Birdwatching Tour: Explore Cocora Valley's Flora and Fauna

Discover birds, wax palms, and diverse flora on an easy walk to Finca La Montaña. Enjoy aguapanela with cheese and birdwatching in Salento.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cocora - Begin exploring Salento with a 40-minute introduction to its history, attractions, and local coffee spots. Enjoy a 20-minute ride in a traditional regional jeep to Cocora, where a 3-hour hike awaits. Marvel at the majestic wax palms, local birds, and the expansive valley views. The journey leads to Finca La Montaña, where there will be a 30-minute stop before embarking on the 3-hour return trip.
What's Included
  • Traditional coffee back to town
  • Transportation from Salento to Cocora by traditional jeep (public or private options available)
  • Insurance policy against risks and accidents
  • Photography along the route with photos sent within 3 business days
  • Return lunch
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Tickets and food that exceed the lunch quota
Additional Information

For those interested in observing birds, wax palms, and various plant species, this tour is ideal. The walk is of easy to medium difficulty and takes about 3 hours to reach the farm. If Mr. Ferney is home, participants will enjoy a delightful traditional drink called “aguapanela” with cheese, as birds come to visit. The operator is excited to share this joyful experience. The mountain is ready to welcome us.

Location
Cra. 6 #5-1
Carrera 6
The meeting point to start the tour is Plaza de Bolívar (Main Square) in Salento, in front of the church, the Nuestra Señora del Carmen parish.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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W8557sivalentinag
Jan 24, 2024
An incredible experience - The hiking experience was incredible. Sebastian is a wonderful person with a very lively energy that makes you feel as if the walk is shorter than it actually is. He demonstrates all his wisdom and experience from so many years of traveling these places, and always makes sure that you are feeling good and that you have what you need. I would definitely do the tour again!
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Carolinact3133kj
Jan 24, 2024
My first hike in the mountains! - I loved the experience, Sebas, the guide, is the best, we climbed at my pace and made stops to learn about plants and birds, in addition to taking very nice photos; A wonderful tour and highly recommended, and Sebas, a wonderful guide and highly recommended for everyone.
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Yourfavoriteguide
Jan 16, 2024
Great Day Out with Guide Sebastian - I recently went on a 6 hour mountain hike with Sebastian as our guide, and it was a really good experience. The path we took wasn't too easy, but Sebastian knew his way around and kept us on track. He was careful to make sure everyone was doing okay, especially on the tougher parts of the hike. What I appreciated most was the information Sebastian shared about the local nature and wildlife. It's clear he knows a lot about the area, and I learned quite a bit from him. He's got a real skill for guiding, but what made the day better was just how down-to-earth and approachable he is. If you're looking for a solid guide who knows the area well and can provide a bunch of interesting facts along the way, Sebastian's a great choice. He made our trip enjoyable and informative without overdoing it. Definitely made the hike worth it!
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Lauraalejandral2024
Jan 16, 2024
Greta energy - Sebastian si a Greta host. He seems yo be quieto at the beginning but he always has something yo Say ando ask. He teaches you about several plants around they área. When wey got yo the top, they vieja was wonderful. It's completely worth it.
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From $120
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).