La Chorrera Cloud Forest & Waterfall Hike
Description: Journey with us through green mountain trails at 2600 m.a.s.l. as we discover a land filled with waterfalls, orchids and native medicinal plants. Make your way up to La Chorrera, one of the tallest waterfalls in the Andes mountains at 590 meters high!
Availability: This tour is available every day of the year except December 25th and January the 1st. We ask that during the months of July and August you contact ut us to verify availability before making your purchase ;)
Difficulty: This trail is of low to mid difficulty with some steep, uneven and slippery surfaces so hiking boots or confortable shoes are recommended. You can also bring a change of clothes in case it rains. You must be in good physical condition to join.
Accessibility: Anybody between the ages of 7 to 69 years-old can join. We are happy to arrange a customized ride for you, should you have limited mobility or visual/hearing impairment.
Duration: The total tour time is 8 hours from start to finish with a 3 to 4 hours interpretative hike.
Departure: This tour departs from our meeting point at the Bogota Marriott Hotel. We offer door to door pick-up & drop-off at an extra cost.
Location: Located about 1.5 hours behind the Eastern mountains of Bogotá, La Chorrera is the birth place of many mountain springs and waterfalls. To learn more about the Cloud Forest CLICK HERE.
Elevation: Maximum hiking altittude 2600 m.a.s.l.
Weather: The average temperature is 16ºC with minimums of 12ºC when it is cloudy. About 30% of the time we visit here we experience light rain and about 10% of the time we see heavy rain.
Includes: Private 4x4 transport from Bogotá, a Spanish-speaking local guide, entrances and accident insurance while on site.
Add-ons (extras):
- Door to door pick-up & drop-off (depending on location)
- Bilingual guide in English, Italian, French (pending availability)
- Picnic sandwich (no vegan and no vegetarian)
Things to Bring:
- Rain jacket, rain poncho or umbrella.
- Hiking boots or rain boots recommended (no open-toed shoes).
- Long pants recommended.
- Sun protection, cap or hat.
Route
A BogotáB Trail head
*This tour usually lasts 8 to 9 hours from start to finish*
- Departure from Bogotá.
- Drive through the Eastern Andes Mountains (2 hours)
- 3 to 4 hour cloud forest mountain hike
- Drive back to Bogotá (2 hours)
