The 7 Best Day Trips from in Risaralda Department, Risaralda Department

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

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Jeep Excursion, All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Extra purchases

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 El Ocaso 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

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Coffee tasting, All Risk Insurance

Exclusions: Lunch

The Laguna del Otún is the largest water source in the entire Los Nevados National Natural Park, with exuberant beauty. In this guided tour you can learn about the history, and the importance of the ecosystems that we are going to explore.

Inclusions: Use of Trikke, Includes snacks for the tour and hydration., Private transportation, Medical assistance insurance

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If you enjoy natural destinations but you like leveling up your experiences: ride your horses and discover Colombia’s beauty through its national parks. In this tour you will be guided along the mountains of Cocora Valley. You will learn about Colombian farming traditions, have the chance of taking incredible pictures of the breathtaking landscapes and you will taste homemade typical lunch (not included). We have designed this for you to have a fulfilling trip. • Visiting Guadalajara Park on the back of a horse • Exploring stunning landscapes • Getting in touch with locals by visiting some of their farms and having a typical lunch made by them • Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree • Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Horse rental, Horse handler, All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Extra purchases

Sometimes, there is no better plan than stopping for a moment, relaxing and letting nature bring you the best of it. In this full-day tour we will take you to the traditional town of Santa Rosa de Cabal, famous in our country for two things: hot springs and foodstuff, like chorizo. Visit this town and then spent some hours receiving the healing properties of the volcano waters of the hot springs. It’s a tour but it’s also a chance to revive your spirits. • Visiting the traditional small town of Santa Rosa de Cabal • A therapeutic experience in the hot and rich in minerals medicinal waters of the thermal springs • Tasting one of the most popular varieties of Colombian chorizo: santarrosano • A walk along the village learning about farming culture • A chance to meet the warmth of locals

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Colombian Chorizo: Santarrosano, All Risk Insurance

Exclusions: Lunch

Coffee Park is the favorite destination for Colombians because it is a fun way of getting to know more about coffee we are so proud of, and spending quality time with their loved ones. If you like discovering an authentic side of Colombia like this one, join us on this full-day tour. You will be able to ride in most of the park attractions, visit the coffee museums, learn about coffee-based food, having local snacks and more. • Experience the contrast between the ancient coffee tradition and modern innovations • Riding in most of the park attractions: rollercoaster, cable car, karts, among others • Learning about this huge and important coffee culture • Having fun like a kid with a non-touristic (for foreigners) experience • The chance to meet friendly, kind and happy Colombian people

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, All Risk Insurance

Exclusions: Lunch

The politics of AWARE refer in all cases the protection of the nature, the animals and all the environment that surrounds the tour, it is because of this that we only use recycling materials and of easy decomposition. We have strong politics of conservation of the areas and its protection. In the Cocora´s tour you will have a private guide who will give you all the recommendations over the tour, what will you do, where you will walk and where are the best view points, plus all the description of the place. We only look for the best quality in services and food so you can have the best day.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water, Entradas a Cocora, Entradas al Coffee Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Recuerdos, Souvenirs y o Regalos