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Cocora Valley and Salento Horseback Riding Day Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Cocora Valley and Salento Horseback Riding Day Tour

About this activity

If you enjoy natural destinations but you like levelling up your experiences: ride your horses and discover Colombia’s beauty through its national parks. In this tour, you will be guided along the mountains of Cocora Valley. You will learn about Colombian farming traditions, and have the chance of taking incredible pictures of the breathtaking landscapes. We have designed this for you to have a fulfilling trip.

  • Visiting Salento on the back of a horse
  • Exploring stunning landscapes
  • Getting in touch with locals
  • Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree
  • Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley
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At a glance

Duration
6–8 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 (6–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Horse handler
  • Included: Tour Guide
  • Included: Horse rental at Salento
  • Included: All-risk insurance
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Not included: Extra purchases
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Salento

    2 hours

    First, meet our skilled and experienced guide in the chosen departure point. He will take you to Salento where your horses will be set and ready for you to ride them. This is where the adventure actually starts. The horses will drive you through viewpoints, stop and stare at the magnanimity of the landscapes. Let our guide tell the stories of the region and everything you need to know to appreciate the place even more.

    Afterward, you will be ready to go to the Cocora Valley.

  2. Cocora

    3 hours

    The Cocora Valley is a great natural park surrounded by misty green hills and mind-boggling landscapes full of Wax Palm Trees, the Colombian national tree. Its location on the Coffee Triangle and its closeness to Los Nevados Natural Park made them worthy of the UNESCO’s recognition as Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site.

  3. Valle del Cocora

    3 hours Admission included

    The Cocora Valley is a great natural park surrounded by misty green hills and mind-boggling landscapes full of Wax Palm Trees, the Colombian national tree. Its location on the Coffee Triangle and its closeness to Los Nevados Natural Park made them worthy of the UNESCO’s recognition as Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site.

  4. Pereira

    Passing by

    You can start the tour from Pereira

  5. Armenia

    Passing by

    You can start the tour from Armenia

  6. Filandia

    Passing by

    You can start the tour from Filandia

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, hotels, 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Bring comfortable shoes and clothes

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

  • Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen

  • You do not need to know how to ride a horse

  • Don’t forget your camera. There will be viewpoints along the ride

  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements

Options

  • Pick-up in Filandia

    From Filandia

    Pickup included

  • Pick-up in Salento

    From Salento

    Pickup included

  • Pick-up in Pereira

    From Pereira

    Pickup included

  • Pick-up in Armenia

    From Armenia

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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