Colombia · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Colombia Worth Your Morning

33 tours  ·  from $41

Prices, timings and the one caveat each, across 15 hiking & trekking tours that are worth what they ask. Start with the one most people choose and work down.

Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day - El Zaino and Cañaveral: a smoother start
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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

Hike Tayrona National Park with a private English-speaking guide such as Hugo, David, César, or Andres. From Santa Marta, you’ll walk through jungle, palms, mangroves, and beach forest to La Piscina and Cabo San Juan, with time to swim and eat by the sea. Transport, bottled water, and selected park fees are included.

“It was a private tour for my family. Andres was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. The scenery was excellent. We really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.”

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Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN - The 7 a.m. departure from Medellín
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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, pause in Cocorná for mountain views and breakfast, then ride a 4x4 trail into the Melcocho and Santo Domingo forest reserve. Spend about five hours walking, swimming, and seeing waterfalls along the river. Daniel is the guide named in many bookings, though you should confirm who leads your date.

“If you are looking for luxury and sophistication, look elsewhere, but if you want to put your hand on the beating heart of of rural Antioquia and its people, Daniel and his team are your guys. We booked two tours with Daniel to take us out of Medellin and into the countryside. The first day to Guatape and the second day to the Rio Melcocho. Just the two of us with Daniel in Guatape and two couples and two guides the next day on the river - plus two surprise guests who made the day extra special!(Thank you Daniel for that addition to our party). Small groups. Personal attention. We…”

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Salento/Pereira: Cocora Valley & Salento Hiking Private Tour - Viewpoints, Mist, and the Shape of the Valley
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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

Spend six hours hiking Cocora Valley with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then explore Salento. Guides such as Pedro, David, Alejo, and Marcela bring the palms, wildlife, local history, and village life into focus. Expect hills, rough trails, a traditional jeep ride, and no coffee farm visit.

“If you have only one day in Colombia, visit Cocora Valley. Absolutely stunning!”

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Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour - The trail: beautiful, uneven, and worth preparing for
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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 with a private guide in Cocora Valley and Salento. Hike rugged hills among Colombia’s famous wax palms, ride a traditional Willys jeep, and visit viewpoints and village streets. Guides such as Luisa, Pedro, Mauricio, and Mafe have been praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Beautiful and unique experience in the valley of the cocora with the wonderful and prepared guide of Nicolaj and the driver Brian, both very kind and friendly. Excellent day including lunch in a typical Salento surrounded by nature and animals and birds of all kinds. Highly recommended!Auto-translated”

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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan - Entering El Zaino and reaching the first viewpoints
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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 before sunrise for a guided hike through Tayrona’s El Zaino sector. Walk past mangroves, dry forest, beaches, and viewpoints before reaching Cabo San Juan for swimming and lunch. The tour uses a mixed Spanish and English guide, includes park entry for Colombian nationals, and requires an extra foreigner tax.

“Had a great experience! The hike was not easy but definitely worth it. The crew was nice and professional!”

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Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall - Starting 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

Meet your bilingual guide in Minca’s Central Park for a medium-level trek through Tayrona heritage trails. Visit Cabanas Bosque Cacao, an Arhuaco family farm, to learn about coffee, cacao, and Indigenous traditions, then relax at a natural waterfall if conditions allow. Guides may include Jorge, Andres, or Santiago.

“Jorge was a great guide! Really enjoyed this informative tour and would recommend!”

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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour - Walking the 178,000-hectare páramo
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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

7.Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

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

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bogotá to Sumapaz Páramo, the world’s largest high-altitude páramo. Hike muddy trails through mist, water wells, and rare Andean plants with a private guide and local páramo guide. José, Omar, Francisco, Luis, and Liz are among the guides used on this route. Bring layers, waterproof boots, water, and snacks.

“Excellent guide, José and Omar are incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. Take a tour with them, it’s a must have experience.”

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Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz - Breakfast in the countryside
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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 to Sumapaz National Natural Park for a guided high-altitude hike through the world’s largest páramo. Guides including Juan, Andrea, Alejandro, Gabi, and Jacky lead small groups of up to four. Expect breakfast, private transport, rare plants, cold wet weather, and a demanding climb above 3,500 meters.

“Excellent tour with a great guide. The hike was not too difficult, and led to stunning views. Great breakfast, snacks and insights on the area.”

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Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days - Learning coffee at La Tagua
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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, a Sierra Nevada coffee tour, and a night at Finca Santa Elena. With guides such as Carlos, Tatjana, or Leonardo, you hike 13 kilometers to Cerro Kennedy at about 3,000 meters, starting before sunrise for wide views toward the snowy peaks. Pickup, meals, water, coffee, and lodging are included.

“We have enjoyed our 3 days trekking so so much! Landscape , beautiful sunrises and sunsets, delicious homemade food and most importantly such a lovely and welcoming hosts😍highly recommended and we will be happy to be back one day”

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From Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike - Choachí gives the waterfall day 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 and hike through La Chorrera Park to Colombia’s tallest natural waterfall. A bilingual guide leads the day, with local path guides on weekends, bird and plant sightings, mountain views, and a local snack stop. The hike is moderately challenging, and water flow can vary by season.

“Camilo was a delightful guide and made our experience very special. We loved stopping to get a local snack (and coffee) on our way there. Camilo was knowledgeable about the area, history, and plant species (which I loved). Chorrera and the surrounding landscape was absolutely beautiful. The lunch at the end was incredibly delicious as well and we were very glad we decided to buy it. It included jugo de morra which was so tasty. I would highly recommend this trip and our guide Camilo.”

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Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or Shared - Arrecifes: a dramatic first beach, but not a swimming stop
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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

Walk four hours through Tayrona National Park from Arrecifes to Cabo San Juan, passing jungle trails and several beaches. Private departures include hotel pickup and drop-off. Shared departures begin at Hotel Playa Blanca in El Rodadero at 7:15 a.m. Guides such as Saul, Andrea, Guillermo, and Ronaldo have helped visitors spot monkeys and other wildlife.

“Excellent experience. Saul was a very good guide. Friendly and competent. We could swim in Cabo San Juan, we saw micos, an alligator, the combination of paradise beaches and jungle were extraordinary. The walk is relatively easy, there are only a few difficult passages if one suffers from the knees.Auto-translated”

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Santa Marta: Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City - The 4-day trek: the direct route
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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

Follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide from Santa Marta into the Sierra Nevada on a demanding 4, 5, or 6-day trek. Climb 1,200 Tayrona stone steps to the Lost City, swim in rivers and natural pools, visit Wiwa and Kogui communities, and sleep in jungle camps with mosquito nets. Guides such as Arghenith, Francisco, and Victor have earned special praise for their care and storytelling.

“This Lost City your is a must if you’re in Colombia! Our translator Emilie was fantastic! She was very encouraging and supportive, guiding us through the jungle and helping to motivate us when we were tired.. she was an excellent guide and very caring and knowledgeable - would have not been the same without her! The Lost City is very rewarding after 2 days of walking to reach it! Meals were all delicious and very filling - overall 5 stars, would definitely recommend”

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Palomino: Palomino River Tubing and Hiking Tour - Getting from Santa Marta to Palomino
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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

This private Palomino outing combines a 40-minute forest hike, a flora and fauna lesson, motorbike rides, and river tubing through gentle water and rapids. Guides such as David and Sneider lead the active portion, ending where the Palomino River meets the Caribbean Sea. From Santa Marta, shared transport is included after you reach the Rodadero meeting point.

“We enjoyed our tour overall, with the best part being the incredible nature we got to see. We felt as if we were a little unprepared for the tour as a whole. The tour guide on the 2hr bus ride only spoke Spanish which was unclear to us when booking, and it was a little nerve wracking as non-native speakers not understanding the exact plans. Once we arrived to Palomino after two brief stops on the bus we were greeted by an English speaking coordinator who helped direct us to the hike. The hike is relatively short but is steep and through some rocky terrain, so make sure you wear…”

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Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour - Lunch Among the Trees
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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 in the Salto de Buey Natural Reserve. You’ll hike to a powerful waterfall, ride two 700-meter ziplines, and rest in hammocks high above the valley. Private transport, a guide, and accident insurance are included. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“Had a great time with Philippe. Explored Cascada Salto Del Buey and the surrounding area. If are looking for an adrenaline rush, the zip lines are 330 meters high.”

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Pance Waterfalls: Hike to discover the biodiversity of the valley - Butterflies, forest, and a closer look at the valley
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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

Leave Cali at 7:00 a.m. with a local guide for a small-group hike from La Voragine into the Pance mountains. You will visit three waterfalls, natural pools, and river viewpoints, then enjoy a traditional lunch at Balcon de Pance. Alejandro may guide the walk, with transportation, entrance fees, and medical assistance included.

“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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