What to do and see in Cali, Valle del Cauca Department: The Best Tours

April 13, 2022 Merry Kessler

The site of the 2013 World Games, Cali is the sporting epicenter of Colombia. Pristine golf courses and countless opportunities for adventure sports in local parks, mountains and deserts are a big draw. Cultural attractions in Cali reflect the area’s rich indigenous history and European influence. Visit an archaeological park to experience tombs, ruins and cave paintings, or celebrate with the locals at a cultural festival. Show off your salsa in a lively nightclub, then spend the next morning recovering with an aromatic cup of that famous Colombian coffee.
Restaurants in Cali

1. Cali Paragliding - Feel And Live The True Flying Sensation!

tortugas Park, Av. 6a Nte., Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Valley Adventours
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Paragliding gives you the opportunity to see the world from another perspective. Feeling what it really feels like to fly! The dream of flying is fulfilled when you climb on a paraglider, the feeling of freedom is unique being in the air, and the best thing is that you do not need to have special skills to enjoy this extraordinaire adventure. The Valle del Cauca is a privileged department for the practice of paragliding, since it has special climate conditions to have calm, safe and pleasant flights. The closeness that Cali has with the main takeoff places makes it a desired and favored activity in the region.

Inclusions: Certified expert pilot., Pilot technical talk about how to take off and land., Tandem flight., Insurance and medical assistance.

Exclusions: Tips (optional), Additional transfers., Additional flights.

Reviewed By 579jessep

You don't often get to share time with someone who loves their job and is passionate about it. Our tour with Karina was just that. She is supremely knowledgeable about Cali and Colombia. She is a good communicator and takes time to make sure you understand. We took the Cali overview tour. It's a well balanced with some walking. There's a button on valleyadventours.com that will connect you immediately to them on WhatsApp and they respond quickly. I highly recommend Valley Adventours if you are in Cali.

2. Horseback Riding Cali - Adventure in the beautiful landscape of the Valley

Hotel Intercontinental Cali, Av. Colombia ## 2-72, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Valley Adventours
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If you’re one for adventure tourism and nature, our horseback excursion will delight you. Live an unforgettable experience on our Cali Horseback Riding tour, while enjoying the most beautiful landscapes of the west Andes mountain range, all while galloping through the valley flatlands, crossing rivers and dashing through the sugar-cane plantations. With this tour, you will also spot stunning birds and numerous species of plants and trees that thrive in this fertile ecosystem. Horseback riding in Cali is one of the most entertaining and fun ways to explore the open fields offered by the rural area of Cali. We have horses and guides to suit all riding abilities, so you can rest assured that you will have a great time, whether it is your first time, or you are an experienced rider. This excursion doubles as a relaxing day trip for animal and nature lovers.

Inclusions: Local bilingual guide., Pick Up (Only in city center or near), Horse matched to your level of experience., 2 hours of horseback riding., Insurance and medical assistance.

Exclusions: Tips (optional), Additional transfers., Additional food and drinks., Drop Off (Tour finishes in San Antonio)

Reviewed By LaRenia211

This was such an amazing experience! I definitely recommend. Staff was super helpful. Pilot and his team were so cool/friendly.

3. Tour to Cristo Rey

Cra. 9 #2-96, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Here We Go Trip
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A caleño in love with his city is in charge of teaching the culture, history and nature that surrounds Santiago de Cali.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Soda/Pop

4. Rivering in the Danube (Alto Anchicayá)

Viajes CHE - Colombia Hiking Experience
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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.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lifejacket, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Medical service, Contribution to Social project, to reward poor children

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Reviewed By chriischavez25

I went on hike with Viajes Che. My tour guide was Cesar and I had a great time, definitely worth the view when you get to the top. Cesar was a great tour guide, he taught me some of Colombia’s history and how Indigenous people hunted and lived on the mountains. If you ever travel to Cali I highly recommend to give Viajes Che a call. They also have an amazing coffee experience tour and tour to Valle de cocora. I was able to experience all of them. I had a great time thanks to Cesar and Viajes Che definitely will be back to try other tours!

5. 1-day Lake Calima Ride

MotoDreamer- Global Moto Tours (formerly Motolombia), Av 6 N # 48N-48, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia MotoDreamer
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Best one day motorcycle ride from Cali. We cater to both on and off road riders. Hundreds of tight curves on rural secondary road or dirt tracks depending on preference.

Inclusions: Rental motorcycle, Rental of Luggage system, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By jcb010363

Great 10 days spent in Colombia as a group of 6 friends, renting Mike's bikes (BMW GS 750 & 850) without any problem all along the trip. Due to pandemia, no tourists at all so for all of us the best moment to discover or re-discover this marvelous country with high hospitality especially out of biggest cities. Mike has been a great adviser for giving good tips for where to stay and what to see ... So just finishing we all promissed to come back and discover another region of Colombia as soon as possible.

6. Colonial Haciendas

Bolivar Park, Parque bolivar Cl. 30, Cra 30, Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Viajero Terrestre
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Learn the most recognized history of the nineteenth-century romanticism era in Latin America. Go through sugar mills, colonial estates, and try vallecaucana food influenced by African flavors and European traditions.

Inclusions: Typical lunch Vallecaucano, Snack Vallecaucano, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Medical assistance

Exclusions: Accommodation and charges not specified in the plan

7. Trekking & Rivering Reserve Pericos

Av. 4a Oe. #199, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Viajes CHE - Colombia Hiking Experience
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We will enjoy the tropical humid forest and its wonderful waterfalls and crystalline puddles. One of the most biodiverse areas of the planet.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lifejacket, All Fees and Taxes, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Contribution to the social project of Viajes CHE, to reward poor children

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Reviewed By r0drie

Cesar and Sarita were amazing guides and provided a nice experience to hike to Oasis de la Sirena in Danubio River. Even the Nature gave us some rains the previous days and the river was not as clear as it is used to be, the landscape is beautiful, the experience of crossing Rivers, swimming and jumping to the natural pool is worth every cent. Cesar also was very helpful coordinating transportation all the time, recomending places to stay and other experiences that we did with other tour operators. If you have any doubt about your stay in Cali please ask Cesar and his team will give you the best experience possible. Regards

8. A Taste of Authentic Afro-Colombian Culture: Cooking Workshop + Dinner Party

Carrera 38b, Cra. 38b, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Paladar Pacífico
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Join us for a Dinner Party + Workshop while you visit Cali. Get an insider´s experience of the culture and history of the Colombian Pacific Coast while learning how to cook traditional dishes made with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Dinners take place in my redesigned home, an airy oasis in a centrally located, easily accessible and safe neighborhood in the city. I will greet you with an assortment of tropical fruit juices and appetizer. Then, we will teach you easy to recreate recipes inspired by culinary heritage of the Pacific Littoral, including: coconut rice, fish with garden herbs, plantain fritters, and other delicious treats. Dinner is paired with a cocktail made with Viche, an artisanal sugarcane derived spirit and music from the region. Arouse your senses, make friends, live a memorable experience, join us at our next Dinner Party + Workshop.

Inclusions: Appetizers, main course, dessert, and one cocktail are included in the price.

Exclusions: One cocktail is included with dinner. More libations have an additional cost.

Reviewed By baileyblacknoemi

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the conversation was interesting. What else could you ask for in a dinner party? I wish could eat at Bea´s place again. Highly recommended.

9. Paragliding + BelloHorizonte Swing + Hacienda El Paraíso + Santa Helena

Viajes CHE - Colombia Hiking Experience
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Flying is a dream that can come true on this trip, and you can also meet the wonderful "Hacienda el Paraíso", which inspired one of the most important novels of Latin American romanticism: La María, by Jorge Isaács. The trip includes the entrance, the paragliding flight, the entrance to the "malaca of the winds", the food, a walk through the dry forest, and much, much fun

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tandem paragliding flight, Typical lunch of the Cauca Valley, Small test of artisanal wines, Typical snack of the region, Photos of the paragliding flight, with GoPro camera, Flight swing

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Reviewed By r0drie

Cesar and Sarita were amazing guides and provided a nice experience to hike to Oasis de la Sirena in Danubio River. Even the Nature gave us some rains the previous days and the river was not as clear as it is used to be, the landscape is beautiful, the experience of crossing Rivers, swimming and jumping to the natural pool is worth every cent. Cesar also was very helpful coordinating transportation all the time, recomending places to stay and other experiences that we did with other tour operators. If you have any doubt about your stay in Cali please ask Cesar and his team will give you the best experience possible. Regards

10. Bike Trip Cordillera Occidental Cali

WEPA HOUSE, Calle 2#4-91, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Wepa Tours
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Descent guided by rural roads, enjoying the variety of landscapes and thermal floors from the top of the Western Cordillera to reach the urban area of Cali. Picnic in the foggy forest next to unique Tea fields in Colombia.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Full Face helmet and protective gloves, Coffee and/or Tea, Healthy snack with vegetarian option, Transport

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Reviewed By Pilymorasaa

Was a great walking tour around the most iconic places of downtown Cali and San Antonio. I was able to have in the tour my husband and step parents because the tour is also available in English! We had a great time, and even tough I’m from Cali, I learned so many this about this beautiful city. 100% recommended! Thank you WEPA tours!

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