6 hours
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Español
Short on time or looking for the most complete option in just a few hours? The Salento Express day trip is a 6-hour tour that packs the magic of Valle del Cocora and coffee tradition into an action-filled morning. From Salento, you ride in a Jeep Willys to the valley to see Colombia’s most famous landscapes, learn about the coffee process and enjoy a home-style lunch with authentic regional flavor.
It’s the perfect plan for those who want to make the most of the day and have the afternoon free in town, with all the logistics taken care of. Nature, coffee and great food in one efficient experience.
Quick facts
What will you experience?
Your day begins in Salento, where you hop into a Jeep Willys for the scenic ride to Valle del Cocora. There you hike the main viewpoint circuit, with time for photos at the condor’s nest, the flag, the hand and the iconic sign, fully immersed in the forest of the world’s tallest wax palms.
Next, you head to a traditional coffee farm for a 1-hour-30-minute experience, where you learn the key steps of coffee —from plant to cup— in an authentic, welcoming setting.
To wrap up, you return to Salento and enjoy a home-style lunch (menu of the day: soup, main course and dessert) at Doña Luci’s restaurant, the true taste of Salento locals. The activity ends in the town center, leaving your afternoon free to stroll Calle Real.
Departure times
We offer several departure times throughout the morning so you can pick the one that best fits your pace; you can select an available time when booking. Please note that this activity requires advance booking to guarantee your spot and coordinate transportation and logistics. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start to make the most of your day.
What to bring and tips
Customize your experience
Want to adjust the plan to your pace or combine it with another experience? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tailor the day trip to you.
Meeting point at our main office (Calle 2 #6-09) or pickup at your hotel (urban area). Quick departure by Jeep Willys to the Valley.
We start with a hike through the main viewpoints of the Valle del Cocora. You'll have time for photos at the Condor's Nest, La Bandera, La Mano and the iconic sign. It's a direct immersion into the world's tallest palm forest.
We head to a traditional farm for a 1 hour and 30 minute experience. You'll learn the key steps of coffee: from the plantation to the cup, in an authentic, welcoming setting.
We return to Salento to enjoy a delicious Daily Set Menu (soup, main course and dessert) at Doña Luci's restaurant. It's the real taste we locals enjoy: homemade, fresh and generous.
We finish the activity in downtown Salento, leaving you just in time to stroll Calle Real or relax.
Yes. To guarantee your spot and coordinate transportation and logistics for the day, this day trip requires advance booking. You can book by paying 50% and pay the balance on the day of the tour.
You can come to our office at Calle 2 #6-09, Salento (at the end of Calle Real), or we'll pick you up for free at your hotel within the urban area. Pickups in outlying rural areas (Boquía, the road to the Valley, etc.) carry a surcharge.
No. It's an optimized version: we walk just enough through the viewpoints to see the best scenery and take the best photos without wearing ourselves out. It's suitable for most people.
No. This day trip focuses on hiking in Cocora and the coffee tour; it doesn't include a horseback ride. If you'd like a horseback ride, contact us and we'll offer other options.
It's a 1 hour and 30 minute experience at a traditional farm, where you learn the key steps of coffee, from the plantation to the cup, in an authentic, welcoming setting.
It includes the homemade daily set menu (soup, main course and dessert) at Doña Luci's restaurant. It doesn't include à la carte dishes (such as specialty trout), alcoholic drinks, extra juices or additional desserts, which you can order on your own.
Yes. If you're vegetarian or have any dietary restrictions, let us know when booking so we can arrange your meal.
You'll be done by around 2:30 p.m., ideal if you're traveling in the afternoon or want to enjoy Salento on your own.
Comfortable clothes and walking shoes, sunscreen, a cap or hat, a rain jacket, a charged camera or phone, and some cash.
Mountain weather is changeable, and the activity runs as normal in light rain. We only reschedule when the weather poses a risk to your safety, and we'll let you know in advance.
We offer guided tours in Spanish and English. If you need the tour in English, select it at checkout.
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start of the activity: we refund 100% of what you paid, with no fees. You can also change the date at no cost with 24 hours' notice or more, subject to availability. With less than 24 hours' notice, or if you don't show up, the booking is non-refundable. See our Cancellation Policy.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discount | 3 | 4 | 18% |
| 2 | Discount | 5 | 15 | 30% |
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