Nevado del Tolima Volcano Private 4-day Hiking Tour

On this 4-day private hiking route from Salento to Ibagué, we will reach the summit of the Nevado del Tolima while exploring Los Nevados National Park and its glacier area.

Nevado del Tolima Volcano Private 4-day Hiking Tour

Day 1: Salento - Cocora Valley

Pickup from your hotel in Salento at 5 am in a 4x4 vehicle to Cocora Valley. Hike 18 kilometers (11 miles) through irregular and rocky stretches, featuring Quindio wax palms, moorlands and cloud forests. We will rest at finca La Primavera at an altitude of 1800 meters (5905 feet), where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Cocora Valley - Arenales

After breakfast, embark on an 8-kilometer (5 miles) route with a climb of up to 790 meters (2592 feet). The weather becomes more humid with moorlands and sandy areas, home to toucans and Andean condors. We will reach 4400 meters (14435 feet) and rest at Arenales campsite.

Day 3: Arenales - Cañon Hot Springs

Following breakfast, we will summit the Tolima volcano at over 5200 meters (17060 feet). Enjoy views of other volcanoes and the Magdalena River valley. We then arrive at the thermal springs of Cañón for a dip and rest at the campsite.

Day 4: Cañón hot springs - Ibagué

The final day features 18 kilometers (11 miles) of alpine route. We will pass Vancouver and Bombona lakes before traversing the Amberes valley to Palomar. At the journey's end, we will board an all-terrain vehicle to Ibagué, arriving around 5:30 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes three nights in the following accommodations:
Valle de Cocora (1st night): La Primavera FincaArenales (2nd night): Tent for three peopleTermales de Cañón (3rd night): Tent for up to three people