Andes Eco Tours

Andes Eco Tours is a family-owned and family-run company that has been organising nature tours from Bogotá since 2012. It focuses on off-the-beaten-path trips into the Eastern Andes, mainly hiking and horse riding, and it presents itself under the banner of sustainable tourism in Bogotá. For travellers who want to see the landscapes around the capital rather than another museum, it is one of the most specialised options.

The tours visit a range of ecosystems close to the city: high páramo mountaintops, cloud forests, wetlands that are rich in birds, and coffee and cacao farms. The company's stated approach is to support local rural communities and to let visitors take an active part in the land and the lives of the people who live there, rather than simply observing. It offers both day tours and multi-day trips, and a projects section on its website explains its community work.

The company is registered with Colombia's national tourism register, has received TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice recognition and several Certificates of Excellence, and displays the logo of an accessible tourism network. Guiding is available in English, Spanish, French and German, which is useful for mixed groups. Contact the team by WhatsApp on +57 313 244 6065, by phone from the United States or Canada on +1 971 724 8952, or by email at [email protected], to choose a route and arrange the practical details.

These trips suit active travellers, birdwatchers, families with older children and anyone interested in the páramo. Bogotá's altitude means even the starting points are high, and the páramo can be cold, wet and windy, so bring warm layers, waterproofs, sun protection and sturdy shoes, and allow a day or two in the city to acclimatise before a demanding hike.

Because the tours leave Bogotá for the surrounding mountains, they combine well with a city stay: spend your first days on the museums and Monserrate, then book a nature day in the mountains. Discuss fitness levels and any accessibility needs with the company when you book, as routes vary in difficulty. The company's Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels show photos and videos of past trips, which help when choosing a route.