Chingaza National Park tour: Private guide & páramo hike

Six and a half hours in the páramo, with a local guide and a chance to spot spectacled bears

A private tour from Bogotá to Chingaza National Park in the Eastern Hills of the Colombian Andes, with hotel pickup, a local guide in English or Spanish, and entry to the park. You hike the Rincón del Oso Trail from the Piedras Gordas Control Post for three to three and a half hours through páramo and high Andean forest, where spectacled bears and deer live. The park spans 76,600 hectares across elevations between 800 and 4,050 meters, with temperatures ranging from 4 to 21.5°C.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Chingaza National Park from Bogotá

• Stop in La Calera town
• Meet local guide at park entrance
• Hike Rincón del Oso Trail
• Observe spectacled bears and deer

The experience

The tour leaves Bogotá with hotel pickup and a private vehicle, climbing northeast into the Eastern Hills. On the way, you can stop in La Calera if you want to pick up supplies or grab a meal before entering the park. Once at Chingaza, your local guide meets you at the entrance to the Rincón del Oso Trail, which starts at the Piedras Gordas Control Post inside the reserve.

The hike itself lasts three to three and a half hours depending on your pace and fitness. You move through páramo and high Andean forest across a landscape that shifts between warm lowlands and cold mountain zones, passing through wetlands, jungles and humid forests. The park's 76,600 hectares hold the birth of hundreds of water sources that feed the region, and if conditions align, you may see spectacled bears or deer. The temperature swings between 4°C and 21.5°C, so layers matter. Bottled water is provided, and the guide interprets the ecology and the cultural history the Muiscas and Guayupes peoples left in this territory.

The full day (including the drive, the stop in La Calera if you take it, the hike and the return to Bogotá) runs about six and a half hours. You travel in a private vehicle with only your group, and entry to the national park is included in the price.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Spanish.
• private vehicle transport with hotel pickup.
• entry to Chingaza National Park.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Choose the private vehicle option if your group wants to control the hiking pace and pick between morning or afternoon departure to match your other Bogotá plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Rincón del Oso Trail like?

The Rincón del Oso Trail begins at the Piedras Gordas Control Post and winds through páramo and high Andean forest for three to three and a half hours. The path crosses ecosystems that range from wetlands to humid forests, and spectacled bears and deer inhabit the area, though sightings depend on conditions and timing.

How high does Chingaza National Park reach?

Chingaza spans elevations between 800 and 4,050 meters above sea level, so the temperature varies widely, from 4°C in the high páramo to 21.5°C in the lower zones. You'll move through warm and cold climates on the same day, which is why layered clothing is essential.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup in Bogotá, private vehicle transport, entry to Chingaza National Park, a local guide, and bottled water. Lunch is not included, so plan to eat in La Calera or bring your own food.