Coffee and Mountains: Eje Cafetero and Los Nevados

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5 daysDuration

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4 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

12 - 65 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

4700mHighest point reached

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Pereira, Colombia

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Hike to the Santa Isabel Glacier, located 4700m above sea level

Visit the Otun Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary.

Hike through Valle del Cocora, see hummingbirds and the tallest palm trees in the world

Itinerary

Let Colombia’s coffee country and mountain vistas sweep you off your feet on the "Coffee and Mountains: Eje Cafetero and Los Nevados" tour. This five-day guided trip is a haven for those craving a blend of nature, culture, and adventure. Begin with a deep dive into the world of Colombian coffee at a working plantation, where you’ll uncover the secrets behind one of the world’s most beloved brews.

Journey into Los Nevados National Park to marvel at the Santa Isabel Glacier and wander through the Otun Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, spotting howler monkeys and hummingbirds among the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley. Hike through unique paramo ecosystems and cloud forests teeming with exotic flora and fauna, then bask in the charm of Salento’s colonial architecture.

The unique selling point of this trip is its exclusive access to Colombia’s rare paramo environments—an alpine tundra ecosystem found in just a few places on earth. For travelers enchanted by biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and authentic cultural encounters, this tour package is a rewarding escape into Colombia’s most scenic heartlands.

day 1Pereira - Chinchina - Manizales

Your adventure starts at Pereira Airport where you will meet your guide. Drive through scenic mountain roads from Pereira to Chinchina. Spend your day at a coffee farm. Drive to Manizales in the evening and spend your night there.

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

day 2Los Nevados National Park

day 3Otun Lake

day 4Otun Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary

day 5Salento & Cocora Valley

What's Included

Private transportation (pickup and drop off from and to Pereira Airport)

Accommodations as mentioned on the itinerary

All meals, starting from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 5

An experienced guide

Entrance fees to the places mentioned on the itinerary

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