Explore the Coffee Region with expertly guided tours combining nature, culture, and adrenaline.
At Steel Horse Colombia, we specialise in small group adventures. This means you get a more personalized, authentic journey—one that goes beyond the tourist trail. We’re deeply committed to sustainable tourism and supporting our local community. By hosting retreats for vulnerable children, running community events, and collaborating with rural families, our goal is to give back, share meaningfully, and deepen our connection with these lands.
When you travel with us, you’re not just exploring Colombia—you’re becoming part of something that makes a difference.
Unleash Your Spirit of Adventure in the Heart of Colombia!
Since 2015, we’ve been exploring Colombia’s breathtaking Coffee Axis and crafting tailored adventures to help our guests discover the very best of this magical region. From lush valleys to vibrant towns, we’ve handpicked unforgettable experiences that will immerse you in the incredible beauty of these lands, connect you to the people, and the vibrant spirit of Colombia.
Our tours combine nature, culture, adrenaline, and relaxation, featuring the best of Colombia’s Coffee Region:
Canyoning – Rappel down jungle waterfalls in hidden canyons
Horse Riding – Ride with local cowboys through stunning Andean landscapes
Hiking – Explore trails to panoramic lookouts and secret jungle spots.
Waterfalls & Swimming – Take a refreshing dip in natural pools
Cocora Valley – See the world’s tallest wax palms in this iconic valley
Howler Monkeys – Spot wildlife on jungle walks near our finca
Coffee Tours – Learn how Colombian coffee is grown, harvested, and brewed
Town Tours – Discover Filandia & Salento with local insight
Extreme Andes Hiking – Adventures up to the summits of Los Nevados National Park
The Ultimate Coffee Region Adventure
Horse riding, canyoning, hiking, hot thermal springs and coffee farming towns.
7 Nights / 6 Days
A full week of action perfect for: Nature lovers & adventure seekers
Here’s what to Expect:
Horseback Adventures
Ride across breathtaking trails through private fincas, forested hills, and scenic valleys, guided by local cowboys and horse lovers.
Coffee & Culture
Discover the soul of Colombia through guided coffee farm tours, learn from passionate baristas, and share stories over with the welcoming locals.
Charming towns and cloud forests
Wander through the vibrant towns of Salento and Filandia, famous for their beautiful architecture and colorful buildings. Hike the cloud forests and marvel at towering wax palms in the famous Cocora Valley.
Wellness & Rejuvenation
Relax and reset with natural hot springs, swim in pristine wild rivers, watch for shooting stars next to bonfires, nourishing food made with local ingredients and optional yoga, massages and creative art sessions.
Explore the Andes
Dive into thrilling canyoning expeditions, trek to hidden waterfalls, and breathe in the pure air of this biodiverse paradise.
Nature & Wildlife
Located in Quindio, the region with the the world’s highest biodiversity of birds, our finca sits at 1,800m in the Andes with spring-like weather all year round. Wake to birdsong and mountain views.
Includes:
• 7 nights accommodation in our boutique finca hotel
• Breakfast and lunch each day
• 6 days of curated experiences:
• 3 guided horseback rides through diverse trails
• Coffee farm tour with tastings
• Hiking in the Cocora Valley and cloud forests
• Visits to Salento, Filandia, Santa Rosa & Córdoba
• Natural hot springs excursion
• Jungle canyoning adventure
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• All transport and local guides for activities
About Filandia:
Our local town of Filandia, is only 2km from our finca. this region (Quindio) is recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site for its unique coffee growing culture, colourful architecture and rural way of life. We are located at the heart of the coffee district, the perfect place to experience the incredible nature of this region, relax in the stunning landscapes and savor the taste of the fresh coffee that has made this area so special and enabled it to become a UNESCO listed, world heritage site. Some of the worlds finest coffee is grown in Filandia. Immerse yourself with a tour around a local coffee farm or simply enjoy a delicious cup in Filandia’s colourful square.
Restaurants: From local cafes selling quick snacks to quality dining, Filandia has a large selection of places to eat to suit all budgets and tastes. Helena Adentro is our favorite and Mirum is incredible! We also recommend, Jose Fernando, La Remesa and La Azotea.
Coffee shops: Filandia is famous for specialty coffees. Our favorite coffee shops are Jose Fernando, Mocafe and Cafe Claudia if you are a tea lover we recommend Salon de Tea in the main plaza for their wide selection of loose leaf teas.
Take a Coffee Tour: We have great relationships with our local coffee farming neighbours who offer personalised tours of their farms and love to share their knowledge and passion for growing coffee.
The Mirador: Watch the sunset from the mirador, a huge view viewing platform that looks a bit like a spaceship!
Local events and festivals: Immerse yourself with the artisanal markets, Willys Jeep parades, Horse processions and other fun happenings throughout the year!
Barbas-Bremen National Park: We are located next to this beautiful protected reserve filled with howler monkeys, exotic birds and butterflies. There are a number of beautiful hiking trails through this protected forest that you can experience with a local guide.
Things to do right here at the farm
Relax and Recharge: Spend time on our finca, enjoy hand-feeding our animals on the farm, exploring the hostel grounds and watching the local wildlife from the patio or your balcony.
Hiking: Around our finca you can find several beautiful waterfalls. To get to them you hike through lush green valleys and along crystal clear creeks flowing past huge tropical plants that wouldn’t look out of place in Jurassic park!
Cycling: Cycle between the local coffee fincas testing their artisanal brews or take a trip down-hill through banana plantations to the next town returning with the locals in their historic Willys jeeps.
Horse riding: Whether you would like a 30 minute stroll or a full day of riding we have you covered!
Things to do as a longer day trip (in Quindio, the local department)
Los Nevados: Breath taking off-roading and hiking into the mountains of these incredible volcanos in Los Nevados National park.
Cocora Valley: Famous for the worlds highest palm tree. Speak to us about how to find off-the-beaten-track routes with the best views!
Paragliding: The views of the coffee district from the sky are simply breath taking. We can introduce you to the best, fully licenced companies with fully qualified bilingual guides that can take you sky high, soaring over the beautiful landscapes of the countryside.
Tour the local towns: There are some incredible hidden gems around here. Speak to us about where to find untouched colonial coffee towns rich in culture and history.
Visit the hot springs and thermal baths at Santa Rosa : After all the hot springs we visited in our tour around South America we can hands down say that these thermal baths are hands down the best!
Tour the coffee district by motorcycle or Jeep: Everyone who has taken a day tour of the coffee region has arrived back at he finca with beaming smiles and stories of the local people they have met, cultures they have experienced, and rich coffee they have tasted.
Parque del Cafe Theme Park: With rollercoasters, coffee tours and performances with local dancers. http://www.parquedelcafe.co
Botanical Garden and Mariposario (butterfly farm): http://www.jardinbotanicoquindio.org
Zip-lining: Take an exhilarating soar through the trees.
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Recuca Coffee Park and Tours
http://www.recuca.com
Panaca: A big farm park with interactive displays. Great for children!
http://www.panaca.com.co
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