than 30,000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts and offers further insight into ancient cultures (closed on Mondays).
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Notes:
On Sundays Monserrate can be extremely crowded, and long queues or traffic delays may occur for both ascending and descending. If you wish to avoid waiting, you can purchase fast-pass tickets for yourself and your guide on site for around USD 24 per person (not included in the tour price). Alternatively, as an option, you can travel with the guide by private vehicle to Guadalupe Hill at 3,300 m or to La Calera. These locations also offer beautiful views of Bogotá.
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
-
Overnight in Bogotá
La Chorrera Waterfall and Choachí Village Hike
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Colombia - Choachi
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La Chorrera Waterfall and Choachí Village Hike
[Full-day tour: La Chorrera Waterfall and Choachí Village (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
Not far from the bustle of Bogotá, the Andes hide natural treasures, small villages, and grand landscapes, making the capital an excellent base for exploration.
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the high-altitude small town of Choachí. Traveling east from Bogotá along winding roads that climb steeply, you will enter a misty cloud forest and pass between Bogotá's two iconic hills, Monserrate and Guadalupe. After about a 1.5-hour drive, you will reach the trailhead for La Chorrera, Colombia's tallest waterfall (total drop 598 m, with tiers).
This hiking trail at about 1,900 m altitude winds along narrow paths through secondary tropical forest home to orchids, bromeliads, and diverse birdlife, eventually leading to the waterfall. On the return, you can have lunch (extra charge) and, if desired, refresh yourself by dipping your feet in the cold water of the Chiflon waterfall.
Hiking time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Return to Bogotá is planned for the late afternoon.
Total duration: Approximately 8 hours
Note: This tour is especially recommended during the rainy season when the waterfall has abundant water. During the dry season the waterfall may be reduced to a small stream, but the hike through the beautiful scenery is still well worth it.
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Colombia - Bogota
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Overnight in Bogotá
E-bike tour
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Colombia - Zipaquira
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Full-day E-bike tour
[Full-day E-bike tour: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
An adventurous day begins early. Depart Bogotá in the morning with a support vehicle and head north across the high plateau. The first destination is the world-renowned "Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá." Carved into a salt mine 120 meters deep in the 1950s, it is an impressive monument. The town of Zipaquirá itself, about 50 km north of Bogotá, is charming and offers a pleasant stroll around its beautiful central square.
Afterwards, switch to E-bikes in the nearby town of Nemocón and ride along peaceful country roads. Pause at Nemocón's pleasant plaza for a coffee and to experience local life. Continue to Sesquilé, which faces the Tomine reservoir, and then ride along the lakeshore toward the legendary Lake Guatavita. The final 8 km are uphill toward the mysterious mountain lake.
The journey ends with a hike from 2,950 m to 3,100 m. Follow cobbled paths and stone steps while observing Andean highland forests and subpáramo vegetation. This lake is considered the origin of the "El Dorado" legend and was a sacred site where the Muisca performed rituals. The chief would cover himself in gold dust and enter the lake, while the people threw gold ornaments into the water. For centuries the Spanish sought the lake's gold and even attempted to drain it.
On the tour you will learn about this legend and the attempts to drain the lake, then stop in the village of Guatavita before returning to Bogotá in the late afternoon.
Total tour duration: Approximately 10 hours
E-bike distance: Approximately 50 km (including village stops / riding time about 3 hours)
Elevation gain: Approximately 800 m
Hike at Lake Guatavita: About 45 minutes (level: beginner / ascent 150 m, descent 150 m)
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Colombia - Bogota
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Overnight in Bogotá
Chingaza National Natural Park
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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Colombia - Chingaza National Reserve
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Lunch
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Chingaza National Natural Park tour
[Full-day tour: Visit Chingaza National Natural Park (Siecha) (English/Spanish bilingual guide included)]
Early in the morning, head north from Bogotá via Guasca to Chingaza National Natural Park (about 50 km from Bogotá). This reserve is located in some of the highest parts of the Andes and covers more than 504 km². Most of the area is above 3,000 m, featuring diverse environments such as forests, páramo (high-altitude tundra), and lakes.
In this cool and mystical páramo ecosystem you can see characteristic plants such as frailejones, and if you are lucky you may encounter deer or spectacled bears.
There are several hiking routes in the park, and you can choose one of the following according to your preference:
Buitrago Lagoon group route (about 5 km / approx. 2.5 hours walking / moderate difficulty)
Siecha Ridge (Cuchillas de Siecha) route (about 7 km / approx. 2.5–3 hours walking)
Siecha Lakes group route (about 13 km / approx. 5–6 hours walking)
All routes take place at altitudes between approximately 3,300 and 3,700 m.
Duration: Approximately 8–9 hours
Meals: Breakfast and lunch (picnic) included
Note: When booking, please be sure to inform us which route within Chingaza National Natural Park you prefer.
[*additional notes needed ：with Guide]
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Colombia - Bogota
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Overnight in Bogotá
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Return home
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Colombia - Bogota
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Breakfast
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To the airport
Private transfer from the hotel to Bogotá Airport (BOG) (driver only, no guide)
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Accommodation
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Car
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Guide / Assistant
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Activity
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Meal
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