Ice Age Islands
Seven days searching remote mountain temples in the Colombian Andes for lost sites dating back 10,500 years, with every find captured on film.
Search for the lost Ice Age sites
As the last Ice Age ended, the peaks around the Bogotá savanna were home to some of the first people in the Andes. Their rock shelters and mountain temples are still out there, and many have never been studied.
This is real fieldwork. You join me and the History Fuzz team searching remote sites, and every outing is filmed, so your discoveries can feature in History Fuzz films.
This expedition is for you if…
You want real fieldwork, not a tour, and enjoy early starts and steep ground.
You'd love to search for undiscovered sites and see your finds captured on film.
You enjoy the History Fuzz films and want to explore Colombia with Ashley.
Ashley Cowie
Writer, On-Screen Presenter, and Producer, FSA Scot. My work has aired on NBC Universal, PBS, STV, BBC, Discovery, History and Travel Channel.
I live in Colombia and have spent years searching and filming its ancient sites for History Fuzz. I'm with you every day of the expedition.
Five remote sites
Tenjo
Painted rock shelters in the hills near our property.
La Peña de Juaica
A sacred peak rising high above the savanna.
El Abra
Rock shelters with some of the oldest traces of people.
El Tablazo
A high, remote summit above the cloud line.
Eastern Hills
Wild ridges above Bogotá, little explored.
The itinerary
Arrival
Airport pick-up and transfer to our property. Welcome dinner and expedition briefing.
Tenjo
First search day among the painted rock shelters, with filming basics in the field.
La Peña de Juaica
A full day searching the slopes of the sacred peak.
El Abra
The rock shelters where some of the oldest evidence of people in the Andes was found.
El Tablazo
A high mountain search day on a remote summit.
Eastern Hills
Final search day, then a look through the footage and a farewell dinner.
Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Bogotá airport.
Why explore with us
Real fieldwork
Search sites few people have ever studied.
A tiny team
Two to eight explorers, so everyone takes part.
All-inclusive
Room, meals, transport and local guides covered.
On film
Your discoveries captured for History Fuzz.
Per person, all-inclusive on the ground
| Deposit to secure your dates | US$1,000 |
| Balance due 90 days before departure | US$2,500 |
| Group size | 2 to 8 explorers |
Included
- Ashley throughout
- Pre-trip video briefing
- 6 nights, private room
- All meals
- Airport pick-up and transport
- Local field guides
- Site access fees
- Filming of your finds
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Drinks
- Tips
Three simple steps
See the details
Read the itinerary and price here, or get them by email.
Choose your dates
Book a video call with Ashley to pick dates and ask questions.
Pay the deposit
US$1,000 by card or PayPal secures your dates. Balance due 90 days before.
Before you book
Deposit
US$1,000 secures your dates. It is non-refundable, but you can transfer it to another traveler at no charge.
Balance
Due 90 days before departure. If you book within 90 days, you pay in full when you book.
If you cancel
More than 90 days before departure, you lose the deposit only. Between 90 and 30 days, 50% of the price. Within 30 days, 100%.
Group size
Two to eight explorers. Traveling alone? We can match you with other explorers’ dates.
If we cancel
We refund everything you’ve paid. We aren’t responsible for flights or other costs you booked yourself.
Changes
Weather or site access may change the plan. If so, we swap in another search area.
Filming
You may appear in History Fuzz films. Tell us before the trip if you’d rather not.
Travel insurance
Required, covering cancellation, medical costs and hiking.
Fitness
You should be able to hike several hours a day on steep, rough ground above 3,000 m (10,000 ft).
FAQs
How fit do I need to be?
Fit enough for long hill walks at altitude. Some days are steep and rough, but there is no technical climbing.
Do I need filming or archaeology experience?
No. Ashley and the team show you how to search and film in the field.
I’m traveling alone. Can I join?
Yes. Tell us when you’d like to travel and we’ll match you with other explorers.
Where do we stay?
In a private room on our rural property near Bogotá, with all meals included. No hotel changes all week.
What happens after I pay the deposit?
You receive a booking confirmation and, closer to the date, your video briefing with Ashley. See the booking terms above.
Get the details by email
The expedition details by email, with a link to book a video call with Ashley.
Thank you! Check your inbox and confirm, and the details will follow.
Small teams of 2 to 8 explorers, on dates you choose.