Enjoy the great weather conditions that allow Colombia to produce the best quality coffee in the world. Learn about the coffee production process, its history and how this product has shaped Colombian culture. See the national tree of Colombia located in the valley of Cocora. Wander around the small coffee town of Salento with its unique multi coloured architecture in the heart of the coffee region.
Day 1:
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Note: For arrival transfer, rates are contemplated for daytime transfers, if you need night transfers a supplement applies.
Day 2:
Breakfast at your hotel. During the morning transfer to 'Hacienda San Alberto' well known for its production of exportation coffee. Appreciate the natural and cultural coffee landscape declared by UNESCO as Human's heritage. Here you will have a complete coffee experience: observe and learn how the product is grown and harvest to become one of the best in the world. Take a coffee tasting lesson and learn about the different flavor with a coffee baptism that plays with your senses. Continue to "Buenavista" a typical village where we'll have a short stop to visit the principal square and its surroundings. Return to the hotel.
Day 3:
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service to the municipality of Filandia. There, we will take a tour through the colonial streets and we will visit the Quindío viewpoint. (Note: The Quindío viewpoint is closed every Monday and every Tuesday when Monday is holiday in Colombia). Next, we will have a stop in a basketry workshop and we will enjoy a typical lunch with a non-alcoholic beverage and dessert in a local restaurant. After the Gastronomic experience, we will go to Cocora Valley to enjoy the beautiful landscape. First, we will have a welcome cocktail "Canelazo" and with the assistance of a specialist eco-guide we will be ready to start the introduction to the natural reserve of Cocora. Then, you will transfer to the fog ´s forest watching of biodiversity of fauna and flora there we will find the highest wax palm of the world and we will connect with the earth doing a special ritual planting some palms. Then we will go to the typical village of Salento, where we will have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, craft workshops and the viewpoint. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 4:
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the Airport.
Note: For transfers with night time departure (it applies to flights between 21:00 and 06:00 hs), a night time supplement applies.
Your 3-night Coffee Zone Package includes:
3 nights lodging with daily breakfast
Described tours in private services, with English speaking guide.
Private transfers airport – hotel– airport.
Not included:
Tips
Flight fares
Personal expenses and anything else not listed as included