San Antonio Rain Forest Cali Private Tour: Mountain Hike with Meals

Farm near Cali hike with mountain ridge views of city and peaks

A private rain forest tour from Cali that begins with breakfast at a farm in Saladito, then follows a local guide on a walk through the forest to a mountain summit with views of the city. The tour includes pickup from your hotel, a guide in English or Spanish, breakfast, lunch, water and snacks, and lasts around seven hours. Children from age four are welcome, and vegetarian and vegan meals are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rain forest walk and mountain view

• Arrive at farm in Saladito
• Enjoy breakfast and small talk
• Walk through rain forest with guide
• Reach mountain top viewpoint
• Return to farm for lunch
• Attend short talk about birds

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Cali and a 25-minute drive to a working farm in Saladito. You'll eat breakfast there and meet your guide before the walk begins. The route follows a path through the rain forest: the operator describes it as charming and magical, with the sound of birds and the rest that comes from being surrounded by trees. The climb takes you to the top of a mountain, where the view opens up across Cali and the mountains that ring it.

On the way back down to the farm, you stop for lunch and a short talk about the birds you may have heard or seen during the walk. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the farm can prepare vegetarian or vegan meals if you let them know when you book. Bottled water and snacks come with the tour, so you're not carrying supplies up the mountain. The whole experience runs around seven hours from pickup to drop-off.

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your guide: no group schedule to follow. The operator notes that the forest is one of Cali's greatest natural treasures and frames the day around conservation and the chance to spend time in a landscape most visitors to the city never reach. The farm itself is the base, so you're not camping or staying overnight. You return to town the same day.

What’s included

• Private pickup and drop-off from your Cali hotel.
• breakfast and lunch at the farm.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• a local guide in English or Spanish.
• vegetarian and vegan meal options available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Travel Cab co.

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment means you'll need a full morning and afternoon free, but it leaves your evening open. If you have only a few hours in Cali or want to spend time in the city center, this tour takes up most of the day. If you're based outside the city or have a flexible schedule, the private guide and the farm setting make it a way to step away from the urban part of your trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the walk actually like in the San Antonio rain forest?

The walk follows a path through the forest to the summit of a mountain. The operator describes it as a route through a charming rain forest where you'll hear birds and experience the quiet of the landscape. The climb takes you from the farm to the top, where you can see across Cali and the mountains around it. It's not a technical hike, but you should have at least a moderate level of fitness for the climb.

What meals and drinks are included?

Breakfast at the farm before the walk, lunch at the farm after you return, bottled water during the day, and snacks are all included. The farm offers vegetarian and vegan menu options if you request them at booking.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the climb to the mountain summit. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The walk is the main physical activity. The rest of the day is spent at the farm eating and talking with your guide.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation from your hotel, a local guide in English or Spanish, breakfast, lunch, bottled water, snacks, and an assistant card are all included. Gratuities are not included.