Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

5.0 (18 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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18 reviews

5.0

Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). 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
An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains
Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (5–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Salento guided visit
Included: Cocora Valley entrance
Included: Tour Guide
Included: All-risk insurance
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Extra purchases
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Pereira

Passing by

Pick-up and drop-off point
Valle del Cocora

2 hours Admission included

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..
Cocora

2 hours

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.
Salento

one hour

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.
Armenia

Passing by

Pick-up and drop-off point
Filandia

Passing by

Pick-up and drop-off point

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

El Mirador del Cocora Hotel
Hotel Shambala
Hosteria de Mi Pueblo
Hospedaje La Masia Salento
Hotel El Jardin Salento
Vivienda Turistica Yerbabuena
Hotel MM
La Tia Emiss
Sky Green Ecohotel
Hotel Salento Real
Hotel Eje Cafetero

and 189 more pickup points

We pick up our clients anywhere within, Pereira City, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Matecaña International Airport.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Bring comfortable shoes and water
Hike will go up and down through hills and rugged trails so bring comfortable hiking shoes, and a cane if you need it
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
Jeep only available from Salento or Filandia
Don’t forget your camera