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Cocora Valley and a coffee farm in one day

Wax palms in the morning, coffee in the afternoon. A long day, organised for you.

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Private Cocora Valley, Salento and coffee farm tour
Gran Colombia Tours · 8 to 10 hours Private Cocora Valley, Salento and coffee farm tour
★ 4.9 (220) from $181
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Cocora Valley trek, coffee farm and Salento tour
Ruta Xplorer · 6 to 8 hours Cocora Valley trek, coffee farm and Salento tour
★ 4.9 (141) from $110
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The Cocora Valley lies north-east of Armenia, a short jeep ride above Salento, and is where Colombia’s national tree grows: the wax palm, the tallest palm in the world at up to about 60 metres. The tours on this page add a coffee farm and a stop in Salento, so the valley, the farm and the town fit into one day with transport arranged.

Private or shared, side by side

Neither listing names the coffee farm. The entrance to the wax palm area is included, lunch is not. What differs is who you share the day with, where you are picked up and how long it runs.

Photo Tour Getting there Total time Group Reviews ↕ Price ↕ Book
Cocora, Salento and coffee farm (private) Gran Colombia Tours Pickup in 3 towns 8–10 h Private ★ 4.9 (220) $181 per person Book now
Cocora trek with coffee farm Ruta Xplorer Transport included 6–8 h Small group or private ★ 4.9 (141) $110 per person Book now

Coffee tour prices are per person and refresh from GetYourGuide and Viator; your date and group size set the final amount on the booking page.

Both Cocora and coffee tours in detail

Each tour with its farm, how you get there, the total time and the group size. Open a card for the full details.

Private Cocora Valley, Salento and coffee farm tour
Gran Colombia Tours

Private Cocora Valley, Salento and coffee farm tour

Private full-day combination

  • Total time: 8 to 10 hours
  • Farm: Not named in the listing (reviewers mention the Luger farm)
  • Getting there: Pickup in Armenia, Salento or Filandia
  • Group: Private
  • Language: English, Spanish

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from $181 ★ 4.9 (220 reviews)
Book on GetYourGuide
Everything in this tour

Highlights

  • Cocora Valley wax palms
  • Salento town
  • Coffee farm with tasting

About this tour

A private day that combines the wax palms of the Cocora Valley, the town of Salento and a coffee farm. Pickup and the entrance to Cocora are included, lunch is not.

Reviewers name the coffee farm as Luger.

What’s included

  • Guide
  • Pickup
  • Tasting
  • Cocora entrance

Not included

  • Lunch

Farm, transfer and inclusions as stated on the tour’s booking page; review remarks are marked as such.

Cocora Valley trek, coffee farm and Salento tour
Ruta Xplorer

Cocora Valley trek, coffee farm and Salento tour

Shared full-day combination

  • Total time: 6 to 8 hours
  • Farm: Not named in the listing
  • Getting there: Transport from Salento, Pereira or Armenia
  • Group: Small group or private, depending on the option
  • Language: English, Spanish

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from $110 ★ 4.9 (141 reviews)
Book on GetYourGuide
Everything in this tour

Highlights

  • Hike among the wax palms
  • Coffee tour and tasting
  • Salento town

About this tour

A shared day with a hike in the Cocora Valley, a coffee farm and a walk through Salento. Transport and the wax palm entrance are included, lunch is not.

Reviewers mention that the return time is not fixed.

What’s included

  • Transport
  • Wax palm entrance
  • Coffee tour and tasting
  • Insurance

Not included

  • Lunch

Good to know

  • Reviewers report no fixed return time and a wait of about 45 minutes

Farm, transfer and inclusions as stated on the tour’s booking page; review remarks are marked as such.

How the day runs

Both tours follow the same order. The valley comes first; the coffee farm and lunch follow, and the day ends in Salento. On the shared Ruta Xplorer tour reviewers describe a guided walk among the palms in the morning and the coffee tour with a second guide in the afternoon.

The private Gran Colombia tour picks you up in Armenia, Salento or Filandia and runs eight to ten hours, with your own guide setting the pace. Reviewers name its coffee farm as Luger. The shared tour starts in Salento, Pereira or Armenia, takes six to eight hours and includes insurance. Its return time is not fixed: reviewers mention a wait of about 45 minutes at the end of the day.

Doing it yourself instead

Willys jeeps leave the main square in Salento for the valley about every hour and take roughly half an hour; the last ones come back in the early evening. From the car park a half-day loop climbs through cloud forest to Finca Acaima and returns through the open valley with the palms (Wikivoyage). The farm tours around Salento can be booked separately and are compared on our Salento coffee farms page. Doing both on your own means two jeep rides to sort out, which is the part these tours take off your hands; lunch you pay for either way.

The route decides how much hiking there is

The palm area can be visited as an easy walk along the valley floor or as the longer loop through the forest. One reviewer of the private tour expected a hike and found a walk along farmland. If the trail itself matters to you, ask the operator before booking which route the guide takes.

What to pack for the valley

  • Shoes with grip for muddy trails and steep farm paths
  • A light rain jacket and a warm layer
  • Sun protection for the open stretches among the palms
  • Cash for snacks and souvenirs in Salento at the end of the day

Guests on the Cocora and coffee days

Guides get warm words on both tours. Two voices are more critical: one found the valley less of a hike than expected, and one shared-tour guest criticises the company’s organisation while praising the guide.

“What a fantastic day in Cocora Valley and having a wonderful coffee experience, followed by lunch in town. If you don’t have a lot of time in Salento, this tour lets you see the natural beauty of Cocora Valley and learn about coffee growing and production. …”
Kate · United States · Aug 2026 Cocora, Salento and coffee farm (private) · Gran Colombia Tours
“We had a very good day thanks to our guide Sarah who was very kind and helpful to understand the history behind the Cocora Valley, Salento and Colombia in general !”
Alain · Belgium · Jun 2026 Cocora trek with coffee farm · Ruta Xplorer
“Cocora Valley was a bit of a let down. Basically a walk not hike on the boarder of farm land”
Sharon · United Kingdom · Mar 2025 Cocora, Salento and coffee farm (private) · Gran Colombia Tours
“DISASTER - AVOID. The only reason this is not a one star review is because Eduardo was lovely and the walk in Cocora was very interesting. This review is about the company and not the guide. I have the impression that my experience was not unusual. …”
Verified traveler · United States · Jan 2026 Cocora trek with coffee farm · Ruta Xplorer

Reviews by travellers after their farm visit, from GetYourGuide.

FAQ

Can I visit the Cocora Valley and a coffee farm on the same day?

Yes. Both tours on this page combine the wax palms, a coffee farm and Salento with transport. On your own it works too, with a jeep to the valley in the morning and a farm tour near Salento in the afternoon.

How long is a Cocora and coffee farm tour?

The shared tour takes six to eight hours, the private tour eight to ten. Both include the transport, so plan the whole day.

Is the Cocora entrance included?

Yes, the listings include the entrance to the wax palm area. Lunch is not included.

Where do the tours pick up?

The private tour collects in Armenia, Salento or Filandia. The shared tour runs from Salento, Pereira or Armenia.

How tall are the wax palms?

Up to about 60 metres. The wax palm is the national tree of Colombia and the tallest palm in the world.

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