Description 

If you are into hiking and getting lost in nature, this is the right experience for you.

Cocora Valley in Salento (one of the places that belongs to the Colombian Coffee Triangle) is one of the few entrance areas to Los Nevados National Natural Park, an environmentally protected park of snowy peak mountains. UNESCO, named the Cocora valley a coffee cultural landscape of Colombia’s Heritage Site.

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 to experience and it’s widely considered as a natural treasure you can’t miss when visiting Colombia.

After hiking the breathtaking Cocora valley, famous for its 40-50-meter-tall wax palms, your private driver will take you into the Andean rainforest, through rivers and exuberant nature, until you reach the beautiful town of Salento. It is one of Colombia’s most popular destinations and the main spot in the Coffee region due to two fundamental reasons: the first, the beautiful and well-preserved architecture of Antioquian colonization and the second, it is the main gate to the Cocora Valley.

You will stroll along its colorful and charming streets decorated with typical crafts of the Coffee Region while your private tour guide fills you on the history and traditions. Finally, you will go up to the viewpoint of Salento to enjoy the panoramic view of the coffee landscapes.

The last stop of the tour is one of the most colorful towns in Colombia: Filandia. Famous for its gastronomy, wonderful Colombian architecture, and fabulous views. You’ll enjoy a stop for lunch at one of the many wonderful restaurants and a walking tour where you’ll be able to take many photos of the beautiful buildings, along with a trip to the “mirador” where you’ll be amazed at the spectacular 360′ views.

What’s Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Armenia or Pereira
• Deluxe air-conditioned vehicle at your complete disposal
• Professional tour guide
• Traditional lunch in local restaurant
• Entrance to the viewpoint of the illuminated hill Filandia
• Entrance to the Cocora wax palm forest
• Travel insurance
• Bottled water
• Optional depending on queue: Transport to palm forest in colorful vintage Jeep vehicle

What’s Not 

• Extra food and drinks
• Gratuities

Tour Duration 

9 Hours

Meeting Point

At check-out, before your purchase is confirmed, you will be kindly asked to leave the written address of your accommodation or potential meeting point. This implies the name of the hotel, bed & breakfast or residence in which you will be staying as long as it is situated within the cities of Armenia or Pereira.

Languages Available 

English and Spanish

Tour Highlights

• Meet and greet at the hotel lobby
• Enjoy a panoramic drive through the fantastic landscapes of the coffee region
• Admire the breathtaking 50 meter tall wax palms in Cocora park
• Taste local delicacies in a typical regional restaurant
• Stroll along the colorful streets of Salento
• Enjoy the great gastronomy and local crafts of Filandia
• Back to the hotel

What to Remember

• Cash in case you wish to buy local souvenirs, water or gratuities
• Wind resistant jacket
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothes
• Sunscreen