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Los Nevados Traverse
Multiday trekking tour. Trek through Colombia's most famous mountain area. Climb up a glaciated volcano, hike through a páramo and cloud forest, and see all three of the national park's snowy peaks. Be astounded by the variety of plants, birds and landscapes in this beautiful Andean environment.
- hiking / trekking
- physical challenge
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- Intense
- You will be carrying your accommodations on your back (estimated pack weight around 35 pounds) while trekking all day over mountainous terrain. Intense adventures are mountain climbing trips, and there are usually no special activities other than rewarding your exhausted body at the end of the day with tons of food and some well deserved drinks. If you are accustomed to backpacking trips, then you should have no problem. We do recommend that you go on a regular exercise program a month before your trip.
- comfort level
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- Standard
- You will stay at an inn, homestay or hostel with common bathrooms.
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La Guajira: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
Nature and wildlife tour. Take an unforgettable 4x4 journey through the sand dunes, beaches and oases of the Guajira desert and its Caribbean coast. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Wayuu people. Set foot on the northernmost point of South America.
- hiking / trekking
- 4x4 off-roading
- physical challenge
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- Low
- Hikes will last for no more than two (2) hours on any given day. Terrain will be mostly flat or rolling with very short steep areas. Special activities (described in the next section) will take no more than two (2) hours. There will be days of leisurely sightseeing with very minimal physical activity. If you can walk around the mall all day carrying shopping bags, then you can do this trip.
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- Comfort
- As cushy as it gets on an Uncharted adventure. You will sleep at an inn or cottage. Your room will have its own bathroom. If you are doing a private tour you will have your own room and if you are on a group tour you will have the option of getting your own room at additional cost.
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The Colombian Amazon
Nature and wildlife tour. Get the full Amazon experience on this trip. Hike through the rainforest, paddle on the river and meet the indigenous Huitoto. See pink dolphins, caimans, monkeys and countless birds in their natural environment. Spend a night in a treehouse and explore the forest canopy via ropes, hanging bridges and zip lines.
- hiking / trekking
- kayaking / rafting
- physical challenge
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- Moderate
- Hikes and special activities will last from two (2) to four (4) hours per day, and all days will involve some amount of physical exertion. You will need to carry a small daypack with water, snacks, rain jacket, and swimsuit. Terrain will be rolling and may have several steep inclines. If you engage in a sport or vigorous activity for at least two (2) hours every week, then you can do this trip.
- comfort level
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- Comfort
- As cushy as it gets on an Uncharted adventure. You will sleep at an inn or cottage. Your room will have its own bathroom. If you are doing a private tour you will have your own room and if you are on a group tour you will have the option of getting your own room at additional cost.
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Trekking the El Cocuy Mountain Range
Multiday trekking tour. Trek through Colombia's best area for big mountains, glaciers and glacial lakes. See some of the most magnificent landscapes in the country.
- hiking / trekking
- physical challenge
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- Intense
- You will be carrying your accommodations on your back (estimated pack weight around 35 pounds) while trekking all day over mountainous terrain. Intense adventures are mountain climbing trips, and there are usually no special activities other than rewarding your exhausted body at the end of the day with tons of food and some well deserved drinks. If you are accustomed to backpacking trips, then you should have no problem. We do recommend that you go on a regular exercise program a month before your trip.
- comfort level
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- Standard
- You will stay at an inn, homestay or hostel with common bathrooms.
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Climbing in the Bogota Countryside
Multiday rock climbing tour. Spend three days sport climbing, bouldering and doing multi-pitch traditional routes in the beautiful mountain environs of Colombia's capital city. Private transportation from Bogota included.
- camping
- rock climbing
- physical challenge
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- High
- Hikes and special activities will take at least three (3) hours per day for consecutive days. You may be required to carry an overnight backpack on at least one of the hikes (estimated pack weight around 20 pounds). Most of the trails will be winding up and down mountains. If you can run 5 kilometers in under 40 minutes, then you can do this trip.
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- Roughing It
- You will sleep in a tent or hammock under the stars. Bathrooms will probably not be available. Yes, this is as awesome as it gets!
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Coffee and Mountains: Eje Cafetero and Los Nevados
Multiday trekking and nature tour. Experience the best of the Coffee Region's nature and culture. Visit a coffee farm in Chinchina. Trek the Santa Isabel glacier, páramos and cloud forests of Los Nevados National Park. Hike in the Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary and Cocora Valley, homes of howler monkeys, hummingbirds and the tallest palm trees in the world.
- hiking / trekking
- physical challenge
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- High
- Hikes and special activities will take at least three (3) hours per day for consecutive days. You may be required to carry an overnight backpack on at least one of the hikes (estimated pack weight around 20 pounds). Most of the trails will be winding up and down mountains. If you can run 5 kilometers in under 40 minutes, then you can do this trip.
- comfort level
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- Standard
- You will stay at an inn, homestay or hostel with common bathrooms.
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Siecha Lakes Day Hike
Day tour from Bogota. Hike through a páramo to spectacular mountain lakes that were the real El Dorado. Private transportation from Bogota included.
- hiking / trekking
- physical challenge
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- Moderate
- Hikes and special activities will last from two (2) to four (4) hours per day, and all days will involve some amount of physical exertion. You will need to carry a small daypack with water, snacks, rain jacket, and swimsuit. Terrain will be rolling and may have several steep inclines. If you engage in a sport or vigorous activity for at least two (2) hours every week, then you can do this trip.
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Suesca Rock Climbing Day Trip
Day tour from Bogota. Spend a day doing multi-pitch traditional routes and / or single pitch sport routes in Colombia's premier climbing destination. Private transportation from Bogota included.
- rock climbing
- physical challenge
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- High
- Hikes and special activities will take at least three (3) hours per day for consecutive days. You may be required to carry an overnight backpack on at least one of the hikes (estimated pack weight around 20 pounds). Most of the trails will be winding up and down mountains. If you can run 5 kilometers in under 40 minutes, then you can do this trip.
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Chingaza Suasie Day Hike
Day tour from Bogota. Hike through Andean forests and páramos, on scenic ridgelines and through a marshland full of waterfalls in an area the Muisca people called the "House of the gods". Private transportation from Bogota included.
- hiking / trekking
- physical challenge
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- Moderate
- Hikes and special activities will last from two (2) to four (4) hours per day, and all days will involve some amount of physical exertion. You will need to carry a small daypack with water, snacks, rain jacket, and swimsuit. Terrain will be rolling and may have several steep inclines. If you engage in a sport or vigorous activity for at least two (2) hours every week, then you can do this trip.
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