Hike to Colombia's Tallest Waterfall: La Chorrera & El Chiflón
Description
Escape the city for an adventurous day of hiking set among the beautiful outdoor scenery outside Bogotá, visiting two of the country’s most impressive waterfalls. Embark on an adventure through the lush forests near Bogotá on this full-day hiking tour to discover the towering waterfalls of El Chiflón and La Chorrera, Colombia's tallest waterfall. Join your experienced guide on a strenuous hike through Colombia's majestic countryside, enjoying breathtaking views along the way. After your hike, relax with a hearty meal of traditional Colombian specialties in the La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá or, depending on time and availability, in Choachí. The journey includes round-trip transportation from your Bogotá hotel, all necessary equipment, bottled water, and snacks.
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Itinerary
Start your day with hotel pickup and a scenic drive to the East Hills, a series of forest-covered peaks within the Andes mountain range. As your transportation ascends into the mountains, your guide will share insights about the area’s geology, and you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the roadside cliffs. Begin your hike through vibrant green forests toward your first stop, the El Chiflón waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascading water for a unique perspective or take a refreshing swim in the inviting turquoise waters below.
After enjoying a local snack to refuel, continue your hike deeper into the forest toward La Chorrera waterfall, which stands at an impressive 590 meters (1,936 feet). This route offers a chance to observe the region's diverse plant life, including bromeliads, cedar, orchids, and more. As you approach, you’ll hear the roar of this natural wonder in the distance. Take a moment to soak in the stunning views and capture photos before starting your return hike.
After about 3.5 hours of hiking, return to your vehicle and head back to the city. Depending on your itinerary, enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch in the historic La Candelaria neighborhood or in Choachí before concluding your day with a return trip to your Bogotá hotel. Note: This tour involves hiking and traveling at altitudes ranging from 1,923 to 2,600 meters (6,309 to 8,530 feet) above sea level.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service from Bogotá Hotels /Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details. * Note: pick-up from other towns have an additional cost (including but not limited to Chía, Cota, Funza, Mosquera, La Calera). Please contact us to arrange it.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A good shape or fitness is recommended
- It is recommended that you wear hiking shoes and bring a change of clothes
- The recommendation is taking it after two nights from your arrival to Bogotá if you are not used to the height
- It is not allowed to swim at La Chorrera.
- Some changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
- Depending on the season the waterfall will have more or less water flow.
- Lunch is included only if the option is selected.
- Minimum age is 12 years
Reviews(85)
What an amazing tour! Let’s start by talking about the beautiful drive up the mountainside of Bogotá, simply amazing! The authentic breakfast snack (arepa) and drink we had before the hike, were really tasty. The hike exposes you to timeless and breathtaking moments and views. Further, the hike requires a certain level of fitness, so please be aware when booking. There is a physically demanding aspect to this tour. However, it is worth the trek! Most importantly, our tour guide, Gigio, was the best!! Gigio was very knowledgeable and provided valuable information about the region, the country, and its history. Also, Gigio did a great job of making sure we took breaks and pointing out picturesque moments, and he provided recommendations to delicious restaurants and must-see attractions around the city. In all, if you are a nature loving, thrill seeker, this is a must do tour in Bogotá!
Hi India, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning drive, the tasty arepa, and the incredible hike to La Chorrera and El Chiflón. Your detailed feedback is so helpful, and we agree—this tour does require some effort, but the breathtaking views make it so worthwhile! We're especially happy to hear that Gigio made your experience even more special. He truly goes above and beyond to ensure our travelers have a memorable time, and we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in Bogotá or beyond. Until then, safe travels and best wishes for the new year! Warm regards, The Impulse Travel Team
We recently went on Impulse Travel's hike to La Chorrera waterfall, and it was an incredible experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, and the views were breathtaking. The waterfall itself was a majestic sight, surrounded by lush greenery that added to the overall beauty of the surroundings. I highly recommend this excursion for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking a memorable adventure.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Impulse Travel's La Chorrera waterfall hike! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the breathtaking views and our knowledgeable guide. We strive to create memorable adventures, and we appreciate your recommendation. Looking forward to welcoming you on more exciting journeys! - Impulse Travel Team
Diego was my guide very knowledgable kind and attentive. Recommend this tour %100. The ride , views were spectacular. Thank you Diego for a lovey experience .
We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience, and we're grateful for your kind words about Diego! We take pride in our knowledgeable and attentive guides, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the spectacular views. Thank you for choosing Impulse Travel, and we hope to welcome you back soon! - Impulse Travel Team
Our guide, Diego, was very knowledgeable about the area, the plants, and even helped with some bird watching. He was lovely. Thank you!
We booked three tours (waterfall, salt cathedral and Monserrate+center). We had a kind and very informative guide, big thanks to him. Tours were safe and unforgettable. We recommend!
Everything was perfect, it was exhausting but totally worth it! The guide was very friendly and even though I booked this tour just for me, it was good.
A very well organised tour by Impulse travels, who were really friendly and responsive. Emilio, our guide on the tour was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history and ecology of the area and everything related to Colombia. It was a very memorable hike to a really beautiful place
YES! this waterfall and the surrounding area - being so close to Bogota is unreal, glad you had a great time with Emilio, one of our top guides.
The hike was spectacular. The guide was knowledgeable and was patient with my 13-year old daughter, as far as his pace. Beautiful view. Great lunch. Worth the 5 miles, round trip, hike!
I enjoyed the trip but it had some downsides The driver and guide were excellent, the walk itself interesting, well signposted , had beautiful scenery and was well worth a trip However, there was a cycle race on the day in Bogotá, which meant the road there was closed to traffic, consequently the drive to the park took two hours longer than planned and was along a very bumpy detour We were charged the equivalent of £240 for the trip , an expensive fee which I cannot see as justified given the service provided
We enjoyed our tour very much. The weather was foggy for the first bit but thankfully it cleared up a bit to be able to see the wide view, which was beautiful. The guide and the driver were both professional and we appreciated their help in helping us have a good experience!
