Cocora Valley and Salento Horseback Riding Day Tour
Description
If you enjoy natural destinations but you like levelling up your experiences: ride your horses and discover Colombia’s beauty through its national parks. In this tour, you will be guided along the mountains of Cocora Valley. You will learn about Colombian farming traditions, and have the chance of taking incredible pictures of the breathtaking landscapes. We have designed this for you to have a fulfilling trip. - Visiting Salento on the back of a horse - Exploring stunning landscapes - Getting in touch with locals - Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree - Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley
Tour Options
Itinerary
First, meet our skilled and experienced guide in the chosen departure point. He will take you to Salento where your horses will be set and ready for you to ride them. This is where the adventure actually starts. The horses will drive you through viewpoints, stop and stare at the magnanimity of the landscapes. Let our guide tell the stories of the region and everything you need to know to appreciate the place even more. Afterward, you will be ready to go to the Cocora Valley.
The Cocora Valley is a great natural park surrounded by misty green hills and mind-boggling landscapes full of Wax Palm Trees, the Colombian national tree. Its location on the Coffee Triangle and its closeness to Los Nevados Natural Park made them worthy of the UNESCO’s recognition as Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site.
The Cocora Valley is a great natural park surrounded by misty green hills and mind-boggling landscapes full of Wax Palm Trees, the Colombian national tree. Its location on the Coffee Triangle and its closeness to Los Nevados Natural Park made them worthy of the UNESCO’s recognition as Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site.
You can start the tour from Pereira
You can start the tour from Armenia
You can start the tour from Filandia
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our clients anywhere within Pereira city, hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Matecaña International Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable shoes and clothes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- You do not need to know how to ride a horse
- Don’t forget your camera. There will be viewpoints along the ride
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Reviews(5)
We had a wonderful guide Marcela who took us on an amazing hike in the Valley, then to a scrumptious lunch in Salento, ending with a thrilling horse ride in the valley. We trotted, galloped, and even crossed a fast moving river. All along the way she gave us historical facts about Salento, the valley, the mountains and the indigenous people. She also answered any question we had about Columbia in general.
We’re so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time with Marcela! It sounds like a truly unforgettable experience, from the amazing hike in the valley to the thrilling horse ride and insightful history of Salento and the surrounding area. We're glad Marcela made it even better with her knowledge and friendliness. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
First let me preface I planned this trip quite late and was unaware of how popular and crowded this area would be during this weekend. This is basically peak season. Being that said, with the help of the driver and our guide we were able to do everything we wanted to do. The road was congested going into cora but we managed to enter early in the day and complete our hike and take some memorable pictures, I would suggest staying away from the long queue at the photo opportunities, just go to the miradores and take photos off trail. Our guide Jorge was great at navigating the crowds and balancing leisure pace but also moving along. Exiting cocora and driving into salento with all the traffic is hard but with the driver we made the most of it and relaxed in the car en enjoyed the view. We had lunch at a great local spot, food was delicious and fast so we could continue to our horse riding. The horse riding operator Omar was awesome and we had a great ride. We stopped a view point and flew my drone to capture the magic of the mountains. We rode in a river which was a highlight for my kids. Then it was much later than anticipated and we walked around salento, but we really didn't care to go shopping as much but the vibe was great at night (particular during Holiday weekend). Highly recommend this operator super professional and fun.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! It sounds like you made the most of a busy weekend and had a fantastic time despite the crowds. We’re glad Jorge and the driver ensured you could accomplish everything you had planned, including navigating traffic and finding peaceful photo spots at the miradores. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed lunch, the scenic horse ride, and the magical mountain views captured with your drone. The river ride sounds especially memorable for your kids. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Colombia for more unforgettable adventures!
Amazing, it has been a wonderful experience. The Guide very attentive. The ride was spectacular, I highly recommend it.
Hola, Sonsoles! Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña. Nos alegra saber que tuviste una gran experiencia. Gracias por recomendarnos, esperamos volverte a ver en el futuro. Hi, Sonsoles! Thank you so much for your review. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. Thank you for recommending us, we hope to see you again in the future.
100% recommendable. Magnificent guides, unique experience! The coffee region is beautiful and we loved the horseback ride!
Hola, Jaime! Gracias por tu comentario. Nos emociona saber que toda la experiencia fue encantadora para ustedes. Es nuestro objetivo. Gracias por recomendarnos y elegirnos! Hola Jaime, thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear that the whole experience was delightful for you. That is our goal. Thank you for recommending and choosing us!
