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From Santa Marta or Minca: 2-Day Cerro Kennedy Trek
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Cerro Kennedy in the Sierra Nevada
- Admire the sunrise over the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada
- Explore the untouched beauty of the mountains on a 2-day trek
- Cozy up under the stars and enjoy the fresh mountain air
- Immerse yourself in te local life.
Activity location
- Santa Marta
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Santa Marta
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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From Santa Marta or Minca: 2-Day Cerro Kennedy Trek
- 2d
Activity duration is 2 days 2d - English
What's included, what's not
- Round-trip transportation (Santa Marta – La Tagua – Santa Marta)
What's included What's included - Bilingual local guide
What's included What's included - Accommodation in a comfortable bed
What's included What's included - All meals & snacks
What's included What's included - Bird watching tour (beginner level)
What's included What's included - Water (to refill)
What's included What's included - Medical assistance insurance
What's included What's included - Cultural insights from local farmers.
What's included What's included - Spectacular viewpoints & nature experiences.
What's included What's included - Entrances and fees to the Natural Reserve.
What's included What's included - Clothes for cold weather (please bring it)
What's excluded What's excluded - Repellent
What's excluded What's excluded - Sunscream
What's excluded What's excluded - A bottle of water (bring yours; we provide refills)
What's excluded What's excluded - Trekking sticks (for renting)
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Smoking
- Not suitable for: Children under 9 years
What you can expect
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Cerro Kennedy, one of the most spectacular trekking destinations in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This 2-day adventure offers stunning sunrise views of the snow-capped peaks, diverse wildlife, and a deep cultural experience guided by a Local guide.
As night falls over the Sierra Nevada, the Hostel Altos de La Sierra transforms into a peaceful retreat surrounded by the untouched beauty of the mountains. Nestled at a high altitude, the crisp night air settles between 7 and 10 degrees Celsius, making it the perfect setting to cozy up and enjoy a truly unique experience.
Speaking of stars, the night sky at Altos de La Sierra is breathtaking. Far from the city lights, the Milky Way stretches across the sky in stunning clarity, offering a rare view of the cosmos that few places on Earth can match. This is a perfect moment to sit back, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and appreciate the vastness of the universe.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
6:00 AM: Pickup in Santa Marta
7:50 AM: Arrival at Vereda La Tagua, Minca.
8:00 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM: Beginning of the trek (8 km)
2:00 PM: Arrive at the Mountain Hostel, lunch & rest
5:45 PM Sunset at the farm.
7:00 PM: Dinner & stories from the locals.
Day 2:
5:30 AM: Sunrise at the viewpoint next to the farm
6:30 AM: Breakfast
7:30 AM: Beginning of the 2 km walk to the viewpoint at 3100 MASL
9:00 AM Decent
1:30 PM: Lunch at Vista Nieve, local meals.
3:00 PM: Transport back to Santa Marta
5:00 PM: Arrival in Santa Marta
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Santa Marta
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Santa Marta
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia