3-days In Colombian Coffee Region

3-days In Colombian Coffee Region

A short 3 day trip in the beautiful coffee region of Colombia. Walking in the Valle De Cocora where you will view the largest palm trees in the world. Horse riding around the famous Salento known for its colorful building and picturesque coffee scenery and learn the process of coffee and understand why Colombian coffee is the best in the world!

Itinerary

Day 1: Collected from Pereira Airport or Bus station

Pass By: Salento, Salento, Quindio Department
Collected from the airport and driven to Salento. Morning relaxing and exploring the town and the mirador. Afternoon 3-hour horseback ride nearby the town. Evening free to relax.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a 4* hotel.

Day 2: Mountain bike or hiking around Valle del Cocora

Pass By: Vía al Valle del Cocora, Salento, Quindío, Colombia
Collected from the hotel for a day trip to Valle del Cocora (1hr journey to the starting point) Valle del Cocora is home to the largest palm in the world (up to 60m tall) which are known as Colombia's national tree. Set amid the misty green hills, they are breath-taking to behold. The valley is protected as part of Unesco's Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site. The mountain biking starts at 3100 meters and is all downhill descending back to Salento with numerous stops and the opportunity to view "La Carbonera". This is relatively easy but a great way to view the area. Afternoon collected from the hotel to be driven to a hotel near Pereira, as this is more convenient for the following day hike and transfer to the airport on the following day.

Another option is to be collected by a willy's and driven to a starting point to walk a circular route of around the Valle del Cocora taking in the breathtaking views from a panoramic view at the top.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a 4* hotel.

Day 3: Learning the process of coffee at a coffee plantation

Pass By: Café Don Manolo, Pereira-Vereda El Estanquillo, Dosquebradas, Risaralda, Colombia
Visiting a coffe plantation - Don Manolo Coffee Farm - where you can view the process of harvesting and processing the pure and typical Colombian coffee. Enjoy the smell and flavor of the coffee toast in a cup with the family. There will be a guided tour around the plantation and production plant and the option to wear a typical farmer dress. The farm is a view place to admire the Pereira city and the mountains. Also the option to pick the coffee at certain times of the year. Other options for this day upon request. End of tour.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.