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
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up and drop-off point
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
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.
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 - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Matecaña International Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Don’t forget your camera
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Reviews(22)
It was one of our favourite days of our Colombia trip! The tour guide was so lovely and ensured we had a great time. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that this was one of your favorite days in Colombia and that your guide made the experience so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours—we hope to welcome you again on another experience in Colombia!
Very good tour! 👌 The tour we did in Cocora, Sorento and the coffee experience was simply impressive. From the beginning, everything was very well organized, and on time. I want to highlight especially our guide, Jorge, who made the experience even more enriching. His knowledge was amazing; he explained in detail everything about the flora and fauna of the region, the history of Sorento and Cocora, as well as the geography of Colombia. We even learned about Bogotá, the coast and other cultural and natural aspects of the country. The coffee tour ☕ was also very good. A very cozy coffee farm.
¡Gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron tanto del tour en Cocora, Salento y la finca cafetera. Nos llena de orgullo que Jorge haya contribuido a que su viaje fuera aún más especial con sus conocimientos y explicaciones tan completas. Es maravilloso que hayan podido aprender tanto sobre la flora, fauna, y cultura de la región, y que también disfrutaran del ambiente acogedor de la finca de café. Esperamos darles la bienvenida de nuevo para más aventuras inolvidables en Colombia. ¡Gracias por elegirnos! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a fantastic time exploring Cocora, Salento, and the coffee farm. We’re proud that Jorge made your trip even more special with his extensive knowledge and detailed explanations. It’s wonderful that you learned so much about the flora, fauna, and culture of the region, and that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the coffee farm. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Colombia. Thank you for choosing us!
The tour was excellent! Our tour guide Jorge was amazing, as a bonus he took great pictures :D We had a great time and we would recommend it to anyone! Thank you Jorge, hasta pronto!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Jorge made it even more special. It’s wonderful that he helped capture great memories along the way. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon. ¡Hasta pronto!
Great visit. Jorge is a very friendly guide. He accompanied us all day, answered all our questions and organized a perfect schedule for the day. The Cocora Valley is beautiful and the visit to the coffee plantation instructive.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Jorge made your day so special with his friendly demeanor, thoughtful planning, and insightful answers to your questions. The Cocora Valley truly is breathtaking, and we’re glad you also enjoyed the informative coffee plantation visit. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences with Gran Colombia Tours in the future.
The tour went excellent, the Guide went by me at the scheduled time, the visit to the cafetal and the coconut valley were the ones I liked the most, also when I was arriving by car to each place included the Guide gave me very good information is a person with a lot of knowledge, the boy did frankly very well. It is a long but very interesting tour, it is worth it as it has the most important in my personal review to see when you go to Salento and if you do not have much time this perfect.
Gracias por tu reseña. Nos alegra saber que el tour fue excelente y que disfrutaste especialmente la visita al cafetal y al Valle de Cocora, y que el guía haya hecho la experiencia aún mejor. Aunque es un tour largo, nos alegra que lo hayas encontrado interesante y perfecto para aprovechar al máximo tu tiempo en Salento. ¡Gracias por elegir a Gran Colombia Tours! Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that the tour was excellent and that you especially enjoyed the visit to the coffee farm and the Cocora Valley, and that the guide made the experience even better. Although it's a long tour, we're happy that you found it interesting and perfect for making the most of your time in Salento. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours!
Great tour. Jefferson makes the beautiful surroundings come alive. Best way to experience Salento and surroundings.
Hola! Thank you so much for your review. We're glad to know you had a great time and your guide did a great job showing you the city. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours and we hope to see you again in the future!
Beautiful landscapes. Very interesting coffee plantation visit. The guide provided a great addition to the excursion with great knowledge of the flora, fauna and area.
HHola! Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que fue una experiencia muy agradable. Gracias por elegirnos! Hello, thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear it was a very pleasant experience. Thank you for choosing us!
Cocora valley was spectacular with great views! The coffee farm experience was amazing! My guide Laura was full of information and made the experience very fun!
Hola, Jonathan! Thank you for your review. Laura will be happy to read this just as we are now, knowing you enjoyed your experience so much. You're always welcome to keep discovering Colombia with us!
If you're looking for the perfect coffee tour, visiting cocora, and walking around salento, this is your lucky day because you've found the right business to make that dream vacation happen! Mafe is an extraordinary tour guide and Mauricio was earlier than expected to pick us up. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot about wax palm trees and the story of the surrounding areas. The Luger's coffee farm is absolutely beautiful and it covers everything you need to know about coffee. All visited sites were magical and we didn't have to worry about anything just enjoyed the ride and the places they took us. This was a premium and worthy experience.
Hola, Kaori! Many many thanks for taking the time to write this review. Just by reading it we can tell how much you enjoyed it which makes us truly happy as it is our goal. We're sure Mafe and Mauricio will be happy too once they read you had such a great time with them around the Coffee Region. Thank you for recommending us and letting us be part of your trip!
My two sons (15,20) enjoyed a fun and long day with our driver Daniel and guide David. Started with a coffee tour for about an hour which was enough time to learn all a great deal about coffee agriculture process in Colombia (refreshingly convenient blend of human activity working within bounds of local climate such as: no artificial irrigation, minimal pesticide use, minimal fertilization. After that, a relaxing, yummy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a hike in Corcora Valley where there are abundant photo ops. Lastly, a walk around and through quaint town of Salento where local artisans sell truly unique assortment of craft works. David spoke Spanish slowly and allowed my sons to practice speaking all day although he is also speaks English as needed. Highly recommend David (and our driver Daniel) for a day!!!
Hello! We are thrilled to read this review. We are proud to offer local, friendly and authentic experiences so you get to know the real side of our treasures such as coffee. David and Daniel will be excited to know you had such a great day with them too! And we'll make sure they receive your message! Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours.
