Santa Rita Waterfall and Salento Hike 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, but there is more than what meets the eye, if you want to hike some of its forests walk through old tunnels for finding a hidden waterfall, we got you covered! After beautiful hiking, you will have a sightseeing walking tour through the streets of Salento.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Deeper inside we will find Santa Rita waterfall, a short waterfall of 20 mts, but surrounded by forest that, combine it with the unconventional hike, makes you feel that you are in a magical place.
Then we’ll head to Salento to make a walking tour where you will see the predominance of adobe and mud houses with colorful wooden balconies and gates decorated with flowers. On your walk you will be able to appreciate the authentic architecture of the traditional coffee towns from the beginning of the 20th century. Also, you will find some colorful stairs that take you to one of the viewpoints of Salento, the viewpoint of Alto de la Cruz. From the viewpoint you will be able to see a large part of the town and its church, and if you are lucky, you will be able to see part of Armenia and the mountains of Los Nevados National Natural Park.
You can start the tour form 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 - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals and points of interest.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Hike will go up and down through muddy slopes 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
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Reviews(4)
I found it a super interesting tour in the middle of nature by the Quindio River and waterfalls. Tropical forest of beautiful mist. Excellent guide and lover of your work
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had such an interesting tour immersed in nature, along the Quindío River and waterfalls. It's great to know that your guide's passion for their work enhanced the experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours! ¡Gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuviste un tour tan interesante rodeado de naturaleza, junto al río Quindío y las cataratas. Es genial saber que la pasión de tu guía por su trabajo hizo que la experiencia fuera aún más especial. Te agradecemos sinceramente tu comentario y esperamos poder darte la bienvenida nuevamente en Colombia con Gran Colombia Tours.
Great experience! From the start, transportation was on time and super friendly. Guide was super knowledgeable and helpful.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear everything ran smoothly and that you enjoyed the transportation and guidance throughout the tour. We appreciate you choosing Gran Colombia Tours and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Colombia!
I absolutely adore waterfalls and history, therefore, I try and seek them both out everywhere I go and I must say this tour did not disappoint. Pedro, my tour guide, was so informative, knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Salento and Colombia in general. I learned so much! 10/10 recommend!
Hola! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed our tour with us and saw the beautiful nature of Santa Rita Waterfall. I will show him your review, I'm sure he will be happy. I wish you the best. Kind regards, Andrea
