RURAL BOGOTA

Vinos, Volcanes, Glaciares, Caminatas y Gauchos en Patagonia, Chile

8 días / 7 Noches

Zipaquirá – Nemocon
Zipaquirá – Nemocon

ITINERARY

Day 1. Bogota

Welcome and assistance at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

At night, as a welcome in the city, we will ascend to one of the most important hills, the Monserrate hill, from there you will be able to appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the city and at the top visit the San Isidro Restaurant, a great gastronomic exponent where there will be a get-to-know- dinner with the group.

Return to the hotel and accommodation.

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Day 2. Saline Route. (Zipaquirá – Nemocon)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the town of Zipaquirá (approx. 1,5 hr from Bogota) driving through the northern savannah. Upon reaching the town you will visit the first tourist wonder of Colombia, the salt cathedral from Zipaquirá, a place full of mysticism that will give a perspective on the beginnings of the exploitation of salt during the different periods of history. There you will descend

walking up to 180 m deep amid sinkholes that today become a great work of architecture with a strong religious significance there.

At the end of the tour, we will enjoy a snack to gain energy to start going up to the Height of the Eagle. There we start our bike tour in an ascent of approximately 5 km, where you can appreciate landscapes such as the Neusa reservoir and at 3,400 meters above sea level, a beautiful moor with endemic vegetation will be part of this great scenery. Finally, we will descend to the town of Nemocón to enjoy a typical lunch from the region. In this town, we will do a small walking tour to see another work of architecture: the Nemocón Salt Mine, where the “Movie the 33” was filmed based on the real events of the collapse that occurred in the San José mine in Chile.

After the tour, the transfer will be made to the town of Suesca to the accommodation to have dinner and rest.

Day 3. Farallones Route (Suesca- Cucunuba- Sutatausa) 

Breakfast at the hotel. The first route will begin from Suesca’s “Rock of the birds” which translation comes from the language of the Muyscas (first settlers of the Cundiboyacense area).

This route by bike will be surrounded by mountains and the great Suesca lagoon from where a part of this town can be seen. Later on, you will reach Cucunuba, a town with a textile tradition,

Right there you will recognize the characteristics of the settlers of yesteryear who preserve the activity of making fabrics with sheep’s wool. Taking a break, you will taste an autochthonous snack and then continue with the route. The next destination is the town of Sutatausa, surrounding the palace cliffs, also known for their tragic history during the conquest, there will be an introduction to the museum that keeps the colonial legacy and that is a window to that past that was a break from the aboriginal traditions.

Finally, lunch will be taken, accompanied by a delicious coffee. Return to Bogota.

In the evening to say goodbye to this short adventure, we will have a farewell dinner at the Andres DC Restaurant located in one of the important gastronomy areas of the city.

Day 4. Bogota

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to El Dorado Airport according to the flight time to the city of origin or next destination.

** In case of not availability in the mentioned hotels, the services will be booked in another of similar category.

Includes:

  • Accommodation for two (2) nights in Bogota
  • Accommodation for (1) night in Suesca
  • Full meals (three breakfasts, three dinners, two lunches, and snacks during the Tours)
  • Specialized private transport for bicycles.
  • Professional specialized guide during the tours
  • Technical and specialized mechanical assistance during the realization of the Routes.
  • Special souvenir for participation
  • Local medical assistance card.
  • Symbolic award

 Does not include

  • Services not specified in the program
  • Bicycle services (Additional cost during the entire activity **)
  • Accessories during the activity such as knee pads, gloves, helmet
  • Food not specified.
  • Voluntary tips (guides, drivers)
  • Personal expenses, such as telephone calls, laundry, room service, among others.
  • Airline tickets.

** Characteristics of the bicycles (Medium Range)

  • Rim 27.5 or 29 (Depending on availability)
  • Hydraulic Brakes (All)
  • Front air or spring suspension (According to availability)
  • 9 or 10-speed cassette (Depending on availability)
  • Monoplane or biplate (Depending on availability)

General conditions

  • Services subject to availability at the time of booking
  • Services reserved and not taken, will not be reimbursed.
  • Tax-exempt rates for foreign passengers.

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