Cocora Valley Tour: Private Wax Palms, Coffee Farm & Salento

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Cocora Valley's wax palms rise over 60 meters from misty Andean valleys — and this private tour puts you among them before taking you to the coffee farm where your morning cup was born. A 6-hour journey through Colombia's Coffee Region: trail walks, hands-on harvest and roasting, a barista tasting, and the colorful streets of Salento. One guide, your pace, no crowds.

At the coffee farm, exclusivity takes center stage: you won’t just taste coffee, you’ll join the process—planting, harvesting, roasting, and sharing the passion of local farmers before enjoying one of the world’s finest brews at the source.

The journey ends in colorful Salento, where balconies, plazas, and artisan shops reveal the authentic charm of the Andes.

This unique experience brings together nature, culture, and tradition, all enjoyed at your own pace and in complete comfort, with every detail carefully taken care of. It is a day filled with captivating stories, authentic flavors, and unforgettable views.

What's Included

Visit to a traditional coffee farm: planting, harvesting, roasting, and tasting.
Entrance to the Cocora Valley
Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Salento, Filandia, Pereira or Armenia.
Walking tour of Salento with free time to explore
Breakfast
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup available at hotels and Airbnbs in Salento, Filandia, Pereira or Armenia. Please be at your lobby/entrance 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you there to begin your Cocora Valley, Salento and Coffee Experience.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Valle del Cocora

    This tour will start after meeting your experienced guide at your hotel, here you will be given all recommendations needed. Then you will be headed to the entrance of the valley. From the very beginning you will easily appreciate tall and stunning Wax Palm Trees: our national emblematic tree, that has environmental and popular importance to the region and the country.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cocora

    Then we head to the coffee farm. If you're passionate about this beverage, or if you're not but want to learn more, let us take you to the experts: the coffee farmers. A coffee expert will be waiting for you at the farm and will guide you through the different areas of the farm to explain the stages of coffee production: from planting, to picking the coffee cherries, to harvesting the beans, to washing, roasting, and grinding.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cocora

    Plus, take a short coffee tasting lesson with the baristas, who'll teach you how to recognize the characteristics of high-quality Colombian coffee, and take the opportunity to answer any questions you may have while enjoying fresh, flavorful coffee.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Salento

    Take advantage of this opportunity and walk through the picturesque streets of Salento. Come and discover with your own eyes why it's the most beautiful town in all of Colombia. Be dazzled by its Paisa architecture and browse the craft shops—don't leave empty-handed

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cielo.Travel

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sustainable Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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