Early departure from your accommodation in the region of Pereira or Manizales in 4x4 to drive up for 2h30m to the entrance of the National Natural Park. As you drive you will be able to enjoy the changes of the landscapes and ecosystems, until you arrive at the famous Andino Paramo at almost 4000m above sea level. Once you have arrived, you will have breakfast in a mountain shelter before beginning the 3 day trek that will take you to the village of Salento. During the hike, the guide will provide you with all of the information about the Paramo ecosystem and the local flora and fauna you encounter. You will walk along the Otun Lagoon, the biggest in this National Park (2km x 1km). Expected arrival at the end of the afternoon to a rural shelter where you’ll be able to rest, have dinner, and spend the night.

Today, you’ll continue your journey through Los Nevados Park towards the South, nearing the Paramillo del Quindio, an ancient glacier that reaches more than 4750 meters above sea level at it’s highest point. You’ll pass close to it and cross its southern facing side, which will allow you to discover the wetlands that are the source of several rivers, that are the water source of the Coffee Region. After lunch, you will continue on your hike towards your next rural mountain house.

This morning you can’t miss the sunrise over the Tolima mountain before heading towards Salento! There will be a break in a few different ecosystems and this way you’ll be able to appreciate the flora and fauna of the region. You will descend towards the forest and finish up by discovering the beautiful Cocora Valley and it’s gigantic wax palm trees before ending up in the Cocora village, where you will take a Jeep ‘Willys’ to arrive at your next accommodation in Salento or other destination.