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 hiking
- 1:00 pm – Arrival at La Esmeralda waterfall and lunch
- 1:30 pm – Free time to swim
- 3:00 pm – Hike to La Casa de Piedra
- 4:00 pm -Arrival at the farmhouse
- 7:00 pm – Dinner.
Day 2
- 8:30 am – Breakfast
- 9:00 am – Start hiking
- 1:00 pm – Arrival at Santa Bárbara waterfall and lunch
- 1:30p pm Free time and swimming
- 2:30 p m – Return hike:
- 4:30 pm – Arrival at La Casa de Piedra
Day 3
- 8:30 am – Breakfast
- 9:00 am Hike to Santa Inés
- 12:00 pm – Arrival at Santa Inés
- 1:00 pm – Swim and lunch at the natural pool
- 2:00 pm – Final stretch of the hike
- 3:00 pm end of activity
- 4:00pm – Return to base pm
Begin the day with breakfast at El Palacio de los Frijoles, followed by a 4×4 ride to the trailhead. Hike for about 2.5 hours through jungle paths and hanging bridges until you reach El Esmeraldal waterfall. After lunch and a refreshing swim, continue to La Casa de Piedra, a rustic farmhouse where you’ll spend the night.
Distance: 7.5 km | Elevation gain: +300 m | Altitude: 800 m – 1100 m
After breakfast, prepare for the most challenging day of the trek: a 1,050-meter climb to reach the Santa Bárbara waterfall perched high above the valley. Enjoy lunch and a swim in the natural pools before returning to La Casa de Piedra for a well-deserved dinner.
Distance: 11.5 km | Elevation gain: +1050 m | Altitude: 850 m – 1950 m
Enjoy your last breakfast in the farmhouse before descending the opposite side of the valley. You’ll pass through the small rural village of Santa Inés and stop at a natural pool for lunch and one last swim before hiking back to base.
Distance: 11.5 km | Elevation gain: +800 m | Altitude: 850 m – 1500 m
Extend your trip by 2 days and 1 night to go on a river rafting adventure on the Rio Verde. The Rio Verde is a 40 kilometer stretch of world-class whitewater (Class 3+/ 4). A pristine, clear green river, she carves through untouched Colombian rainforest and is accessed by a two hour hike with mules that transport your gear. Camp overnight on Day 4 in a jungle camp with sheltered hammocks and enjoy hot meals prepared over the fire. After rafting on Day 5, drive for 2 hours to return to Expedition Colombia Adventure Café (Cra. 43e #11-13, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia) by 7 pm *transport time can vary.
CHECKLIST
- Professional bilingual guide and comfortable transport
- For groups under 4 people we utilize public bus transportation as it follows a sustainable model of tourism reduce footprint and reduces the price for the customers
- Treated Water
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners and snacks.
- Excellent vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options *Tell us 1 day in advance if you have any dietary needs or allergies
- Expert bilingual adventure and cultural guides (languages: Spanish, French, English)
- Colombian insurance
- Hiking shoes or waterproof boots
- Comfortable, quick-dry clothing
- Swimsuit and towel
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Daypack (20–30L)
- Refillable water bottle
- ID and personal documents
- Cash for personal expenses.
- Stay at rural Campesinos, farm houses with comfortable beds, showers and toilets
- Enjoy home cooked Colombian meals
- Excellent vegetarian, vegan, gluten- free, and other dietary options * please inform us at least 24 hours prior to trip start date of any dietary needs or allergies.
- Treated water is offered to guests, please bring a refillable water bottle or opt to purchase bottled water
