Day 1
Distance: 10km
Time: 6-8 hours

Staring from the Cocora Valley, one of the most visited places in the region, an intense place full of birth life, nature, and biodiversity.
Sanctuary of the iconic Wax palm, The “Black and chestnut eagle”, The “Brocket deer”, And the many Coatis in the Nasua Genus; over hundreds of birds and endless microflora that might appear just in front of our faces.
Colombia hosts around more than 1,900 species of Birds; Quindio on the other hand got so fortunate of hosting around 500 of these. You will witness the imposing richness of the region itself. 

You will begin the trip with one of our specialized Guides in nature, from 2,400m (7,874ft), where the traditional Willys will drop us off.
Along with the cattle fields into the humid ecosystem of the Andean Jungle, you will get into the borders of the High Andean forest on a steep slope that leads to “La Montaña” Nature reserve 3000m (9,842ft).

Having done a small and fast picnic, accompanied by the astonishing sounds of the forest, You will keep going into Acaime, House of the Hummingbirds, a place that represents the big efforts of conservation.

Once again, head back across the bridges that will get you into the scenery of Indiana Jones, take your time, leave your footprints, nothing else, and get back to your Hostel in Salento.

Travel must begin very early to take advantage of Bird times when the birds are most likely (twilight) and return as you choose, between 4 hours ( noon ), or 8 hours ( full day).

Includes:
• Private transfer from your hostel to Cocora valley and back to town
• Lunch Box
• Bilingual guide
• ACAIME entrance

Not included:
• Gear for Birdwatching

Booking – done with 50% of Payment  

BOOK NOW $180

1

PAX

PRICE PER PERSON

BOOK NOW $80

2 – 5

PAX

PRICE PER PERSON

BOOK NOW $60

+6

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PRICE PER PERSON

EASY: No experience needed
MEDIUM: Little experience needed
HARD: Experience is needed

Trekking grades
It is very hard to precise the difficulty of the Hike or the Climb; overall it depends on the grade fitness of the client, the altitud, the number of days of the expedition and the time involved during the trip; both fiscally and mental preparation are fundamental. Therefore We have decided to rate the hikes/Expeditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Even more the climbs and the hikes are therefore likely to change the grade of difficulty depending on the weather season (Raining/Dry). However please have in mind that this are factors that change with every client and affects different especially the altitud, and thus the ratings are not definitive. This should be use as a guide through out the decision of your trip.

1: Well marked paths; Needed little or none experience. Time of duration 4-6 hrs, Hikes below 4000m. Health and fitness is beneficial.

2: Muddy terrain, uneven paths – Hikes above 4000m – Duration of the hike 6 – 8 hrs minimum – Need some hiking gear and especial clothes requirements. Health and fitness is necessary.

3: Uneven paths with rocks and mud – Hikes above 4000m – Duration 8 – 10 hrs – Duration of the expedition 3 – 5 days. Health and fitness is necessary.

4: Paths that can get lost during the hike – Some bushwhacking needed in some of the cases – Need some skills with specialised gear – Might need the use of your hand for balance. Fitness and endurance necessary.

5: Hikes below 5000m – May need to rope up, use harness and climbing gear – 4 to 6 days of hiking – 8 to 10hrs or more needed – Experience is required at altitud – Fitness and endurance required.

6: Expeditions +7 days – Climbing skills needed – Experience on remote places is required – Objetives of more that +5000m – Duration of the hikes between 10 to +12hrs – Level of fitness and endurance need to be very high.