The 14 National Park Trips in Colombia That Earn Their Price

1.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 131 reviews · 11 hours · from $77Our pick

Guided Tayrona day trip from Santa Marta: forest hike, Cabo San Juan swim, and viewpoint views, with hotel pickup.

“Malheureusement, je trouve que l’activité ne vaut pas du tout son prix. Le guide ne parlait pas un mot anglais, ok c’était précisé que l’activité se faisait en espagnol mais à certains moments on se savait pas quoi faire et il ne nous aidait pas. Pendant tout le trajet il avait l’air pressé, il enchaînait tout et il ne prenait pas le temps de se poser. Le trajet est de plus ou moins 12km et c’est un aller retour, on reprend le même chemin pour rentrer et ça va encore plus vite que pour l’aller. Je vous conseille vivement de le faire par vous même, ce n’est pas compliqué car…”

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2.UTV Safari in a Wildlife-Filled Nature Reserve Near Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141Top rated

A half-day UTV safari at Fundación Loros near Cartagena, with bird rehab talks, free-ranging wildlife, cassava and tree planting support.

“This tour is a must do for nature and animal lovers. It was so nice to get away from the busy Cartagena for a morning to enjoy some time in nature. The guides were extremely kind and informative, and the property is gorgeous. It was great to see all of the birds and other animals on the property being so well taken care of.”

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3.Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $158

7-hour guided hike from Bogotá into Chingaza National Park, páramo scenery, wildlife chances, local guide, water and snacks.

“Belle activité! Le guide, la traductrice et le chauffeur sont tous très gentils. Le guide est natif de la région. Les terres appartenaient à sa famille avant qu’elles ne fassent partie du parc national. Il a une excellente connaissance de la faune et de la flore. Attention d’apporter une gourde d’eau, le plastique a usage unique est interdit dans le parc.”

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4.Birdwatching in a private nature reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $358

Private birdwatching near Turbaco from Cartagena, with an expert guide, 8-hour nature-reserve hike, breakfast, and hotel pickup for up to 2.

“Fue una experiencia increíble y recomendable al 100 Una combinación de senderismo , observación de aves y fotografía Luis es un excelente guía , en todo momento te Explica , llama las aves y esta súper pendiente”

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5.Tayrona National Park private tour: Hike to Cabo San Juan beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $212

Private Tayrona hike to Cabo San Juan beach from Santa Marta. Skip ticket lines, enjoy jungle-to-coast views, swim and relax, return same day.

“Good walk in high humidity, with rest stops along the way and great views of the coastline and forest”

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6.Tayrona National Park: Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $138

Beginner scuba course in Tayrona National Park from Santa Marta. Small group, calm-water practice, photos and snacks included.

“El guía una excelente persona y maestro, la actividad, la movilidad y el servicio por parte de Elkinventura 10/10. Muy recomendable, la sazón del break también estuvo muy buena.”

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7.Chingaza National Park Day Tour from Bogotá: Andean Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $465

Private Chingaza páramo day tour from Bogotá with La Calera breakfast, reserve ceremony, guided hike, snacks, and hotel pickup, rain-ready.

“I am only giving a 4 out of 5 because the agency didn’t communicate the correct itinerary to the guide. We did not go to laguna buitrago but went to an Ecopalacio Reserve within the park. It was still beautiful but they should communicate the accurate itinerary for future clients.”

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8.Aviary National Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $83

Half-day National Aviary tour from Cartagena: hotel pickup, air-conditioned ride, and a ticket to 135+ Colombian bird species.

“It was a great park and fun to see many different birds.”

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9.Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

From Bogotá, hike Sumapaz National Park at 3,500-4,000 m through the largest Andean páramo with Chibcha stories and bilingual guides.

“Liz was an amazing guide with so much knowledge of the area, the driver drove super agreeably and the local guide was great as well and offered us a great locally made drink and snack upon return. The landscspe is absolutely amazing and a must-see for any Bogotá traveller!”

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10.Birding & Nature to Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $600

Private early-morning birding in Chicaque Cloud Forest near Bogotá, with meals, pickup, and guides targeting hummingbirds and endemics.

“I went on the Chicaque Nature Reserve (Cloud forest) day tour. It was a great day trip, highly recommended for anyone who loves birds! This reserve has native forest that has never been logged.”

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11.Day Trip to Chicaque National Park – from Bogota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $154

Day trip from Bogotá to Chicaque National Park: guided cloud-forest hike, bird spotting, orchids, and easy hotel pickup with an all-day guide.

“The guide was fantastic, just incredibly knowledgable, and the transportation top notch. Had a spectacular hike and took many wonderful photos. Great experience!”

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12.Chicaque National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $197

Private day trip from Bogotá to Chicaque National Park for cloud-forest trails and wildlife spotting, with hotel pickup and entry fees.

“Cristian, our driver was very professional. He arrived on time. The car, Volvo SUV was pristine and spotless. He took us to the park entrance and purchased our tickets (wrist bands). We agreed on the itinerary of the day and estimated the time to do the activities. We planned on meeting at a specific and where to meet after our activities of the day. Everything worked out perfectly. Next time, I will use the company again because of its professionalism, reliability, and service.”

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13.Birdwatching, Nature & photography in Sumapaz National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $370

Birdwatch in Colombia’s Sumapaz National Park from Bogotá. Small group, early start, expert guides, and lunch included.

“My colleagues and I are working on water resources and since the paramo is so important we took the opportunity to go up Sumpaz NP, near Bogotá. For my own interests, the birds were a nice bonus! OSwaldo did a great job explaining anything from Colombia's sociology, upcoming elections, ecology, the birds (he found the really special ones), and it goes on. On top of that, he was by far the safest driver we had for the week. It was cold, wet and miserable but we had a really nice time!”

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14.Private Tour – Chicamocha National Park-Panachi (Nature)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $266

Private Panachi tour in Chicamocha Canyon from Bucaramanga with a 1200 m cable car ride, cultural zones, and adventure options. Admission included.

“We engaged Wolf Tours to coordinate a 4 day, 3 night exploration of the Santander region. They planned an excellent experience for us including city touring in Bucaramanga, paragliding, coffee plantation tour,Juan Curi waterfall, ChicamochRead more”

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