The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Colombia: 15 Worth Booking

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

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

Hike Tayrona National Park from Santa Marta with a private guide, wildlife sightings, three beaches, transport, water, and park entry options.

“Alex was an excellent tour guide! Both he and our driver, Aldo, were professional, prompt, and very considerate from the very start. We were picked up from our hotel and comfortably transported privately to the entrance of Tayrona Park where Alex helped us obtain park tickets. He was able to lead us through the trail to eventually reach the final beach, Playa Cabo, which had a breathtaking view. Along the way, Alex knowledgeably responded to all our questions regarding Colombia and its culture. He was also able to expertly point out interesting plants along the trail and helped identify several animals (including Capuchin monkeys!)”

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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

Hike to the crystalline Melcocho River from Medellín with a private guide, 4x4 ride, waterfalls, forest trails, and local food.

“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

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

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

Hike Cocora Valley’s giant wax palms, enjoy Salento, and travel by traditional Willy with a private English or Spanish guide.

“Maria was a great tourguide and we had a great experience. Hight recommended!”

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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

Review of the private Cocora Valley and Salento hike, with wax palms, a Willys jeep ride, local culture, practical tips, and value advice.

“The tour was great! The team (the driver Oscar and the guide Laura) was very professional and very friendly. The hike is about only 2h in total going up & down and is not difficult. The viewpoints are outstanding!”

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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

Review of Tayrona’s Cabo San Juan hike from Santa Marta, with route details, costs, beaches, fitness advice, and honest booking tips.

“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

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

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

Trek Minca’s Tayrona trails, visit an Arhuaco cacao and coffee farm, taste local products, and cool off at a waterfall for $41.

“Jorge was a great guide and taught us alot about the local community and also gave some great tips for our travels around the Santa Marta area. The coffee farm tour was great and felt very private. The family was very friendly and the son explained everything in English for us too which we appreciated.”

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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

7.Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

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

Review of the private Sumapaz Páramo hike from Bogotá, with practical advice on altitude, mud, guides, meals, value, and what to pack.

“Excellent tour and very well prepared guide. Francisco answered any and all questions we asked. His answers were always thorough. His demeanor always full of patience and consideration. Nibardo, the local guide, was also a wealth of information. We especially enjoyed the agua de panela with arepa he had waiting for us at the end of the tour as well as the visit with him and his cat Ceniza.”

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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

Hike Sumapaz from Bogotá for rare páramo plants, huge mountain views, local food, and a small-group guide-led adventure.

“Our tour with Juan was just perfect! He explained us a lot of things and we saw beautiful landscapes! It has been an unforgettable experience :) Highly recommend”

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Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

9.Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

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

Review of the 2-day Cerro Kennedy trek from Santa Marta, with coffee, farm stay, sunrise hiking, mountain views, meals, price, and practical tips.

“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

10.La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike

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

Hike to Colombia’s tallest waterfall from Bogotá, with forest trails, mountain views, local guides, snacks, and shared transport.

“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

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

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

Review of the Tayrona Park hike to Cabo San Juan from Santa Marta, with beach stops, guides, transport choices, costs, and practical tips.

“My excellent guide Guillermo had a lot of interisting things to tell about nature and mor and showed me small animals that i would not have seen when hiking alone. Beautiful beaches a bit crowded because of holiday time. The tour was very well organised and also the driver Camillo did a very good job.”

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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

Trek from Santa Marta through jungle, rivers, and Tayrona terraces to Colombia’s Lost City on a demanding 4, 5, or 6-day adventure.

“DO NOT BOOK VIA THIS WEBSITE. Ended up in a group where 6 people paid 407€, I think this is too big of a difference”

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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

Review of Palomino river tubing and hiking, with motorbike transport, forest views, Sierra Nevada peaks, rapids, and practical tips.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! The highlight for us was the unexpected time we got to spend with the indigenous tribe. That is something we will not forget. Sneider was excellent and so fun, he really made the experience.”

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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

Review the Medellín Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek, with timing, price, hiking, safety, transport, and practical booking advice.

“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

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

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

Review of Cali’s Pance Waterfalls hike, with mountain views, three falls, natural pools, lunch, transport, and a small six-person group.

“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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