The 15 Best Hikes & Treks in Colombia

Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day - El Zaino Entrance and Cañaveral

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

Review of Tayrona Park’s private hike from Santa Marta, with jungle trails, wildlife, three beaches, transport, guide, and practical tips.

“This tour was my absolute favorite day during our visit to Santa Marta. Everything ran so smoothly from pick up to drop off. Our guide, Cesar, was AMAZING. On our way from our hotel to the park entrance, Cesar told us all about the history of Santa Marta and Tayrona Park. I was a little worried about the hike, but Cesar let us keep our own pace and we stopped occasionally for photos, history lessons, to see animals, and to learn about the different plants. The trail is mostly flat with just a few inclines/declines. Make sure you bring water, but there are also plenty of vendors along the way…”

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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 from Medellín to the crystalline Melcocho River with Daniel, crossing Antioquia by 4x4 for waterfalls, forest, swimming, 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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Cocora Valley Hikes, Coffee Region Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Review of a private Cocora Valley and Salento hike, with towering wax palms, local guides, scenic viewpoints, transport, costs, and practical tips.

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

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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, Willys jeep rides, local culture, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Luisa was an awesome guide with extensive knowledge of everything (history, flora, fauna, etc). The hike was perfect (not too short not too long). We were able to see the rare Andean condor flying overhead.”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Santa Marta Tours, Tayrona Park Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Hike Tayrona from El Zaino to Cabo San Juan, with jungle trails, monkey sightings, beaches, Kogui culture, and hotel pickup.

“Spectacular. The hike is demanding and very hot, but it is worth it when you arrive at Cabo San Juan to relax for a while and swim on the beach. We saw monkeys during the hike.Auto-translated”

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Coffee Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Historical Tours, Santa Marta Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Hike Minca’s Tayrona heritage trails, visit an Arhuaco cacao and coffee farm, taste local products, and cool off at a waterfall.

“Jorge is knowledgeable, social and happy to answer any questions. The tour was informative and fun. A great start to your stay in Minca.”

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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

7.Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

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

Hike Colombia’s vast Sumapaz Páramo from Bogotá with private guides, mountain views, muddy trails, park entry, transport, and local food tips.

“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

8.Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz

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

Review of Bogotá’s Sumapaz páramo hike, with high-altitude trails, rare plants, breakfast, transport, guide advice, and practical tips.

“Small and only group with access to this area Weather just held out on a day forecast to be wet. Five more characters.”

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2-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Santa Marta Tours, Tour Reviews

Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

9.Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

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

Trek Cerro Kennedy from Santa Marta with a coffee tour, finca stay, sunrise hike, snowy peak views, local food, and private transport.

“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.From Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike

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

Hike to Colombia’s tallest natural waterfall from Bogotá, with forest views, local guides, birdlife, snacks, and bilingual support.

“Awesome trip! The guide Katy is super lovely and the driver Alejandro was also very nice!”

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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 through Tayrona’s jungle to Cabo San Juan with park entry, a guide, transport options, beach time, and practical advice on the long return walk.

“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.Santa Marta: 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, culture-rich 4 to 6-day hike.

“Very well organized, excellent guide and interpreter (provided complementary).”

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Palomino: Palomino River Tubing and Hiking Tour

13.Palomino: Palomino River Tubing and Hiking Tour

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

Tube the Palomino River through forest and rapids, hike with a guide, and reach the Caribbean Sea for a memorable La Guajira adventure.

“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 of Medellín’s private Salto del Buey tour, with 700m ziplines, waterfall hiking, sky hammocks, transport, and practical tips.

“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

Hike from Pance through mountain forest to three waterfalls, natural pools, valley views, and a Colombian lunch with a small 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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