Sugar Cane Hacienda El Paraíso Nature Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Hacienda El Paraíso
- Stroll through lush sugar cane fields
- Discover Colombia's rich cultural heritage
- Enjoy scenic views of the Cauca River
- Experience local flora and fauna up close
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Hacienda El Paraíso
- Nature walk through surrounding landscapes
- Transportation from Cali to the hacienda
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Your day will start early. The tour guide will pick you at the reception of your hotel. Once ready, both the driver and him will take you outside the city and after a couple of hours away you will get to the El Paraíso Hacienda. In here you will get to stroll around its nature, while the guide explains the environmental importance of the place and then you will be guided to the sugar cane hacienda.
Once you arrive, you will meet the expert guide and you will take a walk around the hacienda with him. Right after, you will head to the sugar cane fields to learn about its growing and harvesting process. Cane is very important in the region because besides it is used as brown sugar, it also helps on some liquor production. While in the tour you will actually have the chance to taste a sugar cane-based traditional drink that can also be fermented. It is basically made using a machine that extracts the liquid out of the plant and it is massively drunk in this area of the country.
Later on, after exploring the farm, you will rest your feet and you will enjoy the best Cauca Valley’s cuisine with a valluno lunch. By this time, the end of the tour is near, and the driver will be ready to take you back to your hotel in Cali.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan to bring your own or purchase locally.
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; consider your mobility when booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
- Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Traveler reviews
Nature and poetry
I loved to dive into Mary's story.. Abundant nature, preservation and care of the spot impeccable. Very good for couples and family
Enjoyable day
I had a great experience, all the logistics were taken care of, so we are able to just enjoy the tours. The Hacienda is separate from the sugar cane museum and was in Spanish but our tour guide translated the story. My Spanish is not that great.
Not worth it
To be honest we don't really think this trip was worth it. We asked for an English speaking guide, and they sent a Spanish. We then had to spend time finding an English one. When we booked our tour, it was supposed to include a trip to the sugarcane museum as well. It turned out that it didn't include that anymore. The bureau just forgot to change it in the description. But the hacienda was fine, and the guide did a good job. We just didn't get what was described when we booked the trip. The bureau did offer to compensate us with free transport to the airport on the day of our departure, but at that time we had already booked our transport and where being picked up in 30 minutters.
So So
I found this tour kind of boring, The Haciendas and Sugar Cane were not what I expected, it really was just walking and seeing things.
Friendly and professional guide and a beautiful Hacienda!
Paul was my guide for the day, and he was amazing. His english is very good, and he was Patient enough to wait for me for filming with my drone. He also translated to me all that the guide said in spanish. I can only recommend to choose this agency if you do any sort of trips!