Pereira → Cocora Valley · about 48 km · about 1h 5min · fixed price €130 per vehicle.
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Getting from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Cocora Valley takes about 1h 5min by car on an empty road (65–80 min in heavy traffic) over 48 km via 29 and 29 RS D. Our private transfer costs €130 for a car with 1–3 passengers or €190 for a van with 4–8 — the vehicle price you see is the price you pay at booking.
On arrival: The driver waits on the ground floor of the single passenger terminal, at the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name. Since the terminal reopened on 25 August 2026 all passenger services run on the ground floor and only travellers with tickets may enter the building, so the meeting takes place at the arrivals exit. If the flight is late, the driver adjusts to the real landing time; 60 minutes of waiting are included and help with the luggage is part of the service.
The Cocora Valley lies in the Central Cordillera east of Salento, about 47 km by road from the airport. The route follows the Autopista del Café towards Armenia, climbs to Salento and continues on a narrow paved road along the upper Quindío river to the hamlet of Cocora at about 2,400 m. The last section is single-carriageway with tight bends, and at weekends cars and visitors crowd the road near the valley entrance. Weather here is cooler and often misty.
The valley is famous for the Quindío wax palm, Colombia's national tree, which grows up to about 60 m on the green slopes. The road ends at the Cocora hamlet, with small restaurants, parking and the start of the walking trails; beyond that point the valley is explored on foot or on horseback. The longer loop climbs through cloud forest to the Acaime reserve, known for hummingbirds, and returns through the palm meadows. Waterproof clothing is useful in every season.
Public transport: There is no direct official public transport from the airport to the Cocora Valley; the valley is reached by road through Salento.
Sources (checked 1 Nov 2026): aeromate.gov.co; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.
Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.
No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.
No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.
Your driver waits at the PEI arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Pereira Airport (PEI) and drive to any address in Pereira and Dosquebradas and across the Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero): Santa Rosa de Cabal and its hot springs, Filandia, Salento and the Cocora Valley, Circasia, Armenia, Parque del Café, Panaca and Manizales. Other trips in Colombia on request.
A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.
Every driver is hand-picked and speaks fluent English.
Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.
Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.
The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.
We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.
A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.
About 48 km via 29 and 29 RS D: 1h 5min with clear roads, 65–80 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €130 per car either way.
The driver waits on the ground floor of the single passenger terminal, at the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name. Since the terminal reopened on 25 August 2026 all passenger services run on the ground floor and only travellers with tickets may enter the building, so the meeting takes place at the arrivals exit.
There is no direct official public transport from the airport to the Cocora Valley; the valley is reached by road through Salento.
Cars go as far as the Cocora hamlet at the end of the road; the palm meadows and the forest trails beyond it are reached only on foot or on horseback.
At about 2,400 m it is cool, with frequent mist and rain, especially in the afternoon, so warm layers and rain gear are recommended.
No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €190, also per vehicle.
No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
We are reachable around the clock, 7 days a week — before, during and after your trip.
