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Los Nevados Circuit from Potosi to Cocora Valley
Embark on an exciting 3-day tour to the Nevados National Natural Park. This trip will take you to know the most beautiful mountains in the country, where the land is dressed in a palette of vibrant colors. Your adventure will be an exciting journey through panoramic trails and lush valleys and lagoons, while you marvel at the beauty of the Andean flora and fauna.
- 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 del Tolima, The Nevado del Ruiz and The Nevado Santa Isabel.
- You will get to know the Otún Lagoon
- You will make ascents and descents through native forests
❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour
❌ Accommodation in Salento or another city in the days before or after the activity.
❌ Tips for our staff
❌ Expenses not specified above
❌ Clothing and trekking equipment
❌ Additional costs or delays beyond our control
✅ Introductory talk to the trip one day before starting the trek
✅ Experienced local mountain guide speaks English and Spanish.
✅ Entrance to the PNN los Nevados
✅ Entrance to the private El Portón trail
✅ 2 nights of accommodation in rural farms
✅ Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
✅ Daily snacks
✅ Filtered water every day
✅ Private transportation round trip from Salento, Pereira or Manizales.
✅ Medical kit or 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
Day 0 - Acclimatize and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive the day before your reservation to the municipality of Salento, Pereira, or Manizales, to acclimatize and have a mandatory virtual meeting with our team.
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 Los Nevados de Potosí to the Cocora Valley without inconvenience.
Day 2 - Crossing the Paramo
We will begin our second day with a delicious peasant breakfast and with a steep ascent to a place that will give us the opportunity to observe Cerro Chispas, Paramillo del Quindío and Nevado del Tolima.
This part of the tour involves an area frequented by eagles and different animals in the area, so it is likely that we will see them along the way.
Finally, we will begin our journey to the La Argentina farm, which we will arrive at around 03:00 p.m., we will have dinner and rest.
Day 3 - Cocora Valley through the Cloud Forest.
We will start our last day with a delicious breakfast at 6:00 a.m. that will help us fill ourselves with energy to face the day.
We will travel a path that will take us to the Cocora Valley, a place that will give us the opportunity to appreciate an incredible view of the Cardenas River Canyon.
Later, we will cross the mountain downhill, entering the high Andean forest; a natural paradise.
The trek ends in the Cocora Valley around 3:00 pm with a heart full of gratitude for completing 18 km on this day. In the Cocora Valley, we will take a vehicle that will take us to the municipality of Salento where we will have a well-deserved and delicious lunch.
How fit do I need to be?:
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 16 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.
Bookings and Pre - payment:
To book this adventure, you only have to choose the desired date. If there are places available you can reserve your place with a 50% of the total, the other 50% is normally paid one day before the start of the trek in the briefing meeting., if you want to do the private tour you can choose the date you want. For the first payment and the final payment, we accept cash, credit and debit cards.
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%.
Pick-up: All pick-ups are within the city of Pereira, Manizales or Salento if you are trekking in the opposite direction, but we recommend booking a hotel that is as central as possible 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 pick-up. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time one day before the tour.
Return to the city of origin: The return to the city of origin is very easy, normally the tour ends in the afternoon, you will have time to travel by bus to your city of origin, either Pereira or Salento, it 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 up to the guide to decide, after consulting with all participants, whether such changes are possible.
Where can I store my main luggage?: During the trip, you can store your main luggage for free in our hold. You can also safely store any equipment that you will not need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
- Backpack of at least 25 L
- Quick-dry base layer
- Trekking pants
- Warm or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for cold weather
- Buff
- Light gloves
- Trekking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof trekking boots
- Gaiters
- Headlamp
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2 L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- Valid passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
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Price per person:
$ 230 USD | $ 900.000 COP
*The Price in Dollars is approximate
Choose the number of participants to know the price.
Los Nevados Circuit from Potosi to Cocora Valley
This trek is only offered privately, you decide on which date to start with prior coordination, send us a query or write to us on WhatsApp to help you with the reservation process.
If you want to know about upcoming dates for group treks click here.
IMPORTANT: At El Sendero we have a wide range of treks and not all of them are offered as a group, if you want to know all our destinations click here.
Embark on an exciting 3-day tour to the Nevados National Natural Park. This trip will take you to know the most beautiful mountains in the country, where the land is dressed in a palette of vibrant colors. Your adventure will be an exciting journey through panoramic trails and lush valleys and lagoons, while you marvel at the beauty of the Andean flora and fauna.
- 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 del Tolima, The Nevado del Ruiz and The Nevado Santa Isabel.
- You will get to know the Otún Lagoon
- You will make ascents and descents through native forests
❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour
❌ Accommodation in Salento or another city in the days before or after the activity.
❌ Tips for our staff
❌ Expenses not specified above
❌ Clothing and trekking equipment
❌ Additional costs or delays beyond our control
✅ Introductory talk to the trip one day before starting the trek
✅ Experienced local mountain guide speaks English and Spanish.
✅ Entrance to the PNN los Nevados
✅ Entrance to the private El Portón trail
✅ 2 nights of accommodation in rural farms
✅ Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
✅ Daily snacks
✅ Filtered water every day
✅ Private transportation round trip from Salento, Pereira or Manizales.
✅ Medical kit or 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
Day 0 - Acclimatize and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive the day before your reservation to the municipality of Salento, Pereira, or Manizales, to acclimatize and have a mandatory virtual meeting with our team.
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 Los Nevados de Potosí to the Cocora Valley without inconvenience.
Day 2 - Crossing the Paramo
We will begin our second day with a delicious peasant breakfast and with a steep ascent to a place that will give us the opportunity to observe Cerro Chispas, Paramillo del Quindío and Nevado del Tolima.
This part of the tour involves an area frequented by eagles and different animals in the area, so it is likely that we will see them along the way.
Finally, we will begin our journey to the La Argentina farm, which we will arrive at around 03:00 p.m., we will have dinner and rest.
Day 3 - Cocora Valley through the Cloud Forest.
We will start our last day with a delicious breakfast at 6:00 a.m. that will help us fill ourselves with energy to face the day.
We will travel a path that will take us to the Cocora Valley, a place that will give us the opportunity to appreciate an incredible view of the Cardenas River Canyon.
Later, we will cross the mountain downhill, entering the high Andean forest; a natural paradise.
The trek ends in the Cocora Valley around 3:00 pm with a heart full of gratitude for completing 18 km on this day. In the Cocora Valley, we will take a vehicle that will take us to the municipality of Salento where we will have a well-deserved and delicious lunch.
How fit do I need to be?:
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 16 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.
Bookings and Pre - payment:
To book this adventure, you only have to choose the desired date. If there are places available you can reserve your place with a 50% of the total, the other 50% is normally paid one day before the start of the trek in the briefing meeting., if you want to do the private tour you can choose the date you want. For the first payment and the final payment, we accept cash, credit and debit cards.
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%.
Pick-up: All pick-ups are within the city of Pereira, Manizales or Salento if you are trekking in the opposite direction, but we recommend booking a hotel that is as central as possible 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 pick-up. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time one day before the tour.
Return to the city of origin: The return to the city of origin is very easy, normally the tour ends in the afternoon, you will have time to travel by bus to your city of origin, either Pereira or Salento, it 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 up to the guide to decide, after consulting with all participants, whether such changes are possible.
Where can I store my main luggage?: During the trip, you can store your main luggage for free in our hold. You can also safely store any equipment that you will not need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
- Backpack of at least 25 L
- Quick-dry base layer
- Trekking pants
- Warm or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for cold weather
- Buff
- Light gloves
- Trekking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof trekking boots
- Gaiters
- Headlamp
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2 L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- Valid passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
Los Nevados Circuit from Potosi to Cocora Valley
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.
