Things to do in San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca Department: The Best Tours

Natural Park Chicaque is a member of the unity of national reserves, offering you a magnificent cloud forest located just 50 minutes from Bogotá, Colombia.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Birdwatching route through several Andean forest paths; Chicaque Natural Reserve is considered as the main birdwatching hot spot near Bogota with over 400 recorded species, among which colorful hummingbirds are highlighted. The park has 300 hectares and their ecosystem is Cloud Forest, that is a beautiful, spectacular because you can explore different thermal floors, from the cold to the warmest. Colombia is the nation with a biggest biodiversity of birds in the world, with more than 1,900 species.

Inclusions: Private Reserve fees, Bottle water, Fruit, Transport, Expert birdwatching guide

Exclusions: Breakfast. the guide will take fruit to share, Snack, Gratuities, Insurance, Lunch (you can take a lunch in a restaurant of the nature reserve or take with you a lunch)

Did you know that Colombia holds the vastest biodiversity of birds in the world? There are over 1900 species. Just imagine their home! ✓ Enjoy a thoroughly designed-all-included tour to Chicaque National Park with a savvy ornithologist guide that lets you in on its fascinating details regarding the Colombian biodiversity. Take in the distinct beauty of the landscape as you hear in-depth commentary on the fauna and flora living there. Spot some of the +200 hundred species of endemic and migratory birds that can be found here, as you hike through the numerous ecological trails that cross streams and water sources, cloud and Oak forests—where you can practice tree climbing and zip-line—and so much more!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Lunch & Traditional Snacks, Medical insurance, Bottled Water & Souvenirs, Tree Climbing & Zip-Line

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any private expenses

In 2 nights and 3 days, you will visit the most representative places of hummingbird sightings in Cundinamarca - Colombian, you will see these dazzling colors and iridescent of this family of birds, that will make you vibrate with every picture you take of them. Travel the Colombian Andes in search of at least 30 species of hummingbirds, traveling through high Andean forests towards the mountain jungles, passing through paramos, piedmont, cloud forests, and sub-Andean jungle. This is a beautiful opportunity to take the perfect photo of your favorite bird in the world.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, A professional birdwatching guide, Transport, 2 nights accommodation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Insurance, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

After we meet at 6:30 am, we'll go towards the natural park Chicaque through the south of Bogota, the town of Soacha and getting to the San Antonio town rural area where the park is located. We'll start stretching and warming up to hike a downhill of 2 km throug, where we'll witness abundant species of vegetation, birds, insects, rodents, etc; then we'll get the Rock Pick with a marvelous landscape view. Then we'll get to the restaurant-lodge at the bottom of the park for a small break. We will continue to the beautiful waterfall of high altitude coming from the mountains. Later on, travelers have the option to pay for a typical lunch back in the restaurant-lodge. Finally we will come back to the the park's entrance, hiking upwards on the mountain which is the most demanding as well as rewarding part of the tour; however, you will always find the option to take a jeep for an extra charge you'll have to pay in the lodge. We will end our tour in the starting point (El Dorado Plaza).

Inclusions: Private transportation, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Your guide will pick you up in the morning directly at your hotel in Bogotá. Drive for approximately 2 hours to get to the Chicaque Natural Park, located southwest of the Sabana de Bogotá, in the municipality of San Antonio del Tequendama. Once you arrive to the Park, you can enjoy its majestic viewpoint which on clear days allows you to observe the snow-capped peaks of the Tolima, Santa Isabel and Ruiz volcanos. Your guide will take you to a magnificent hike of approximately 3 hours through this natural reserve that is home to 214 species of birds (some of them endemic to the area), 20 species of mammals, a variety of reptiles, amphibians and arthropods; to more than 3,000 plant species, 7 types of forests, 20 km (12.5 miles) of ecological trails and 3 streams of crystalline waters that make Chicaque a unique place in the world.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Private hike or birdwatching (you have to choose between the 2 options)

Exclusions: Gratuity

This tour is probably the best option for independent travelers who love outdoor activities. If you are spending some days in Bogotá and want to do something new, different and outdoorsy for a good price, this tour is for you. Chicaque is a cloud forest of 244 hectares 45 minutes outside of Bogotá, with diverse ecological trails that pass through crystalline water streams, it also has oak and native vegetation which are in danger of extinction.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Activities inside the park, Tour guided

We love supporting everyone’s favorite plans, that’s why we have this for you. Heighten your chances of spotting unique varieties of birds on this guided tour to Chicaque Natural Park from Bogotá. In the company of an expert birder, learn about the region's birds, its biodiversity, and about the park's flora and other types of fauna. After an ecology-focused hike through the misty forest, enjoy a delicious local lunch before heading back to the city. • Getting away from the city noise • Exploring Chicaque Park in the company of an expert birder • A guided hiking tour through the forest to main birdwatching spots • A birdwatching lesson on local avian fauna from an expert • Local lunch inside the park

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entry to Chicaque Natural Park, Birdwatching expert, Lunch, One pair of binoculars per traveler, All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Breakfast, Extra purchases

Pay a visit to one of the most iconic and lush cloud forests around Bogotá with an expert bird guide that will help you identify more than 40 bird species including colorful tanagers, hummingbirds, warblers, flycatchers and toucanets. Your guide will help you learn to identify and distinguish between the different species while observing the feeders and walking along the nature trails.

Inclusions: Entrance fee, Binocular rental (upon request), Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transport down to the lodge (non-hikers only)

Going to Chicaque Park is not an easy way to go by your own. When going with a local guide and private transport makes a difference. Friendly guides will make you enjoy the route inside this park having lunch at the "El refugio" house and then testing your body making the way back by walking into this mountain up.

Inclusions: Lunch

Exclusions: Snacks