Colombia · COCORA VALLEY TOURS IN SALENTO
The good ones sell out and the cheap ones sell out faster. Below: the 11 to book before you fly, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of the Cocora Valley shared tour from Salento, with wax palms, guide quality, transport, hiking effort, price value, and coffee farm tips.
“Like others have mentioned, this tour is quite expensive as you could easily do this independently for so much less. However, as a solo traveller, sometimes it’s nice to let someone else organise the logistics, have company, and to learn about the region.”
Hike Cocora Valley, explore a working coffee farm, and taste fresh Colombian coffee on this flexible private day tour from Salento.
“Amazing day with David, it was just me and my boyfriend in the tour and he really personalized our experience and replied to all our questions (which were many!). Even tough we could have done both experiences (Cocora and Coffee Tour) on our own, the fact that we had such a personal experience made it extra worth it. One of the best days in Colombia for sure!”
Hike Cocora Valley’s giant wax palms, enjoy Salento, and travel by traditional Willy with a private English or Spanish guide.
“Maria was a great tourguide and we had a great experience. Hight recommended!”
Review of the private Cocora Valley and Salento hike, with wax palms, a Willys jeep ride, local culture, practical tips, and value advice.
“The tour was great! The team (the driver Oscar and the guide Laura) was very professional and very friendly. The hike is about only 2h in total going up & down and is not difficult. The viewpoints are outstanding!”
Explore Cocora Valley’s wax palms, ride a Willys jeep, enjoy a traditional lunch, and learn coffee-making at Finca Buenos Aires.
“Pickup at hotel was on time. Our tour guide, Juan, was amazing, very patient, very attentive to needs, made the tour very fun and memorable. Juan and the driver treated us like good friends, 100% recommended!!!”
Review of Cocora Valley hiking from Salento, with wax palms, hummingbirds, lunch, guide details, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“I could not recommend this tour of Cocora Valley more highly, particularly if you are interested in birds and biodiversity. My guide, Robin, was extremely knowledgeable and spent a lot of time talking explaining the birds of the area. If you want to learn more about the local wildlife while taking in the breathtaking views of the Cocora Valley, this tour is for you.”
Explore Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia on a private 10-hour tour with hotel transport, local guides, and flexible stops.
“The activity was better than we expected. Our guide, Camilo, was attentive before and throughout the entire experience. He shared detailed stories about each place and consistently looked after our well-being. Cristian, the driver, was kind and always made sure we were comfortable. Highly recommended! The photos of the landscapes, the mountains, and especially the Cocora Valley make this activity an unforgettable encounter with nature! Highly recommended!!”
Review of the Cocora Valley hike from Salento, with Willys Jeep transport, wax palms, lunch, guide details, price, and practical tips.
“Nous avons apprécié la randonnée dans la Vallée de Cocora et notre guide Santiago. Il a partagé beaucoup d’informations et d’anecdotes sur la région. Le déjeuner était excellent”
Review of a private Salento, Cocora Valley, and Filandia tour from Pereira or Armenia, with wax palms, lunch, transport, and local guides.
“My hotel is in Pereira. My tour starts from there. The driver Luis and the tour guide Soledad are excellent. Especially the tour guide is very knowledgeable in plant, animals and nature. She is a great photographer as well. I learned a lot from her. The lunch is very tasty. I love this tour and would further recommend.”
Explore Cocora Valley by jeep, see Colombia’s wax palms, tour Salento’s historic center, and enjoy trout with patacón for $68.
“Wonderful day at Cocora Valley and Salento. Our guide Jose was amazing, he told us a lot about the region and the history. The hike was spectacular and restaurant for lunch was outstanding. It was full day!”
Review of Cocora Valley’s hummingbird route, with breakfast, birding, a 16 km hike, picnic lunch, expert guides, and small groups.
“We had a great time! Our guide, Germán, is super knowledge and passionate about birds as well as other local wildlife (he is a biologist). We saw over 25 different species including an Andean condor and a yellow-eared parrot. Germán would show us more information about where they can be found, detailed photos, and would also help guide us with the binoculars if needed. We also now have two new apps downloaded so we can plan bird song and identify the birds! The hike was also just a really nice hike. It was super muddy after a ton of rain but that was fun! We had a lovely lunch at…”
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