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 walk through the landscapes of Los Nevados National Park and climb to the summit.

Nevado del Tolima Private 4-day Hiking Route

Day 1: Ibagué - Finca Vancouver

Meet at Carrera 4d in Ibagué at 4 am. We will travel by 4x4 for three and a half hours to La Punta in Palomar. After breakfast, we will trek 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) through the Amberes valley and the glacial landscape until we reach Finca Vancouver to rest for the night.

Day 2: Finca Vancouver - Arenales

After breakfast, we will hike 13 kilometres (8 miles) with a climb of up to 790 metres (2591 feet) to Arenales. The terrain will become uneven, and we will observe endemic species. A lunch of beef stew will be provided. We will enjoy panoramic views of Los Nevados National Park from 4400 metres (14435 feet) before reaching the campsite.

Day 3: Arenales - Cañon Hot Springs

We will start early with snacks for breakfast. The hike to the summit of Nevado del Tolima will cover 12 kilometres (7.4 miles) and take about ten hours. The summit is over 5200 metres (17060 feet), offering views of nearby peaks and valleys. We will conclude the day at the thermal baths of Cañón.

Day 4: Cañón Hot Springs - Ibagué

The final day involves an 18-kilometre (11 miles) hike back to La Punta from Cañón. We will visit the waterfall El Salto in Palomar and have a lunch of beef stew before returning to Ibagué by 7 pm.

Accommodation

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