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This trekking offers you a unique experience to connect with nature. Are you ready for this amazing adventure?
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta! The trekking "Palace of Clouds" immerses you for three days in the majesty of the mountains of San Lorenzo, offering spectacular views, encounters with local culture and the opportunity to connect with nature at its best.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
It is very important that at the time of booking you deliver the correct information, so that the guide and driver can have the precise location of the agreed point.
Itinerary
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Your adventure starts with a 4x4 pickup right from your hotel. The tour takes you through Minca, the ecological capital, where the aroma of coffee plants will envelop you. You will ascend a rugged road but with breathtaking views of the city of Santa Marta and the lagoon complex of Ciénaga, until you reach the Hostal de Moncho at 2,800 meters above sea level. After a delicious coffee and a light breakfast, you will go on a trek of about 5 hours. You will enjoy a 360° view over the stunning Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, while on the side you will see the city of Santa Marta and Tayrona Park. Keep your eyes open to spot birds unique to this region. You will reach the highest point, Cerro Kennedy, at 3,060 meters high, from where you will begin a descent to the comfortable Hostal Altos de la Sierra. There you will enjoy lunch and the opportunity to share with locals.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
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The second day awaits you with a dream sunrise, perfect for capturing the best selfie in front of the imposing glaciers. Good coffee and a delicious breakfast will give you the energy to start the descent through a mountain of South Andean forest, with lush vegetation and an unrivalled wealth of birds, including quetzal, which is very common in the area. You will walk a steep thick jungle trail until you find the majestic Aluna Waterfall, where you can enjoy its imposing veil of water. Then, continue on an ascent of about a kilometer until you reach the Palace of Clouds. There, Lenin, your host, will welcome you with a delicious lunch and a comfortable room to rest. The afternoon will be dedicated to sharing with Lenin’s family and sharing knowledge, while enjoying the warmth of the campfire in the late afternoon. Dinner will be served in a cozy dining room before you go to rest.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
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The last day begins with delicious coffee and toast, not before taking a selfie with Lenin’s family and pets in front of the glaciers and the beautiful garden surrounding the Cloud Palace. You will start the ascent through a meadow of horseshoe trails with an infinite view towards the great canyon of Guachaca. You can appreciate waterfalls, mountains and birdsong until you reach the top, at 2,200 meters high. Hopefully and if the cloud cover allows, you can catch a glimpse of Tayrona Park and its beaches. Then, you will arrive at La Lujana Farm to meet Yesid and Milena, your hosts, who will welcome you with a delicious breakfast. You will continue downhill until you reach the Veil of the Bride Waterfall to refresh your spirit. Finally, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at Farm Korea. The journey ends with a three-kilometer trekking on an undulating crossing, and enduro motorcycle to Santa Marta to return to your hotel in the "Pearl of America".
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Santa Marta - Hostal Altos de la Sierra
Hostal Altos de la Sierra - Hostal Palacio de las Nubes
Hostel Palace of the Clouds - Santa Marta
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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