The 13 Best Cocora Valley Hikes from Salento

1.Cocora Valley Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 246 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $69Our pick

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide under the yellow umbrella in Salento’s main square, then ride to Cocora Valley for a guided walk among towering wax palms, wildlife, and mountain views. Guides such as Juan, Pedro, and Laura add local detail. An optional coffee farm visit extends the day.

“Like others have mentioned, this tour is quite expensive as you could easily do this independently for so much less. However, as a solo traveller, sometimes it’s nice to let someone else organise the logistics, have company, and to learn about the region.”

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2.Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $157

From Salento, Armenia, or Filandia, your private English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through Cocora Valley and a working coffee farm. Expect wax palms, rugged trails, coffee picking and roasting, tasting lessons, hotel pickup, and an itinerary that can shift with the weather.

“The tour was excellent and exactly what we were expecting. We took the 7am tour which was perfect as we had the Cocora Valley almost for ourselves (my gf, the guide and me) and could therefore enjoy the hike to the three viewpoints very much. Our guide Alejandro was very knowledgeable about the area, being from this region himself. Moreover he had also deep knowledge in the coffee making process, having worked for almost 6 years for a coffee company. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to hike the Cocora Valley and has an interest in Coffee.”

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3.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $160Top rated

Travel privately from Pereira or Armenia through Colombia’s coffee country. Walk among Cocora’s giant wax palms, explore Salento’s Royal Street, and see the coffee region from Filandia’s illuminated hill viewpoint with a bilingual guide and door-to-door transport.

“Une journée exceptionnelle. Très belle organisation et à ma demande une guide francophone. Je conseille vraiment sans aucune réserve.”

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4.Salento/Pereira: Cocora Valley & Salento Hiking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 6 hours · from $108

This six-hour private tour pairs a guided Cocora Valley hike with a visit to Salento. You’ll learn about Colombia’s wax palms, ride a traditional Willy jeep, stop at valley viewpoints, meet local people, and explore Salento with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide.

“David picked us up on time at the hotel. He has a profound knowledge of the area and speaks perfect english. He answered all our questions professionally. Because of our age (75 and 70) he was gave us ample time to rest, recover and admire the beautiful valley. The Cocora Valley is beautiful. We strongly recommend this tour and if David is your guide consider yourself to be lucky. Thank you David and keep up the good work. PS David recommended two sites in Salento: Jesus Cafe and a trout restaurant, I forgot the name. Both were the best places we visited. He even took us to a coffee farm…”

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5.Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about six hours exploring Cocora Valley and Salento with a private guide such as Luisa, Pedro, or Mauricio. Expect a hill-and-trail hike among Colombia’s famous wax palms, a traditional Willys jeep ride, photo stops, and a guided walk through Salento. Lunch is not included.

“Beautiful and unique experience in the valley of the cocora with the wonderful and prepared guide of Nicolaj and the driver Brian, both very kind and friendly. Excellent day including lunch in a typical Salento surrounded by nature and animals and birds of all kinds. Highly recommended!Auto-translated”

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6.Full-Day Private Coffee Tour in Cocora Valley and Salento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend about eight hours with a private guide in Cocora Valley and Salento, then visit Finca Buenos Aires for a hands-on coffee lesson. Guides such as Jhon, Gustavo, Juan, and Ivan have led this route, with wildlife, wax palms, local food, and flexible pacing at its heart.

“Tour was perfect! Felipe was our tour guide and he did an incredible job. Very knowledgeable. They picked up right up at our hotel in Salento. Everything went very smooth. Great way to spend a day in the Salento area. Highly recommend.”

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7.Cocora Valley: Salento & Private Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $171

Ride horseback through Salento’s coffee country, visit Cocora Valley’s famous wax palms, and explore by traditional Willy jeep. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide may be Pedro, Juan Camilo, Beto, or another local expert. Expect views, short walks, local stories, and a one-hour ride.

“The tour was simply outstanding – a true highlight! Peter, our guide, turned the experience into something truly special with his positive energy and captivating personality. His enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about Salento and the Cocora Valley left us deeply impressed. But the best part? No question went unanswered. Whatever we were curious about, Peter had fascinating facts and stories ready to share. If you’re looking not just to be informed but truly inspired, Peter is the guide for you. Highly recommended!”

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8.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Tour from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Travel by private van or minibus from Pereira or Armenia to Salento, Cocora Valley, and Filandia. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with guides such as Alejandro, Eduar, Natalia, and Soledad praised for local stories, nature knowledge, and flexible service.

“Edward is an amazing guide. He well guide us through Cocora Valley and villages around. Hé knows perfectly is area and all the good spots. He is completely fluent in English and can share a lot on légendes, local pallants and flowers. Daniel our driver was also very nice. Both are the perfect guides to broadcast their passion for Colombia. Fantastic !”

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9.Filandia, Salento and Cocora Valley Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $152

Travel by private vehicle from Manizales, Armenia, Pereira, Salento, or Filandia with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk two hours among Cocora Valley’s wax palms, then explore Salento and Filandia. Guides such as Juan, Camilo, and Nicolai are known for flexible, engaging commentary.

“The activity was better than we expected. Our guide, Camilo, was attentive before and throughout the entire experience. He shared detailed stories about each place and consistently looked after our well-being. Cristian, the driver, was kind and always made sure we were comfortable. Highly recommended! The photos of the landscapes, the mountains, and especially the Cocora Valley make this activity an unforgettable encounter with nature! Highly recommended!!”

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10.Cocora Valley Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $108

Meet at Salento’s main square at 9:00 am for a seven-hour Cocora Valley outing. Ride a public Willys Jeep, learn about Colombia’s wax palm, hike for about three hours, and finish with a typical lunch. English and Spanish guides are available.

“Firstly, the tour itself is worth doing. The valley is beautiful, the ride in the Willy's Jeep fun and the lunch was excellent. My gripe is with the organisation. I was sat in Heathrow Airport last week when my Whatsapp went. "Where was I?" I pointed out my ticket said the 10th, not the 3rd. No problem. Turned up early on the 10th, showed my ticket. Alarm bells went off when the guide didn't seem to speak any English, but assumed there'd be a change when we got to the site. Half way to the Valley, guide asks for my mobile number and the office tell me they don't have…”

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11.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Full Plan from Pereira/Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide such as Soledad, visiting Cocora Valley’s wax palms, Salento, and Filandia. Your private tour includes hotel or airport pickup, a Jeep Willys ride, palm forest and hill viewpoint tickets, lunch at Laurita, a hot drink, water, and medical insurance.

“My hotel is in Pereira. My tour starts from there. The driver Luis and the tour guide Soledad are excellent. Especially the tour guide is very knowledgeable in plant, animals and nature. She is a great photographer as well. I learned a lot from her. The lunch is very tasty. I love this tour and would further recommend.”

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12.Salento & Cocora Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $68Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Salento’s Our Lady of Carmen Church at 9 am. Ride a jeep to Cocora Valley, walk among Colombia’s wax palms, view Los Nevados National Park, tour Salento’s colorful center, and eat trout with patacón. Guides may include Jose, Juan, or Jairo.

“Our guide Juan was so kind and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful day in Cocora Valley and Salento. The restaurant for the lunch was also so good. Thank you for everything.”

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13.Cocora Valley: Route of the Hummingbirds + breakfast & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $129

Join Germán, Juan, Santiago, or another expert guide for a small-group Cocora Valley hike with breakfast in Salento, river crossings, hummingbirds, birding, a picnic, and binoculars. The 16-kilometer route is active, muddy after rain, and far more than a palm-tree photo stop.

“We had a great time! Our guide, Germán, is super knowledge and passionate about birds as well as other local wildlife (he is a biologist). We saw over 25 different species including an Andean condor and a yellow-eared parrot. Germán would show us more information about where they can be found, detailed photos, and would also help guide us with the binoculars if needed. We also now have two new apps downloaded so we can plan bird song and identify the birds! The hike was also just a really nice hike. It was super muddy after a ton of rain but that was fun! We had a lovely lunch at…”

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