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Adventure Tours

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Please Note:  . 

The Purace Volcano is currently closed (as of September 2024) due to increased seismic activity and so we are unable to offer this hike at present.

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Coconuco Thermals & Biking

Thermal Springs & Cycling

Since 2009, the Coconuco biking trip has been departing almost every single day of the year and is now considered to be Colombia’s most popular (and longest running) biking trip. Guests are collected from 'El Caracol' at 9am and driven to the indigenous mountain village of Cocouco (2,650m alt.) where they can bathe in the hot thermal waters.  
After a time in the springs, jump on the bikes and start the 30km leisurely ride back to the Hostel Caracol (1,700m alt). The route is mainly downhill on a paved road with very little traffic.  This trip is  designed for those with limited experience of cycling - there's no guide and so you can take as long as you wish to ride back to Popayan.

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Group Rate: $35 USD per person (minimum 3 people)

Private tour: $90 USD  (1-2 people)  * $35 USD per person for each additional passenger

Doesn't Include: Lunch, Drinks, Tips (optional)

Includes: Transport, bike and helmet rental, entrance fees and insurance

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Support vehicle provided upon request.

Bring waterproof clothing, shoes suitable for cycling, towel & swimsuit, ID/passport (or copy), food and drinks for the day, money for snacks or lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses.

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Purace Volcano *currently unavailable (Sept 2024)

Test your stamina on a 4,650m Active Volcano!

Puracé is not a technical climb, the ascent is gradual and on rocky, scree like terrain for the most part. The hike begins at 4,050 metres altitude and with your local guide you’ll hike for about 2 hours to the 500m-wide crater. 

If weather conditions are good, you’ll have great views of the steaming crater, the central Andean range with it’s chain of volcanic peaks and over to the coastal range of the Andes before making the descent. At this altitude however, weather conditions are very unpredictable and although we offer the trip all year round, you should always be prepared for wet, cold and windy weather conditions. 

The change in altitude makes this a tough hike and as everyone reacts differently to the effects of altitude, we recommend taking your time and keeping the guide informed about how you are feeling throughout the hike.

 

2024 Price:


1 person: $270 USD
2 people: $300 USD
3 people: $350 USD
4 people: $400 USD
5+ people: Contact us for a quote!

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Includes: 
4x4 transport, entrance fees, typical lunch, local guiding fee and insurance

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Doesn’t include:

additional snacks and drinks (optional)

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Recommendations: 
Bring warm, waterproof clothing, shoes suitable for hiking, ID/passport (or copy), food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, sunglasses.

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Starts:
7am duration: 10 hours approx

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Volcano Hike & Bike  
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add a 54km bike ride to your hike

After embarking on the hike up Purace Volcano (see description above) grab a bike at the old military base (4,050m) and ride your way back to Popayan (1,750m).  The total ride is 54km downhill of which around 24km is on rough roads and 30km on a paved surface.  A support vehicle follows behind the last rider so you can bail out at any point.

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2024 Prices:


1 person: $320 USD
2 people: $350 USD
3 people: $400 USD
4 people: $450 USD
5+ people: Contact us for a quote!

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Includes: 
4x4 transport, entrance fees, local guiding fee, bike and helmet rental, support vehicle and insurance, typical lunch

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Doesn’t include: 

additional snacks and drinks (optional)

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Recommendations: 
Bring warm, waterproof clothing, shoes suitable for hiking and biking, ID/passport (or copy), food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, sunglasses.

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Starts:
7am duration: 10 hours approx

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Purace Biking Trip

Bike your way through the National Park

This mountain biking trip combines the highlights of Puracé national Park, the Puracé indigenous reserve and the spectacular countryside surrounding Popayan. 

The bike ride begins at an altitude of 3,200m with a 4km section through the Paramo landscape with endemic vegetation and views onto the slopes of the Puracé volcano and on clear days, the crater with steaming gas vents.

Arriving at the ‘Piedra del Condor’ our local guide will place meat on the rock to allow us (with a bit of luck!) to see the magnificent Andean Condor close up. From here we begin the return journey by bike, winding our way through the lowers slopes of the volcano, the mountain villages and scenic landscape of the Southern Colombian Andes - back to Popayan (1,750m alt). 

The full trip by bike is 46km, 16km on dirt road and the remaining 30km on paved country roads. There is a support vehicle and mechanic following the bikes.  Departs Popayan 8am, returns 3-4pm.
 
2024 Prices:


1 person: $280 USD
2 people: $270 USD
3 people: $320 USD
4 people: $350 USD
5+ people: Contact us for a quote!
 
Includes
Transport and support vehicle, bike & helmet rental, entrances fees, typical lunch, local guide fee, support vehicle and insurance.
 
Doesn't include
additional snacks and drinks (optional)
 
Recommendations
Bring: warm clothes, waterproof jacket, clothes and shoes suitable for cycling, sun protection, money for lunch or packed lunch

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Silvia Paramo Biking

bike through the Mizak indigenous reserve

This stunning mountain biking trip follows a beautiful trail starting at 3,100 metres altitude in a small farming community before climbing gently to the spectacular Paramo de las Moras at 3,400 metres. 

Enjoying this special backdrop of mountain peaks and endemic vegetation, we begin the descent through the Indigenous reserve of Ambaló before entering the picturesque Guambia community with traditional farm houses, vegetable gardens, trout farms and roaring rivers. The ride is 32km on farm roads and finishes in the village of Silvia, famous for the vibrant Tuesday market. 

The trip is of medium difficulty and should be easily achievable by experienced riders and those in good physical condition. There is a support vehicle and mechanic following the bikes and a local mountain biking guide can be contracted for an extra charge if required. 
    
2024 Prices:


1 person: $250 USD
2 people: $290 USD
3 people: $330 USD
4 people: $390 USD
5+ people: Contact us for a quote!
 
Includes
Transport and support vehicle, typical lunch, bike & helmet rental, insurance
 
Doesn't include
additional snacks and drinks (optional)
 
Recommendations
Bring: waterproof jacket, clothes and shoes suitable for cycling, sun protection, money for lunch or packed lunch

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