Valle del Cauca Department tours, things to do and tickets

Bosque el Descanso is a magical place to enjoy a crystalline river with waterfalls, rock slides and natural Jacuzzis, ecological trails, magical nights full of lights, bonfire and much more. More than a place, Bosque el Descanso is an experience that will bring peace and well-being to yourself. The sound of the Jordan River will accompany you in every corner of your visit to our forest.

Cali has an abundance of natural and architectural landmarks to discover; museums, parks, squares, churches, monuments and viewpoints. But navigating the public transportation system and learning about the city without a guide can be exhausting! Why waste time and money with complicated maps, when there is a simple solution? The Cali City Tour by Valley Adventours allows you to visit the city in an efficient and fun way, going straight from one attraction to the other in a private vehicle without wasting time looking for buses or places of interest.

Discover the magic of Cali on a shared tour of its historic centre Immerse yourself in an authentic and flavorful experience Imagine walking through the cobblestone streets of Cali’s historic center, surrounded by the music of a mariachi and the aroma of fresh coffee. On our shared tour, we invite you to live a unique and enriching experience, where you can connect with the rich history and culture of the Sultana del Valle.

The “Street Food Tour” gives you a real taste of Cali though its local food and drinks. First we explore the streets and some parks of the city on foot. Here we talk about the city's history and street culture. We discover amazing street art, some of the pieces are simply stunning and others have interesting social messages. Hopefully we come across some street venders that sell delicious food or drinks. We finish in a local market, where we try different food and drink samples. We try tropical fruits like ‘Chontaduro’, typical drinks like 'Lulada', typical food like 'Ceviche Colombiano' and a lot more. We can try at least 15 samples of food and drinks during the tour, so don't eat to much breakfast. The tour is suitable for vegetarianas as well!

Discover Cali’s rebellious soul through our exciting salsa and urban art tour! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cali. Through this tour, you will get a unique perspective on the city’s iconic streets and neighborhoods, far more enriching than any quick bus tour. This tour, led by a passionate guide, will allow you to explore the wonderful fusion of history, urban art and music that defines the local identity. With a focus on salsa, colorful works of graffiti and stories of resistance from its inhabitants, this shared tour offers you the opportunity to connect with other travelers while discovering the hidden corners and iconic places of Cali.

San Cipriano is not just any natural reserve, it has one of the cleanest and most crystalline rivers in Colombia. Its wonderful trails, waterfalls, puddles and natural pools together with its beautiful tropical rainforest make it a destination worth visiting in the Colombian Pacific. San Cipriano is an exotic and picturesque little town in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by emerald green waters that are ideal for activities such as: swimming, snorkeling, tubing, kayaking and high jumps.

We will discover a natural paradise full of waterfalls and crystalline wells, while we learn about history and culture, and do social work with poor children.

Cali is full of tourist attractions and hidden gems to discover; museums, parks, squares, churches and monuments... But visiting it by public transport and without a local guide is very oppressive! Why waste time and money with complicated maps, when there is a perfect solution? You will get to know Cali through the eyes of a local expert, visiting the main cultural, touristic and historical attractions in the city center, having the opportunity to taste typical fruits and drinks, living the true Cali culture. We will start at our office in the San Antonio neighborhood, walking for about 15 minutes towards the historic center. After an introduction to the city at the Jairo Varela plaza we will begin our walk through the historic center, getting to know its old architecture, parks, theaters, churches, museums, cathedrals and monuments dedicated to important people in our history. Experience the best of Cali safely and discover yourself.

We are the first tour of salsa bars in the city, we will take you to visit 3 different salsa bars where you will experience the rumbera culture of Cali as if you were Cali or Cali, in which we will play games and dynamics where you will feel confident with everyone. group and you will surely make new friends from different parts of the world loving and enjoying every second of the night.

Finding the best way of exploring a city is always a daunting task, but that’s why we are here. Let us guide you through Santiago de Cali, one of the most amazing cities in Colombia and the foremost capital of Salsa. Join our full-day tour and visit its downtown and its main cultural sites such as Tertulia Museum. Try Colombian traditional snacks and discover the joy this city is known for.

• Tertulia Museum and Cristo Rey guided tour
• Historical landmarks in downtown Cali and its main sites
• Tasting of typical fruits and Colombian coffee
• Plenty of spectacular photo spots for unforgettable memories of your trip to Cali.
• Tons of insights and local experiences

We will visit the area with the most biodiversity in Colombia, and the most humid in the world. Bahía Málaga is a hidden paradise that is located on the Colombian Pacific coast in the middle of the tropical jungle. We will enjoy the most beautiful natural phenomenon in the world: Humpback Whale Watching. We will taste delicious sea food and enjoy the beach while learning about history, culture and customs.

Pasea por un espectacular jardín entre más de 500 mariposas, observando cómo nacen y se reproducen estos fascinantes insectos.
Vive una experiencia única liberando mariposas y pidiendo deseos
Reconoce nuestra biodiversidad y siéntete orgulloso de ser colombiano, recorriendo el mapa temático de Colombia más grande de Sur América

Stroll through a spectacular garden among more than 500 butterflies, watching these fascinating insects hatch and reproduce.
Live a unique experience releasing butterflies and making wishes
Recognize our biodiversity and feel proud to be Colombian, touring the largest thematic map of Colombia in South America.

Discover the tastes of Cali on a shared gastronomic tour of the Alameda Market A feast for your senses! Imagine getting lost among the colorful stalls of the Alameda Market, surrounded by aromas that will transport you to a flavor party. On our shared gastronomic tour, we invite you to live a unique and delicious experience, where you can discover the culinary richness of Cali.

The tour is different every day, we visit real life activities in different parts of the city, authentic places that show the different forms of the strong salsa culture in Cali. People who work in the salsa industry, making music, instruments, costumes, shoes, dance classes, shows, events, tourism, concerts - keeping the culture alive with collections of LP's, photography, books and much more. There is so much to tell and to show how salsa is lived in the salsa capital and we are eager to show it all to you, although it doesn't all fit in one tour! :)

If you visit Colombia, you must know the Colombian Pacific. Its people, flora, fauna, beaches, jungles and culture will make you fall in love with this territory full of biodiversity and history. Sailing next to the whales is without a doubt one of those things that you need to do in your life. Visit waterfalls and beautiful beaches that you probably did not know existed. This is the Colombian Pacific, a treasure to discover.
In addition, while enjoying and learning with the guide, a beautiful social work is carried out with children with limited resources.

The Farallones de Cali hold secrets in their mountains, forests and nature. Step by step we will listen to them as we ascend to discover two waterfalls in the middle of the forest. The natural wealth of these mountains, the river and the landscapes make this experience a special moment to enjoy forever every time you remember it. During the tour we will be lucky enough to be in different ecosystems, we will be in a quiet, safe environment full of nature, you will learn about the great biodiversity of the Cauca Valley.

Welcome to my introduction to my hometown: discover local culture while we walk amongst landmarks and try local snacks. Come hungry!

I will take you through a list of food spots that I've personally chosen. From hots to colds, solids to beverages, sweet to salty, stores & street vendors, national and local, fried to baked, fruits to meats, and everything in between while we walk amongst the city's most famous landmarks.

All tasting options are snacks. Don't be fooled, most are not small.

Our route will be the following (depending on availability):

STOP 1: plantain chips.
STOP 2: Bakery - pandebono, roscón.
STOP 3: coconut products
STOP 4: Empanadas and local fried snacks as well as lulada and champús, traditional beverages.
STOP 5: Chontaduro: regional fruit said to be aphrodisiac.
STOP 6: Raspado / Cholado - ice with fruits in different preparations.

Vegans welcome. Vegetarians welcome. Gluten-free people are welcome. Meat-lovers welcome as well! There are options for everybody.

We will visit the local farmers market "La alameda" where we will discover the Colombian cuisine and its combination of different foods, practices and culinary traditions of the Spanish, African and Indigenous cultures that come together to give life to the criolla food. Each region of Colombia has its unique climate and topography which brings culinary diversity to the country and gives life to each unique regional plate. The duration of this tour is approximately 2 hours and a half. 

It is a tour of the main tourist attractions of the City, The City tour is divided in two ways, and the first one is in the vehicle, where you visit Cristo Rey, Sebastian De Belalcazar, Tejada's cats. The second way is made by walking, starting at Jairo Varela square, Jairo Varela Museum (if it is open), Boulevard del Rio, Ermita Church, Plaza de Caicedo. Throughout the tour the visitor is introduced to the history of Cali and its respective sites of interest. And to finish the tour it is directed in the vehicle to Park of the Cholados, offering you a typical tasting.

 

The tour allows tourists to live an experience in the city of Cali with a bilingual local guide, in which they will learn about culture, architecture and gastronomy, among others. Tourists have the possibility of personalizing their experience, that is, they can visit sites different from those offered based on their interests.