Colombia and the Coffee Region: Culture and coffee in every

Discover the essence of Colombia: its green landscapes, warm people, and the unmistakable aroma of freshly roasted coffee.

Over 6 days and 5 nights, you will visit two of the country's gems: vibrant Bogotá and the charming Coffee Region. In the capital, panoramic views from Monserrate await you, along with a city that blends history with modernity. Then, in Pereira, you will experience coffee culture from the ground up: you will visit a traditional farm, walk among giant palm trees in the Cocora Valley, and lose yourself in the colorful streets of Salento.

Day 01: City of Origin / Bogotá

Arrival in Bogotá, Colombia's multicultural capital. One of our representatives will be waiting for you to take you to the vehicle that will drive you from El Dorado International Airport to your chosen hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Accommodation.

Notes: Arrival transfers apply to flights between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Rates are for daytime transfers; a supplement applies for nighttime transfers.

Day 02: Bogotá (City tour with Monserrate)

Breakfast at the hotel. Next, one of our representatives will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the historic center of Bogotá, where you will begin a walking tour of Plaza de Bolívar and the surrounding streets, where you will see buildings such as the National Capitol, the center of the country's legislative life; La Casa de los Comuneros; La Casa de Nariño, seat of the Presidency of the Republic; and a panoramic visit to the Santa Clara Church Museum. You will enter the Gold Museum, where there are some 34,000 pieces of goldwork from various pre-Hispanic cultures. The route continues from the city's 2,600 meters above sea level to 3,152 meters, where the sanctuary venerating the image of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate is located. From there, you can enjoy the best panoramic view of Bogotá. Return to the hotel.

Duration: approximately 5 hours.

Operation: Regular service operates Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Private service can be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.  

Notes: The Gold Museum is closed every Monday, so we will visit the Botero Museum and the Casa de la Moneda Museum instead. On Sundays, the tour with ascent to Monserrate operates subject to availability and upon request.

Day 03: Bogotá / Pereira (Coffee Region)

Breakfast. At the designated time, transfer to El Dorado Airport in Bogotá to catch a flight to the city of Pereira (airfare not included). Arrival at Matecaña Airport in Pereira, reception, and transfer to the selected hotel in the Coffee Region. Check-in and accommodation.

Notes: For departure transfers, the nighttime schedule applies to flights between 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Rates are for daytime transfers; a supplement applies for nighttime transfers. For arrival transfers, the schedule applies to flights between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Day 04: Pereira (Coffee Process at “Finca del Café”)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer to “La Finca del Café” to begin a visit where we will learn about the coffee process in the company of a local expert, who will take us through beautiful specialty coffee plantations and explain the process from planting to selective manual harvesting and pulping. Later, we will roast specialty coffee beans on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen of a typical peasant house, where we will have an authentic coffee experience. The tour includes several stations with guadua (bamboo) lookout points where we can appreciate the beautiful landscape and natural surroundings while enjoying a cup of coffee. Finally, we move on to the innovative coffee bean drying process, the beneficiador, and then we will go to the main house where we will be bid farewell with a delicious coffee lemonade. Transfer to the hotel, rest of the day free, and accommodation. 

Includes: Transportation as described in the plan – Guided tour in Spanish and environmental interpretation, landscaping at Tambo de Santa Rosa if staying at hotels in Risaralda or Quindío – Interactive Coffee Process – Assistance by expert staff from the Hacienda, hydration, and snack.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours plus transfer time depending on the location of the chosen hotel.

Day 05: Coffee Region Pereira (Cocora Valley and Salento)

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to the Cocora Valley, where you will be treated to a typical drink (canelazo). where an eco-guide will tell you about the place and take you on a walk through the cloud forest, where you can appreciate the biodiversity of the local fauna and flora. You will then take the ecological trail to the world's tallest wax palm tree, the national emblem, where you will perform the Quindío wax palm ritual, which consists of learning about how the indigenous people worshipped this palm tree. Then we will continue with the planting of palm seedlings. Transfer to the typical town of Salento where we will have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, artisan workshops, and the Cócora Viewpoint. Typical lunch and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. 

Includes: Transportation, environmental guidance and interpretation, welcome canelazo, regular ecological walk, wax palm ritual, and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide, hydration, snacks, and a typical lunch with an appetizer, main course, and drink.

Duration: Approximately 6 hours of activity plus transfer time depending on your location.

Notes: Due to the large number of local and foreign visitors to this destination on Sundays and public holidays, we recommend booking this tour on different days for a better experience. This also applies to Holy Week, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Day 06 - Pereira (Coffee Region) / City of Origin

Breakfast. Last day of the trip before returning home, make sure you take the best memories with you. At the appointed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to catch your flight to your city of origin.

Notes: For departure transfers, the nighttime schedule applies to flights between 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Rates are for daytime transfers; a supplement applies for nighttime transfers.