Day 1 — Arrival in Zona Cafetera · Settle in Pereira
Matecana International Airport, Pereira, Colombia · Sat, 19 Sep 2026
Pereira
- 10:00 AM — 🏙️ Explore Pereira's Calle 17 and Plaza de Bolívar — Centro, Pereira. Stroll through Pereira's central plaza and bustling Calle 17 to soak up local life, vibrant street art, and historic architecture. Great spots for photography and getting your first coffee fix.
- 2:00 PM — 🌿 Visit Parque Ukumari and its cloud forest trails — Parque Ukumari, Pereira. Discover local wildlife and cloud forest flora on well-marked trails in this family-friendly eco-park, offering moderate hikes in lush surroundings.
- 7:30 PM — 🍴 Dinner at Cafe Zorba, popular local eatery — Centro, Pereira. Enjoy artisanal wood-fired pizzas and a lively atmosphere. Vegetarian options available, perfect for your first night in town.
Day 2 — Colourful Salento – Plaza, Calle Real & Coffee Introduction
Town Center, Salento, Colombia · Sun, 20 Sep 2026
Salento
- 7:30 AM — 🌄 Morning hike to Valle de Cocora — Salento. Begin early with a guided trek through wax palm forests in the stunning Cocora Valley, Colombia's national tree and iconic sight. Moderate walking with spectacular vistas.
- 1:30 PM — ☕ Coffee tasting and tour at El Ocaso farm — Finca El Ocaso, near Salento. Engage deeply in coffee culture with a plantation tour explaining the process from bean to cup, followed by tasting Colombia's renowned Arabica coffee varieties.
- 6:30 PM — 🏘️ Evening stroll & dinner on Calle Real — Calle Real, Salento. Explore Salento’s vibrant pedestrian street, lined with artisan shops and eateries, concluding with a traditional Colombian dinner in a relaxed setting.
Day 3 — Hiking the Cocora Valley – Wax Palms & Cloud Forest Trails
Cocora Valley, Salento, Colombia · Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Cocora Valley
- 8:30 AM — 🌲 Hike the Cocora Valley Trail — Cocora Valley Trailhead, Salento. Begin with a guided hike among the world’s tallest wax palms in the stunning Cocora Valley, enjoying cloud forest views and vibrant birdlife on well-marked trails.
- 12:30 PM — ☕ Coffee Tasting Experience — Don Elias Coffee Farm, Salento. Participate in a hands-on coffee tasting and processing demonstration at a family-run farm, learning about bean selection and traditional Colombian methods.
- 3:30 PM — 🏞️ Visit Acaime Natural Reserve — Acaime Reserve, Cocora Valley. Explore the Acaime Reserve, observing hummingbirds and orchid species in a preserved cloud forest setting, with easily accessible trails and educational signage.
Day 4 — Exploring Filandia – Miradores, Historic Centre & Coffee Farms
Town Center, Filandia, Colombia · Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Filandia
- 9:00 AM — 🏛️ Walking Tour of Filandia's Historic Centre — Filandia Central Plaza. Stroll through Filandia's colorful streets and plazas, admiring colonial architecture, murals, and artisanal shops reflecting local culture.
- 12:00 PM — 🌅 Visit Alto de la Cruz Mirador — Alto de la Cruz, Filandia. Take in sweeping views of coffee plantations and Andean peaks at this iconic viewpoint, great for photography and a short walk uphill.
- 2:30 PM — ☕ Small Coffee Farm Tour & Tasting — La Maracucha Farm, Filandia. Explore this boutique farm’s coffee growing and processing techniques, followed by a tastings session showcasing distinct regional beans.
Day 5 — Manizales – Historic Cafetera City and Mountain Views
Downtown, Manizales, Colombia · Wed, 23 Sep 2026
Manizales
- 9:00 AM — 🏞️ Ecoparque Los Yarumos hike — Ecoparque Los Yarumos, Manizales. Explore lush cloud forest trails with stunning city and mountain views. The trail features native flora and fauna, perfect for nature photography and birdwatching.
- 1:30 PM — 🏛️ Manizales Cathedral & Cable Car ride — Downtown, Manizales. Visit the neoclassical Manizales Cathedral with its panoramic viewpoints. Experience a brief cable car trip offering sweeping vistas of the city nestled in the Andes.
- 6:30 PM — ☕ Coffee tasting at Café Tinto Artesanal — El Cable, Manizales. Join an immersive tasting session showcasing local micro-lot coffees, learning brewing techniques and regional flavor profiles in a cozy artisan café.
Day 6 — Hiking & Hot Springs – Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Foothills
Nevado del Ruiz, Manizales, Colombia · Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Nevado del Ruiz
- 7:30 AM — 🥾 Early hike to Los Nevados National Park entrance — Nevado del Ruiz, Manizales. Start the day with a guided hike through paramo ecosystems towards the park entrance, enjoying distinctive flora and panoramic mountain views under cool, crisp air.
- 1:30 PM — ♨️ Relax at Termales del Otoño hot springs — Termales del Otoño, near Nevado del Ruiz. Soothe tired muscles in natural thermal pools surrounded by Andean forest, with peaceful ambiance and easy walking paths for accessibility.
- 4:30 PM — 📸 Visit Santuario de Las Lajas viewpoint — Santuario de Las Lajas, Manizales. Stop at this scenic viewpoint offering sweeping vistas of the valley and volcano, ideal for photography and catching the golden hour light.
Day 7 — Marsella – Authentic Town, Culture & Legacy Coffee Farms
Town Center, Marsella, Colombia · Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Marsella
- 9:00 AM — 🌄 Walk Marsella Historic Center — Marsella Town Center. Discover Marsella's well-preserved colonial architecture and vibrant plazas, perfect for photography and soaking in authentic local culture amid colourful streets and artisan shops.
- 12:00 PM — ☕ Coffee Workshop at Hacienda San Alberto — Hacienda San Alberto, Marsella. Engage in a hands-on tour of Hacienda San Alberto, learning traditional coffee cultivation and processing methods on a legacy farm with beautiful mountain views.
- 3:30 PM — 🍴 Lunch at El Mirador de Marsella — El Mirador de Marsella, Marsella. Enjoy a regional Andes lunch overlooking Marsella's valley, featuring fresh trout and local vegetables in a serene setting.
Day 8 — Relaxation & Hot Springs in Santa Rosa de Cabal
Town Center, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia · Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Santa Rosa de Cabal
- 9:00 AM — 🛁 Morning Soak in Termales Santa Rosa — Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal. Unwind in natural thermal pools surrounded by lush forest, known for mineral-rich waters aiding relaxation and rejuvenation.
- 1:30 PM — 🍴 Lunch at Donde Chucho — Donde Chucho, Santa Rosa Center. Taste traditional Risaralda dishes including trout and bandeja paisa in a friendly, local atmosphere within walking distance from the hot springs.
- 3:30 PM — 🌿 Walk La Ruta de las Aguas Trail — Near Santa Rosa de Cabal. A gentle hike along waterfalls and cloud forest paths showcasing regional flora and fauna, great for photography and light exercise.
Day 9 — Departure – Pereira Culture & Fly Out
Airport Area, Pereira, Colombia · Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Pereira
- 09:00 — 🏛️ Museo de Arte de Pereira — Downtown Pereira. Explore the Museo de Arte de Pereira's fine collection of contemporary Colombian art, with vibrant exhibits highlighting regional culture and history in a modern museum setting.
- 12:00 — ☕ Coffee tasting at Café San Alberto — San Antonio District. Savor premium Colombian coffee through guided tastings at Café San Alberto, learning about their award-winning beans and artisanal roasting process hands-on.
- 14:00 — 🌿 Stroll in Viaducto César Gaviria Trujillo Park — Viaducto Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Park, Pereira. Enjoy a relaxing stroll along this elevated park offering panoramic views of Pereira and its valleys, a perfect gentle walk before your departure flight.