Sustainable Tourism Bogotá
Lodging
This tour includes accommodation in a forest cabin, fitted with a double bed and a private bathroom with a warm shower. The cabin is small, comfortable and has a chimney that the lodge staff can turn on during cold nights.
Last minute requests for Chicaque are challenging to fulfill for the months of December, January, June and July. We recommend making your reservation at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability.
Weather
The temperature ranges between 10ºC and 15ºC. About 30% of the time we experience light rain and about 10% of the time we see heavy rain. We recommend bringing a rain jacket in case of occasional showers. The driest months are December through February and the wettest months are April-May and October-November.
Location
Chicaque is located south-west of Bogotá about 1.5 hours from our departure point. We begin hiking at an altitude of 2600 m.a.s.l. and the lodge sits at 2300 m.a.s.l.
Difficulty
The trails are mostly steep and slippery when wet, made of colonial era cobblestones and uneven, dirt pathways. If you are looking for a challenging hike, Chicaque is for you! But if you are not in for a tough hike, there are 4x4 jeeps for hire that can do the heavy lifting for you.
Draft Itinerary
Day 1 (Cloud Forest)
• 9:00am Pick-up from Bogotá (most locations)
• 11:00am Registration and 1.5 hour hike down to the lodge
• 1:00pm Lunch time (available for purchase)
• 3:00pm 3-hour canopy cloud forest trail
• 7:00pm Dinner time (available for purchase)
Day 2 (Option A - nature hike)
• 7:00am 2-hour hike to old waterfall
• 9:00am Breakfast (included)
• 11:00am 2-hour hike to entrance
• 1:00pm Lunch time (available for purchase)
• 2:00pm Departure for Bogotá
• 4:00pm Arrival to destination
Day 2 (Option B - farm experience)
• 8:30am Breakfast (included)
• 9:00am 2-hour hike back up to entrance
• 11:00am Drive to coffee farm
• 1:00pm lunch time (available for purchase)
• 2:00pm 1 hour coffee or cacao farm tour
• 3:00pm departure for Bogotá
• 6:00pm arrival to destination
Testimonial
"My husband and I did the Tequendama Cloud Forest hike and it was amazing. Andres was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. It felt like we had been friends with him for years. Very easy to talk to and is in touch and has a deep respect for nature and the forest. He understands and can explain the different plants, trees, wildlife and their connection to each other. I would describe the hike as beginner to intermediate level. Not easy but not too hard. About 5 hours hiking each day. The lodge was beautiful and comfortable. We had a great time." - Aubree
Price per Person per Night
Option A - USD $245 in Spanish / $290 in English
Option B - USD $280 in Spanish / $325 in English
Note: Prices based on 2 people sharing a room. If you are traveling solo or need your own room please contact us for pricing and availability.
Includes
It Includes: Private transport from/to Bogotá, a certified nature guide (English or Spanish), 1 night's accommodation, 1 breakfast, entrances, insurance & pictures of the trip.
It does NOT include: lunch, dinner, drinks, tips or add-ons such as zip-lining, horses and/or jeep rental. These additions can be purchased directly from the lodge and are subject to availability.
Things to bring
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Backpack (not suitable for suitcases with wheels)
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Rain jacket or a warm sweater
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Hiking boots or rain boots (or a change of tennis shoes)
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Long pants recommended
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Sun & rain protection like umbrellas, caps or hats.
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Binoculars for spotting fast moving birds