Filandia Valle del Cocora & Salento Tour

Early-morning leave for Cocora Valley, located in National Park 'Los Nevados', admire the "Quindian wax-palm", Colombia's national tree, reaching an amazing 60mts-height. Hummingbirds and endemic yellow-eared parrot live here. Upon arrival, either hiking or horseback-riding, head into cloud-forest; enjoy biodiversity of flora and fauna. Cross Quindio River walking-along an ecological pathway through the tallest wax-palms in the world. Stop at a trout farm and enjoy a traditional smoked-trout meal. Continue 10km towards traditional Salento; enjoy city-tour through 'Bolivar Square' with its colorful balconies, 'calle real', handicrafts shops and Cocora viewpoint. Visit traditional village Finlandia; enjoy city-tour to viewpoint, colonial homes, Bolivar Square and coffee shops. Spend some time soaking-up regional atmosphere, return to hotel.

 

Botanical & Butterfly gardens

Located in the town of Calarca in Quindio, this theme park offers visitors a spectacular butterfly conservation area: A natural forest (13 hectares) of enormous diversity: Over 600 species of plants, 70 species of birds and more than 2,000 species of butterflies. Entrance and guided tour with environmental interpretation. At the appointed time, shuttle to the place of origin.

Coffee Zone towns tour

Visit to the typical villages of the Cordillera in a Jeepao or Chiva (only for groups): Genova, Pijao, Cordoba and Rio Verde.Typical lunch and coffee tasting.

Otun Quimbaya Reserve Tour

Among rolling hills covered with patches of fog, wax palms are majestic. Located in the department of Risaralda, the Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna Otún Quimbaya is the ideal setting to observe, besides palms, birds, butterflies, small mammals, and many species of orchids and bromeliads. At the appointed time, transfer to the Reserve. Walk to the three wildlife trails, watch birds and butterflies. Return to the shelter for lunch. Then visit the waterfall. At the end of the journey transfers to the place of origin.

Trapiche - sugar cane process in Risaralda

Trapiche Dinamarca allows you to interact with the sugar cane culture and Panela production: Walk the cane fields and watch the loaded mules transport the cane to the mill from where it is possible to see the entire process of Panela production. First, see the breaker where the plant line is fractured, then the Trapiche, which is responsible for removing 70% of the plant juices. After appreciate the water evaporation in copper pots and the honey extraction –which form the Panela-. At the appointed time shuttle to la Cadena el Tigre. Then, transfer to a Jeepao and trip to the Trapiche. At the Trapiche, enjoy the Panela production process and a Panela tasting. At the end of the journey transfers to the place of origin.

Thermal Waters Otoño.

In the midst of cloudy forest, mountains and gardens, you can enjoy thermal pools with temperatures averaging 41 degrees centigrade, ideal for relaxation. The Hotel and Convention Center El Otoño is the perfect location for sightseeing the beautiful landscape.

Guide assistance, shuttle to El Otoño. Free time to enjoy the facilities: Hot springs baths and pools. At the appointed time, assistance and transfer to place of origin. Bird watching is also an option to enjoy the place.

Orchids in Risaralda

This Orchid Plantation is labeled as the largest orchid growing in the area. It is located 20 minutes from Pereira on the way to Armenia in which it is possible to appreciate the landscape of mountains, traditional villages, lush forests and natural reserves. At the appointed time, transfer to the Orchid Plantation and visit the Orchid nurseries, where it is possible to see more than 500 different species of the Colombian national flower. At the agreed time, transfer to the place of origin.

Horse Back Riding at Hacienda Palomar

The Hacienda Palomar is Located in Cerritos Valley at 15 minutes from Pereira. After a private shuttle to the Hacienda Palomar, start the horseback riding through the Risaralda valley appreciating the beautiful scenery: Department's Del Valle del Cauca and Quindío. The ride landscaping is ideal for taking pictures. At the appointed time, transfer to the place of origin. Permanent assistance by a specialized cowboy.

Bird Watching at Rio Blanco

Pick up at the appointed time: 5:00 am. Transfer to Rio Blanco natural reserve in Caldas. Watch hummingbirds and other different varieties of birds. Assistance and expert guided tour of the area -ecological walk-. At the appointed time, transfer to the place of origin.

Half Day Hot Springs Santa Rosa De Cabal

Leave for Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs, located 20km from Pereira city. The hot springs are located east of Santa Rosa de Cabal, known as the Araucarias City, or the city with the best sausages "chorizos".

The hot springs are located on a hillside with three levels of waterfalls, the largest being 170m-height. Opened since 1945 the main attractions are Swiss chalet-style homes, mountain views and natural hot waterfalls that come from volcanic sources at an average 70ºC temperature, and then tumble over a beautiful 80m-high waterfall into small pools where the temperature averages 40ºC, ideal for bathing. Also, there are cold pools for bathing in. Enjoy the park and take a curative thermal bath.