Top Salento Hiking Tours

This beautiful ride starts from the municipality of Salento Quindío, in this case in the office Cocoratours (below you find the location) is a tour approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (it all depends on the pace of the ride) you pass by the best natural viewpoints of Salento in the middle of forest by the national road with the possibility of seeing different types of birds on the way, you continue along the road on land until you reach the sestillal estate where you will pay an access (included) to be able to walk through the estate to the waterfall. Time of stay and return Note : This Ride is not in the Cocora Valley, it is in the surroundings of Salento (the photos are of some of our visitors or clients , who have toured in the Cocora Valley and have mixed as suggestions for other tours, being part of the Photographic archive). the rides are only done in Spanish language (to have a bilingual guide you must pay an additional 70 usd)

Live a unique mountain experience ascending Morrogacho Hill, an imposing peak that rises in front of the Cocora Valley. This hike is perfect for those looking for a moderate-high challenge, surrounded by cloud forests, endemic birds and stunning landscapes. The trail will take you through magical ecosystems, where haze and vegetation create a mystical atmosphere. At the top, you will be rewarded with one of the best panoramic views of the Cocora Valley and the Cordillera Central. Approximate duration: 6 hours Difficulty level: Moderate – demanding Includes: Local guide, environmental interpretation and stops at strategic viewpoints An ideal hike for adventurers looking to go beyond the conventional and discover the true essence of the Andean mountains. If you like the mountains and challenging your limits, this tour is for you.

Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 8-hour tour across the Cocora Valley and a specialized coffee farm. Hike some of its mountains, and learn about about Colombian coffee farming culture. Finish your day having a tasteful and 100% Colombian coffee. 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 • A guided tour along the farm and its plantation • Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting • Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings • A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general. • High-quality Colombian coffee tasting

This unique activity combines birding and hiking, offering a fresh perspective on the captivating Cocora Valley. Designed for adventurous spirits who yearn to explore the incredible fauna, flora, history, and culture of the Colombian Central Andes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant avian life of Cocora, where birdsong fills the air. Join us on a journey to encounter a diverse array of species, including dazzling hummingbirds, vibrant tanagers, magnificent toucans, and the awe-inspiring Andean Condor, the largest flying bird on Earth.

Discover the giant palm trees of the Cocora Valley on a relaxed day trip that takes the hassle out of planning activities and arranging transportation. This private tour gives you the flexibility to hike up the famous Cocora Valley at your own pace, stopping to admire the scenery for as long as you like. Plus, you'll visit a hummingbird farm to admire the birds up close.

Unlike other tours in the Cocora Valley, this tour takes you to discover hidden waterfalls and untraveled landscapes, giving you a more authentic and peaceful experience, away from the massive tourist routes. The difference is in the details: • Private walks, allowing close and personalized accompaniment. • We share stories, legends and facts about the biodiversity of the Cocora that you will not find in traditional guides. • We show you the best viewpoints for unique photos. • We are local guides, ensuring direct contact with culture and territory. More than a hike, you will live an intimate, natural and transformative experience, ideal for those who seek real connection with the mountain and not just a photo in the Valley.

Colombia is known for its excellent coffee, but most visitors to the country don’t get the chance to learn about coffee and where it’s made. This private tour gives you an insider’s look at coffee production at a beautiful coffee farm. See coffee plants, learn about drying and roasting, and spend time sampling tasty local brews.

Give yourself a unique experience, experiencing crossing tha cordillera de los Andes, getting up to 4.400 meters above sea level, contemplating the wonderful view from the imposing National Park los Nevados Recharge your lungs and free your mind with this adventure in Los Nevados National Park (3 days). Immerse yourself in the diversity of ecosystems that the majestic Andes Mountains present to us. Live the magic of the Páramo ecosystem with the best professionals and everything you need included. Our goal is to inspire hikers to continue hiking and discovering the beauty of our region. We will wait for you!

Get to know the Coconut Valley with all its artificial, natural attractions with a wide visit, horseback riding to the river with a small waterfall (you can ride without experience) and additional know the real beauty in the valleys and viewpoints of wax palms and its beautiful 360 degree landscapes with its attractions like the big sign Cocora. After so much enjoy nothing better than the typical lunch (Rice, salad, giant patacón of the whole dish with trout, hogao plus lemonade) if you do not like fish you can replace it with beef, chicken chop or pork fillet (depending on the meat the dish may have variations) Venture out on a visit to Santa Rita Waterfall where you can visit a beautiful dream estate and its gardens to start with the rest of the walk past the tunnels of the old railway, the natural forest the landscapes of the campsite and the suspension bridges. When you reach the waterfall you will have a changing area for swimming.

This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Begin your journey with an exciting ride in authentic Willys Jeeps, taking you through the picturesque landscapes of the Cocora Valley. Once you arrive, you’ll be guided through the valley’s stunning trails, surrounded by the iconic wax palms that tower over the landscape. Along the way, an expert guide will share fascinating insights into the palms’ cultural and ecological significance, enriching your experience with a deeper understanding of this remarkable region. The tour also offers ample opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and connecting with nature. After your hike, relax with a traditional Colombian lunch, enjoying local flavors and swapping stories with fellow travelers. This tour captures the essence of Colombia’s natural beauty and heritage, making it an unforgettable experience for any traveler.

We started in Salento Quindío meeting point with the guide to board the transport that would take us to the Cocora Valley. Where our adventure will start walking through the artificial attractions with time for photos: The chieftain hand, butterfly, jeep, net, nest, Cocora signs, condor wings among others. But hiking with guide to the mountain viewpoint with breaks to see and know through explanations and environmental interpretation the entire Cocora Valley and its lush forests of wax palms to descend to transport. Finally, we make the route with the transport through the different coffee farms seeing the coffee plants and cultural landscapes until we arrive at the Buenos Aires farm, where we will be welcomed with a delicious peasant lunch and then dress up in typical costume and start with the collection, explanation of grinding, catchment among other stages of the tour to return new mind to Salento where the Pasadía ends.

It is an experience that shows you the secrets of the ecosystems of the cloud forest and the Cocora valley, where our guides will teach you to see what normally few people find. You will find a dazzling number of wax palms, thousands of hummingbirds in the Acaime Nature Reserve until you reach the sight of Cerro Morrogacho. Your route will be 12 kilometers to connect with nature, starting at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level in Salento up to 2,850 meters above sea level at the Mirador La Montaña.

Come and experience a journey through nature like no other! Our thrilling excursion begins in Salento to the Cocora Valley, where we will explore valleys, an imposing high wax palm forest, and its pure and sacred waters. Our experience with international tourists allows us to have 100% bilingual guides, who understand how our clients like to live local experiences. We guarantee all the equipment, comforts, and security necessary to make this a unique adventure in the Cocora Valley.

Starting from Salento Quindío this magical tour is done on the right flank of the Coconut Valley by the private trail walking on ascent about 9 kilometers passing along the way the beautiful landscapes of palms, traditional estates and other landscapes. This beautiful tour is done by small horseshoe paths or on land which will let us see all the splendor of the Coconut Valley until we reach the highest part of the hill passing a small forest that lets us see native species birds among others, and being in the high part of hill LA CONQUISTA DEL CERRO MORROGACHO shows us all the coconut valley, part of the moor of romerales and the Tolima (being clear). In this tour you have the opportunity to see the condor of the Andes, deer, pavas and other birds, when it is close to conquering the top of gacho nose you must be careful as the winds are usually a little stronger than the whole valley.

The short tour through the Cocora Valley offers you a walk through the most emblematic natural areas, with time to enjoy each place. During the tour, you will visit wax palm viewpoints and photographic attractions such as the large Cocora sign, the jeeps for photos, the Nido, the Maya, and the famous Mano, among others. If you have already taken this tour, you can opt for an alternative tour through the private area, which will take you to the heart of the palms. The tour begins in Salento, where you will take a transport to the starting point. The journey begins with a small climb that allows you to appreciate the local crops and nearby farms, with time to rest. Then, you will continue along a path that crosses the Lumbre forest until you reach the impressive Carelia or Patasola waterfall, where you can take photos from the platforms. Although it is not possible to swim in the waterfall, it offers spectacular views to immortalize in images.

Give yourself a unique experience, experiencing a sunrise from 5,220 meters above sea level, contemplating the wonderful view from the imposing Nevado del Tolima. Recharge your lungs and free your mind with this adventure in Los Nevados National Park (4 days). Immerse yourself in the diversity of ecosystems that the majestic Andes Mountains present to us. Live the magic of snowy Tolima with the best professionals and everything you need included. Our goal is to inspire hikers to continue hiking and discovering the beauty of our region. We will wait for you!

Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 8-hour tour across the Cocora Valley and a specialized coffee farm. Hike some of its mountains, and learn about about Colombian coffee farming culture. Finish your day having a tasteful and 100% Colombian coffee. 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 • A guided tour along the farm and its plantation • Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting • Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings • A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general. • High-quality Colombian coffee tasting

For us it is very important to create sustainable tourism in Colombia, we care a lot about customer satisfaction and we love nature. The Cocora Valley is a unique place in the world, I assure you that if you have not seen it in Colombia you will not see it anywhere else in the world. When you enter you feel a unique energy and you will quickly feel captivated by its landscapes and its majestic wax palms. By booking with us you will not only connect with nature but you will also learn a little about our culture, The trip in a Jeep is something very typical of our region where many traditions are still preserved. Our guides have many years of experience with foreign and local tourism. If you want to see the Cocora Valley, learn, feel safe, and have a good time, come and meet with us.

The La Carbonera tour, known as the Wax Palm Sanctuary, is a 5- to 7-hour tour that allows you to admire the highest wax palms in their natural environment. It is a unique experience in a private space, without massive tourism, with abundant fauna and flora. The tour begins in Salento, Quindío, and may include hiking or Jeep Willys, depending on the visitor’s preferences. The tour goes through viewpoints, waterfalls and rural roads, providing breathtaking views and changing sensations of weather along the way. It is ideal for both those who enjoy walking and those who prefer a vehicle tour. It also includes a snack and tickets, ensuring a complete experience, with local guides explaining the history and culture of the place.

Hike the gallery forest full of wildlife (Monkeys, Birds, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Millipedes, discover what else), meet the Guadua (indigenous Bamboo). Enjoy a fresh bath in the swimming hole in the Barbas River. Howler monkeys are waiting for you (as the monkeys are wild animales, therefore, is not guaranteed watching them the 100%).

YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE THE ENTIRE SERVICE AS YOU WISH (start/end times-location; you must inform us) Are you ready for the coolest tour of the Coffee Axis with the best company, Transport and Tourism of the Axis? Welcome to the tour that will make you vibrate in Salento and Valle del Cocora! This is not just a simple tour, it is an experience that will blow your mind! What makes this tour so special is not only the incredible places we visit, but the vibe and good vibes we bring with us every step of the way. You will be accompanied by guides who know how to make you have the best time, telling you curious stories and funny anecdotes. We want you to feel like part of this great family, Transport and Tourism of the Axis. So now you know, if you want to live an unforgettable trip full of adventure, this tour is for you. Come with us to Salento and Valle del Cocora, and get ready for an experience that will leave you amazed at how beautiful the Coffee Axis is!"

In this 3-day adventure you will ascend 4750 meters of altitude is the one during the tour you will be able to appreciate from them you will be able to appreciate observing diverse landscapes, wild animals and beautiful frailejones. In addition, you can observe all the snow-capped peaks of the park, Nevado del Tolima, Nevado Santa Isabel and Nevado del Ruiz

If you want to enjoy the cutest trekking of Quindío, through a unique and unforgettable experience, with us you will have the opportunity to live it; while enjoying beautiful views of the wax palm and different types of birds. You will be accompanied by people who will make you feel the love of nature and you will immerse yourself in the magic of the mountain. This experience is designed for people of all ages and the tour will take place according to the physical level of each Keep in mind that if you have health problems or a heart history, this tour is not ideal for you