"The best experience that you can have! Contributing to the planet so that each day it is better -- that's priceless."
Fundación Al Verde Vivo
Non-profit organization
8 hours
From$58 USDPer person
Fundación Al Verde Vivo is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the relationship between people and nature through ecotourism and environmental education.
Tour Highlights
- Take a guided ecological walk to help reforestation efforts and river bank clean-up in Colombia.
- Discover the majestic cliffs of Farallones de Suesca.
- Use all five senses to engage with the natural beauty around you.
Tour revenue will be invested in planting and maintaining forests as well as supporting cleaning efforts on the river bank.
Tour Details
Frequency
Monday - Sunday with reservation
Start Time
7:30 am
Duration
8 hours
Good For
Adults, Families
Languages
Spanish
Difficulty
Medium (2-5 miles/ 3-8 km walking distance, some physical effort)
Clothing & Equipment
Comfortable shoes for walking, Warm clothes
Tour Participants
25 to 100
Volunteer Opportunities
Yes
Tour Description
Connect with nature on this peaceful walking tour. The tour starts with a discussion on the impact of climate change and deforestion on the watershed areas.
Then trek along the Bogota River as you pass through forests planted by the organization. Local tour guides will share the history of this scenic area and highlight geological formations like the Farallones de Suesca.
Taste, smell, see, hear and feel your way through your surroundings, engaging your senses and recognize the value and importance of the environment around you.
1 Visitor Review
- Andres Rodrigo Alarcon Nava ● Mar 5, 2014
How To Get There
The tour begins at the train station in Cacicazgo, Suesca, Cundinamarca. Take the highway 1 hour north to Sesquilé and Suesca, until you reach an area known as "La Playa." The road leads to a railroad, where you will see a large green house and the Suesca train station.
