15 Hikes & Treks in Colombia Worth Booking

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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8.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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9.TRES CRUCES – Cali’s most popular hike and monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $45

Join Mateo or another Tour Cali guide for a paced 2 to 3 hour hike through Bataclán Natural Park to Cali’s Three Crosses Monument. Stop at overlooks, watch the sunset over the city and Andes, then descend after dark with head torches. Hotel pickup, drop-off, English or Spanish guiding, and groups of up to 10 are included.

“We recently completed the Tres Cruces hike with Mateo and it was excellent. Transport was arranged for us and we were picked up from our hotel and everything was safe and seamless. The hike itself was low to medium difficulty, while there are no complicated scrambles or anything technical, there are lots of steps and rocks to be navigated so wear trail shoes if possible. We came down after dark and were provided with head torches, if you have one you might prefer to bring your own or use phone torch. Mateo as a guide was 10/10, he was clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the area and educated us about…”

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10.Hiking to the Pance waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $119

Escape Cali for seven hours of hiking through the Farallones near Pance. A local Spanish-speaking guide leads you along forest trails, rivers, and waterfalls, with time for a swim and a regional lunch. The group is limited to six, and past guides have included Marco, Ernesto, Juan, and Julian, who also speaks very good English.

“It was a very good experience on a 1 day trip. away from the city !”

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11.Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

Leave Bogotá for an eight-hour private hike across Sumapaz Páramo, one of the world’s highest plateaus. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through muddy trails, mist, water wells, and tall frailejones at 3,500 to 4,000 meters. Guides such as Kata, Liz, Steven, and Emilio have shared local ecology, Chibcha traditions, and Colombia’s conservation challenges.

“We took a tour with Alexander to Sumapaz National Park. It was beautiful; we didn't see a soul the entire day. The guide was very friendly, funny, and spoke English. Highly recommended!”

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12.La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike and Guadalupe Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7h 30m · from $109

Leave your Bogotá hotel with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide for Guadalupe Hill and a demanding hike through cloud forest and páramo to La Chorrera, Colombia’s 590-meter waterfall. You’ll also see El Chiflón and Cueva de los Monos, stop for a snack, and finish near Choachí. Guides have included Camilo, Daniel, Yang, David, and Alex.

“Alles super. Volle tour, tolle Natur und beide maricios sind super nett und zuvorkommend, gut organisiert! Alles toll”

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13.Hike to La Chorrera Waterfall, El Chiflón and Guadalupe Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Leave Bogotá with a private driver and guide for the Eastern Cordillera and Choachí. Walk behind El Chiflón’s falling water, hike to 590-meter La Chorrera, then return through the mountains for views from Guadalupe Hill. English and Spanish service, hotel pickup, tickets, refreshments, and a souvenir are included.

“Vi havde den smukkeste vandretur til La Chorrera- vandfaldet. Turen kræver, at man er i god form og har gode sko på, da terrænet er ujævnt og det går op og ned. Vores chauffør kørte os sikkert frem og tilbage og delte gerne ud ad sin viden .”

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14.Pico de Loro Trekking Adventure – Farallones de Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Climb Pico de Loro in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park with a Spanish-speaking guide, a maximum of seven people, and a 9-kilometer route. The hike rises from 1,600 to 2,860 meters, includes steep 45 to 75-degree sections, and visits the El Topacio environmental education center. Transport is not included.

“Really good, got lots of pre information which was really helpful. My guide was fab. The last 1.5km is so hard but really rewarding”

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15.East Hills Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Start with hotel pickup and hike from Bogotá’s eastern edge to Moyas, about 3,100 meters above sea level. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide explains páramo plants, native and invasive species, and local conservation. Guides have included Felipe and Rodrigo. Finish near the G Zone, with cafes and restaurants close by.

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