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Bogota to Salento

Roadtrip Bogotá-Salento Culture and Nature Trip

Colombia's biodiversity can be equivalent to 20% of the planet's total

Description of the Tourist Experience

Experience an awe-inspiring salento trek that enhances any journey through Colombia’s Coffee Axis. This trip to Colombia South America takes travelers from Bogotá to the enchanting town of Salento, crossing breathtaking Andean landscapes. Along the way, witness Colombia’s rich biodiversity as you ascend from 400 meters to nearly 4,000 meters in altitude. The scenic route includes the historic town of Honda, once a key colonial port, and the spectacular surroundings of Manizales and Pereira. Towering mountain forests, diverse wildlife, and snow-capped volcanoes shape the stunning backdrop of this adventure.

A defining feature of this salento trek is the deep cultural immersion. Stops along the way introduce travelers to local delicacies, exotic tropical fruits, and meaningful interactions with Colombian communities. Visits to natural reserves allow close encounters with dazzling bird species, misty cloud forests, and an array of exotic flora like orchids and bromeliads. Further along, a visit to a traditional coffee farm reveals the secrets behind Colombia’s globally celebrated mild coffee. Learn about the intricate production process while savoring freshly brewed coffee at its source.

The journey continues in Salento and nearby Filandia, two of Quindío’s most charming towns. Explore their vibrant streets, artisan markets, and welcoming cafés, all steeped in local traditions. A highlight of the experience is a salento trek through the breathtaking Cocora Valley, home to Colombia’s legendary wax palms. These towering trees, which can reach up to 80 meters, stand as a proud national symbol but remain endangered. A guided hike through the valley, lasting between two to three hours, allows travelers to immerse themselves in this extraordinary landscape. The salento trek is a must for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.


Why You Should Choose This Tour

A trip to Colombia South America is incomplete without delving into the natural beauty and rich traditions of the Coffee Axis. This salento trek is the perfect blend of adventure, cultural discovery, and stunning scenery. From meandering river valleys to towering Andean peaks, travelers can experience the full spectrum of Colombia’s landscapes. Whether wandering through historic towns, indulging in world-class coffee, or trekking through the Cocora Valley, this trip guarantees unforgettable moments.

Choosing this salento trek ensures an authentic trip to Colombia South America, where nature, culture, and history combine to create an unparalleled travel experience.

Capital

Bogotá

Roadtrip

Honda

San Francisco

Hummingbirds Reserve

Colonial Towns

Letras Paramo

PNN Los Nevados

Fog Forest

Manizales

Coffee Hacienda

Exotic Flowers

Salento

Filandia

Quindío

Aviturismo

Cocora Valley

Wax Palm Tree

Trekking

Capital

Roadtrip

San Francisco

Colonial Towns

Manizales

Exotic Flowers

Filandia

Quindío

Cocora Valley

Bogotá

Honda

Hummingbirds Reserve

Letras Paramo

Fog Forest

Coffee Hacienda

Salento

Aviturismo

Trekking

We will Take you to:

  • Travel by land from Bogotá to Salento, a place in the coffee region. We will appreciate a variety of landscapes, biodiversity, geographical changes going from 400 m to high mountains at almost 4000 meters, impressive views caused by many types of mountain forests and even snow-capped volcanoes!
  • Delight yourself with Colombian traditions. Along the way, we will make stops to get to know the culture, you will taste local food, many fruits and you can take photos.
  • Interact with local nature touring natural reserves made up of cloud forests and Andean forests. We will be accompanied by a multitude of bird species and we will also be able to see a great variety of flora, such as orchids and bromeliads, among others.
  • Learn through an interactive tour about the production process of Colombian coffee in a native coffee farm. Thanks to the country’s natural conditions, one of the best mild coffees in the world can be grown in Colombia.
  • Tour the beautiful colorful towns of Salento and Filandia. Peoples of Quindío. Places full of friendly people, cafes and beautiful craft shops.
  • Admire the beautiful and tall wax palms. This type of palm is the Colombian national tree. It is unique in the world and unfortunately, it is in danger of extinction. It can reach 80 m in height. This walk lasts 2 to 3 hours.

Duration:

7 days

Season:

All year

Accommodation:

Mid-range rural or town hotel with some higher-end options.

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




NIVEL - HORIZONTAL

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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