Daytour: Nature&Coffee
The tour for those who want to live a fun and mellow experience in the middle of nature and learning about the coffee culture.
Difficulty: 3 of 10 (Low)
Estimated duration of the activity: 7 hours
Distance covered by Jeep Willys: 30 Km
Distance covered by bicycle: Approx. 15 Km.
Altitude: Between 1.400 and 2.000 m.a.s.l.
In the morning: "La Suiza" Ride in a Protected Natural Reserve.
Travel from Pereira (find your flight on Kayak.com) to the small town of La Florida in Willys jeep (local means of transport).
Ride in a protected natural reserve accompanied by the music of colorful and beautiful birds. Enjoy small creeks of pristine water, nestled between large native trees and, with luck, see and hear the howling monkeys who live in this area. Continue your day by going downhill surrounded by nature until we get back to La Florida. End the magical morning eating a traditional lunch, made with fresh, regionally-grown products.
In the afternoon: Enjoy and Learn About the Special Colombian Coffee
During this activity you will find out why Risaralda is one of the departments which make up the Coffee Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. You will go into a coffee plantation, learn about and experience the Colombian Traditional Coffee Process, icon of our country. Every sense will come alive to listen to, smell, see, and taste one of the best coffees in the world. In the same farm you will taste a dessert, "arequipe" or some coffee sweet.
Rates:
Price per person
Note: If you would like to take a longer tour, with specific activities, we can personalize your tour. Send us your wishes at info@retrociclas.com, and we’ll get back to you with our best proposal.
Includes:
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Private transport from Pereira by Willys Jeep (Traditional transport of the Coffee Region).
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We pick up and drop off the participants at the hotel in Pereira or airport of Pereira.
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Lunch.
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Hydration (a bottle of water).
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Entry to the coffee farm.
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Mountain bike hire: 26”, 27,5” or 29” rim, made entirely of aluminium, Shimano® gears and front suspension.
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Safety helmet hire.
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Technical and safety instruction.
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Waterproof layer in case of rain.
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Digital photos of the activity.
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Insurance for adventure activities/medical assistance card.
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) guide specialized in nature and adventure activities.
Not included:
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Air transportation to Pereira City.
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Pick up the participants out of Periera City and expenses and services not specified in the plan.
Recommendations:
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Wear light, comfortable clothing (Dry-Fit or cotton t-shirt, shorts or waterproof trousers, and a light jacket if you think you might be bothered by some mild cold).
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Wear suitable shoes for cycling and/or walking (closed shoes such as sports shoes or boots; no sandals).
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Bring a small backpack.
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Other optional items to bring: a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, insect repellent.
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Avoid excessive drinking the day before.
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Avoid staying up too late the night before.
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Do not take or buy alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic substances on the trip.
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Do not drop litter or take flora and fauna home.
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Follow the requests and recommendations of the guides who accompany you on the tour.
