Sustainable Tourism Bogotá
Lodging
This tour offers the following lodging options: a private tree house, a private forest cabin or a private glamping tent all fitted with double bed and a private bathroom with a warm shower.
Note: accommodation usually sells out during high season.
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. You must bring a rain jacket in case of occasional showers. The driest months in Chicaque 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
If you are looking for a challenge you will find the steep, uneven trails suitable. But if you are not up for a tough hike, there are horses or 4x4 jeeps for hire that can do the hard work for you.
Draft Itinerary
Day 1
• 9:00am pick-up from Bogotá (most locations)
• 11:00am registration and 1 hour hike down to the lodge
• 1:00pm lunch available for purchase
• 3:00pm 3 hours canopy cloud forest trail
• 7:00pm dinner available for purchase
Day 2
• 7:00am 2 hours oak forest trail
• 9:00am breakfast (included)
• 11:00am 2 hours hike back up to the entrance
• 1:00pm lunch available for purchase
• 2:00pm departure for Bogotá
• 4:00pm arrival to destination
Price per Person per Night
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1 pax USD $350
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2 pax (couple) USD $240 / (2 singles) USD $250
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4 pax (couple & couple) USD $150 / (4 singles) USD $180
It includes: private transport, bilingual guide, 1 night's accommodation, breakfast, entrances, personal accident insurance & pictures of the trip.
It does NOT include: lunch, dinner or drinks, zip-lining, horses or jeep rental. All these items can be purchased directly at the lodge.
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