Don Lolo Waterfall Hike from Pereira: Private Tour with Pools

Natural pools and waterfalls tucked into mountains where the trail ends at cold water and stone.

A private hiking tour from Pereira to Los Charcos de Don Lolo, a cascade of natural pools and waterfalls in the mountains near Santa Rosa de Cabal. You travel by car through Santa Rosa de Cabal and along the road to Thermal San Vicente, then hike native forest trails to reach the pools. The guide speaks Spanish, lunch and coffee are included, and pickup happens from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and waterfall visit in Santa Rosa

• Pick up from hotel in Pereira
• Drive to Santa Rosa de Cabal
• Tour main park and market square
• See jeep vehicle starting point
• Drive to San Vicente thermals road
• Enjoy mountain and plantation views
• Arrive at Don Lolo sector
• Hike trail to waterfall
• Explore natural pools and waterfalls
• Relax, bathe, and take pictures

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Pereira. The drive takes you through Santa Rosa de Cabal, where you'll pass the main park and typical market square on the way to the road leading toward Thermal San Vicente. As you climb toward the Don Lolo sector, the landscape shifts to green mountainsides and tree plantations. The route itself is the first part of the experience: the views open up as you move deeper into the region, and the guide points out the terrain you'll walk once you arrive.

Los Charcos de Don Lolo is a series of natural pools fed by waterfalls, set in a mountainous area known for its green landscapes and native vegetation. The hiking trails wind through forest with the sound of running water and birdsong. When you reach the pools, the water is cold and clear, and the stone formations create natural basins for swimming or wading. The setting is built for photographs (the water, the surrounding plants, the scale of the trees), and the guide knows the best angles and timing. You'll have time to move between pools, rest in the shade, and take in the space without rushing.

Lunch and coffee come with the tour, served during the day. If you want to explore the crafts and regional sweets in Santa Rosa de Cabal on the way, those are available to buy separately. The full outing takes five hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Lunch menu of the day.
• coffee.
• private guide in Spanish.
• hotel pickup from Pereira.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Travel Experience Dansan

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a Spanish-speaking guide to navigate the trail and interpret the landscape, birds, and plants for you, rather than figuring out the route and wildlife on your own.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Los Charcos de Don Lolo like when I get there?

Los Charcos de Don Lolo is a series of natural cold-water pools and waterfalls in a mountainous area surrounded by native vegetation. The pools form in stone basins where the water runs clear, and the setting is open enough to swim, wade or rest between the different levels of the cascade.

How much hiking is involved on this tour?

The tour includes hiking trails through native forest to reach the pools, but the trails are surrounded by running water and birdsong, and the destination is designed for nature lovers and ecological plans. The operator notes the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does the tour stop in Santa Rosa de Cabal?

Yes. On the drive from Pereira toward Don Lolo, you pass through Santa Rosa de Cabal and see the main park and typical market square. The village is known for regional crafts, sweets and typical foods, which you can purchase if you choose. These are not included in the tour price.

What's included in the tour price?

Lunch and coffee are included. Hotel pickup from Pereira and the Spanish-speaking guide are also part of the booking.

How long is the full experience?

The tour runs five hours from the time of pickup at your hotel through return.