Salento
Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture (not a coffee farm visit) and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide.
• A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley
• A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance
• An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains
• Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature
Rich tasting of Salento wines
I am considered by many an expert in wines and atoria and traditions of Salento. My main activity is to sell Salento wines all over the world. Now I am ready to offer you the opportunity to taste the best local wine labels and traditional dishes with me to discover together all the secrets of Salento wine and food.
One way transfer from Pereira to Salento AND/OR Salento to Pereira
Our one-way transfer service allows you to travel worry-free from Pereira to Salento, or vice versa. However, if you also want to make sure you have return transportation, we offer an easy way to do so.
To get your transportation back, simply follow these simple steps:
1. Buy your one-way transfer experience by selecting the corresponding product for the route you need: from Pereira or Armenia to Salento or from Salento to Pereira or Armenia.
2. Once you have purchased your reservation for the outbound trip, if you also want to ensure return transportation, we invite you to return to this same product and select the return route.
3. Purchase the reservation for the return journey according to your preferences and needs.
This way of booking guarantees you a hassle-free round trip and gives you the flexibility to choose your times for both directions.
Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour
A trip to one of the Coffee Triangle towns wouldn’t be complete without visiting a coffee farm, are we right? So, come with us to this fun and informative tour about everything you need to know of the coffee process. You will visit a coffee farm and you will have the chance of planting coffee seedlings, picking up coffee cherries and last but not least, tasting the flavor of a fresh cup of Colombian coffee. At the end you will have a Salento walking tour.
• A guided tour along the farm and its plantation
• Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting
• Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings
• A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general.
• High-quality Colombian coffee tasting
• Salento walking tour
Cocora, Salento and Filandia Tour
It is a tour where our clients will be able to know the magic of our landscapes and our villages, visiting and knowing unique places in the world where they can take pleasant experiences and unforgettable moments.
Discover the best cellars of Salento
I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.
Winery Tour and Tasting in Salento
You will discover the oldest Apulian winery and will be guided to an amazing wine tasting !You will taste delicious samples with your friends and family and relax . Get ready for an amazing experience!
Horseback riding to the viewpoints and the Sestillal waterfall in Salento
This beautiful ride starts from the municipality of Salento Quindío, in this case at the Cocoratours office (below you will find the location) it is a tour of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (it all depends on the pace of the ride) it passes by the best natural viewpoints of Salento in the middle of the forest along the national road with the possibility of seeing different types of birds along the way, it continues along the dirt road until reaching the Sestillal farm where you will pay an access (included) to be able to walk through the middle of the farm to the waterfall. Length of stay and return
Sailing boat excursion in Salento
An elegant Sun Odyssey 37 for sailing excursions (daily, weekend, sunset aperitifs) and personalized boat events (dinners, team building, birthday parties) based in Gallipoli.
We are in Gallipoli, pearl of the Ionian Sea;
Our formulas are:
Full day: full day on a sailing boat visiting the bay of Gallipoli, Isola di S. Andrea (snorkeling), Lido Pizzo and old Gallipoli.
Total hours 7h – approximately 8 miles
Sunset: exit at sunset to enjoy its magical colors from the bow of AlmaLibre – Total hours 3h. approximately 4 miles
Weekend on a sailing boat: two nights and three days on a sailing boat to discover the Ionian coast of Salento: Galllipoli, Torre Suda, Ugento, Felloniche and Leuca – approximately 30 miles
Our services are cared for and attentive to each individual traveller.
The experience is personal and must be unique!
We do our utmost to make it so.
Pereira to or from Salento Private Transfer
If you are planning to go somewhere else along the Coffee Region, we can drive you there. Go with us to or from Pereira and to or from Salento. Our professional driver and an assistant will pick you up at the chosen schedule in the chosen departure point and they will try their best to meet your needs. Book the transfer with us and have a safe and stress-free trip to your chosen destination.
Ebike rental in Salento
Apulia Outdoor offers an authentic and personalized experience to explore Salento.
With Apulia Outdoor, you don’t just rent a bike, but embark on an adventure tailored to your needs.
We offer high quality Scott e-bikes, perfect for any type of terrain. Along with the bikes, we provide safety helmets, anti-theft locks, repair kits and front bags for essentials, all designed to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
Our flexible delivery and collection options allow you to choose where and when to pick up your bike, whether it is at one of our pick-up points in Lecce, Melendugno or Otranto, or directly at your hotel, station or airport.
We also offer personalised advice and itineraries, to ensure you are ready to explore the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, from hidden beaches to historic sites.
Book a smooth and unforgettable rental experience, where adventure meets relaxation!
Salento Kayak Experiences
Coastal kayak excursions to visit the sea caves along the Adriatic coast and the west coast of Salento.
Departure from Leuca from the private beach of the Terziario hotel, a succession of evocative explorable caves and coves with crystal clear water to live a unique experience and enjoy swimming, sun and sea of Salento.
Endemic Birds Tour in Salento
The Santa Rita Waterfall is a cattle farm in the process of sustainable transformation. Within the property there are secondary forests and two rivers which flow into the Quindío River. By visiting this reserve we can enjoy the natural beauty of the cloud forest around Salento and support its preservation and restoration.
We'll follow a path from the open farmland into the forest, passing through tunnels, caves and waterfalls, while we look for target species from the Colombian such as Andes Andean Cock of the Rock (Rupicula peruvianus), Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax), and Multicoloured Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima).
Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide.
• A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley
• A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance
• An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains
• Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature
Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour
A trip to one of the Coffee Triangle towns wouldn’t be complete without visiting a coffee farm, are we right? So, come with us on this fun and informative tour about everything you need to know about the coffee process.
You will visit a coffee farm and you will have the chance of planting coffee seedlings, pick up coffee cherries and last but not least, taste the flavor of a fresh cup of Colombian coffee.
Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour
A trip to the Coffee Triangle wouldn’t be complete without visiting the traditional small coffee towns, especially when they are cute, colorful, and full of tradition, are we right? So, come with us on this fun and mesmerizing cultural tour around the two coffee towns you cannot miss.
Join us on this Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour and let these two towns embody the essence of the Coffee Cultural Landscape and show you a bit of everything that our incredible Coffee Region has for you to discover. Trust us, this will be a real treat for you.
Exploring Filandia’s main spots and viewpoints
Walking around the main streets of Salento
A brief lesson about UNESCO’s Coffee Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site
Time to take tons of pictures of the coffee towns and the coffee landscapes.
Birdwatching in Salento
If you are interested in birdwatching or just starting out, our Salento birdlife tour is perfect for you. It provides an introduction to the diverse bird species present in the town and takes you to some of the best birdwatching areas where you can observe them. Additionally, our expert guides will accompany you throughout the tour and answer any questions you may have about the fascinating world of birds.
The striking bird species like tanagers, toucanets, parrots and hummingbirds are even more vibrant and colourful than Salento’s iconic streets and traditional plantations filled with coffee trees and tropical fruits. While other species like the famous Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) and Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) can be a little more difficult to spot in the surrounding lush cloud forests, towering wax palms and majestic snow-capped mountains.
Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour
A trip to one of the Coffee Triangle towns wouldn’t be complete without visiting a coffee farm, are we right? So, come with us to this fun and informative tour about everything you need to know of the coffee process. You will visit a coffee farm and you will have the chance of planting coffee seedlings, picking up coffee cherries and last but not least, tasting the flavor of a fresh cup of Colombian coffee.
• A guided tour along the farm and its plantation
• Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting
• Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings
• A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general.
• High-quality Colombian coffee tasting
• Salento walking tour
Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour
A trip to one of the Coffee Triangle towns wouldn’t be complete without visiting a coffee farm, are we right? So, come with us to this fun and informative tour about everything you need to know of the coffee process. You will visit a coffee farm and you will have the chance of planting coffee seedlings, picking up coffee cherries and last but not least, tasting the flavor of a fresh cup of Colombian coffee.
A guided tour along the farm and its plantation
Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting
Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings
A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general.
High-quality Colombian coffee tasting
Salento walking tour
Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide.