Hot Springs Trekking Trip

75º 18´ 23,4´´ O
Atardecer termales Nevado del Tolima


TREKKING TRIP
CROSS THE NATURAL
PARK LOS NEVADOS




Hot Springs Trekking Trip
An Adventure to Cross the Natural Park Los Nevados
Colombia is the country with the largest number of bird species More than 1,800!
Description of the Touristic Experience
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled Colombia trekking escapade, an odyssey through the heart of the formidable Andes. This enthralling four-day expedition unfurls amidst the iconic Cocora Valley, a lush paradise near Salento, leading intrepid explorers into the enigmatic realm of Los Nevados National Natural Park. The journey meanders through ethereal cloud forests, undulating páramos, and rugged sandy terrains, ultimately ascending to the awe-inspiring Nevado del Tolima, whose snow-kissed summit towers at a staggering 5,240 meters above sea level.
Upon triumphing over this formidable peak, revel in the restorative embrace of the secluded Cañón Hot Springs, an oasis of thermal serenity cradled by nature’s splendor. The voyage culminates with a descent through ancient stone-laden pathways, weaving history into the adventure before concluding in the dynamic city of Ibagué. This immersive Colombia trekking endeavor encapsulates the essence of untamed beauty, offering an unparalleled communion with the country’s ecological marvels and resplendent landscapes.

Why You Should Choose This Tour
Meticulously curated to cater to adventure connoisseurs, this expedition grants profound insight into Colombia’s heterogeneous ecosystems and deep-seated cultural ethos. Designed for those who yearn for exhilarating exploration, it unfurls as the quintessential Colombia trekking experience, navigating some of the nation’s most striking topographies.
Voyagers will unearth the peculiarities of the páramo ecosystem, an ecological wonder teeming with endemic flora and fauna, while discerning its indispensable role in sustaining environmental equilibrium. The ascent to Nevado del Tolima’s glaciated zenith epitomizes high-altitude trekking’s quintessence, evoking an intoxicating blend of adrenaline and awe.
To crown this extraordinary journey, the therapeutic Cañón Hot Springs proffer a sanctuary of relaxation, a soothing balm for the soul and sinews alike. Accommodations oscillate between starlit camping escapades and charming rural farmhouses, ensuring an authentic fusion of adventure and solace.
For those in pursuit of Colombia tours that encapsulate both rigorous exploration and profound cultural immersion, this trekking saga emerges as an unequivocal frontrunner. Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer or an enthusiastic traveler eager for a singularly transformative experience, this Colombia trekking odyssey is poised to surpass expectations.
For those in pursuit of Colombia tours that encapsulate both rigorous exploration and profound cultural immersion, this trekking saga emerges as an unequivocal frontrunner. Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer or an enthusiastic traveler eager for a singularly transformative experience, this Colombia trekking odyssey is poised to surpass expectations.
From the inaugural steps amid the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley to the tranquil euphoria of the geothermal waters, each segment of this trek reaffirms why Colombia trekking reigns as a pinnacle of adventure tourism. With adept guides, meticulously charted routes, and vistas that defy imagination, this experience solidifies its place among the elite Colombia tours catering to fervent nature aficionados and audacious wanderers alike.
PNN Los Nevados
Tolima Snowy
Santa Isabel Snowy
Paramo
Foggy Forest
Hot Springs
Paramillo del Quindío
PNN Los Nevados
Santa Isabel Snowy
Foggy Forest
Paramillo del Quindío
Tolima Snowy
Páramo
Hot Springs
We will Take you to:
- Explore the mountain trails in the PNN Los Nevados that cross one side of the Nevado del Tolima to reach this remote area with hot springs at more than 3600 m high.
- Learn along the way about the local ecosystem of the páramo, its flora and fauna in the high mountains, its importance for the conservation and sustainability of Colombia.
- Enjoy a relaxing bath in the thermal waters of Cañón at more than 3600 m high in the mountain.
Duration:
4 days
Season:
All year
Accommodation:
Basic in farms or camping.
LEVEL ACTIVITY
Journey Type
Tourist: This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.
Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.
Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.
Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location. Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.
Activity Level
1 For people with physical disabilities.
2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise.
3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger.
5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience. You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip.
5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.
6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.
7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions.
8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.
9 For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.

LEVEL ACTIVITY
Journey Type
Tourist: This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.
Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.
Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.
Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location. Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.
Activity Level
1 For people with physical disabilities.
2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise.
3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger.
5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience. You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip.
5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.
6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.
7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions.
8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.
9 For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.













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