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From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour

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From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour

About this activity

Besides its architecture and historical importance, Villa de Leyva is also known for its diversity of landscapes, as you can go from desertic areas to fog forests in some minutes. One of those places for nature lovers that you cannot miss while in Villa de Leyva is La Periquera Park. A beautiful path across 3 different waterfalls and imposing landscapes of Boyaca. If you really want to explore Villa de Leyva, give yourself one more day to have a short getaway to a natural jewel.

This tour is perfect if you want to see a different side of Villa de Leyva’s surroundings, right before starting your trip around, or just after you explore the historic center. La Periquera Hiking Tour will be a smooth hike with low level of difficulty but high level of joy of connecting with nature. You will hike and even get the chance to swim in the refreshing waters of the river and creeks. The hills surrounding Boyaca and Villa de Leyva are full of adventures, ready for you to jump in.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (4–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Gran Colombia Tours private guide
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private transportation
  • Included: Entry to La Periquera
  • Included: All risk insurance

Not included

  • Not included: Breakfast and lunch
  • Not included: Extra purchases

Itinerary

  1. Villa de Leyva

    45 min

    This journey will start when one of our guides and a driver pick you up in your hotel. You will have a short ride to the entrance of the park.

  2. Parque Ecologico La Periquera

    3 hours Admission included

    Upon arrival, you will enter a trail full of curious endemic plants. After some time, you will arrive to the Cebada riverbed, which crosses the park forming different waterfalls. You will have the opportunity to see three of these waterfalls, one of them 15 meters high called La Periquera. And you will be able to take a refreshing bath and enjoy the clear water of the river.

  3. Villa de Leyva

    45 min

    After a fantastic day of connecting with nature, you and our team will take your way back to the hotel in Villa de Leyva. We are sure it will be an experience to remember.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Abahunza
  • Hospederia Duruelo
  • Hospederia Beth Sarim
  • Anaka Cabanas
  • Santiago Diaz Piedrahita
  • Hotel Spa Villa Lina
  • Hotel y Spa Getsemani
  • Hotel La Posada de San Antonio
  • Hostal Villa Rosita
  • Hotel Casa Real Villa de Leyva
  • Hotel Campanario De La Villa
  • Hotel y Centro de Convenciones

and 47 more pickup points

We pick-up our clients anywhere within Villa de Leyva town - hotels, hostels, vacation

rentals and points of interest.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Be aware most of this tour is walking and operates in all weather conditions

  • We recommend bringing extra clothes and swimsuit

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