Hike to the highest Colombian waterfall! (La Chorrera and Chiflon)


8 to 9 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
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Overview

Join us as we hike to La Chorrera, Colombia´s highest waterfall! We´ll start the day with a traditional Colombian breakfast. Then we´ll set off by a van to La Chorrera, taking a brief stop for pictures at the páramo, a unique Andean ecosystem nearby Bogotá. Next we will reach the park and set off on our trek, taking in the spectacular landscape, breathing the pure air and enjoying the colorful birds found at the top of the trees, finally reaching the 590 meter wall of water. We´ll have lunch at a restaurant before heading back to Bogotá. This 3-4 hour hike is challenging but rewarding, please make sure to bring comfortable shoes and bottled water!

Know before you go

This is a medium-hard hike

You’ll be hiking at elevations ranging from 6, 309 to 8, 530 feet (1, 923 to 2, 600 meters) above sea level Dress appropriately for hiking in nature and rainy conditions
You should be able to handle uneven terrain to go on this hike.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Goodie bag with snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Cascada La Chorrera

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #346, Bogotá, Colombia

We will meet at... The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia ***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***

Stop At: Restaurante Donde El Flaco, Kennedy, Bogota, Colombia

In this hole-in-the-wall restaurant/bakery we´ll have our first stop and enjoy a traditional Colombian breakfast before hitting the road.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Paramo De Cruz Verde, Paramo Cruz Verde Km 20 Vía Choachí, Bogota Colombia

We will a brief stop for conversation and pictures at the páramo, the alpine tundra ecosystem located around Bogotá.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cascada La Chorrera, Choachi Colombia

Next we will start our hike of the Chorrera Waterfall. It will take between 3-4 hours, complete with breathtaking views and a jaw-dropping diversity of vegetation.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: La Chorrera, La Chorrera, Cundinamarca Department

After working up an appetite, we will have lunch at a restaurant that was constructed out of a rock and run by a family of farmers from the region. With our bellies full we´ll head back to Bogotá.

Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • So long as you´re able to walk for extended periods with extreme changes in elevation – this is an ADVANCED hike
  • No serious medical conditions that would prevent hiking long distances with extreme changes in elevation
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions this tour will only visit restaurants that follow all the rules and regulations in order to protect the health and safety of our customers. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this tour will not provide any shared food and every customer will have their own food and snack.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
locd626
June 2023

Wonderful scenery. It was wet and muddy but not too difficult to climb. Well organised tour. Very knowledgeable tour guide.

Cathy_F
May 2022

Our guide Nick was knowledgeable and fun. The landscape was gorgeous. We saw 2 beautiful waterfalls and learned a lot about the local ecosystems. I highly recommend this tour.

ADAM_C
April 2022

This was a great excursion! Nick was a great and informative guide. Not only did he narrate the tour but he also provide us with some great tips for food and nightlife in Bogota. The scenery was beautiful!

Douglas_R
April 2022

If you only have time for one day your this is definitely the one to do. The scenery is out of the world. The hike is hard and some is almost straight uphill, but I am old and I did it so if you are in relatively good condition the hike is no problem. The waterfalls are beautiful. Our guide ...

sharon_c
April 2022

It was a very beautiful sight. The day of our hike the weather was perfect, a bit cold once we got there but once you start walking and climbing quickly becomes very warm. I recommend bringing a raincoat or a light jacket. Andrea was our guide and she was great! Very knowledgeable of the area, sh...

Zachary_J
March 2022

Nick was great. Very informative and easy to talk to. Hike and food were great. Would highly recommend

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