Trekking Nymejan 4 Days: A Journey to the Heart of the Sierra Nevada

DAY 1

THE AWAKENING ANDEAN AND THE ENCOUNTER WITH THE CULTURE WIMAKE

Your adventure begins at 5:30 AM, when a 4×4 vehicle will pick you up at your hotel. For about 2 hours, we will travel through changing landscapes, passing by Minca, the ecological capital, and enjoying a beautiful sunrise and the aroma of the coffee plantations. When you arrive at Punta Brava, is waiting for you a delicious breakfast in front of the shield Colombia's largest, made in clay.

Feeling the pure oxygen of the mountain, you will undertake a descent and journey to the viewpoint of Boquerón, where you will be able to appreciate the depth of the canyon of the Guachaca. Then, you will continue to be a decline of 3 hours to the bed, where Lorenzo and Cecilia, hosts of the indigenous community Wimake, you will receive a delicious lunch prepared with products of their farms and a hammock to rest.

After lunch, you'll take a tour through the town of Wimake to know their customs, worldview, ancient, buildings and life style. If the weather allows, the evening will culminate with a refreshing dip in a natural swimming pool. When night falls, you will return to the accommodation for you to enjoy a dinner in the company of Lawrence and members of the community. There will be a campfire and the opportunity to share knowledge before resting for the night in a hammock.

DAY 2

CHALLENGE NATURAL AND COUNTRY HOSPITALITY

This day starts with a delicious breakfast of traditional indigenous, prepared with products from the village. After immortalize this beautiful place with a picture next to their members, you will go on a hike, even though at the beginning it is a journey, it will become more demanding on the rise, with heat and humidity. However, the effort will be rewarded with the discovery of giant trees and various species of fauna and flora.

Before the end of the tour, you'll get a beautiful natural pool to cool off. After approximately one kilometer of the climb, you will arrive to Hosting The Jaguars, where Paul and his family will give you a warm welcome and offer you a traditional lunch farmer. The care continues in the afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea, aromatic plants, and at the end of the night, a dinner to share with family before resting in a comfortable bed.

DAY 3

WATERFALLS AND SACRED TRADITION COFFEE MAKER

The third day he gets quiet at the start, but I expected a challenge. We have breakfast at 6:30 AM and you will prepare your backpacks for a hike on the rise for stone stairs built by the Tayrona. Before arriving at the impressive Jump Nymejan, with approximately 100 meters and declared sacred by communities, you will be able to enjoy a bath in Blue Pool.

Once in Leap Nymejan, take a few minutes to make offerings to mother nature. Then, you will undertake a steep climb to visit the Waterfall of Honey, where, in the middle of the cane crops, will teach you the artisanal process of elaboration of the cane honey. You will continue passing by the Waterfall of Coffee, and you'll take a steep climb of about 2 miles to the Palace of the Clouds. There, Lenin, and Antonio, with your hosts, you will receive a lunch full of flavor peasant and a few surprises to your palate. The afternoon will be the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or tea, share stories and knowledge with the hosts, and end the day with a dinner relaxing before resting in a comfortable bed.

DAY 4

PALACE OF THE CLOUDS – SANTA MARTA

This last day will give away a sunrise vibrant and colorful, with a sea of clouds that resemble a valley collar, perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee, a snack, and the singing of the birds. At 6:00 AM, you will undertake the most demanding part of the trek, passing by farms in cattle with a view unique panoramic view of 360 degrees, up to the highest point of the route: 2.220 meters above the sea level.

There, we breathe in pure oxygen and continue to Farm The Lujana, a welcoming place where Yesid and Milena will receive you with a delicious breakfast peasant. From there, we started the descent, knowing the cattle culture and the process of the cheese. Without losing sight of the horizon, we continue descending through a cloud forest ring of epiphytic plants, which will lead you to a delicious coffee tasting experience and profiling cup Farm The Bow. There, Adriana and her family you will receive, and share lunch. Full of energy, will end this beautiful experience with a tour of a road steep that will allow you to enjoy the colors of the sunset before returning to the city of Santa Marta. Everything will culminate in your hotel, ready for you to share this amazing story.

2.hours and 30 minutes to get to the city and finally to the hotel.

Recommendations for your Trekking Nymejan:

• Physical preparation: This trek is demanding. It is essential to have a good physical condition to enjoy it to the fullest. Considered hiking the pre-and cardiovascular exercises.
• Suitable equipment:
• Footwear: trekking Boots-resistant and waterproof, preferably already “domadas” to avoid blisters.
• Clothing: Layers of lightweight and breathable for the day (quick-drying), a waterproof jacket and windproof to the rain and the cold in height. Change clothes for the evening.
• Backpack: A backpack, comfortable and with good capacity (approximately 40-50 liters) to carry your personal belongings and some hydration.
• Essentials: sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, reusable water bottle (there will be points to fill), flashlight front, basic first aid kit with personal medications.
• Optional: trekking Poles to facilitate the promotion and relegation, camera.
• Hydration: Keep yourself hydrated constantly. The weather can be warm and humid, and altitude also influences.
• Environmental impact: Practice sustainable tourism. Don't leave any trash, do not touch or remove flora or fauna, and follow the marked trails.
• Flexibility: The times and activities may vary slightly according to weather conditions or logistical. Keep a flexible attitude and enjoy the adventure.
• Travel insurance: it Is advisable to have a travel insurance that covers trekking activities and potential medical emergencies.
• Cash: In communities, there is no access to atms. Carries enough cash for possible purchases of handicrafts or personal expenses.

Includes

• Transport in 4×4 and return on a motorcycle.
• Nursing Care Insurance System.
• Local guides.
• Fruit and snack during the breaks,
• Accommodation.
• Food for the 4 days.

Not included

• Alcoholic Beverages.
• Mineral water.
• Crafts.
• Services not included in the tour.
• Airfare

Notes

• Bring money if you want an additional service.
• Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing.
• Report if you suffer from allergies.
• Bring insect repellent.
• Carry only the necessary backpacks moderate.
• Report if you have preferences on the power supply.
• The service is provided in Spanish and it has a translator if necessary.