Things to do in Risaralda Department, Risaralda Department: The Best Multi-day Tours

July 27, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Risaralda Department, Colombia including 3-Day Biking and Hiking; Nature, Coffee, Culture and Cocora Valley from Pereira, 5-Day Biking Tour Including Coffee and Cultural from Pereira, 7-Day Biking Tour: Coffee, Cultural and Cocora Valley from Pereira, 5 Day Coffee Culture Experience, Coffee Zone 2 Day Plan #3: Wax Palms, Salento, Coffee, Thermal Springs, Filandia, Traverse Cedral - Glacier Santa Isabel - 3d / 2 Nights, 2-Day Biking and Hiking Tour in the Coffee Region from Pereira, Los Nevados Traverse, Otún basin crossing 3 days 2 nights, El Cisne High Mountain Refuge from Pereira.
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1. 3-Day Biking and Hiking; Nature, Coffee, Culture and Cocora Valley from Pereira

RetroCiclas MTB Tours Colombia
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Enjoy 2 nights in a traditional coffee farm, located in the mountains, splashed with colors from our coffee landscape. An ideal tour for those who want to live a pleasant experience.

Inclusions: Accommodation in rural houses or coffee farms., Private transport from Pereira by Willys Jeep (Traditional transport of the Coffee Region), Pick up and drop-off from hotel or airport in Pereira, Water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Mountain bike hire: 26”, 27,5” or 29” rim, Safety helmet hire., Technical and safety instruction, Waterproof layer in case of rain, Digital photos of the activity, Insurance for adventure activities/medical assistance card, Bilingual (Spanish/English) guide specialized in nature and adventure activities

Exclusions: Air transportation to Pereira City, Expenses and services not specified in the plan

Reviewed By lejazz12

Arvey the host is just amazing. Friendly, nice and funny. What makes this trip so unique is the 3 different modes of transportation you will probably never have experienced before! Including Brujita, Garrucha and Willy Jeep. Also, Arvey makes it so safe with a support van following you. Even though the bike ride is not technical, if at any moment you are tired you can easily get in the van! This was by far the most authentic, unique and adventurous trip we had in Colombia BY FAR!

2. 5-Day Biking Tour Including Coffee and Cultural from Pereira

RetroCiclas MTB Tours Colombia
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The best private tour for the adventurous, those who are looking to live new experiences and learn, first hand, about nature, the culture, and customs of the region that lives the life of coffee farming.

Inclusions: Accommodation in rural houses or coffee farms - private rooms., Private transport from Pereira by Willys Jeep (Traditional transport of the Coffee Region), Pick up and drop-off the participants at the hotel or airport of Pereira, All meals., Soft drinks, Mountain bike hire: 26”, 27,5” or 29” rim, Safety helmet hire. Anti-shock trekking pole hire, Technical and safety instruction, Waterproof layer in case of rain, Souvenir and digital photos of the activity, Hotel insurance and taxes, Insurance for adventure activities/medical assistance card, Bilingual (Spanish/English) guide specialized in nature and adventure activities

Exclusions: Air transportation to Pereira City, Expenses and services not specified in the plan

Reviewed By lejazz12

Arvey the host is just amazing. Friendly, nice and funny. What makes this trip so unique is the 3 different modes of transportation you will probably never have experienced before! Including Brujita, Garrucha and Willy Jeep. Also, Arvey makes it so safe with a support van following you. Even though the bike ride is not technical, if at any moment you are tired you can easily get in the van! This was by far the most authentic, unique and adventurous trip we had in Colombia BY FAR!

3. 7-Day Biking Tour: Coffee, Cultural and Cocora Valley from Pereira

RetroCiclas MTB Tours Colombia
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This experience in the coffee cultural landscape will allow you to enjoy traditional, regional foods prepared with fresh products of the region, spend time with coffee farmers and live their daily lives, sleep in local accommodations, rural coffee farms, and feel the joy that is spread by the country and its people. The best private tour for the adventurous, those who are looking to live new experiences and learn, first hand, about nature, the culture, and customs of the region that lives the life of coffee farming.

Inclusions: Accommodation in rural houses or coffee farms., Private transport from Pereira by Willys Jeep (Traditional transport of the Coffee Region), Pick up and drop-off the participants at the hotel or airport of Pereira., All meals, Snacks and hydration (water), Mountain bike hire: 26”, 27,5” or 29” rim, Safety helmet hire., Technical and safety instruction, Waterproof layer in case of rain, Souvenir and digital photos of the activity, Hotel insurance and taxes, Insurance for adventure activities/medical assistance card, Bilingual (Spanish/English) guide specialized in nature and adventure activities

Exclusions: Air transportation to Pereira City, Expenses and services not specified in the plan

Reviewed By lejazz12

Arvey the host is just amazing. Friendly, nice and funny. What makes this trip so unique is the 3 different modes of transportation you will probably never have experienced before! Including Brujita, Garrucha and Willy Jeep. Also, Arvey makes it so safe with a support van following you. Even though the bike ride is not technical, if at any moment you are tired you can easily get in the van! This was by far the most authentic, unique and adventurous trip we had in Colombia BY FAR!

4. 5 Day Coffee Culture Experience

BnB Colombia Tours (Coffee Zone)
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You’ll visit the must-see locations such as the Cocora Valley and the Wax Palm Forest, Salento, Filandia, the amazing thermal hot pools of Santa Rosa, enjoy a walk through a fauna and flora sanctuary, home of over 330 species of birds and howler monkeys, and stay 2 nights in a Finca! You will experience the true Colombian Coffee Culture, with amazing landscapes, ecological walks on the best coffee tour you can ever find!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, 2 Nights Salento Hotel, 7 Unique Tours, 2 Nights Traditional Finca

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Reviewed By Autocoach

We actually had Bruce plan a 3 week tour of Colombia for us and it was wonderful! From Bogota to the Amazon to Zipaquira to Barichara to Medellin to Guatape to Pereira to Salento (Loved the hike in Cocura Valley up to the Acaime Reserve!) to Santa Marta to Cartagena. WOW!! What an experience thanks to Bruce and his outstanding guides! So glad we came. *Apparently TA doesn't like the word Spouse but that's who traveled with me. :-)

5. Coffee Zone 2 Day Plan #3: Wax Palms, Salento, Coffee, Thermal Springs, Filandia

BnB Colombia Tours (Coffee Zone)
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This 2 Day Tour Plan includes 4 locations and 5 experiences in the Zona Cafetera we think you should not miss. Containing an adventure through the Wax Palm Forrest of the Cocora Valley, a Walking Tour of Salento, a premium Coffee Farm Tour, and The Thermal Hot Springs of Santa Rosa. If you do not have time to see any other part of the Zona Cafetera, this is the tour for you!

Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Wax Palm Forest Tour, Cocora Valley, Salento , Santa Rosa Thermal Hot Springs, Filandia tour, Bilingual Guide

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Reviewed By Evadvan

We wanted to spend two weeks in Colombia touring Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena. After reviewing several sites, and offers from various companies, we selected Bruce McLean as our tour organizer. We made a wise choice. Bruce organized a series of tours, all of which were perfect in every detail. We were not the easiest people to deal with, because we wanted certain things on certain dates, etc. Bruce offered to arrange everything, but we wanted to make our own flight and hotel arrangements. Bruce asked to review our choices, and made some astute and wise recommendations to change some of the hotels. He was absolutely correct in every case. We strongly recommend tours organized by Bruce. He has access to the best guides (like Erika in Medellin, as mentioned by another reviewer).

6. Traverse Cedral - Glacier Santa Isabel - 3d / 2 Nights

Montanas Colombianas
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Montañas Colombianas is a local operator specializing in mountain hiking and mountaineering. Certified in Responsible Tourism, we explore culture, friendship and safety. Montañas Colombianas was born in this region where most of his operation is concentrated. We propose to the visitor to discover the charm of this beautiful natural park with the accompaniment of our local guides, certified WRF and who in addition to share the history and culture of the coffee region, maintain intact their passion for its mountains that they know by heart and always go in harmony with local communities.  

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Complete glacier equipment (helmet, harness, ice axes, carabiners, rope), Walking sticks  Water purification Medical assistance insurance,  Accommodation 2 nights in shared room (dormitory) in peasant farm of mountain, Entrance to the Los Nevados National Nature Park. WFR certified mountain guide, Snacks and hot drinks.

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Reviewed By willsnewman

A breathtaking experience, quite literally! Our original plan to trek Nevado del Tolima was unfortunately disrupted by an overzealous Amazonian monkey and it's teeth. Eduardo was extremely kind and helpful and instead of being in amongst cloud forest on day one spent a not quite so interesting day in hospital with me! Plans and arrangements were calmly reconfigured and we set off for the hills only one day late! We then spent an excetional few days in the company of Eduardo and his knowledge of the environement; trekking through the cloud forest, staying in mountain Fincas amongst a few fellow travellers and welcoming locals, up into the incredible Paramo ecosystem and on to Paramillo del Quindio, before slowly winding our way back down through the Paramo and cloud forest once again. A truly truly wonderful experience! A very tough few days for our bodies as we simply had not prepared ourselves for the altitude prior to arriving (can recommend being at altitude for at least a few days before..!) Usually reasonably capable of taking on arduous adventures, I was reduced to several paces at a time at 4500m! Although I'm sure it is not quite what he had in mind when setting out to meet us at the start of our adventure, Eduardo was exceptionally understanding and looked after us from start to finish. We fell in love with Colombia and the trek with Montanas Colombianas is a huge part of that! We can't wait to return one day to reunite and tackle Nevado del Tolima! Thank you!

7. 2-Day Biking and Hiking Tour in the Coffee Region from Pereira

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An ideal tour for those who want to live a mellow, pleasant experience in the middle of nature, surrounded by cultivation of the region, learning about local customs and living the coffee culture.

Inclusions: Accommodation in rural houses or coffee farms - private rooms., Private transport from Pereira by Willys Jeep (Traditional transport of the Coffee Region), Pick up and drop-off to hotel or airport of Pereira, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Water, Mountain bike hire: 26”, 27,5” or 29” rim, Safety helmet hire, Technical and safety instruction, Waterproof layer in case of rain, Digital photos of the activity, Insurance for adventure activities/medical assistance card, Bilingual (Spanish/English) guide specialized in nature and adventure activities

Exclusions: Air transportation to Pereira City, Expenses and services not specified in the plan

Reviewed By lejazz12

Arvey the host is just amazing. Friendly, nice and funny. What makes this trip so unique is the 3 different modes of transportation you will probably never have experienced before! Including Brujita, Garrucha and Willy Jeep. Also, Arvey makes it so safe with a support van following you. Even though the bike ride is not technical, if at any moment you are tired you can easily get in the van! This was by far the most authentic, unique and adventurous trip we had in Colombia BY FAR!

8. Los Nevados Traverse

Uncharted Colombia Adventure Travel Company

In this adventure you traverse Los Nevados from north to south, hiking 41 kilometers (25.5 miles) and crossing three departments. You'll trek through all of the park's different environments and enjoy spectacular sights every step of the way. You'll climb Nevado de Santa Isabel and get views of the other two snowy peaks, El Ruiz and El Tolima. You'll cross icy streams, take breaks at mountain lakes and pass waterfalls tumbling down from sheer rock cliffs. Exotic plants and birds such as the colchon de agua (water cushion) and mountain toucan will welcome you to their home during the day and at night you'll be the guest of Colombian families in their farmhouses. This trek will let you experience the beauty and diversity of Los Nevados National Natural Park to the fullest.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner

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Reviewed By CameliaLica

I highly recommend Uncharted to anyone who wants to experience beautiful and colourful Colombia. It's impossible to find someone more professional, reliable, friendly, detailed and organized than Cami & team. With them you know you are in very good and capable hands. Our trip was flawlessly organized and customized to our specific needs. We were a group of 9 friends who trekked the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, experienced the exotic Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park, discovered La Guajira and spent sunny and relaxing days in Cartagena de Indias. Thank you, Uncharted, for an unforgettable and perfect trip!

9. Otún basin crossing 3 days 2 nights

Cajero Bancolombia, Carrera 8a ## 19 - 67, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia Cattleya Ecoturismo

It is the opportunity to know different attractions within the same system of protected areas, to know the origin of the otún river that supplies the city of Pereira and the municipality of Dosquebradas, we have transportation and personalized guide to live this experience

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By michalk555

Valentina is a fantastic guide and a great car mechanic The 4x4 Toyota broke down 3 times Once on the way up with a battery problem that valentina fixed and twice on the way down with the fan The gove compartment was broken and it caused discomfort for such a rough journey The car should have been in perfect condition which it was not

10. El Cisne High Mountain Refuge from Pereira

Cattleya Ecoturismo

The high mountain refuge the swan is located at 4,100 meters above sea level, allowing visitors to know and enjoy the moorland ecosystem and make high mountain walks in its surroundings

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Exclusions: à la carte dishes

Reviewed By michalk555

Valentina is a fantastic guide and a great car mechanic The 4x4 Toyota broke down 3 times Once on the way up with a battery problem that valentina fixed and twice on the way down with the fan The gove compartment was broken and it caused discomfort for such a rough journey The car should have been in perfect condition which it was not

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