Trekking PNN Munchique

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Bioextremo El Tambo

The Munchique Natural National Park is
one of the most natural places
beautiful southwestern Colombian.
Walk in the middle of the native forest
to the top of the mountain is a
experience that we invite you to enjoy
on this hiking trail. They are 16
kilometers traveled between the outward and
back through the park, with a level of
medium intensity.

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Departure Time and Location

5:00 am Mint in the city of Popayán.

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Return Time and Location

5:00 pm Mint in the city of Popayán.

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Tour Duration

12 hours.

We meet at the mint (carrera 11 con calle 4) in the city of Popayán at 5:00 am. In this place the information of the participants is verified and some general recommendations are given.

Then we will travel by country car to the municipality of El Tambo, to the Fondas sector, where we will make a stop to taste a typical breakfast of the sector.

We will continue to the entrance to the Munchique Natural National Park. Here we will get ready to do the hiking tour. There are approximately 8 km of ascent to the top of the hill. During the tour you can make a photographic record of the flora and fauna of the place, as well as the beautiful landscapes. Upon reaching the top, we will find a military base that guards the place. It is not allowed to enter the base. Here we will have a snack and return back to the park entrance.

We will return to Fondas to enjoy a well-deserved lunch and finally we will return to the city of Popayán.

If time permits and travelers wish, we can make a return stop at the obelisk sector at the head of El Tambo, to enjoy an incredible view of the town and the region. (Optional).

  • Round trip transportation from Popayan.
  • Park entrance
  • peasant breakfast and lunch
  • Hydration
  • medical assistance card
  • Group photographic record
  • And one of the best experiences in nature.

Other services not specified.

 

weather conditions            
  • Subject to weather conditions depending on the time of year. Dry season: January, February, June – August Rainy season: other months of the year.

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  • 8

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  • 1

 

Limitations and Restrictions

  • optimal physical condition and without any health restrictions that prevent you from safely performing the activity.
  • not be in a state of pregnancy, or in any other special state that could put your health at risk.
  • DO NOT consume liquor or psychoactive substances, before and during the development of the activity, as well as NOT consume beverages in glass containers.
  • NOT be under the influence of alcohol or any other psychoactive substance or that may alter any of your senses to carry out the activity.

 

User behavior

  • Respect schedules and shifts.
  • Maintain respectful treatment and camaraderie with the guides and participants.
  • Avoid leaving garbage and other elements in the place of the activity.
  • Abide by the safety instructions and protocols established by the company and provided by the guides.

 

Minimum age

  • 14 years. For minors, the consent of parents or guardians and the accompaniment of a responsible adult is required.

 

Natural and cultural resources

  • Flora and fauna typical of PNN Munchique, high Andean forest.

 

Experience Required

  • None

 

means of displacement

  • Camper type transport
  • Hiking

 

Food included

  • Lunch (soup, dry, Lemonade)
  • Snack (Black cookie, Oatmeal)
  • Water

 

food not included

  • Others not described here.

 

recommendations

  • Carry identity document and health insurance
  • Appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity (preferably brightly colored sportswear for a better photographic record)
  • change clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Repellent
  • Foot tight shoes
  • Cap
  • Hydration
  • Store your electronics (cell phone, camera, etc.) in dry bags to prevent water damage.
  • Carry all your items in a backpack for your convenience.
  • Avoid bringing pets on the tour.

 

insurance information

  • Insurance policy for adventure activities with Seguros Magenta.

 

Conditions of service

  1. The participant must obey the instructions determined by those responsible for the activity, avoid separating from the group, use all the security elements that are determined in each case. Otherwise, the possibility of excluding them from the group remains at the discretion of those responsible.
  2. The organization reserves the right of admission and permanence of the participants, being able to exclude them from the tour for the following reasons: bad behavior, poor health conditions, bad attitude towards those responsible and participants, causing deliberate damage to the environment, and in general, inappropriate behavior that may compromise the integrity of the participants and/or the proper development of the activity. When the exclusion is due to improper conduct, the participant will not be entitled to any refund, regarding the unused services.
  3. Once the activity has started, the suspension, modification or interruption of the services by the participants due to personal reasons of any kind, will not give rise to any claim, refund or return.
  4. Weather conditions and/or reasons of force majeure may force the organizing company or guides to modify the duration, routes or activities originally planned. The company may modify and/or suspend the journey due to factors that may endanger the safety of the participants.
  5. The participant must know how to swim, as a precondition for water activities.
  6. During the activity, any kind of non-therapeutic drug is prohibited, as well as the consumption of alcohol prior to the activity and during it, leaving it to the power and consideration of the organizing company or guide in charge, to suspend the participation of the user in case of appearing in a state of intoxication, dehydration after alcohol intake.
  7. Minor participants must present written authorization from their parents or guardians to carry out the activity. Under no circumstances will minors under 14 years of age be allowed to participate without the accompaniment of one of their parents or guardian.
  8. Knowledge of the risks: the participant understands that the activities related to adventure tourism (rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, trekking, rappelling, climbing, kayaking, hydrospeed, etc.) entail the risk of suffering possible material damage to their belongings and /or your mental or physical health, including death; as a participant you are aware of these, you assume said risks and the responsibility for any damage or harm that you may suffer due to or during the development of the contracted activity, therefore you release and exonerate BIO EXTREMO from any liability, as well as any member, officer, employee, agent, service provider or any institution or organization associated with BIO EXTREMO. Likewise, the exemption from liability includes both your person and any other who may have the right to claim on your behalf such as spouse, children, heirs, creditors, etc.; Labor rights that are subject to claim or compensation under Colombian law are also protected.
  9. Responsibility: in relation to the activities that are carried out (rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, trekking, rappelling, climbing, kayaking, hydrospeed, etc.), BIO EXTREMO, is only responsible according to current legislation on the matter, for damages suffered by the participant that are caused by fault or negligence of the company. In no way BIO EXTREMO is responsible for the damages suffered by the risk of the activities.
  10. Medical information: the participant must detail any type of illness, medical problem or special situation (eg, allergies, diabetes, heart problems, hypertension, operations, medical recommendations, etc.), disability, physical impediment such as swimming in cold water, receiving impacts on the spine, holding heavy objects such as a bag, rowing, jumping, riding a bicycle, etc. You must also inform if you take any specific medication that you must receive in an emergency.
  11. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
  12. Advance payment of 100% of the service.
  13. Show up at the meeting point at the stipulated time. There will be a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. If the participant does not show up at the stipulated time, they will not be entitled to any refund.
  14. Sign the voluntary participation form. In case of not signing it, it will be understood that the participant accepts the conditions of service voluntarily.
  15. In no case will departures be scheduled with less than 4 participants (when bioextremo schedules departures on specific dates), excluding guides.
  16. Cancellation of the service: in case of not being able to attend the activity, the user must inform 8 days in advance to obtain a 100% refund of the money, 5 days in advance to obtain a 90% refund, with 3 days of in advance for a 50% refund, 1 day in advance for a 10% refund. If the client decides not to participate on the same day of the activity, they will not be entitled to a refund of any kind.

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