Meeting in the city of Ibagué
Boarding a 4x4 vehicle at 4:00 am
Approximate journey time: 3.5 hours
80 km paved road / 21 km tertiary road
Starting point: Palomar 3,180 meters above sea level
Arrival point: Vancouver Farm 3,630 meters above sea level
10 kilometers traveled
5 hours approx
Positive elevation gain: 767 meters
Negative elevation change: 286 meters
Maximum Altitude: 3,700 meters above sea level
Mountainous, humid and uneven terrain
Rural cabin accommodation with multiple beds
Viewing stunning landscapes steeped in indigenous history at sites of interest such as Anzoátegui, Palomar, Laguna Bombona and Finca Vancouver

Starting point: Vancouver Farm 3,630 meters above sea level
Arrival point: Camp Arenales at approximately 4:00 p.m.
13 kilometers covered / 6 hours approx.
Positive elevation gain: 790 meters
Negative elevation change: 62 meters
Maximum Altitude: 4,400 meters above sea level
Mountainous, humid and uneven terrain
Camping accommodation
Panoramic view of Los Nevados National Natural Park along with other attractions such as Arenales and Cañón Hot Springs

Starting point: Arenales Field
Arrival time at the summit (5,232 m above sea level) at 7:00 a.m.
Return to Arenales camp
Arrival time at Termales de Cañón is 2:30 p.m.
12 kilometers covered / 10 hours approx.
Positive elevation gain: 870 meters
Negative elevation change: 1,463 meters
Maximum Altitude: 5,232 m.a.s.l.
Sandy, rocky and glacial terrain
Camping accommodation
Weather permitting, other snow-capped peaks such as Nevado del Ruiz or Santa Isabel may be visible.

Starting point: Cañón Hot Springs
Arrival point: Palomar at 2:00 pm
18 kilometers traveled / approximately 6 hours
Positive elevation gain: 368 meters
Negative Elevation Change: 1138 meters
Maximum Altitude: 4,033 meters above sea level
Mountainous, humid and uneven terrain
Arrival time in Ibagué: 7:00 pm

These are the items you need for the tours pre- and post-summit events that will take place in forest and moorland environments:

To get to the top
– Boots (mid or high shaft)
– Jacket for the cold
– Windbreaker jacket
– Fleece bag
– Thermal trousers
– High-altitude gloves
– Thermal measurements
– Headlamp (spare batteries)
– Canteen or camelback
– Sunglasses with UV protection
Additional
– Personal medications
– Identity documents
– Basic hygiene kit
– Plastic bags for storing clothes
– Personal tableware (plate, glass, spoon)
– Camera (optional)
– Backpack of 20 to 40 liters
– Sneakers or boots with good grip soles
– Quick-drying trousers
– Lycra T-shirt
– Sunscreen and lip balm
– Fleece hat
– Clothing or swimwear for entering hot springs
– Hydration bottle
– Snacks (chocolates, nuts,
dried fruit (low-calorie)

Guide endorsed by PNNN
Private transport: Ibagué – Anzoátegui – Palomar – Ibagué.
PNNN entrance.
High mountain tent with garage (2 nights – canyon thermals).
Food (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners).
Hot drinks throughout the expedition.
Camping area and bathing in thermal waters.
Souvenir
Technical equipment (Peaks, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons).
Camping equipment (Sleeping clothes, cooking utensils).
Insurance policy with rescue in case of emergency (COLASISTENCIA).

Accommodation for the day prior to the expedition.
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