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Nevado del Tolima Volcano Excursion

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Nevado del Tolima Volcano Excursion

About this activity

Located in the Central Cordillera of the Andes of Colombia, El Nevado del Tolima is one of the favorite destinations for mountaineers and enthusiasts who seek to find themselves on a journey full of diversity, landscapes and ancestral stories. Apart from enjoying the best views from the top, our adventurers can take advantage of a comforting bath in the hot springs.

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At a glance

Duration
4 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Espeletia Expedition

Ages: Youth (16–18 years) · Adults (20–49 years) · Seniors (50–64 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: PNNN entrance and specialized guide
  • Included: High mountain technical equipment (sticks, helmet, harness, ice ax, crampons).
  • Included: Equine luggage porterage
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Camping equipment (tent, sleeping, kitchen, utensils).
  • Included: Insurance policy with rescue in case of emergency (COLASISTENCIA).

Not included

  • Not included: Lodging the day before the expedition. Unspecified clothing

Itinerary

Day 1 · IBAGUE - PALOMAR - VANCOUVER

  1. Tolima Department

    7 hours

    • Meeting in the city of Ibagué
    • Boarding 4×4 type vehicle at 4:00 am
    • Approximate tour of 3.5 hours
    • 80 km paved road / 21 km tertiary road
    • Starting point: Palomar 3,180 masl
    • Arrival point: Finca Vancouver 3,630 masl
    • Time 4:00 pm approx
    • 10 kilometers traveled
    • 5 hours approx
    • Positive slope: 767 meters
    • Negative slope: 286 meters
    • Maximum Height: 3,700 meters above sea level
    • Hilly, wet and irregular terrain
    • Lodging in a rural cabin with multiple accommodation
    • Visualization of impressive landscapes full of indigenous stories in places of interest such as Anzoátegui, Palomar, Laguna Bombona and Finca Vancouver.

Multiple accommodation rural inn

Day 2 · VANCOUVER - FIELD B. SANDS

  1. Tolima Department

    10 hours

    • Starting point: Finca Vancouver 3,630 masl
    • Arrival point: Camp. Arenales at 4:00 p.m. approx.
    • 13 kilometers traveled / 6 hours approx
    • Positive slope: 790 meters
    • Negative slope: 62 meters
    • Maximum Height: 4,400 meters above sea level
    • Hilly, wet and irregular terrain
    • Lodging in campsite
    • Panoramic visualization PNN Los Nevados along with other attractions such as Arenales and Cañón Hot Springs

Tent

Day 3 · TOP OF NEVADO DEL TOLIMA VOLCANO 5232 MASL

  1. Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados

    10 hours Admission included

    • Starting point: Arenales Field
    • Arrival time at the top (5,220 masl) at 7:00 a.m.
    • Return to Arenales camp
    • Arrival time Termales de Cañon at 2:30 p.m.
    • 12 kilometers traveled / 10 hours approx
    • Positive slope: 870 meters
    • Negative slope: 1,463 meters
    • Maximum height: 5,232 meters above sea level
    • Sandy, rocky and glacial terrain
    • Lodging in campsite
    • If the weather allows it, you can see other snowy peaks such as Nevado del Ruiz or Santa Isabel

Tent

Day 4 · CANYON HOT SPRINGS - PALOMAR - IBAGUE

  1. Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados

    10 hours Admission included

    • Starting point: Termales de Cañon
    • Arrival point: Palomar at 2:00 pm
    • 18 kilometers traveled / 6 hours approx
    • Positive slope: 368 meters
    • Negative slope: 1138 meters
    • Maximum Height: 4,033 meters above sea level
    • Hilly, wet and irregular terrain
    • Arrival time to Ibagué: 7:00 pm

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Plaza de Bolívar, Hotel or transport terminal in the city of Ibagué

End point

  • Plaza de Bolívar, Hotel or transport terminal in the city of Ibagué

Pickup points

Plaza de Bolívar, Hotel or transport terminal in the city of Ibagué

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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