Our thrilling journey begins in the charming municipality of Salento, nestled in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape and renowned for its picturesque beauty.
At 7 am, we will meet at a pre-arranged location for breakfast before boarding a private vehicle that will take us on a roughly 12-kilometer journey to the stunning Cocora Valley. Here, we will witness the majestic wax palms and the natural beauty that surrounds them.
After packing our belongings onto the mules, we will prepare to commence our ascent through lush fog-covered forests, crossing numerous streams that provide refuge to various bird species and plants.
As we continue our hike, we will arrive at the modest yet welcoming rural house known as “La Argentina,” which boasts a beautiful view of a canyon surrounded by green mountains cloaked in forests. At La Argentina, we will savor a hearty lunch and settle into our rooms. We will have the afternoon free to relax, explore the area, and engage with the warm-hearted family who resides there.
Dinner.
Rest.

Distance: 10 km
Duration: 5 hours
Positive Elevation Gain: 1,000 m.
Negative Elevation Loss: 80 m.
Starting Altitude: 2,400 m.a.s.l
Maximum Altitude: 3,400 m.a.s.l
Final Altitude: 3,400 m.a.s.l

We will kick off the day with a nutritious breakfast before loading our belongings onto the mules. Afterward, we’ll embark on our hike towards the majestic Paramillo del Quindío. Before reaching its base, we will veer off towards a place known as La Línea, situated at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. From there, we’ll begin our descent until we reach La Playa farm, which is located at 3700 meters above sea level.
Once at La Playa, we’ll indulge in a satisfying lunch and take advantage of the afternoon to rest and organize the high-altitude gear that we’ll require for the following day of the expedition.
Later on, we’ll relish a delicious dinner and prepare ourselves for a well-deserved rest.

Distance: 6 km
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Elevation gain: 600 metros
Elevatrion loss: 300 metros
starting elevation: 3.400 msnm
Maximum elevation: 4.000 msnm
final elevation: 3.700 msnm

Our day begins early, at 12:00 pm, with a light breakfast. Subsequently, we commence our hike, immersing ourselves in the silence of the paramo, surrounded by impressive frailejones and other unique plants that characterize this region.
Gradually, we gain altitude and enter an area of rocky sands, where we bear witness to the sunrise. We continue ascending until we reach the glacier, where we equip ourselves with the necessary gear, such as helmets, crampons, ice axes, ropes, and harnesses, provided by our agency. Once ready, we begin the ascent on the snow, which will lead us to the summit.
The journey across the glacier takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the summit, which stands at an altitude of 5,240 meters above sea level. From there, we enjoy a spectacular view that allows us to admire the other snow-capped peaks and paramos of the National Park.
After making the most of our experience at the summit, we commence the descent back to La Playa farm, where we will savor a well-deserved lunch and have the opportunity to rest.
Dinner.
Rest.

Distance: 24 km
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Elevation gain: 1.600 metros
Elevatrion loss: 1.600 metros
starting elevation: 3.700 msnm
Maximum elevation: 5.240.000 msnm
final elevation: 3.700 msnm

After breakfast and load our luggage on the mules, we will initiate our descent to Cocora Valley. We will be going through a different rout than we ascended to allow us to enjoy others typical Andean’s landscapes. Once we reach the Cocora Valley we will take a vehicle to Salento, where our trip ends.

Distance: 22 km
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Altitude gain: 400 meters
Altitude loss:  1.900 meters
Initial altitude: 3.700 meters
Maximum altitude: 4.000 meters
Final altitude: 2.400 meters