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Day 1: Salento and Cocora Valley Daytrip:

Salento is a cultural bridge between locals and foreigners that provides an exceptional exchange experience.

We will meet in this charming town to take the road towards the legendary Cocora Valley. Once we’re there, we’ll take a hike where we can appreciate the landscape and the gorgeous wax palms, known for their great beauty and magnitude. After this, we will go back to the town where we can enjoy a delicious typical lunch, trout and fried plantain (specialty of this mythical town). We will have a stroll around Salento. The municipality is also recognized for its elaborate crafts that are offered along the Calle Real. After familiarizing ourselves a bit more with the town we will visit a coffee shop where we will chat and enjoy the softest coffee in the world. If you’re curious enough, the baristas of this region will happily answer any questions you might have about coffee and its preparation. This experience will make you a witness to the intrinsic natural beauty of this town. 

Includes: Bilingual guides, transfer from Salento to Valle de Cocora,  typical Colombian lunch of the coffee region, quick barista lesson.

What to bring?: Comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, sun block.

Duration: 6.5 hours.

Day 2: WAKECUP TOUR BY EXPERIENCIA CAFETERA COFFEE TOUR:

WakecupTour by Experiencia Cafetera is an experience that invites travelers and coffee producers to exchange their knowledge about coffee.

During the day we will visit a traditional coffee farm where we will be able to witness the entire coffee process, how it starts off as seeds and ends up in your cup. We will have a Colombian lunch at the farm and then we will return to Pijao, where we will visit key places within the coffee distribution and consumption chain. We will visit El Patio, where we will learn about medicinal plants that are used all around the world as we enjoy a natural infusion for our wellness. We will walk around town, meet picturesque characters and we’ll finish off with coffee tasting, sampling different delicious types of coffees from the region. This experience will unravel a whole new perspective of coffee for you to see, no matter your previous knowledge on the subject.

Duration: 7 hours.

Includes: Bilingual guides, 4x4 panoramic experience (in Jeep), typical Colombian lunch of the coffee region, coffee tasting

What to bring?: Comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, sun block. In the tour you have the possibility to buy amazing coffees directly from the producer, CASH ONLY!

Day 3: Birdwatching:

In Quindío, the smallest department in Colombia, we are amazed by the natural wealth of this land. Many bird species are known by their popular names: The Barranquero (momotus momota), the Bichofue (pitagus sulphuratus), the Pechiamarillo (tolmomyias flaviventris). In this region we can find 642 species recognized to date, Imagine how many names!

With the guide in our hands and binoculars, we will wake up really early to be witnesses of this natural beauty, and to all the social relationships between the world of birds. If we're careful and open, these birds will accept us inside their packs.

Duration: 4 hours.

Includes: Binoculars, travel insurance, specialized guiding, breakfast.

Lodging​: CASA RIVERA DEL CACAO

Stay in a beautiful coffee house in the middle of the mountains of Pijao Quindío. The house is part of the Colombian Cultural Landscape Route. The hotel offers an exceptional Cacao tour that can be included, is optional is not included in the price.

Price: $1.670.000

The price per person, includes the activities and the transportation in between Casa Rivera del cacao and the activities. For a price including the hotel and the transfers in between the hotel and the airport please contact us on WhatsApp or by email, we have the best prices. If you’re staying somewhere else let us know for an accurate price. The order of the days can change depending on your needs.