Top Salento Nature and Wildlife Tours

Saddle up and head out for a horseback visit to the Cocora Valley, led by a local guide. You'll learn all about life in rural Colombia while you take in the views of the surrounding countryside. You'll also have the option to sit down for a typical Colombian lunch at a local farm (not included in the price of the tour).

Dive into the fascinating world of coffee and discover why Colombia is known for having some of the best quality beans in the world. This shared tour from Salento is the perfect opportunity to learn everything about the coffee process—from seed to cup. You’ll visit a traditional coffee farm where you’ll get to participate in the entire coffee-making process. From planting seedlings and picking ripe coffee cherries to savoring a freshly brewed cup, this short but immersive experience will help you truly appreciate the journey behind every cup of coffee. If you wish, you can add a Cocora Valley experience

Immerse yourself in Colombia's natural landscapes and distinct flavors on a private day tour of the Cocora Valley. First, relax, as private transportation takes you from your Salento accommodation to Los Nevados National Natural Park. Then, follow your guide on a scenic hike through Colombia's UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. Next, visit a coffee farm to learn about the coffee-making process, from picking the cherries to grinding the beans.

Come with us and visit UNESCO’s Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site and explore it thoroughly. If you want to cover all those essential places of the Coffee Region, we have the best option for you. Visit Filandia and Salento, the two must-see little and charming towns that boast the “cafetero” spirit and on top of that get to know the mesmerizing Cocora Valley and its wide field of palm trees. In this complete tour, you will have the chance to explore the land of our national tree, the Wax Palm Tree, in the Cocora Valley. You will hike around the best viewpoints of the coffee cultural landscape. Then you will visit the two iconic little towns: Salento and Filandia and you will stroll around its colorful, vibrant and traditional houses while you learn about the traditions, gastronomy, and lifestyle of this region.

Explore Colombia’s scenic ‘Coffee Triangle’ on a private tour that includes a hands-on experience at a small-scale coffee farm. You’ll follow coffee production from the plantation to roasted beans, with the chance to pick coffee cherries, plant coffee seedlings, and sample top-quality local coffee. It’s a more personal alternative to visiting the region's large-scale farms, and features a home-cooked meal of Colombian cuisine.

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.

Explore the Cocora Valley’s wild nature and picturesque landscapes on a hiking tour. Take in the scenery as you learn about the Coffee Triangle and the indigenous wax palm trees, and enjoy a moderate-to-easy walk through farmland and up mountainsides. Take your camera for some epic photographs of your surroundings, and see a different side to Colombia’s countryside and forests.

Discover the natural beauty of Cocora Valley on this shared tour. Meet us at the central square of Salento, where our transportation will take you to the heart of the valley. With its towering wax palms and lush green landscapes, Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, offering insights into the flora, fauna, and history of the region. All tickets and transportation from Salento are included, making this a hassle-free way to experience one of the country’s most stunning locations. Cocora Valley is home to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms, which stand over 60 meters high. The lush valley is part of the larger Los Nevados National Natural Park and provides visitors with breathtaking scenery and opportunities for exploration. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Colombia.

The lush jungles and rain forests of Colombia are home to hundreds of bird species, some of which can only be found in this area. Join a small group of fellow bird lovers and set out for a tour to discover the endemic bird species in the Santa Rita Nature Reserve. See a range of species such as the Andean cock-of-the-rock, crested ant-tanager, and cauca guan.

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%).

Join us on a 4-5-hour immersive tour at the Evelyza Cacao Farm, located in the beautiful town of Circasia, deep within Colombia’s Coffee Triangle. This family-owned farm has dedicated itself to sustainable and organic cacao production, offering visitors an authentic look into the process from bean to bar. You will share with local experts who will explain the secrets of cultivating fine Colombian cacao and help you experience the traditional chocolate-making process firsthand. Alongside this, you will enjoy stunning Andean landscapes and indulge in some delicious handmade chocolate. Let our expert guides show you the intricate world of cacao farming, Colombia’s long tradition in the craft, and the growing global appreciation for its fine chocolate. This tour is perfect for anyone looking to understand more about Colombian agriculture and the artisan chocolate industry.

Discover the fascinating world of Colombian coffee with Urban Coffee Tour, an authentic experience on a family coffee farm just a few minutes' walk from the center of Salento. During the tour, you will learn about the entire coffee process, from its cultivation and harvesting to its preparation in the cup. You will walk among coffee plantations, learn about the coffee tradition, and enjoy spectacular landscapes surrounded by nature. Furthermore, you can experience being a harvester, use traditional ponchos and hats, and take home unforgettable photographs at no additional cost. We will finish with a specialty coffee tasting, where you will discover its aromas and flavors. Approximate duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes. Tours in Spanish and English. A few minutes from the center of Salento. Don't leave Salento without experiencing this! Book your visit and discover the history behind every cup of coffee.

Discover the birdlife around Salento. Our tour will teach you where to find and how to ID different bird species. You'll also learn to use birding tools like the eBird & Merlin apps to document your sightings and deepen your knowledge.

Because it combines authentic horseback riding, coffee, river and mountain landscapes, and the real connection to coffee culture. You walk natural trails on horseback, with local guides and meek horses, living Salento quietly, safely and differently.

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 combines the experience of riding on nature trails, country roads and green mountain areas with a visit to the Cascade de Barcínales, a quiet and uncrowded place that allows an authentic connection with nature. Horses are tame and well trained, the course is guided and safe, and the pace is ideal to enjoy unhurriedly, take pictures and live Salento in a different and memorable way.

The Camino Nacional is a hotspot for birdwatching in Colombia's coffee region. Join a small group and observe several bird species of the mid- to high-Andean range. This area is home to a number of colorful, eye-catching, and rare bird species. Your guide takes you along the route in search of the lesser violetear, Andean motmot, Emerald toucanet, the golden-olive woodpecker, and many more.

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.

Discover the Acaime Natural Reserve and the Hummingbird Route on a hike through the mountain landscapes and cloud forest of the Coffee Axis. Enjoy watching hummingbirds and connect with the biodiversity of the Colombian Andes in a nature experience from Salento.

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.

Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world, but there is more than what meets the eye, if you want to hike some of its forests walk through old tunnels for finding a hidden waterfall, we got you covered! After beautiful hiking, you will have a sightseeing walking tour through the streets of Salento. • A walk to around Colombian forest ending in a Santa Rita waterfall. • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and its fauna. • Walking along the best sits of Salento without getting lost • Panela con queso treat.

Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world, but there is more than what meets the eye, if you want to hike some of its forests walk through old tunnels for finding a hidden waterfall, we got you covered! After beautiful hiking, you will have a sightseeing walking tour through the streets of Salento.

Explore the lush landscapes and towering palm trees of Salento and Cocora at your own pace on a private custom tour that showcases the splendor of Colombia’s coffee region. Don’t miss out on sights by navigating—you can sit back and relax as you’re transported between traditional villages and coffee farms at a speed set by you.