Depart at 8:00 a.m. in a 4 x 4 jeep and drive along the Morro highway, with a view of the plateau and the city of Merida. Stop at a lookout point to observe the towns of el Morro and Aricagua. Continue the journey to the village of Mosdanda where we more... Depart at 8:00 a.m. in a 4 x 4 jeep and drive along the Morro highway, with a view of the plateau and the city of Merida. Stop at a lookout point to observe the towns of el Morro and Aricagua. Continue the journey to the village of Mosdanda where we will stop for lunch and observe potato plantations, endemic trees such as the Bucharest (a particular tree specie of the region). By late afternoon we arrive at Los Nevados where you will stay the night at Posada Vista Bella, a beautiful colonial house where you will enjoy a delicious dinner. At the guest house there is also a bar to sample delicious wines and beer (not included in the tour price).

After a warm breakfast prepare to ride a mule –for 4 hours – to Alto La Cruz located at 4, 200 meters above sea level. This part of the journey provides breathtaking views of the valley we have just climbed; hazy vies of Mérida lost in the depth more... After a warm breakfast prepare to ride a mule –for 4 hours – to Alto La Cruz located at 4, 200 meters above sea level. This part of the journey provides breathtaking views of the valley we have just climbed; hazy vies of Mérida lost in the depths below; and Pico Bolivar. As we leave the mules behind, we will hike to Los Calderones Valley (at 3,500 meters), bathing in natural hot springs and trekking through mountain rainforest. Overnight at posada Pedro.

Very early in the morning, after a delicious breakfast, we prepare to commence our trekking expedition. For those that aren't good trekkers, you will have an option of riding a mule. The trek will take you through the most beautiful mountain scenery more... Very early in the morning, after a delicious breakfast, we prepare to commence our trekking expedition. For those that aren't good trekkers, you will have an option of riding a mule. The trek will take you through the most beautiful mountain scenery covered with frailejones. Half way, we will stop to eat a delicious picnic before continuing our trek to the highest point "Alto la Cruz" with an elevation of 4,150 m above sea. At this point we will continue to the fourth stop of the cable car "Loma Redonda" to 4,050 meters and take the the caable car to the Pico Espejo station at 4,800 m. If weather permits, you might be able to see Pico Bolivar (5007 m) from this station.