Cocora Valley Coffee Farm Small-Group Day Tour

Cocora Valley's wax palms, a working coffee farm, and Salento's colonial streets in a single morning and afternoon

A one-day small-group tour from Salento takes you through Cocora Valley on a two-hour guided walk among the world's tallest wax palms, then to a traditional Colombian coffee farm for a two-hour experience that covers cultivation and tasting, and finishes with a guided walking tour of Salento's historic center. A bilingual local guide leads the group. Round-trip public transportation from Salento, all entrance fees, coffee tasting, a traditional poncho and hat for the farm visit, handmade ice cream, and a Colombian snack are included. You can book this as a shared group experience or upgrade to a private tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm, Salento

• Guided walk in Cocora Valley
• Visit traditional coffee farm
• Guided walking tour of Salento

The experience

The day starts in Cocora Valley, where a two-hour guided walk takes you among wax palms that grow taller than any other palm species on earth. The guide points out the local culture woven into the landscape and stops at viewpoints built for the light and the sight lines. You walk at a pace that lets you photograph and absorb, not rush through.

From there you head to a family-run coffee farm in the heart of the Coffee Region. A two-hour visit covers how beans are grown, harvested, and roasted (the guide walks you through each step), and you taste a freshly brewed cup while wearing a traditional poncho and hat provided for the experience. The farm is working land, not a museum, so you see the actual rhythms of cultivation and processing. A Colombian snack rounds out the visit.

The tour ends in Salento itself, where a local guide leads you through the town's colorful streets and tells the history behind the colonial architecture and the coffee heritage that shaped it. You stop at the main highlights and taste handmade ice cream before heading back. Round-trip public transportation from Salento is included, so you don't arrange separate rides.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided walk through Cocora Valley among the world's tallest wax palms.
• two-hour coffee farm experience with cultivation explanation and freshly brewed tasting.
• guided walking tour of Salento's historic center and colorful streets.
• entrance fees to Cocora Valley and the coffee farm.
• round-trip public transportation from Salento.
• traditional poncho and local hat for the farm.
• handmade ice cream tasting in Salento.
• traditional Colombian snack.
• bilingual local guide.
• travel assistance insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Salento, Cocora Valley and a Colombian coffee farmGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed time

Private tour departing from SalentoGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timePickup from any hotel in Salento, arranged privately. Private experience: a hike through Cocora Valley, a visit to a traditional coffee farm, and time to explore Salento at your own pace. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Raíces Ancestrales

Is this one for you?Book the shared group tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost lower. Choose the private option if you prefer your own pace and the flexibility to linger at any of the three stops without waiting for a group to move on.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What is Cocora Valley and why do people hike there?

Cocora Valley is home to the world's tallest wax palms, which can grow over 60 meters high. The two-hour guided walk takes you among them on established trails with viewpoints. The guide explains the local ecology and culture tied to the landscape, and the height and density of the palms make it one of Colombia's most photographed sites.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The Cocora Valley section is a two-hour guided walk on established trails; the coffee farm visit involves walking through the cultivation and processing areas at a working pace; and the Salento portion is a guided walking tour through the town's streets and historic center. The itinerary is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does the tour include lunch?

The tour includes a coffee tasting on the farm, handmade ice cream in Salento, and a traditional Colombian snack, but a full lunch is not part of the package. You can arrange meals in Salento before or after the tour.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of a group?

Yes. The tour is available as a shared small-group experience or as a private tour from Salento. You choose which option at checkout, and the private version follows the same itinerary with just your party.

What should I bring or wear for a day in Cocora Valley and the coffee farm?

Wear comfortable walking shoes for the trails and the town streets. A hat and sunscreen are useful in the valley. The tour provides a traditional poncho and hat for the coffee farm visit. Travel assistance insurance is included.