Colombia · SALENTO TOURS
Salento is small, and everything worth doing leaves from the plaza. The 15 below cover the Cocora jeeps, the farm mornings on the slopes around town and the private days that fold both together, with prices and how early each leaves.
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!”
Tour Finca El Ocaso near Salento to follow coffee from seed to cup, learn sustainable farming, visit the mill, and enjoy a tasting.
“Had such an amazing experience with our guide so knowledgeable and friendly and good fun”
Explore coffee from cherry to cup at Finca El Ocaso near Salento, with an English guide, plantation visit, tasting, and practical travel tips.
“A fun tour and good value for money. It’s nice to see how much love they put into their coffee :)”
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!”
Hike Barbas-Bremen Reserve near Filandia, listen for howler monkeys, swim by a waterfall, enjoy coffee, lunch, and village sights.
“We were a group of 7 and had a great time on this tour. It was very unique! You got picked up in downtown Filandia in a Willie’s jeep and taken to a farm to begin the hike. The hike was not difficult a few up and downs. We did not see any MoRead more”
Review of Salento’s private coffee farm and walking tour, with hands-on coffee work, local food, views, pricing, guides, and practical tips.
“Pedro was an amazing tour guide - very passionate about his hometown Salento. Give this guy more than 5 stars. Stephen from Luger was awesome too”
Explore a historic Colombian coffee farm near Salento, pick cherries, plant seedlings, learn roasting, and taste fine local coffee.
“The best guide ive ever had. Huge knowledge and great person to talk. All trip well organised and kaffee was really tasty. Strongly recommend”
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!!!”
Explore Salento, the Cocora Valley, and a Colombian coffee farm on a private eight-hour tour from Pereira or Armenia.
“Increible, el guia Eduar lo sabía todo!!! además de majo, muy atento. La experiencia brutal, volvería a repetir.”
Explore coffee planting, roasting, and brewing at Recua Café Tour near Salento, with private guiding, farm views, coffee tasting, and free cancellation.
“What an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience! Mauricio is such a friendly and knowledgeable host and really opens up the world of coffee for his guests. We have gained a whole new appreciation for it! He works hard to keep his guests comfortable and informed, and encourages you to be more mindful of your senses in everyday life - something that we often need to be reminded of. The tour was not only informative, but so much fun and it’s so interesting to learn all about all the different ways you can make the same coffee bean taste by using specific techniques. We had an amazing time at this tour…”
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!!”
Visit Finca El Ocaso from Salento for a small-group coffee tour, farm walk, production lesson, and guided Colombian coffee tasting.
“It's a great, educating tour. Jonathan the guide is amazing. I really enjoyed the tour that opened my horizon on coffee things. Great!!”
Pick a coast, a barrio or a coffee slope.
