The Coffee Experience Itinerary

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The Coffee Experience

Hidden inside Colombia's famed coffee triangle is Cocora Valley, flanked y the worlds's tallest palm trees, lush hillls and berry speckled trees. A specialized eco-guide will walk you through Cocora where you will experience the ritual of Quindo wax palm and a visit to the coffee plantation where an expert will guide you through its preparation,roasting, quality characteristics and properties that make the difference among the best coffees in the world.

Itinerary

Arrival from Popayan and check-in at Bosques del Saman Alcala Hotel

Day 1 - Arrive From Popayan Arrival from Popayan and check-in at Bosques del Saman Alcala Hotel Day 2 - Cocora Valley Day Tour & Salento Visit Cocora Valley, a natural landscape located in the Central Andean Mountains, at Quindío. Here is the wax palm of Quindio (Ceroxylon quindiense), highest in the world and tree national ensign as well as a variety of flora and fauna, many of them endangered, protected under national natural park status.

You will receive a warm welcome drink (Canelazo) and then an specialized eco-guide makes an introduction to the natural reserve of Cocora and a walking through the cloud forest where the biodiversity of fauna and flora can be seen, you will experience the ritual of Quindio wax palm, in which the eco-guide tells the story of how the aborigines worship them and then continues with the experience of seedlings palm planting. Typical lunch included

Later you will move to the typical town of Salento to walk through the colonial streets, visit artisan workshops and the viewpoint of Cocora. Day 3 - Visit a Coffee Plantation

Breakfast at the Hotel Visit to a coffee plantation where an expert will introduce you to the Colombian coffee world, its preparation, roasting, quality characteristics and properties that make the difference among the best coffees in the world. Various preparations of coffee will be tasted. With the assistance of an expert guide you will tour the farm, appreciating their coffee plantations and the work of the collector. In this process, you will know about the famous wet processing that characterizes the Colombian coffee.

Activity duration 3 to 4 hours + travel time to the Plantation Day 4 - Check out - Transfer out Breakfast at the hotel The Coffee Experience(© www.palacetours.com) 1/5 Breakfast at the hotel

Check-out. Transfer and assistance from hotel to airport

Destination Information Alcala

Alcalá is a Colombian municipality located in the northeastern department of Valle del Cauca . It was founded by the Spanish Creole born in Cartago , Sebastián de Marisancena, in 1791. The municipality was constituted as a canton 128 years later, in 1919, when it received the title of municipality. This is one of the municipalities that are part of the Coffee Cultural Landscape , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011.

Caldas Caldas is a department of Colombia named after Colombian patriotic figure Francisco José de Caldas. It is part of the Paisa Region and its capital is Manizales.

Cocora

The Cocora valley is a valley in the department of Quindío in the country of Colombia. It is located in the Central Cordillera of the Andean mountains. "Cocora" was the name of a Quimbayan princess, daughter of the local chief Acaime, and means "star of water". The valley is part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park, incorporated into the existing national park by the Colombian government in 1985. It is the principal location of the national tree and symbol of Colombia, the Quindío wax palm, as well as a wide variety of other flora and fauna, all of which are protected under the park's national status.

Pereira Periera is a city located in the foothills of the Andes in Colombia's "Coffe Axis."

Salento Salento is a town and municipality in the north-east of the department of Quindío, Colombia. The municipality covers an area of 377.67 km². It was the first settlement in Quindío of the modern era, and the first municipality founded in the department. The town of Salento itself is located 24 km northeast of the departmental capital Armenia. In 2005 the municipality of Salento had an estimated population of 7247, of which 3597 lived in the main urban zone.

Price Chart

Included •3 nights accommodation in the selected zone (Risaralda, Quindió or Caldas) •Daily breakfast •Transfers in / out within the selected zone •Tour to the Cocora Valley and Salento •Visit to a coffee farm in the city where you will be staying

The Coffee Experience(© www.palacetours.com) 2/5 Not Included •Personal expenses: minibar, laundry, telephone calls or other services not specified in the rate •Transfers and Coffee Hacienda Tour apply for each city, if you wish to move to another city in the region you must pay an extra charge Children's Policy Maximum 2 children sharing room with parents.

Accommodation Bosques Del Saman , Alcala (5) Alcala, Vereda La Cana | Km 5 Via Alcala - Filandia El Bosque Del Saman Has three different constructions on its hotelier infrastructure surrounded by extensive coffee plantations and located on one of the most representative zones of coffee region. Its rooms have been carefully reconstructed over the ancient farm installations, playing with every single detail all the typical elements of the region. The service, the comfort, the weather and the view are just some of the reason you will have to never forget this place!! Facilities 35 guestrooms Restaurant Outdoor pool Sauna Spa services Business center Terrace Coffee/tea in a common area Daily housekeeping Garden Front desk safe Laundry service Free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking

Sonesta , Pereira (5) Km 7 Vía Cerritos, Pereira, Colombia Surrounded by gardens and set across a modern tower and 2-story modernist villas, this upscale hotel is 13 km from Zoologico Matecaña and Matecaña International Airport. Contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and colorful accents offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with premium channels; some have balconies. Suites add separate sitting and dining areas. Parking and a breakfast buffet are included, and there's an airy restaurant serving international cuisine, plus a chic lobby bar. Other amenities include a spa, a putting green and a gym, plus an outdoor pool with a bar and a hot tub, as well as a kids' pool with a waterslide. Facilities Room Service Newspapers Non-smoking Rooms Facilities for Disabled Guests Family Rooms VIP Room Facilities Honeymoon Suite Elevator Safe Soundproof Rooms All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) Air Conditioning Airport Shuttle (surcharge) Meeting/Banquet Facilities Business Center Fax/Photocopying 24-Hour Front Desk Tour Desk Bar Restaurant with Dining Menu Buffet-Style Restaurant Tennis Court Fitness Center Spa Water Park

Hotel Sazagua , Pereira (4 Star Boutique) Kilometro 7 Via Entrada 4 Urbanizacion. Quimbayita., CERRITOS, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombi Deep in the heart of Colombia's coffee region, located in the Central Andes; the boutique hotel Sazagua offers exclusive luxury hospitality and incomparable culinary experiences. With truly exceptional weather and beautiful

The Coffee Experience(© www.palacetours.com) 3/5 natural surroundings and landscape, Sazagua is a guesthouse for very special guests and visitors. There is a captivating environment of comfort, refinement, friendly service and a personal touch in every detail. Sazagua is an ideal place for lectures, work meetings, special family or corporate celebrations. The building evokes the historic local architecture: wooden structures, spacious corridors, colonial flooring, Spanish tiles, lively colors, and plenty of light and nature. The eclectic decoration features furnishings and articles from various time periods and different locations from around the globe, plus a selective art collection. The gardens feature a beautiful palms and tropical plants that attract a wide variety of birds. At the end of this spectacular garden, is a beautiful and unique spa, built from large river rocks. Sazagua is named for the Quimbaya, an indigenous civilization that once inhabited the region. Facilities Hotel Amenities: Total number of rooms - 10, Free breakfast, Front desk (limited hours), Free WiFi, Restaurant Internet: Available in all rooms: Free WiFi Available in some public areas: Free WiFi Room Amenities: Air conditioning, Minibar, Daily housekeeping, Private bathroom, In-room safe, Free WiFi, Free cribs/infant beds, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

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