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 (not a coffee farm visit) 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
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Itinerary
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.
Pick-up and drop-off point
Pick-up and drop-off point
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. You will have the chance to take a ride in a traditional willys car, the old jeeps that were used by coffee growers to transport themselves across wild roads and from farm to farm.
Guided visit
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our clients anywhere within Armenia city, Pereira city Salento or Filandia - hotels, hostels, Air BnB, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Edén International Airport and Matecaña International Airport.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Hike will go up and down through hills and rugged trails so bring comfortable hiking shoes, and a cane if you need it
- Don’t forget your camera
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Jeep only available from Salento or Filandia
- You do not visti a coffee farm
Reviews(78)
Everything was great and I really liked that experience. Recommended.
Thank you so much for this review! We love hearing that you had such a great experience and enjoyed every part of it. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Colombia!
The tour was really insightful into not only the different aspects of nature in the Cocora Valley, but also about the history of Salento.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed learning about both the natural beauty of Cocora Valley and the history of Salento. It’s great to know the experience felt insightful and well-rounded. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Beautiful and unique experience in the valley of the cocora with the wonderful and prepared guide of Nicolaj and the driver Brian, both very kind and friendly. Excellent day including lunch in a typical Salento surrounded by nature and animals and birds of all kinds. Highly recommended!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had such a beautiful and unique day in Cocora Valley, surrounded by nature. It’s wonderful to hear Nicolaj and Brian made it so special with their kindness and professionalism. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Our guide Juan Manuel made all the difference. Extremely knowledgeable, great English and extremely engaging. The hike itself was beautiful and I’d highly recommend it.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Juan Manuel made such a positive difference to your experience with his knowledge, English, and engaging style. It’s great that you enjoyed the hike and the beautiful scenery as well. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Yaz was an absolutely incredible guide! She was knowledgeable, professional, but most of all, she was friendly. By the end of the day, she was like a member of the family. She had a great itinerary and organized our transportation from our hotel in Pereira as well as our meals during this amazing day. The tour she took us on of the Cocora Valley was gorgeous and is a must-see for anyone visiting this region of Colombia. The landscape is unlike any you've visited before. The town of Salento is colorful and friendly as well.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Cocora Valley tour and the charm of Salento. It's wonderful to hear Yaz made the day so enjoyable with her knowledge and warmth. We hope to welcome you back to Colombia for more unforgettable moments!
The tour was amazing - Andres was an incredible tour guide and we learned so much from him! Daniel, our driver, was super friendly and a very good driver in busy traffic conditions. We really appreciated Andres reaching out to suggest an earlier start so that we didn’t get stuck in the traffic. That was a life saver and we are so grateful that we listened to him as otherwise we would have wasted a lot of time in traffic. It was a great tour of the Cocora valley and Salento, and we even squeezed in extra stop for a local lunch. 10/10 recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad everything came together for such a smooth and enriching day. It’s wonderful to hear Andrés made it so engaging with his knowledge and that Daniel ensured a comfortable ride. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Unforgettable experience of cocora valley thanks to Juan our wonderful and knowledgable guide. Juan was always so considerate of our requirements and patiently answered our endless questions! Thank you Juan. Wish you all the best.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience in Cocora Valley was unforgettable and that Juan made it even more special with his knowledge and thoughtful approach. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Colombia!
The guide is extremely professional and gave a very detailed explanation of the natural and cultural features we visited.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your guide provided such a professional and detailed explanation of the site. It’s great to know that the experience was both informative and enriching. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
We had an amazing time with Laura! She was absolutely incredible and we enjoyed everything. The private tour was fun with some hiking to the most beautiful views and was full of stories, history and information about the region, city and Colombia. Laura recommended an excellent restaurant that we enjoyed for lunch. Everything was perfect! Highly recommend!
Thank you for your glowing review! We’re delighted you had such a memorable time with Laura, enjoying the hikes, stories, and beautiful views, along with her great lunch recommendation. We’ll make sure she knows how much you appreciated her guidance. We truly value your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Great tour!! Gustavo is a very knowledgeable and talented young man. I would definitely recommend the tour. We will return to the area tomorrow.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Gustavo. It’s great that his knowledge and skills enhanced your experience. We hope you have a wonderful return to the area and look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
