Nevado del Tolima Private 4-day Hiking Route

Are you looking for adventure plans in Ibagué? Join us on this 4-day private hiking route to the Nevado del Tolima. We will explore Los Nevados National Park and hike to the summit.

Nevado del Tolima Private 4-day Hiking Route

Day 1: Ibagué - Finca Vancouver

We will meet at Carrera 4d in Ibagué at 4 am and take a 4x4 to begin our trek to the Nevado del Tolima. After a three and a half hour drive, we'll reach La Punta in Palomar. Following breakfast, we'll trek 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) through the Amberes valley, enjoying views of Vancouver and Bombona lakes, with a break for lunch before arriving at Finca Vancouver for the night.

Day 2: Finca Vancouver - Arenales

After breakfast, we will hike a 13-kilometre (8 miles) route, ascending 790 metres (2591 feet). The trail will feature moorlands and sandy areas home to endemic wildlife. After a lunch break with beef stew, we will reach an altitude of 4400 metres (14435 feet) with panoramic views, ending the day at the Arenales campsite.

Day 3: Arenales - Cañon Hot Springs

We will start early with snacks for breakfast and a 12-kilometre (7.4 miles) hike to the summit of Nevado del Tolima. This trek will take approximately ten hours and will reach an elevation of over 5200 metres (17060 feet), with views of various nevados and the Magdalena River valley. Afterward, we will relax at the thermal baths of Cañón.

Day 4: Cañón Hot Springs - Ibagué

On the final day, we will hike 18 kilometres (11 miles) back to La Punta. After departing from the thermal baths, we will visit the waterfall El Salto and enjoy a beef stew lunch. We will return to Ibagué by 7 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes 2 nights of camping and 1 night in a rural inn.