Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
Description
Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide. • A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance • An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains • Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up and drop-off point
From the very beginning you will easily appreciate tall and stunning Wax Palm Trees: our national emblematic tree, that has environmental and popular importance to the region and the country..
Cocora Valley, in Salento (one of the places that belong to the Coffee Triangle) is one of the few entrance areas to Los Nevados National Natural Park, an environmentally protected park of snowy peak mountains. Besides, the valley was considered as Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Salento and the Cocora Valley will show you their best natural spots along with their traditional coffee farms and the warm people who take care of the territory. It is a great combination. So, believe us when we say it is one of those Colombian natural treasures you can’t miss.
Pick-up and drop-off point
Pick-up and drop-off point
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our clients anywhere within, Pereira City, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Matecaña International Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Hike will go up and down through hills and rugged trails so bring comfortable hiking shoes, and a cane if you need it
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Jeep only available from Salento or Filandia
- Don’t forget your camera
Reviews(18)
I loved it, guide Nicolai and driver Leonardo made a difference and it was a great experience. Easy booking and payment, adjusted to my location needs and time
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience and that Nicolai and Leonardo made it even more special. It’s great to know the booking process was smooth and that the tour could be adapted to your timing and location needs. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon! ¡Gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuviste una gran experiencia y que Nicolai y Leonardo la hicieron aún más especial. Es genial saber que el proceso de reserva fue fácil y que el tour se pudo adaptar a tus necesidades de tiempo y ubicación. Agradecemos sinceramente tus comentarios y esperamos darte la bienvenida nuevamente en Colombia con Gran Colombia Tours muy pronto.
Touer guide is nice and Rich experienced，not just lead the tour，but recommended restaurants，gifts stores
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad to hear your tour guide was friendly and very experienced, and that you appreciated the helpful recommendations for restaurants and gift shops. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Very well organised tour with a knowledgable guide who made our tour enjoyable and informative. Thank you Juan, you were a great guide.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that your tour was well organized and informative. Juan sounds like a fantastic guide, and we're glad he made your experience enjoyable. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again on another great adventure!
Absolutely BREATHTAKING worth every sweat drop. A must when visiting el Eje Cafetero. The hike to the observation points can get a bit steep at times but it’s SOOOO worth it. Highly recommended!
Hi Maria! We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed the most in our tour and that you had the opportunity to see the amazing landscapes in our Coffee Region. Thank you for choosing us.
Cocora Valley lives to its name, definitely is one of the most memorable places that we've visited. Hot Springs in Santa Rosa by the incredible water falls is also world class. Of course, our guide David Alvarez is the best tour guide, we've seen them all, we ever had. David is not just a tour guide who shows you around the attractions, he is determined to bring the best of Columbia to you. David's professionalism and knowledge of Colombian history are second to none, and he is very polite and courteous as well as the best travel companion one can have. I highly recommend David for your trip to Pereira, Cocora Valley and Santa Rosa.
Hola Albert! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed our tour with us and saw the beautiful nature of Coffee region. I will show him your review, I'm sure he will be happy. I wish you the best. Kind regards, Andrea
The best tour to know the Cocora Valley. The guide was very friendly and made the experience better for us. Super recommended!
¡Hola! Muchas gracias por tu comentario, nos hace muy felices de que hayas disfrutado del tour con nosotros y que nuestro guía te acompañara a vivir una gran experiencia. Ese es nuestro objetivo ofrecer un buen servicio a nuestros clientes. ¡Esperamos verte pronto! Saludos, Andrea
It has been a truly amazing experience with David. We saw natural wonders together and thanks to his help we got to learn a lot more about the details and the true story of all the places we visited. He is not only knowledgeable, but also loves what he does, and he truly cares about giving you an authentic experience. He checked in with us several times to make sure we spend more time on what mattered to us. I can only recommend this tour to all, who are open to learn and be humbled by nature.
Hola Peter! Thank you so much for you review! We are glad that you had a great experience in our tour of Salento and the Valle del Cocora with David. We hope to see you soon for more unique experiences. Cheers, Andrea
AMAZING from start to finish!! We were picked up from our hotel and our driver Gustavo was so friendly and made us feel right at home! Jazmin, our tour guide was awesome- even brought coffee with her in a thermos for us to have during the hike! She seemed to have a great relationship with all the locals and she explained everything thoroughly and was super fun to spend the day with! We lucked out and had amazing weather, so the photos we took don’t even look real! I’d absolutely recommend this tour if you want a great time! We saw Cocora Valley, rode a Willy, and saw Salento! MUST SEE!!
Hola Erykah! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed our tour and you found beautiful places for your photos. I hope to see you soon! Cheers, Andrea
This is a great tour! David is an amazing tour guide! He did a remarkable job! We learned a lot from him on this tour. Cocora Valley is very beautiful! The coffee tour was fun and very interesting! Gustavo from the coffee farm did a great job as well! We picked up few coffee beans from the trees & they showed us how to make a perfect coffee! I couldn't ask for more from David and Gustavo! I would definitely recommend both of them to anyone! This is an unforgettable experience in Colombia!
¡Hola! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us. This is the goal we want to give to our customers. . I hope you will visit us again soon! Cheers, Andrea
David did a great job, he’s looking after everyone and he knows a lot of the environment and animals. If you have the chance ask for him. We had such a lovely day.
Hola Ben! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed our tour with us and seeing the beautiful nature of Cocora Valley. I will show David your review, I'm sure they will be happy. I wish you the best. Kind regards,
