Cocora Valley, Salento and Coffee Farm Day Tour
Description
Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 8-hour tour across the Cocora Valley and a specialized coffee farm. Hike some of its mountains, and learn about about Colombian coffee farming culture. Finish your day having a tasteful and 100% Colombian coffee. 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 • A guided tour along the farm and its plantation • Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting • Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings • A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general. • High-quality Colombian coffee tasting
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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. Hike through this magic valley and enjoy some of the best views of the world. Be sure to have your cellphone fully charged, we know you’ll want to take pictures of the amazing nature. And, if you suddenly get caught by the mists and winds, don’t worry about it, that’s how weather tends to be, and it will only make the landscapes look even more magical.
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.
Then we’ll head to the coffee farm. If you are one of those who are passionate about this drink, or even if you aren’t but you want to learn more about it, let us take you with the experts: the coffee growers. At the farm, you will meet a coffee expert that will walk you along the different areas of the farm in order to explain to you the phases coffee has: from the plantation, picking up the coffee cherries, taking out the bean, the washing, roasting, and grinding
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our clients anywhere within Salento- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Don’t forget your camera
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Reviews(143)
We really had a great time and our tour guide Juan was awesome! Would definitely recommend and do again!
Great tour. Comfortable transportation with pick up from our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
I have to say what a fantastic tour this was. We loved every part of it. But what really made it special was our tour guide, Juan Camilo. One of the best tour guides we’ve had. He’s personable, knowledgeable and just a guy you enjoy being around for the day. I didn’t get his name but our driver for the day was great as well. From riding on the back of an open Jeep through the Cocora Valley, to exploring the beautiful little town of Salento, to picking and making your own coffee, it was a great trip. Highly recommend!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic and well-rounded experience. It’s wonderful to know that Juan Camilo’s personality and knowledge made the day so special, along with the support from the driver. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you again soon.
We loved it. It's been an unforgettable day. Our guide has been Nicolai, and he has conveyed his passion for the Coffee Axis.
Nos alegra mucho saber que tuvieron un día inolvidable y que la pasión de Nicolai por el Eje Cafetero hizo la experiencia aún más especial. Gracias por elegir Gran Colombia Tours, esperamos recibirlos nuevamente pronto.
We booked that private tour as a couple and found it quite pricey, but it was absolutely worth the money. Our guide, Juan Manuel was awesome. We never felt rushed. He took so much time to show us everything and always let us choose what we wanted to see or do. We went first to the beautiful cocora Valley and after that to the coffee tour. We went for a hike in the valley and juan manuel teaches us everything about it. After that we went to the coffee farm. It was the first coffee tour we did, which we made our own coffee from picking the beans 🫘 to rost, ground, and everything. We really enjoyed it. Thank you so much, juan manuel, to be our fantastic tour guide. Also, thank you for our driver and the coffee tour guide. We recommend this tour highly. We started at 8am (its better to start early bc to many people)
Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review! We're delighted to hear that, despite the initial concern about price, the experience proved to be truly worthwhile. It’s great to know Juan Manuel made such a positive impact—giving you the flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace and helping you fully experience both Cocora Valley and the coffee farm. We also appreciate your tip about starting early and your kind words for the driver and coffee guide. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Amazing day with Marcela and our driver! Learned so many amazing facts about the valley as well as during the coffee farm experience as well. Getting to travel in the back of the jeep for a bit was also so cool.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing day with Marcela and your driver, and that you enjoyed learning so much about the valley and the coffee farm experience. It’s great to know the jeep ride added an extra fun touch to your day! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Fabulous tour. Our family was a broad age range (13-76) and Laura catered to our different interests and energy levels!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear Laura was able to adapt the tour to suit everyone in your family across such a wide age range—that’s no small feat. It’s great to know she catered to different interests and energy levels to make the experience enjoyable for all. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon
I throughly enjoyed my time in Cocora Valley and the coffee farm. The Salento tour was a nice addition as well. My tour guide Kevin was incredibly attentive and provided clear and thorough explanations about the history and geography of the region.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time in Cocora Valley, the coffee farm, and Salento—it’s truly a special region. It’s great to know Kevin made the experience even better with his attentiveness and clear, thorough explanations about the history and geography of the area. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Excellent all a wonderful experience super recommended
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon! ¡Gracias por tu amable reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuviste una experiencia maravillosa. Agradecemos sinceramente tu recomendación y esperamos darte la bienvenida nuevamente en Colombia con Gran Colombia Tours muy pronto.
We had an amazing experience thanks to Juan Miguel !!! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide, he gave us so much information so many different subjects, the history, the nature, the flora and fauna, environment. We enjoyed it so much, the pace was also really nice and all the places we visited as well! Will definitely recommend him and the tour to friends visiting this area !
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience with Juan Miguel and that his knowledge across history, nature, flora, fauna, and the environment made the tour so enriching. It’s great to know you enjoyed the pace and all the places you visited. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
