La Chorrera Waterfall - Unique countryside experience close to Bogotá
Overview
Great Colombian countryside experience! You will do the hike on your own - the path is totally safe!
90 minutes drive from Bogotá, La Chorrera waterfall at 590 meters is the highest in Colombia. Despite this fact, not very many people know of its existence – it’s another hidden gem. The site can be accessed by crossing the 3400-meter high mountains around Bogotá.
The scenery leading up to the waterfall is wonderful, green, with lots of fresh air. The hike itself is not the easiest, there and back it takes around 3 hours. But the view and the scenery makes it very much worth your while!
There’s also a smaller waterfall at the beginning of the hike, El Chiflon, of which you can even go behind – it provides an incredible experience for hikers. On the way to La Chorrera waterfall you go through a fantastic ‘fog forest’ that is surrounded by local farms. You can get refreshing drinks and food from local farmers (freshly made stuffed arepas and empanadas).
90 minutes drive from Bogotá, La Chorrera waterfall at 590 meters is the highest in Colombia. Despite this fact, not very many people know of its existence – it’s another hidden gem. The site can be accessed by crossing the 3400-meter high mountains around Bogotá.
The scenery leading up to the waterfall is wonderful, green, with lots of fresh air. The hike itself is not the easiest, there and back it takes around 3 hours. But the view and the scenery makes it very much worth your while!
There’s also a smaller waterfall at the beginning of the hike, El Chiflon, of which you can even go behind – it provides an incredible experience for hikers. On the way to La Chorrera waterfall you go through a fantastic ‘fog forest’ that is surrounded by local farms. You can get refreshing drinks and food from local farmers (freshly made stuffed arepas and empanadas).
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What to expect
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
The scenery leading up to the waterfall is wonderful, green, with lots of fresh air. The hike itself is not the easiest, there and back it takes around 3 hours. But the view and the scenery makes it very much worth your while! There’s also a smaller waterfall at the beginning of the hike, the El Chiflón, of which you can even go behind – it provides an incredible experience for hikers. On the way to La Chorrera you go through a fantastic ‘fog forest’ that is surrounded by local farms and diverse local vegetation (bromeliads, orchids, etc.). You can get refreshing drinks and food from local farmers (freshly made stuffed arepas and empanadas). It’s incredible that only a few kilometers from the big metropolis of Bogotá, we can discover such natural beauties.
The tour includes:
- Transfer between your accommodation in Bogotá and the La Chorrera waterfall (we begin the approx. 3-hour hike through the farms and indescribable fog forests from the entrance of the park)
- Entrance to the park
- Colombian local lunch
- Walking tour in the Park (El Chiflón waterfall, La Chorrera waterfall, fog forest)
- Private transport from Bogotá
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
The scenery leading up to the waterfall is wonderful, green, with lots of fresh air. The hike itself is not the easiest, there and back it takes around 3 hours. But the view and the scenery makes it very much worth your while! There’s also a smaller waterfall at the beginning of the hike, the El Chiflón, of which you can even go behind – it provides an incredible experience for hikers. On the way to La Chorrera you go through a fantastic ‘fog forest’ that is surrounded by local farms and diverse local vegetation (bromeliads, orchids, etc.). You can get refreshing drinks and food from local farmers (freshly made stuffed arepas and empanadas). It’s incredible that only a few kilometers from the big metropolis of Bogotá, we can discover such natural beauties.
The tour includes:
- Transfer between your accommodation in Bogotá and the La Chorrera waterfall (we begin the approx. 3-hour hike through the farms and indescribable fog forests from the entrance of the park)
- Entrance to the park
- Colombian local lunch
- Walking tour in the Park (El Chiflón waterfall, La Chorrera waterfall, fog forest)
- Private transport from Bogotá
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
X4692WVanan
August 2022
The whole experience was fantastic! As soon as we booked the trip through here, the organizer, Peter, got in contact with us through WhatsApp right away to give us the itinerary for the trip. He was also very reachable and available for any questions that we had. The day of the trip, we got picke...
The whole experience was fantastic! As soon as we booked the trip through here, the organizer, Peter, got in contact with us through WhatsApp right away to give us the itinerary for the trip. He was also very reachable and available for any questions that we had. The day of the trip, we got picked up at our hotel, drove to the park where the driver got down with us to purchase our entrance and lunch tickets. The hike to La Chorrera is not the easiest so definitely eat a big breakfast before! It took us about 1.5 hours to make it to the waterfall, and the same time to walk back. The path is also very clearly marked and organized, and there are park staff along the way in case you need help. The lunch area near the smaller waterfall, El Chiflón, is very nice and the food is delicious. Overall an amazing and breathtaking experience; highly recommend the journey and booking through this agency!nory003
November 2019
Thanks Sergio for letting me have such an amazing experience! The ride from Bogotá to the starting point of the walk/hike is around 1:20 hrs. For people with a medium fitness level it is absolutely no problem to go on this hike. We walked through the rain forest and the foggy forest, visited La...
Thanks Sergio for letting me have such an amazing experience! The ride from Bogotá to the starting point of the walk/hike is around 1:20 hrs. For people with a medium fitness level it is absolutely no problem to go on this hike. We walked through the rain forest and the foggy forest, visited La Chorrera and the smaller waterfall with enough time for little breaks to take fotos and enjoy the landscape and nature. On the way back we had dinner at a very small Cuban restaurant, that was amazing. My guide Sergio picked me up around midday, which was a wonderful idea, as we were able to appreciate the sunset over the mountains during dinner. I can highly recommend this trip!Chelsea M
November 2019
This was easily our favourite tour during the time we spent in Bogota. Our tour guide, Sergio, first communicated with us via WhatsApp to arrange a time and pick up at our hotel, and he arrived on time to pick us up for our private tour. He was a very friendly and welcoming tour guide and his Eng...
This was easily our favourite tour during the time we spent in Bogota. Our tour guide, Sergio, first communicated with us via WhatsApp to arrange a time and pick up at our hotel, and he arrived on time to pick us up for our private tour. He was a very friendly and welcoming tour guide and his English was fantastic. It was very easy and comfortable to communicate with him throughout the day. Sergio was am AMAZING tour guide. He is very passionate about his country and he was extremely knowledgable about the history and culture of Colombia. We had many interesting conversations with him and learned so much during our tour. The hike was moderately difficult at times and Sergio moved at whatever pace we wanted. We finished the hike with an enjoyable lunch at a Cuban restaurant before heading back to town. After the tour, Sergio continued to communicate with us on WhatsApp and sent us some information on topics that we had been interested in during our discussions. In summary, we LOVED this tour and we look forward to coming back and doing more tours with Sergio in the future! Thank you for a great experience :) Chelsea & Mikeiulia c
November 2019
A very good way to spend your time away from crowded Bogota. Personally, I highly recommend it: nice views, pleasant road and a guide that can address any topic of discussion. So, thanks a lot, Sergio!
A very good way to spend your time away from crowded Bogota. Personally, I highly recommend it: nice views, pleasant road and a guide that can address any topic of discussion. So, thanks a lot, Sergio!Franziska B
September 2019
It was a fantastic hike to the waterfall. The local lunch is also very delicious. I can fully recommend this trip.
It was a fantastic hike to the waterfall. The local lunch is also very delicious. I can fully recommend this trip.Getaway777493
August 2019
Spectacular scenery along the drive from Bogota to the small town and then the hike to both of the falls. The hike was moderate difficulty level I would say, but well worth it for the vistas. The lunch at the Cuban restaurant at the trail exit was a fun finishing touch. Peter was an outstandin...
Spectacular scenery along the drive from Bogota to the small town and then the hike to both of the falls. The hike was moderate difficulty level I would say, but well worth it for the vistas. The lunch at the Cuban restaurant at the trail exit was a fun finishing touch. Peter was an outstanding tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get out of the city and explore nearby Bogota.