9 Hiking & Trekking in Medellín, Compared

1.hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Half-day hike near Medellín to Las Campanas and El Salado parks, with chorro waterfalls, cloud-forest nature, and a wet-feet finale.

“Wonderful experience to cap off my time in Medellín. Sebastian & Adrian were amazing hosts and guided us safely thru the waters up to the marvelous waterfall, stopping occasionally to provide info about the flora & fauna of the area. A refreshing way to spend a morning. Definitely an experience not worth missing!”

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2.Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $270

Private hike to the crystalline Melcocho River from Medellín, with 4x4 access, waterfall swims, and a certified guide. 11 hours, great value.

“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.Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $249

Private Medellín adventure with two 700m zip lines, sky hammocks, and a guided hike to Salto del Buey waterfall, with lunch time break.

“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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4.Hiking Mountains and Magical Forests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private hike near Medellín in Envigado through pine and native forests with waterfalls, guided by Erwin, 2 to 7 hours.

“Thanks for such an excellent hike! Erwin was a fantastic guide and took us to a really quiet park just outside the City in late March 2022, we hardly saw any other walkers once we set off. The hike through mountains and waterfalls and caves was absolutely beautiful, and we learned a load about the flora, fauna and history of the area from Erwin who spoke fluent English and Spanish. He provided lots of options for more or less strenuous activities based on how we were feeling, and even took us on a mini City tour when we finished our hike a bit before 5pm. I think his company (?Aventura…”

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5.Highest Zipline + Giant Waterfall hike & climbing Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

Medellín’s Salto del Buey private adventure: Colombia’s highest zipline, a 100m waterfall hike, and via ferrata climbing.

“Fabian, our tour guide was the best tour guide we have had in a long time and we have had some great ones. The day and the drive was long but he made it very enjoyable and personable sharing a wealth of information on flora, culture and history in the area. The zipline was incredible spaning the valley so you did an out and back. The walk down to the waterfall was awesome, especially as we got caught in a torrential rain storm. The waterfall itself...epic!”

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6.Trekking Ríos de Cristal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $528

3-day small-group trek from Medellín through East Antioquia canyons and crystal rivers, with swims, farm homestays, and English guiding.

“My daughter (age 15) and I had an amazing time on this trip. Diana was our guide and was exceptional. Her family has roots in that area, and she's familiar with the flora, fauna, and local customs.”

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7.Secret Waterfall Hike Tour with Snack and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

Half-day guided hike to a secret Medellín waterfall in Antioquia. Swim, learn plants, and snack on coffee and a cheese sandwich.

“I love the view and the information and the experience of everything and thought it was a really nice place”

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8.Nature Experience & Waterfall-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Half-day eco hike from Medellín to La Miel 20m waterfall in cloud forest, swim in natural pools, and see Antioquia nature.

“Great experience! Nice way along a river. Saw many butterflies. Had the opportunity to swim under a waterfall!”

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9.Medellín Viewpoints Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Hike from San Cristóbal to Piedra Galana and back through ecological reserves on a small-group tour with hotel pickup and sweeping Medellín views.

“A brilliant 9 mile 5 hour hike 1st class views a brilliant guide one of my best days in Medellin couldn’t ask for more”

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