Cocora Valley and Salento Horseback Riding Day Tour
Description
If you enjoy natural destinations but you like leveling 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, 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 by visiting some of their farms • Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree • Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley
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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 different viewpoints around Salento. 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.
You will learn the importance of the Cocora Valley, home of the wax palm. This region delimits Los Nevados National Park to promote its conservation and prevent further damage to its fauna and flora.
On top of that, take this opportunity and walk through the picturesque streets of Salento. Come and discover with your own eyes why it is the most beautiful town in all of Colombia. After being dazzled by Salento’s Paisa architecture and explore the handicraft shops, you will be taken back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our clients anywhere within Armenia city, Salento or Filandia - hotels, hostels, Air BnB, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Edén International Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You do not need to know how to ride a horse
- Don’t forget your camera. There will be viewpoints along the ride
- Bring comfortable shoes and clothes
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Keep in mind the horseback ride starts in Salento and not in Cocora Valley for its preservation
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
Reviews(27)
We had an amazing day yesterday! The tour was really wel organized. Special credits to Juan Robledo, he was a really great guide that made the tour so much better!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing and well-organized day. It’s great to know Juan Robledo made the experience even better with his guidance and enthusiasm. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
The tour was sooooo good today! Amazing that Mairizio suggested to go earlier than booked. So we had bearly no people on the Tour. We were verry happy about it. Mairizio was a verry funny and interesting gide. Also de Horsebackrodong was an amazong experience. We‘ll do it again 😍
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad the timing adjustment made such a difference and helped you enjoy a more peaceful tour. It’s wonderful to hear Mauricio made it so fun and engaging. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
My tour was great. The hike was fun and my guide shared so much information with me. I could tell he really loves his job and enjoys doing these tours. He explained everything well and had answers to all my questions. Whenever I wanted a picture, my guide would take pictures of me. If I didn‘t like them he‘d happily re-do them. He also gave me enough time to enjoy the landscape. After the hike I didn‘t feel well, but my guide took care of me. He suggested we did things a bit slower and go to a pharmacy so I could enjoy the rest of the tour. Then we had lunch and went horse riding. My inexperience with horses wasn’t a problem either, as the horse owner gave me a quick lecture before riding. The owner and my guide were riding along side of me. Whenever I didn’t know how to lead the horse, they would help me. It was pouring, but it didn‘t matter because my guide thought of that too. He knew the chance for rain was high, so we got a rain poncho before the start of the tour and I wore it for the horse riding part. Thanks to the poncho, I didn‘t get wet, although it was raining. Pedro was super kind, considerate, easy going and the best guide I could have asked for. We had a great day and good conversation. I have beautiful memories and pictures of my experience 💯👌🏽 I hope to maybe see him again on another tour sometime as he mentioned he does tours across different cities in Colombia
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed experience! We’re happy to hear that your guide Pedro provided such attentive and dedicated service, making sure you enjoyed every moment of the tour. It’s great that he helped with photos, the landscape, and even took care of you when you weren’t feeling well. We’re glad the rain didn’t spoil your experience thanks to the ponchos! We hope to accompany you on future adventures in Colombia and create more beautiful memories. Thanks for choosing us and for your kind words!
Pedro is a sensational guide! It was well organized from the beginning. We received a lot of information and were allowed to actively participate in the tour. The horse tour was wonderful and the route unique, walking on horseback through the river, I will never forget this. Pedro manages to go from a guide to a friend. Important tip: make the tours as early as possible.
Vielen Dank für Ihr tolles Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Pedro die Tour so unvergesslich gemacht hat. Seine freundliche Art und die einmalige Erfahrung, mit dem Pferd durch den Fluss zu reiten, klingen wirklich besonders. Auch der Hinweis, die Touren früh zu beginnen, ist ein wertvoller Tipp. Wir werden Ihre lieben Worte gerne an Pedro weitergeben und hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns in Kolumbien begrüßen zu dürfen. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that Pedro made the tour unforgettable. His friendly approach and the unique experience of riding through the river sound truly special. Your suggestion to start tours early is also very helpful. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Pedro and look forward to welcoming you back to Colombia soon.
Hei. Everything was amazing. Maria was a great and fun guide who showed us more than she was supposed to and really enjoyd getting to know her. Loved every minute of it! Gracias!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing time and that Maria went above and beyond to make your experience special. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed every moment and connected with her during the tour. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with her. Gracias for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in Colombia for more unforgettable adventures!
Amazing tour, Juan was our tour guide. He spoke excellent English, very informative. We went early to Corora Valley which i would recommend to avoid the crowds. The horse riding at the end was a great experience, the horses are well cared for on a small farm and only go out twice a day at the most and only small groups at a time. would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Juan made your tour an amazing experience with his excellent English and informative guidance. Visiting the Cocora Valley early is a great tip to avoid the crowds, and we’re glad you enjoyed that part of the experience. It’s also wonderful to know that the horse riding was a highlight and that the horses are well cared for, ensuring an ethical and enjoyable activity. Thank you for highly recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures with Gran Colombia Tours in the future!
A great experience. The guide accompanies you well, she is very kind and explains the history on the palm trees, the nature around and also on the village of Salento. We can talk with her (Sarah). And the tour is fine.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience with Sarah. It’s wonderful that she could share such interesting insights about the palm trees, the nature, and the village of Salento. We hope you had a memorable time and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!
The first part is on foot in the valley cocora with spectacular views. Juan our Guide (who is excellent) gave us a lot of explanations on the site. The second part is done on horseback through several varied paths. Horses are well treated I recommend
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Cocora Valley and appreciated Juan's informative guidance. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, and we hope to see you again on your next adventure!
Overall experience complete and well structured in the day. Having a private Guide (who speaks both English and Spanish) is a great added value to get to know the local reality and culture in a short time. Jefferson was a great companion of adventure, discreet, present and with a great passion for his work
Hola Eleonora! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We’re glad Jefferson’s passion for his work enhanced your tour. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for more enriching experiences! Hola Eleonora! Grazie per la sua splendida recensione! Siamo entusiasti di sapere che l'esperienza vi è piaciuta. Siamo felici che la passione di Jefferson per il suo lavoro abbia arricchito il vostro tour. Grazie per aver scelto Gran Colombia Tours e non vediamo l'ora di potervi accogliere di nuovo per altre esperienze arricchenti!
The horse riding was fantastic and the landscape was beautiful. Our guide was amazing. I definitely recommend this tour
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the horse riding and the beautiful landscape. It’s great to know that our guide made your experience amazing. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future. Thanks again for your feedback!
