Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the lush Cocora Valley
- Marvel at towering wax palm trees
- Discover the colorful streets of Salento
- Experience local culture and cuisine
- Enjoy breathtaking mountain views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided hike through Cocora Valley
- Visit to Salento town
- Transportation from Salento to Cocora Valley
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
Pass by: Pick-up and drop-off point
Pass by: Pick-up and drop-off point
Pass by: Pick-up and drop-off point
From the very beginning you will easily appreciate tall and stunning Wax Palm Trees: our national emblematic tree, that has environmental and popular importance to the region and the country. You will have the chance to take a ride in a traditional willys car, the old jeeps that were used by coffee growers to transport themselves across wild roads and from farm to farm.
Guided visit
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Spanish; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for food and drinks.
- Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance for outdoor activities.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and attire suitable for varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and vibrant town scenes.
- Carry a small backpack with essentials like water, snacks, and personal items.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Hike will go up and down through hills 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
- Jeep only available from Salento or Filandia
- You do not visti a coffee farm
Traveler reviews
The tour was really...
The tour was really insightful into not only the different aspects of nature in the Cocora Valley, but also about the history of Salento.
Experience to do absolutely
Beautiful and unique experience in the valley of the cocora with the wonderful and prepared guide of Nicolaj and the driver Brian, both very kind and friendly. Excellent day including lunch in a typical Salento surrounded by nature and animals and birds of all kinds. Highly recommended!
Great guide
Our guide Juan Manuel made all the difference. Extremely knowledgeable, great English and extremely engaging. The hike itself was beautiful and I’d highly recommend it.
A must see!
Yaz was an absolutely incredible guide! She was knowledgeable, professional, but most of all, she was friendly. By the end of the day, she was like a member of the family. She had a great itinerary and organized our transportation from our hotel in Pereira as well as our meals during this amazing day. The tour she took us on of the Cocora Valley was gorgeous and is a must-see for anyone visiting this region of Colombia. The landscape is unlike any you've visited before. The town of Salento is colorful and friendly as well.
An amazing tour! Must do!
The tour was amazing - Andres was an incredible tour guide and we learned so much from him! Daniel, our driver, was super friendly and a very good driver in busy traffic conditions. We really appreciated Andres reaching out to suggest an earlier start so that we didn’t get stuck in the traffic. That was a life saver and we are so grateful that we listened to him as otherwise we would have wasted a lot of time in traffic. It was a great tour of the Cocora valley and Salento, and we even squeezed in extra stop for a local lunch. 10/10 recommend!