Eco Hike: The Chicamocha Canyon
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of the "Chicamocha Canyon, the second largest worldwide. Enjoy the stunning sounds and the incredible view that nature has for you, its endemic birds singing and revoking as you walk along the royal road to Jordan, built by Guane Indians over 500 years ago and their howler monkeys who feel alive in the distance while keeping the Canyon awake. Upon reaching the Chicamocha River, you can relax in "Shangri-La", the walkers' refuge with its natural pool, restaurant, cabins and dozens of brightly colored hammocks that call you to rest. Then, upon reaching the smallest town in Colombia, Jordan Santander; With less than 60 inhabitants, you will see Colombia's first toll while letting the locals themselves tell you the story of Jordan.
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
- Photo Album
- Insurance
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Our guides will accompany tourists from the Barichara park or agreed point to Jordan, the town located at the Bottom of the Chicamocha Canyon. Along the way you can see much of the Chicamocha canyon, which is the second longest worldwide.
The Chicamocha River is one of the most important rivers in central-eastern Colombia. It originates in the glaciar of Cocuy, where it later forms the Chicamocha canyon. it enters the department of Santander and joins the Suárez river to finally form the Sogamoso river. the word Chicamocha In Guane language means silver threads on full moon night.
Tourists will be guided to Jordan. It is a municipality of Colombia, located in the department of Santander 80 km from Bucaramanga. It is located in the Chicamocha Canyon, exactly on the south bank of the river. The municipality has the least populated urban center in Colombia with less than 60 people living in this town
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Barichara's main park, in front of the church.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Trekking Y Aventuras
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Colombia, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 22 day trips we list in Colombia, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 22.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Colombia, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
