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Excursion to the Tochecito River Basin and the Machín Volcano

4.78(8 reviews)Bogotá, D.C. - Cajamarca - Bogotá, D.C.

An adventure trip in the central mountain range to visit the densest wax palm forest in the world and walk on an active volcano

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Adventure, Cultural, Ecotourismroadtrip:info.difficultyLevel Medio Alto departuresFrom Bogotá, D.C. 2 roadtrip:info.days

We will leave from Bogotá to live an unparalleled experience, this plan has a variety of unique natural attractions that you can find in just one weekend: Get to know the Largest Wax Palm Sanctuary in the world in the Tochecito River basin. We will explore the old road to Quindío, on the central mountain range, a road that connected Bogotá with Quito until 1974 and the road of the Royal Botanical Expedition, where Alexander Von Humboldt portrayed the Wax Palm, the National Flag Tree, for the first time.

In this meeting we will also visit the imposing and mysterious Machín Volcano, where we will climb the dome left by its last eruption to feel its fumaroles. An adventure trip to a secluded region of the central mountain range that preserves its magic.

🌋 Travel from Cajamarca to the town of Toche in a 4x4 truck

🌋 Tour the densest wax palm forest in the world

🌋 Walk the Tochecito River basin

🌋 Enjoy the majestic Volván Machín walk to the crater and the Fumaroles

🌋 Explore the old road to Quindío

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Day 1

We will leave Bogotá very early, we will have breakfast on the way and we will travel to Cajamarca. This will be our starting point to cross the central mountain range between trails to visit the town of Toche in 4X4 trucks. Nearby is a national flora sanctuary that houses the densest wax palm forest in the world, where the Tochecito River basin is also located. We will spend the afternoon there after lunch.

In the evening you will have the possibility of going to thermal baths near Toche, this is an optional activity

Day 2

We will have an early breakfast to go on our hike to the Cerro Machín Volcano. We will walk over the crater of this beautiful active volcano. The path is surrounded by a beautiful forest with wonderful vegetation where we will also see different species of birds. We will go up to the dome where we will experience almost three different ecosystems. After this experience we will return to Bogotá

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Toche district

On the eastern slope of the Central mountain range. Its narrow streets of colorful houses, with cows and horses passing by, and white birds posing on the trees, while the fog covers them at night, make this district an experience.

Quindío Road

Recognize the Camino del Quindío, the Pan-American route of the mule and the ox, which for more than 400 years connected Ibagué with Cartago, embedded in the road from Bogotá to Quito, until the current highway was opened. The Camino Quindio is the route that Humboldt and Bonpland crossed in 1801, the one that Simón Bolívar crossed on January 5, 1830, returning from Quito and the one that so many scientists and travelers crossed in the process of forming our Nation.

Tochecito River Basin

A treasure, sheltered by large mountains and isolated for decades by the armed conflict, it houses nearly 600,000 wax palms – of the 700,000 in Colombia – in an area of 4,500 hectares.

Cerro Machín Volcano

It is an active volcano, but at rest that will allow us to tour it to its crater and fumaroles to admire its majesty and imposing presence in a wonderful landscape.

Wax Palm Sanctuary

We will have the opportunity to tour the densest wax palm forest in the world, the Tochecito River basin. Nearly 600,000 wax palms await us in this incredible place.

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Private transportation to and from Bogotá by Van
Transportation in 4x4 cars to visit the attractions
Breakfast, dinner first day
Private or couple accommodation in the town of Toche
Expedition along the Camino del Quindio
Visit, entrance and guidance to attractions on the itinerary
Visit, hike and guide to the Machín Volcano, and the farm in the middle of the crater
Group coordinator
Medical assistance insurance

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Make use of PPE Personal Protection Elements during the trip, follow the recommendations of the trip coordinators and guides.
Carry out a screening survey and report if you present any of the corona symptoms
The minimum age for this trip is 12 years old.

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😷 Carry a PPE Personal Protection Elements Kit (Masks, antibacterial gel, alcohol in a spray bottle, glasses or mask, disposable tissues, bag for personal waste disposal).

💧Carry a bottle of water and maintain constant hydration,

🧢 Wear a hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun. It is important to use sunscreen, remember to use a mineral sunscreen for your face.

👕 Pack light clothes, enough for hot land for two days. We suggest long pants and a long-sleeved shirt since during the walks we will encounter trees with long branches and this will help us avoid scratches. It is also important to carry a raincoat in case of rain.

🥾 Wear comfortable shoes, preferably hiking shoes, rubber or industrial boots since the terrain is very muddy, in any case avoid ballet shoes or cloth tennis shoes. It is important to bring a change of shoes in case your shoes get wet during the tour.

🩱 Pack your bathing suit and a towel for personal use.

💊 Bring your medications and personal documents (medical insurance card and ID)

🎒 Do not use a wheeled suitcase and carry an additional kangaroo or small backpack so you can take your personal items on walks.

🧣 We suggest bringing a blanket for the cold in the early morning when leaving Bogotá, as well as a good coat for the nights in Toche

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Relevant information:

Keep in mind that you are responsible for your belongings. Protect your electronic devices and personal documents from rain and humidity.

Carry your cell phone charged, this will allow you to take photographs and use it in case of emergency.

Your safety is very important, please be cautious, always keep the group in sight and follow the instructions of the guide or trip coordinator.

Do not attend a walk late at night, while intoxicated, pregnant, or with medical disabilities.

Strictly follow your doctor's instructions regarding injuries and, if necessary, carry your personal medications.

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4.78(8 reviews)

Avatar Adriana
Adriana
4.60

La experiencia fue muy buena, lo que único que recomiendo es que el guía sea más organizado con los tiempos para la ejecución de las actividades y c...

Avatar Diego
Diego
4.80

El destino es perfecto, recomiendo que se pueda salir antes, desde la noche anterior si se puede, para poder realizar todas las actividades que ofrece...

Avatar Jessica
Jessica
5.00

La experiencia fue muy agradable, los guías fueron atentos en todo momento. Lo único que mejoraría sería la alimentación del viaje....

Avatar Jessika
Jessika
5.00

Una excursión divertida, con muy buenos compañeros de viaje, con un excelente guía, con una logística muy bien manejada. Realmente vale la pena hacer ...

Avatar Sandra
Sandra
4.60

En general fue una muy buena experiencia, solo un par de detalles: - En la recogida si bien no va a haber una persona de Roadtrip coordinando, si p...

Avatar Jhon
Jhon
5.00

Todo bien organizado. Pudimos ir a todos los lugares especificados en el plan....

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