Tour Cocora Valley hummingbird circuit

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Salento, Colombia

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Explore the Cocora Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private hike
Stop to admire the scenery without worrying about the group
Enjoy the freedom to hike at your own pace

What's Included

All tickets included
Refreshment or snacks hummingbirds
Medical assistance policies
Transportation from Salento
Guide in Spanish or English
Picnic on the mountain or viewpoint

Transportation out of Salento Quindio
Others not specified in the tour

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If you are in a hotel in the urban area of Salento Quindío we can pick you up without additional costs. Remember that the collection service only applies to Salento Quindío.

Meeting point

Cocoratours
Barrio las Colinas, Cl. 2 #6-09, Salento, Quindío, Colombia
If you are in a hotel in the urban area of Salento Quindío we can pick you up without additional costs. Remember that the collection service only applies to Salento Quindío.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Salento

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valle del Cocora

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Salento

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
Recommended only for hiking lovers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Armin_T

Went with Yiefry. His enthusiasm and knowledge about everything plant or bird added so much to our experience and learning. It made it more than just a walk and we were very happy we didn'T do on our own. Track can be a bit taxing when wet, so most definitely take the right shoes. Cocora Tours organised everything very well and were in touch with us beforehand. Quite a fair amount of the tour price goes into valley entrance fees which you will have to pay when you go by yourself. Highly recommend the trip.

Reviews

4.5

based on 31 reviews

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More than just a walk

Armin_T, Apr 2026

Nice adventure, not much wildlife though

Bernardo_B, Mar 2026

This is a physically demanding long safari with plenty of uphills and (precarious) hanging bridges. The coffee and snacks provided once you get to the top were substandard for such a long walk. And a disposable rain poncho would have made a difference when it poured during the safari.

So beautiful

Elie_F, Apr 2025

Very good day spent with our guide Don Juan ! He explained us everything, about palm trees, plants and birds. He was very nice and kind. About the hike, you have to be in a good physical condition because it’s tough ! But I Recommend 100%.

Great hike with beautiful views!

Kalin_O, Feb 2025

Jeffery was a great guide! He knew a lot about all the plants and animals that we saw. Nice to have the private tour and go at your own pace. Would highly recommend!

Challenging, peaceful, awe inspiring

Karen_B, Sep 2024

We were in awe of Daniel’s passion and knowledge for the Cocora Valley and its nature and wildlife. He guided us through a 12k hike and was happy to go at whatever pace we needed. We enjoyed talking through the whole hike and came away having learned so much. The peaceful moments sitting watching the hummingbirds will be unforgettable. Would love to complete this circuit again one day.

Fantastic experience! It...

Sagar_G, Sep 2024

Fantastic experience! It was a 12km hike but totally worth it. Nicholas was very nice and explained everything really well! He showed us lots of different birds! It was worth the 1km hike to see the Hummingbirds on the side. Very beautiful to watch the gorgeous hummingbirds. Nicholas was also kind and carried some of our things in his backpack! He also brought us snack and was really nice to work with. We ended our tour with an amazing lunch and we 100% recommend this experience. Part of the hike is intense but totally worth the experience!😊

Excellent trip

Alexander_C, Jun 2024

We had a wonderful time with our guide, Daniel. Super knowledgeable and great conversations. We hiked about 5 hours total, saw several species of birds and fauna, etc. We had hiking boots and would recommend proper hiking footwear to do this trek, particularly for the water crossings and mud. The wax palms are impressive and the hummingbird point is worth the effort. Would recommend Daniel to be your guide. Highlight of our trip to Colombia

Great place, go with a different tour operator.

Daniel_S, Feb 2024

The guide and interpreter were very nice and knowledgable. Unfortunately, the tour operator was a mess -- they messaged an hour before our start time asking us to meet in Salento instead of picking us up at our hotel, as stated on the Viator ticket and confirmation. After some messages, they sent someone to pick us up, but then didn't communicate where we were going or what we were doing. Nor did they apparently do so to the guide and interpreter once we arrived, for they didn't know where we wanted to go. Eventually we made it, but the guide left us and the interpreter got lost. We traveled 2 hours going back and forth through rivers. All of this would have been fine had there been more communication.

I had a great tour with...

SEAN_K, May 2023

I had a great tour with Cesar. He was very knowledgable and an all round nice guy to chat to. I would highly reccommend.

Awesome time with an expert guide in Valle de Cocora

Michael_S, Jan 2022

Completing the Hummingbird Trek was the perfect quintessential experience in the Cocora Valley, and Daniel was an excellent guide. He tailored the pace to what I was comfortable with, but also ensured that we had enough time to experience all the highlights along the trail. I especially enjoyed taking pictures at the hummingbird reserve and seeing the amazing palm trees at the various viewpoints. Daniel did a great job of pointing out the different species of birds to me, including a giant condor circling overhead that we were very lucky to see. Huge thanks for an awesome tour!

Worthwhile beautiful trek

Sara_P, Jun 2021

What a beautiful experience! My favorite part was definitely the hummingbirds. This hike is pretty challenging- especially due to the mud, which makes the steepness more difficult! I’d say boots are a must, and definitely bring a raincoat as well. The snack is pretty small, so it definitely wouldn’t hurt to bring something to munch on. Our guide was fantastic and really helped keep us motivated throughout the hike!

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Hi! Thank you very much for your opinion, it helps us so that more and more people trust our services, Greetings from Daniel. we will have snacks in mind

An unforgettable hike

Danielle_M, Apr 2020

This was an amazing experience, but physically very challenging. I consider myself an active and fit person, but I can tell you this was challenging at times because of the changes in temperature and air. We went through heat, mist, cold, etc. But it was a breathtaking experience and one that you will never forget. You should wear shoes that are good for hiking as the terrain is rugged all the way through. Very rocky, at times slippery and muddy. Take outerwear for mist, wet and cool temperatures. Take snacks for energy. It was definitely more than I expected. More of a hike, more beauty, more therapeutic, just amazing.

We had a...

Coralie_R, Jul 2025

We had a pleasant time in this valley. The first part of the route is really nature and the second a little more open to the valley. There are some passages a bit difficult but the climb is definitely worth it. The guide explained a lot to us during the journey and we learned a lot.

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Response from Host, Sep 2025

Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable avis. Le terrain est un peu difficile par endroits, mais l'endroit est charmant.

Absolute spitze.

Boris_B, Apr 2023

Absolute spitze. Die Route war sehr schön, tolle view points und die guides waren klasse! Können wir nur jeden empfehlen.

Hermosisima experiencia

Silvia_C, Mar 2023

Bellísima experiencia. Hicimos el circuito más largo que son entre 13 a 17 km, duramos casi 8 horas. Pero, fue magnífico pasar por distintos de vegetación, ríos, cambios de altura. Los guías llamados Cesar fueron muy buenos. Tres recomendaciones: que no.lo hagan personas con hipertension, calzado que sean botas de hiking o preferible alquilar las de hule y llevar bastones.