Colombia · HIKING & TREKKING IN SALENTO
The 11 best hiking & trekking days in Salento you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it and work down.
Private 6-hour hike through Valle del Cocora and Salento, guided by local experts with Quindio wax palm views and valley photo stops.
“If you have only one day in Colombia, visit Cocora Valley. Absolutely stunning!”
Private Cocora Valley hike and Salento stroll in Colombia's Coffee Triangle, with Wax Palms, a Willys jeep ride, and great guides.
“Gracias a Luisa logramos compartir un momento agradable anticipandonos a un alto volumen de turistas que visitan el lugar. Todo fue muy personalizado y privado, me encantó!”
Hike Colombia’s Cocora Valley under towering wax palms, ride in a classic Willys Jeep, and enjoy a typical lunch on a guided 7-hour outing.
“Firstly, the tour itself is worth doing. The valley is beautiful, the ride in the Willy's Jeep fun and the lunch was excellent. My gripe is with the organisation. I was sat in Heathrow Airport last week when my Whatsapp went. "Where was I?" I pointed out my ticket said the 10th, not the 3rd. No problem. Turned up early on the 10th, showed my ticket. Alarm bells went off when the guide didn't seem to speak any English, but assumed there'd be a change when we got to the site. Half way to the Valley, guide asks for my mobile number and the office tell me they don't have…”
Private Cocora Valley wax palm hike from Salento, with UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape stops, scenic photo breaks, and guided coffee learning.
“Very well organised tour with a knowledgable guide who made our tour enjoyable and informative. Thank you Juan, you were a great guide.”
Cocora Valley birding with early breakfast, cloud forest waterfall, hummingbird house, picnic lunch, and six suspension bridges from Salento.
“We loved our tour with Jorge. He showed us all flora and fauna and explained a lot. We also got to know the Colombian culture and had a lot of fun.”
Private 4-day Nevado del Tolima summit hike from Salento, with guided ascent, farm stays, sunrise, Cocora Valley, and included tickets.
“A unique experience, full of gratitude with God and those who supported me in the process ... Salento Hikers.”
Hard 4-day Nevado del Tolima trek from Salento, with Cocora Valley scenery, technical gear, acclimatization stops, and high-altitude safety.
“Had a great and challenging time on this trip. It sucked that it was essentially a white out when we made it to the summit but it will always be an accomplishment and experience I look back upon fondly. Santiago, Juan, John, and Luisa were outstanding guides! This was definitely not for the faint of heart and even though I would say I am in pretty good shape in the span of 3 days we did nearly 90km of total hiking. Summiting Nevado del Tolima is a very grueling effort and is not for the physically or mentally weak attempt.”
Join a small-group birding hike outside Salento in Colombia’s coffee region, with binoculars, snacks, and pro spotting of motmots and hummingbirds.
“Jorge was a very good guide, professional and knowledgeable. On our walk we saw over 50 birds, 14 of those were new to us. A great morning out.”
Private Cocora Valley hike from Salento, wax palms above 2,400 m, 6 bridges, hummingbird sanctuary, and lunch.
“We want to make a complaint about a very bad experience with Salento Hikers, with whom we booked a one day hike in the Cocora Valley in Salento/Colombia:”
Santa Rita waterfall and Salento walk in one 5 to 6 hour tour, with pickup, park entry, and a viewpoint over Colombia’s coffee towns.
“I found it a super interesting tour in the middle of nature by the Quindio River and waterfalls. Tropical forest of beautiful mist. Excellent guide and lover of your workAuto-translated”
Salento’s Carbonera bike and hike through 600,000 wax palms and Cocora Valley culture, guided by Jefferson, small group.
“What a great expercience with the most incredible landscape. Jefferson was the best. He told us a lot about the landscape and Colombia in general. He took excellent care of us and his English was very good. We defenitely recommend this tour, the driver and the guide.”
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