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Glacier Exploration: Two ascents

3-Day Glacier Trek in El Cocuy National Park

A balanced high-altitude expedition in the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy combining acclimatisation, glacier trekking and authentic mountain culture — designed for travellers seeking challenge with proper preparation and expert guidance.

🛏️ What’s Included

• 2 dinners
• 2 breakfasts
• 2 lunches
• 2 mountain snacks
• Professional mountain guides
• National Park entrance fees
• Insurance
• Camping accommodation
Internal transfers within the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Bogotá’s urban area
• Training hike near Bogotá

• Pre-expedition guidance and training plan
• Souvenir

🗓️ Itinerary Snapshot

Day 0 – Arrival in Güicán (approx. 3:00 p.m.), dinner and rest
Day 1 – Acclimatisation hike (10 km / 4,200 m), picnic at altitude
Day 2 – Glacier ascent (up to 5,000 m), closing ceremony and return to Güicán
Day 3 – Explore local mountain village

🌄 What You’ll Experience

This expedition includes:

• 1 acclimatisation hike (approx. 10 km / 4,200 m – San Pablín area)
• 1 glacier ascent (approx. 16 km round trip / up to 5,000 m depending on route)
• 1 cultural exploration day in the mountain villages of the region

You may choose one of the following glacier routes (subject to park conditions):

Ritacuba Blanco Glacier – approx. 16 km / up to 5,000 m
Púlpito del Diablo Glacier – approx. 14 km / up to 4,900 m
Concavo Glacier – approx. 15 km / up to 4,950 m

All routes are guided and selected based on weather, park regulations and group readiness.

🧠 Preparation Matters

This is a high-altitude trek. Cardio endurance and leg/core strength are essential. You don’t need to be an elite athlete, but you should maintain an active lifestyle.

We support your preparation with:

✔️ A structured training guide
✔️ Pre-trip consultation
✔️ A training hike near Bogotá to assess pace, gear and readiness

Our goal is simple: arrive prepared and enjoy the mountains safely.

Historic stone church with a bell tower and an Andean condor statue in a scenic Colombian town square.
Historic stone church with a bell tower and an Andean condor statue in a scenic Colombian town square.

Reserve Your Spot in El Cocuy

Reach out to check availability and take the first step toward your El Cocuy expedition.