2-Day Salento & Cocora Valley Tour: Coffee Farm & Hot Springs

Wax palms, coffee growers and mountain hot springs in two days

This 2-day tour of Salento, Cocora Valley and Santa Rosa de Cabal combines the Coffee Axis's signature landscapes with a working coffee farm and natural thermal springs. A bilingual local guide leads you through the towering palm forest, colonial villages and coffee production process, with transportation, all park entries and the thermal passport included each day. The pace leaves room to absorb each place without rushing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Salento, Cocora Valley and Philandia

• Depart from agreed location
• Hike in Cocora Valley with guide
• Walk along Salento's royal street
• Visit Philandia viewpoint and village

Day 2: Coffee Farm and Thermal Springs

• Tour coffee farm in Santa Rosa
• Enjoy coffee tasting and local cuisine
• Relax in Santa Rosa thermal springs

The experience

Day one takes you into Cocora Valley for a hike between one and two hours through the wax palms (the world's tallest palm species and habitat of the Andean condor) guided by someone who knows the region's history. From there you move to Salento, where the colonial facades, balconies and craft shops line the royal street, then finish at the Philandia viewpoint overlooking the coffee territory before returning to your starting point.

Day two centers on a traditional coffee farm in Santa Rosa de Cabal, where you walk through the growing and production process with the growers themselves, taste the coffee, and then move to the natural hot springs nearby. These thermal pools sit in the mountains with a waterfall, and the mineral water is known for its healing properties. The day ends there, giving you time to soak before heading back.

Transportation runs both days from your agreed pickup point. Your guide speaks English and Spanish, and the group stays small enough that you're not herded through stops. Medical assistance insurance is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels. The hike in Cocora Valley is the most active part, but you set the pace.

What’s included

• Transportation to and from each day's activities.
• bilingual guide.
• entrance to Cocora Valley palm forest.
• guided walks through Salento and Philadelphia.
• coffee farm tour with tasting.
• Santa Rosa thermal springs entry and thermal passport.
• medical assistance insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 95 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by transporte & turismo del eje S.A.S

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or couples who want to move through the Coffee Axis without rushing, and who value a guide who can explain what they're seeing rather than just pointing things out. The two-day structure lets you experience both the landscape and the coffee culture without cramming everything into a single afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the hike through Cocora Valley?

The hike through the wax palm forest runs between one and two hours, depending on the pace you choose with your guide. You're walking among the tallest palms in the world in their natural habitat.

What does the coffee farm visit include?

The coffee farm tour covers the full growing and production process of Colombian coffee, led by the growers themselves. You'll see the plants, learn how the beans are processed, and taste the coffee at the end.

Are the thermal springs included, or do I pay separately?

The Santa Rosa thermal springs are included. Your thermal passport is part of the tour package. You can spend as much time as you want soaking in the natural hot pools before the day ends.

What's the difference between Salento and Philadelphia on day one?

Salento is the larger colonial village with shops and local crafts along its main street. Philadelphia is smaller and more intimate. Both have colonial architecture, but you visit the Philandia viewpoint specifically to see the coffee landscape stretching across the mountains.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?

Transportation is included each day from your agreed pickup location, so you don't arrange separate rides to the tour. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a central point.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is designed for all fitness levels. The main physical activity is the one- to two-hour hike in Cocora Valley, where you set your own pace with the guide. The rest of the two days involves walking through villages and relaxing at the thermal springs.