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15 Hikes & Treks in Colombia Worth Booking

33 tours  ·  from $41 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hikes & treks worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day - El Zaino entry and Cañaveral starting point
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Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

1.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $211Our pick

Spend about 10 hours hiking Tayrona National Park from Santa Marta to Cabo San Juan and back. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Hugo, Erik, David, or César, handles entry, sets the walking pace, points out monkeys and birds, and helps you choose between busy Cabo San Juan and calmer La Piscina. Transport and bottled water are included.

“We had a fantastic guide in Mr. Eduardo Mejia - he answered our questions in great detail, giving us social and environmental contexts, gave us an overview of Colombian history and culture and also made the effort to understand our own cultures, drawing parallels across cultures. And ofcourse he was very patient with our speed of hiking! We loved the park even more because of Mr. Mejia.”

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Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN - 7 a.m. pickup and the road toward Cocorná
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Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

2.Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Medellín at 7 a.m. with a certified guide, travel through Cocorná and La Piñuela, then ride a 4x4 into the Melcocho and Santo Domingo forest reserve. Walk, swim, and enjoy clear rivers and waterfalls before returning home. Daniel and his team are known for personal service, local food, and stories about rural Antioquia.

“This was an amazing tour! Daniel was an awesome guide. He took us to really cool spots along the Melcocho river and nearby towns. Lots of sightseeing too. The food that he and his family cooked for us was delicious. He really went above and beyond I couldn't recommend this tour enough. 11/10”

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Salento/Pereira: Cocora Valley & Salento Hiking Private Tour - The six-hour plan, from pickup to Salento
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Salento/Pereira: Cocora Valley & Salento Hiking Private Tour

3.Salento/Pereira: Cocora Valley & Salento Hiking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 6 hours · from $108

This six-hour private tour pairs a guided Cocora Valley hike with a visit to Salento. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide explains wax palms, plants, wildlife, and local life, then helps you explore the town. Expect rugged hills, plenty of walking, weather changes, and a short ride in a traditional coffee-country jeep.

“Nicolai was an amazing guide. Really knowledgeable and attentive to our interests and needs. Super highly recommended”

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Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour - What the $99 price really covers
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Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

4.Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about six hours exploring Cocora Valley and Salento with a private guide such as Mauricio, Luisa, or Pedro. Hike rugged hills beneath Colombia’s famous wax palms, ride a traditional Willys jeep, and visit Salento. Hotel pickup, park entry, insurance, and guide are included. Lunch is extra.

“Excellent guide Pedro who was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating for us. He took beautiful pictures of the family. The tour it self was spectacular, Cocora valley is breath taking and a must see.”

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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan - The early ride from Santa Marta to El Zaino
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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

5.Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $45

Leave Santa Marta early for Tayrona’s El Zaino entrance, then hike through tropical forest, mangroves, and several beaches to Cabo San Juan. You get transport, park insurance, and a guide in a mixed Spanish and English group. Allow for a hot, demanding walk and extra fees if you are a foreign visitor.

“the place is actually nice, but the tour a real shamble. The bus was 1.5h late and the guide was not able to speak at all. When I complained after the tour, I have been told the other guide was sick, but really not an excuse”

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Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall - Meeting at Minca’s central park
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Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

6.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Walk from Minca’s central park with a bilingual guide such as Jorge, Andres, or Santiago. Follow Tayrona heritage trails, learn about Kogui, Wiwa, Arhuaco, and Kankuamo traditions, visit an Arhuaco family farm for cacao and coffee, then relax at a jungle waterfall. The medium hike lasts about 4.5 hours.

“Really nice combination of learning something about Minca and the area and seeing some of the nature as well. Andres is good guide who knows a lot of nice info/facts and manages to keep it fun. The waterfall was lovely to see and perfect for a nice cooling dive after hiking down. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour - Why the páramo feels so different
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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

7.Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $121

Escape Bogotá for an eight-hour private hike in Sumapaz National Park, guided by a tour leader and local páramo guide. Walk muddy trails through the world’s largest páramo, learn about its role in Bogotá’s water supply, and reach elevations of up to 4,600 meters. José, Omar, Francisco, Luis, Liz, and other guides have led highly praised outings.

“Ok, my guide Luis said this was the third worst weather he’s seen on this hike. Pouring rain, wind, and basically hiking along (and in) a trail that has turned to a mini river. Despite all of that, I had a freaking blast! My boots are still soaked days later! Luis was such a great guide - from sharing knowledge to actually connecting personally. Seriously such a great time! Didn’t really have any issues with the altitude either, which was my biggest concern. So fun!”

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Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz - Breakfast before the climb
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Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz

8.Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel from Bogotá into Sumapaz National Natural Park, the world’s largest páramo, with guides such as Juan, Andrea, Alejandro, and Gabi. Expect a local breakfast, a steep high-altitude hike, strange páramo plants, cold wind, mud, and sweeping mountain views. The group is limited to four, and the day lasts about 6 to 8 hours.

“The hike was a tad challenging at certain part where you just have to becareful with loose rocks and slippery mud, especially descending. Otherwise, it just requires you to move at your own comfort pace as you also have to battle the high altitude. Breathless at times as I thought I could run uphill. The duration for the whole event is about 4 hours. Wear proper hiking boots and pants in order to prevent any friction scratching by the rocks or prickly plants. There are plenty of indigenous greens to appreciate on this vast land. Breathe in the cool air and just take in the expanse landscape.”

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Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days - What makes the La Tagua coffee stop worthwhile
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Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

9.Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $298

Leave Santa Marta by 4x4 for Minca and La Tagua, learn organic coffee production, then stay at Finca Santa Elena before hiking Cerro Kennedy at about 3,000 meters. Guides such as Carlos, Tatiana, Leo, or Leonardo lead the trek, while local hosts prepare meals and share mountain life. Expect a demanding 13-kilometer second day.

“It was an incredible tour: Carlos, Tatjana and their family were so friendly and taught us a lot about Colombian nature and their lives up in the mountains. The views were stunning and the food delicious! Would definitely recommend!”

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From Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike - Choachí gives the excursion a local setting
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From Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike

10.La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $97

Travel from Bogotá to Choachí for an eight-hour small-group hike through several forest types to La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest natural waterfall. A bilingual guide such as Camilo, Steven, Angel, or Katy may lead the day, with local guides at weekend trail stations, a snack, park entry, and shared hotel transport included.

“The only problem was, they told us the pickup is at 8am but it guide and the driver were told to be there at 8:30. Again no fault of their one of them and both provided a great service. Need to make adjustments at the management.”

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Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared - Arrecifes, Tayrona’s first major beach
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Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared

11.Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $126

Hike from Tayrona’s entrance through forest trails to Arrecifes, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan. You’ll have time to swim, eat lunch by the sea, and spot monkeys or small wildlife with guides such as Saul, Andrea, or Guillermo. Private tours include hotel transport, while shared tours begin at 7:15 a.m. in El Rodadero.

“The park is great, but our guide was not. It was difficult to get information concerning when&where the tour would start fromt he tour operator and the guide, after multiple enquiries we finally got a time&place at 9.30pm the evening before. Our driver, Steven, was really great and early for pickup in reference to the time he‘d been given by the guide (8), we, however, had been told 7.30 so it was great that Steven was early. He was very reliable and extremely kind. Steven was meant to pick up our guide, Cristián, but when we arrived at the arranged place he was not there. So Steven had to go…”

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Santa Marta: Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City - Day 1: Pools, waterfalls, and the first jungle camp
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Santa Marta: Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City

12.Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 4 days · from $713

Travel from Santa Marta into the Sierra Nevada on a guided 4, 5, or 6-day trek to the Lost City. Climb 1,200 stone steps, swim in rivers and pools, sleep in jungle camps, and learn about Wiwa and Kogui culture. English and Spanish guides lead small groups of up to 15 people, with meals, water, transport, and site entry included.

“It was a once in a lifetime experience! 🤩 The whole trip was super organized and the team (Arghenith the guide, Victor the translator and Bridgette our chef) made it simply perfect! Couldn’t recommend it more! 🩷”

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Palomino: Palomino River Tubing and Hiking Tour - The motorbike ride sets the tone
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Palomino: Palomino River Tubing and Hiking Tour

13.Palomino River Tubing and Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $52

Ride a motorbike across Palomino, hike for about 40 minutes through forest, then float down the Palomino River through gentle water and rapids. Guides such as David, Sneider, and Luis add local context, while clear weather may reveal the Sierra Nevada’s Simón Bolívar and Colón peaks. The route ends where the river meets the Caribbean Sea.

“Fun and informative. Our guide had a great sense of humour too.”

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Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour - The morning drive from Medellín to Los Saltos Ecoparque
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Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour

14.Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $249

Leave Medellín at 8:30 am for Los Saltos Ecoparque and the Salto de Buey Natural Reserve. You’ll take two long zip-line flights, hike to a powerful waterfall, eat lunch if arranged in advance, and finish in the Hammocks in Heaven. The day runs about 9 to 10 hours, with private transport and a guide.

“An absolute must do for the adventurous! Felipe was a fantastic guide, lots of energy and knowledge. We began with a stop at a beautiful waterfall along the way to the main attraction. Once we got to the Los Saltos Ecopark, we hiked down to a long zip line across a canyon with epic views. After than we hiked down to the base of an intense, impressive waterfall. So beautiful! After a lunch among the trees at a small cafe, I got to relax in a hammock…. On the zip line 400m in the air!”

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Pance Waterfalls: Hike to discover the biodiversity of the valley - Waterfalls, Pools, and Time to Look Around
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Pance Waterfalls: Hike to discover the biodiversity of the valley

15.Pance Waterfalls: Hike to discover the biodiversity of the valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

You’ll leave Cali at 7:00 a.m. for La Voragine and Pance, then hike through mountain forest to three waterfalls and natural pools. A local guide, round-trip transport, entrance fees, medical assistance, and lunch at Balcon de Pance are included. Groups are capped at six people.

“Alejandro, our guide, is extremely friendly, well informed, committed to his community's well-being, and persistent in making sure everyone is able to understand, feels comfortable, and respects the environment. The trek was invigorating and fun. We saw beautiful fauna and flora -- especially butterflies! The lunch was scrumptious. The whole tour came off smoothly, from coordination and pick up to drop off. The length was just right for us, as we wanted to get out of the city, see the mountainous forest (including old growth!) but hadn't planned such a trip in advance and did not have gear necessary for something more strenuous.”

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