About this experience
Climb from Pijao, in Colombia’s Central Andes, to the Páramo del Chilí: a unique high-altitude ecosystem of frailejones, tussock grass and mountain lagoons that reaches about 3,800 meters above sea level. Colombia holds almost half of the world’s páramos, the “water factories” of the Andes, and this is one of the least visited in the Coffee Region.
You walk with a local guide who explains how the páramo works, why frailejones grow barely one centimeter a year and which flowers, birds and insects live in the mist. It is a demanding, quiet hike far from the crowds, made for travelers who want real nature.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Schedule
- Daily, departure between 6:00 and 8:00 am
- Recommended ages
- 12–60 years
- Difficulty
- Medium-high (maximum altitude 3,800 m)
Price per person by group size
2026 rates in Colombian pesos. The more travelers, the lower the price per person.
| Travelers | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveler | COP 2,190,000 ≈ USD 664 |
| 2 travelers | COP 1,100,000 ≈ USD 334 |
| 3 travelers | COP 760,000 ≈ USD 231 |
| 4 travelers | COP 745,000 ≈ USD 226 |
| 5 travelers | COP 675,000 ≈ USD 205 |
| 6 travelers | COP 650,000 ≈ USD 197 |
| 8 travelers | COP 585,000 ≈ USD 177 |
| 10 travelers | COP 550,000 ≈ USD 167 |
| 12 travelers | COP 515,000 ≈ USD 156 |
| 15 travelers | COP 485,000 ≈ USD 147 |
| 20 travelers | COP 470,000 ≈ USD 143 |
| 30 travelers | COP 450,000 ≈ USD 136 |
Hotel pick-up in the main service area is included unless noted. An English-speaking guide adds COP 365,000 per group. Prices in COP, 2026 rates.
Included
- Transport
- Guide
- Drinking water
- Reusable rain poncho (on loan)
- Digital photos
Not included
- Expenses not listed
Good to know
- Bring thermal and waterproof clothing, a hat, gloves, waterproof boots with good grip, energy snacks, sunscreen and a reusable bottle.
- Never step on or pull up frailejones: they take decades to grow.
- Not suitable for people with heart or respiratory conditions.
- We confirm in your quote whether a packed lunch is included.
- Operated by Holidays in Colombia, registered tour operator (RNT 74577).
Questions
How long does the Páramo del Chilí Hike last?
About 6 hours. Daily departure between 6:00 and 8:00 am.
What is included in the Páramo del Chilí Hike?
Transport, guide, drinking water, a rain poncho on loan and digital photos.
How hard is it?
Medium-high. You hike at altitude, up to about 3,800 m above sea level, on wet ground. It suits people aged 12 to 60 without heart or respiratory conditions.
Are there other languages for the guide?
Yes. We offer guides in English, French, Italian, German and Portuguese as a supplement, and guides for blind travelers. Tell us your language when you request the quote.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Transport from hotels in the main service area is included. Hotels outside it (for example in another department) may have a supplement that we confirm in your quote.
