Private Tour
Tour La Carbonera. A large forest of Palmas de Cera
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The La Carbonera tour, known as the Wax Palm Sanctuary, is a 5- to 7-hour tour that allows you to admire the highest wax palms in their natural environment. It is a unique experience in a private space, without massive tourism, with abundant fauna and flora. The tour begins in Salento, Quindío, and may include hiking or Jeep Willys, depending on the visitor’s preferences.
The tour goes through viewpoints, waterfalls and rural roads, providing breathtaking views and changing sensations of weather along the way. It is ideal for both those who enjoy walking and those who prefer a vehicle tour. It also includes a snack and tickets, ensuring a complete experience, with local guides explaining the history and culture of the place.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour guide
Rain tents
insurance policies
Lunch
Hiking among palm trees
Breakfast
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Hotel El Mirador Del Cocora
Calle 1 #3-01 Salento Colombia
Hotel Shambala
Calle 5 #4-22 Salento Colombia
Hospedaje La Masia Salento
No. 8-50, Cl. 8 Salento Colombia
Hotel El Jardin Salento
Calle 7 No. 5-22, Salento Colombia
Finca Hotel La Moraleja Quindio
Kilometro 7 Via Barcelona-Caicedonia, Sidewalk La Albania Barcelona Colombia
La Tia Emiss
Carrera 4 # 5-38 Salento Colombia
Hotel Salento Real
Calle 3 # 4-31 Salento Colombia
BetaHotel
Carrera 3 # 6-20 Salento Colombia
Salento Pequeno Hotel
Carrera 3 # 8 - 23 Salento Colombia
What To Expect
At this point, the tour is made through the highest concentration of the wax palm has all of Colombia and its forest attractions in the middle of the natural mountain
Options
More details
Hiking through the palm trees
Duration: 20 minutes
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique and beautiful landscapes.
897denisf,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and unique experience. The guide was very informative. A complete experience with support from start to finish.
An unforgettable day
florencerD7749LO,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable day... breathtaking scenery, whole forests of palm trees... unbelievable in beauty. Jeffrey, a great guide. I highly recommend it.
Incredible tour through...
Claudio C,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible tour through the Carbonera forest. The Jeep Willis experience to get to La Carbonera is a must to enjoy the landscape.
INCREDIBLE DIA EN LA CARBONERA
martinlK7923XR,
Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience with Ferney and Robin biting an exceptional day between mountain scenery and wax palm valley all higher than the others. We were extremely well accompanied by our Driver and Guide, I recommend 1000%. Thanks again to them.
Lovely tour!
NicoleLola12,
Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To recommendto anyone that wants an experience of the beaten road. Daniel had great information and the views were amazing
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