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Hike the Undiscovered Colombian Wilderness of Sierra Nevada

Duration
12 days
Season
December through February
Difficulty
Intermediate

Avoid packed tourist routes with a 12-day trip into the highest coastal mountain in the world, the Sierra Nevada. Situated in the Caribbean region of Colombia, tour an ancient stone city, walk through lush rainforests, and mingle with the indigenous Wiwa. Ramble through local farmers’ fields and learn about beekeeping, coffee, and sugar production—products that make great souvenirs! As you scale above timberline, experience the páramo, a high-altitude, Andes-specific ecosystem regarded as the fastest evolving biodiversity hotspot on Earth.

Adventure highlights

  • Go off the beaten track, way off, to the remote Colombian wilderness
  • Support and learn from local farmers and indigenous communities
  • 5000m mountains rising above tropical beaches
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Meet your guides

Karsten Jannicke
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Karsten Jannicke
Karsten’s passion for outdoor adventures started early on, as his father was taking him to climb summits of Bavarian and Austrian Alps as a little boy. Karsten rekindled his love for the outdoors when he finished a full rock and ice climbing training. Since then he has guided groups onto the Patagonian Icecap, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, through the wilderness of Kamchatka, and he also supported the fight against poaching in Tanzania. He enjoys throwing himself out of planes with a parachute, diving with sharks, and bungee jumping.
Leonardo Rodriguez
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Leonardo Rodriguez
As a native to the Santa Marta region, Leonardo has been awestruck by its fauna and flora ever since he was a child. Having slaved away in an office job, Leonardo realized his real passion lies in exploring natural phenomena. He soon started offering guided tours, and he developed trusting relationships with indigenous tribes and farmers in the area. It’s safe to say that no one knows the Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta like Leo.

Things to know

  • 57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

    We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Colombia, please refer to Colombia’s COVID-19 Information.

    Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 12 days of guided hiking through Sierra Nevada
      • Pick up and drop off service to and from the Simón Bolívar International Airport near Santa Marta
      • Transfers to starting point and endpoint of the trail
      • Accommodation
      • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
      • Water, coffee, tea

    What’s not included:

      • Drinks apart from those indicated
      • All personal hiking equipment
      • Extra meals and snacks
  • To participate in the guided hiking tour in Sierra Nevada, you should have a moderate fitness level. Keep in mind that you’ll be hiking everyday, and sometimes the trails and mountain paths will be rough and steep. This adventure includes strenuous hikes, so be sure you’re ready for the challenge!

  • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

      • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 50-60L bag)
      • Hiking poles — optional
      • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
      • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
      • Spare clothes for layering
      • Waterproof clothing
      • Fleece top
      • Shorts
      • T-shirts
      • Sunhat
      • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
      • Headlamp or flashlight
      • Sunglasses
      • Camera — optional (but recommended)

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans. It is possible to rent a backpack or walking poles with your guides.

  • Group sizes and prices:

      • For this private adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1 with groups of up to 12 people.
      • It takes a minimum of 8 people for a tour to operate. The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

    Hiking in the Sierra Nevada can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • To get to your guided Sierra Nevada hiking tour, most people fly into the Simón Bolívar International Airport near Santa Marta. Your guides will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at the end of it.

    Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at your accommodation or a restaurant.

  • A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

    If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund. For cancellations fourteen (14) to twenty nine (29) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. For cancellations zero (0) to thirteen (13) days in advance, the Client is not entitled to any refund.

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