ITINERARY
DAY 1
- 8:00 am – Breakfast at El Palacio de los Frijoles
- 8:30 am – 4×4 transfer to trailhead
- 9:30 am Start of the hike
- 1:00 pm – Arrival at La Esmeralda waterfall and lunch
- 1:30 pm – Free time to swim in the natural pool
- 3:00 pm – Continue hiking
- 4:00 pm – Arrival at La Casa de Piedra (overnight stay)
- 7:00 am – Dinner
Distance: 7.5 km | Elevation gain: +300 m | Altitude: 1100 m
DAY 2
- 8:30am – Breakfast at La Casa de Piedra
- 9:00 am – Start of the hike
- 12:00 pm – Arrival at Santa Inés
- 1:00 pm – Natural pool and lunch
- 2:00 pm – Continue hiking
- 3:00 pm – Final hike
- 4:00 pm – End of activity and return to base.
Distance: 11.5 km | Elevation gain: +800 m | Altitude: 850 m – 1500 m
The adventure begins with a traditional breakfast at El Palacio de los Frijoles, followed by a 4×4 ride to the trailhead. From there, a 2.5-hour hike takes you along the canyon of the Santo Domingo River. The trail winds through dense jungle, hanging bridges, and rural landscapes until reaching El Esmeraldal, a stunning crystal-clear waterfall where lunch will be served. After a well-deserved rest and a refreshing swim in the natural pool, the hike continues to La Casa de Piedra, a traditional countryside farmhouse where you’ll spend the night. Enjoy a homemade dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by nature’s sounds.
Distance: 7.5 km | Elevation gain: +300 m | Altitude: 1100 m
After breakfast with a view of the forest, begin your descent along the opposite side of the valley. The trail passes through the small rural village of Santa Inés, nestled in the mountains. Around midday, arrive at another beautiful natural pool where you can swim and enjoy lunch. The final stretch of the hike ends at our base camp around 3:00 p.m., followed by transportation back.
Distance: 11.5 km | Elevation gain: +800 m | Altitude: 850 m – 1500 m
CHECKLIST
- Breakfast on Day 1 & 2
- Lunches and dinner
- Overnight stay at a rural farmhouse
- Local and bilingual guide
- Travel insurance
- Local transportation
- Private transportation
- Water and snacks
- Excellent vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options* Tell us 3 days in advance if you have any dietary needs or allergies
- Expert bilingual adventure and cultural guides (languages: Spanish, French, English)
- Hiking shoes or waterproof boots
- Comfortable, quick-dry clothing
- Swimsuit and towel
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Headlamp
- Daypack (20–30L)
- Refillable water bottle
- ID documents
- Cash for personal expenses
- Positive attitude and sense of adventure!
- On your wilderness trek, experience overnight stay in local farmer’s house
- Enjoy traditional hearty farmers’s lunch, packed in banana leaves
- Dinner – enjoy great meals prepared by our local Colombian cook
- Excellent vegetarian, vegan, gluten- free, and other dietary options, notify ahead of time
- Treated water is offered to our guests, please bring a refillable water bottle or opt to purchase bottled water
PRICE & RESERVATION
For larger groups and groups who want to customize the trip, please contact us directly for the price. A 100% deposit must be made 3 days before the trip. For last-minute payment and reservation requests, contact Expedition Colombia. All payment must be made through our booking platform or via a deposit in our Bancolombia bank account.
*All our prices above do not include IVA.
- According to the Colombian tax system, foreigners are exempt for the IVA.
- For Colombian residents, citizens and foreigners living in Colombia IVA will be charged.
- For companies or agencies, the total IVA will be charged.
