Entering unique tropical ecosystems

Hike through an unique array of tropical Andean eco-systems called páramos. Led by expert local guides, you will enter mystical cloud forests, walk under one of the world's largest palm trees species and learn from a professional how to capture stunning photos of wildlife. Taste the finest coffee beans on earth and take part in a bioconstruction project.

Itinerary (2-7 days)

Day 1: Discover a stunning waterfall

Private transfer to mountain side lodge lying just outside of Manizales. Discover a stunning, rarely-visited waterfall. Explore how this project is dedicated to selling carbon credits. Learn from a professional how to take stunning landscape and wildlife photos.

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Day 2 - Hike to an emerald lagoon
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Enjoy a beautiful hike of 5-6 hours through unique high-altitude ecosystems called páramos. Guided by a bilingual local expert, we reach a shimmering emerald lake called Laguna del Otún. Dine in the mist-shrouded Andes mountains before a descent back to the mountain lodge followed by a bonfire under the stars.

Day 3: Coffee workshop and award-winning bioconstruction

Transfer to Salento where we delve into the world of innovate bio construction with a visit to a eco reserve in the forest. Discover ways to lower your carbon footprint from experts in sustainable development. Pick up some artisan handicrafts in Salento's quaint centre before a private tour around a Colombian coffee farm.

Day 4: Hike through mystical cloud forests

Ascend through mysterious cloud forests to a beautiful hummingbird sanctuary in Valle del Cocora. Walk underneath one of the tallest species of palm trees on the planet. Learn how to take nature and landscape photography from our professional guide.

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  Your positive impact

• Support a foundation that is helping to promote ecological living.
• Support responsible local suppliers and reforestation projects that are helping to replenish parts of the paramos.
• Help promote local projects and foundations that are doing good through our unique Instagram Challenge.
• Rest assured that your trip will be carbon neutral and that 5% of the profits will go directly to local conservation projects.​

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