The 15 Best Waterfall Hikes in Colombia

1.Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78Our pick

Spend nine hours in the Minca Jungle with a bilingual guide, hiking to a coffee farm, swimming in river pools, eating lunch at a bamboo restaurant, and making your own chocolate bar. Guides such as Tony, Gustavo, and Sadam are praised for clear English and strong knowledge of nature, coffee, and cocoa.

“Thanks very much and I can only highly recommend this tour. Our guide a biology professor explained us a lot about the nature, the history and showed us very impressing places. The dinner later was tasty. The only thing I must warn against are the moskitos, so wear long cloths and use some protection.”

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2.Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

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

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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3.San Cipriano Rainforest – River, Waterfalls and Adventure Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend 10 to 12 hours traveling from Cali to San Cipriano, including a breakfast stop, brujita rail ride, rainforest walk, waterfalls, natural pools, and tubing on the San Cipriano River. A local guide such as Marcela leads the small group of up to seven, with meals, entrance fees, insurance, equipment, and transfers included.

“The brujitas train ride is unique and very exciting. The waterfall after the hike for swimming is very refreshing and relaxing. The tubing on the river was fun and very well managed by team. The tour guide Marcella was excellent.”

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4.Half Day Waterfall Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $49

Escape Medellín’s El Poblado for Chorro de las Campanas, a mountain waterfall reached by about 2.5 hours of hiking through mud, water, and forest. Alejandro, Sebastian, or another guide leads the group, with transport to Envigado, coffee, a sandwich, fees, and a waterfall swim included. Rubber boots cost extra.

“Great trek, not too long but challenging and a fantastic nature immersion. The guides were very helpful navigating the terrain and I felt very safe and well taken care of. The group had lots of fun people.”

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5.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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6.Fun RAFTING + Awesome PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls from MEDELLIN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $369

Leave Medellín at 9:30 am for Cocorná, where you’ll paraglide for up to 25 minutes above waterfalls and canyons, then tackle 2.5 hours of Class IV rafting. Guides such as Diego, Fabian, Julian, Stephen, and Christian provide transport, instruction, safety gear, and bilingual support. Minimum age is 16, and the flight limit is 286 pounds.

“The rafting was really fun, some really rapid parts and some relaxing parts to appreciate the great nature!”

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7.Cali River Waterfall and Great River Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Join Mateo for a three-hour, small-group walk along the Cali River to Charco El Recodo, natural pools, and Cali Waterfall. You can swim, stand beneath the falls, watch birds, and learn how the river supports Cali and faces environmental pressure. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and English or Spanish guiding are included.

“Love the tour We’re a group of 4 (2 guys and 2 gals) in our 30s touring Cali. We really enjoyed these aspects in particular: not a rigorous hike but rewarded by great natural surroundings, our guide Mateo was impressively knowledgeable about everything - and we really asked about everything. Make sure you bring shoes that you can cross the river in (gets wet).”

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8.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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9.Barbosa ATV Guided Tour with Waterfalls and Pools.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours with guides such as Camilo and Juan Camilo, riding well-kept ATVs from Medellin into Barbosa. You will tackle road and dirt trails, visit coffee and avocado farms, stop at waterfalls and natural pools, and learn about local life. Transport, drinks, and snacks are included, with English and Spanish support.

“Camino was a great tour guide. He speaks both Spanish and English and takes time to explain every aspect of the tour. he is passionate and loves showing people his home town and culture. the tour itself is a great experience if you like hiking and ATM'S. The waterfall was beautiful and refreshing and you have heaps of time to enjoy yourself. The dont rush you and accustom to all your needs. Great experience and would do it again. Highly recommend!!”

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10.Dream Hammocks, Zipline, & Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $205

Escape Medellín for a private 9-hour adventure near La Ceja. You’ll ride Colombia’s 1,400-meter zipline, rest in hammocks 150 meters above the ground, and hike to the base of 100-meter El Salto del Buey. Guides including Fabian and Diego lead the day in English or Spanish. Lunch is not included.

“It was one of the best experiences I have been on, incredible guide and the best place to visit, thank you”

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11.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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12.Tour of Waterfall in Pance River – Chorrera del Indio

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Join Mateo, a Cali-born guide, for a four-hour trip to Chorrera del Indio on the Pance River. Swim beneath one of Cali’s highest waterfalls, walk to a second fall, eat typical food, and add a river-park stop with a short trail. Transport, entry fees, and English or Spanish guiding are included.

“inclure ce site dans le cadre d'une visite plus large de la région”

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13.Tour to La Chorrera, Colombia’s highest waterfall.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $135

Travel from your Bogotá address to La Chorrera, Colombia’s highest waterfall, on a private seven-hour outing with an English or Spanish guide. You’ll hike natural trails for about three hours, pause for photos and free time, and return with transport, park entry, insurance, water, and a light snack included. Breakfast is optional, and lunch is not included.

“Wow, la chorrera cascada es muy hermosa, la belleza natural y local es magnífica, colombia y su encanto son incomparables. Gracias neorama tours”

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14.Visit Colombia’s Highest Waterfalls & Guadalupe Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $103

Leave Bogotá early for Choachí with a private driver-guide, then walk to El Chiflón and La Chorrera, Colombia’s 590-meter waterfall. José has guided recent departures and checks on your comfort along the way. Expect a seven-hour outing, steep or uneven walking, a small snack, and no included lunch.

“Jose was a good driver and took good care of us!”

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15.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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