Nevado del Huila 5-day Hiking Tour

Are you looking for an extreme adventure? With this 5-day trekking route through the Nevado del Huila volcano we'll take you to climb the summit of the Cordillera Central of Colombia, an amazing experience!

Nevado del Huila 5-day Hiking Tour

Day 1: Popayán - Belalcázar

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Popayán at 1 pm and drive to Belalcázar. After approximately a five-hour drive, we'll arrive at the hotel where we'll stay and you'll have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Belalcázar - Nevado del Huila

We'll wake up early in the morning and start our trekking route to the Nevado del Huila volcano. Initially, we will approach the indigenous reserve of Caloto Wila at 2100 metres (6889 feet). There, we'll enjoy a traditional breakfast and at 8 am we'll begin the ascent to Dublin, the last accessible point by vehicle. The hiking adventure starts here as we walk along the north side of the Nevado del Huila volcano until we reach a moor, where we'll set up camp at an altitude of 3600 metres (11811 feet).

Day 3: Nevado del Huila

We'll start the day at 6 am with breakfast and take a high mountain route for a demanding climb. By midday, we'll reach Las Torres, where we'll camp for the night.

Day 4: Nevado del Huila

After breakfast, we'll go to the highest part of the Nevado del Huila volcano, at 4800 metres (15748 feet). Participants can attempt to summit, requiring experience and equipment: ice axes, crampons, and harnesses. Those opting out will enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano and its glacier. In the afternoon, we'll descend to base camp for dinner.

Day 5: Nevado del Huila - Belalcázar

On the last day, we'll descend to Dublin, where transportation will be ready to take us back to Caloto Wila for lunch and sharing experiences. We will conclude with a stop in Tóez for thermal baths before finishing the tour at 6 pm in Belalcázar.

Accommodation

This tour includes two nights' accommodation in an inn in Belalcázar in rooms shared between 4 people. For the remaining nights, participants must provide tents and sleeping bags for camping during the ascent of the Nevado del Huila volcano.