Colombia · WATERFALL TRIPS IN MEDELLÍN
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 waterfall trips in Medellín worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private paragliding from Medellín over Cocorná waterfalls, with optional Guatapé and El Peñol. Pro pilots and medical coverage included.
“We had an excellent time and highly recommend this tour. Our guide Julian was great, very professional and personable at the same time”
Private La Ceja adventure from Medellín, with two 700 m ziplines, hammocks 150 m up, and a hike to the 100 m Salto del Buey waterfall.
“This attraction requires strong fitness level especially the hiking aspects but our guide John Freddy was patient and helpful. My favourite was the zip line. The views while ziplining were incredible and the waterfall is majestic! This private tour made you feel like the day was dedicated to making you feel valued. Was an interesting birthday experience for my husband!”
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!”
Private Medellín day trip to Guatapé, El Peñol Rock, El Retiro, and Tequendamita Falls. Hotel transfers, snacks, and key admissions included.
“We had an absolutely amazing experience with Juan Carlos. He picked us up early and gave a phenomenal tour. Explaining all the aspects of Colombia and its history from the beginning to the end. Juan Carlos did a great job at making sure we were early to Guatape so that we could experience the city and all it had to offer before all the tour busses came and made it to crowded to have fun. He also took us to a great lunch and to a waterfall. Definitely one of my favorite tours as we felt like Juan Carlos was a great friend teaching us about his country. Highly recommend…”
A private Medellín day of canyon ziplining and a steep hike to a 100 m waterfall, with included transport, helmets, and two 700 m flights.
“Wow! What an incredible, 5 star day!!! This private tour exceeded all our expectations. Our guide, Esteban, was extremely professional, friendly, and personable. The Ecopark was very well-maintained and very safe. After arriving, we hiked down to a platform and enjoyed expresso overlooking the beautiful scenery. (We realized later this was probably to give us an energy boost for the upcoming hike!!!). After ziplining across, we hiked down to the waterfall. It was steep, but a well-maintained trail. Esteban was our personal photographer and we had great photos to bring home. He was VERY PATIENT with me as we hiked back up to the platform. This was a huge advantage…”
Fly over mountains, jungle, and waterfalls on Colombia’s highest zipline near Medellín, then hike to the Ox waterfall base.
“I had the best time on this with Diego and Laura. The 2 ziplines were so exciting and climbing the Ferrara trail was amazing. The waterfall is a great photo op, but the spray from the base of it is FREEZINGGGG. it’s definitely a lot of hiking, not good if you’re not in shape, lol we were hugging and puffing but it was an amazing time.”
Half-day waterfall hike from Medellín to Chorro de Las Campanas, plus Envigado reserve, with guide, snacks, and round-trip transport.
“Great trek, not too long but challenging and a fantastic nature immersion. The guides were very helpful navigating the terrain and I felt very safe and well taken care of. The group had lots of fun people.”
Tandem paragliding over Medellín-area waterfalls plus 2.5 hours of Class IV rafting, with private transport and expert guides.
“The rafting was really fun, some really rapid parts and some relaxing parts to appreciate the great nature!”
ATV day trip from Medellín to Barbosa with off-road trails, waterfalls, natural pools, and coffee farm culture, small group guiding.
“Our ATV tour in Barbosa was an unforgettable experience, all thanks to our incredible guide, Camilo. He showed us the genuine charm of his hometown and even invited us to his home, where we learned firsthand about the town's culture. We had a great time tasting local exotic fruits, enjoying a delicious snack, and lunch. The ATV ride itself was amazing, leading us to two beautiful waterfalls. we learned about natural herbs, animals and more. It was a fun, personal, and authentic adventure that we'll never forget.”
Medellín day trip with Colombia’s longest 1400 m zipline, 150 m hammock swings, and a hike to El Salto del Buey waterfall.
“Santiago was an amazing guide and we had such an amazing day”
ATV quad ride from Medellín to Guarne for mountain viewpoints and a pure-water waterfall swim, with lunch, photos, and a private guide.
“Experience was amazing! Had so much fun. Plan on it taking longer than 5 hours. Traffic made ride home take 2 hours. Total time was 11am to 6pm”
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.”
Private adventure day from Medellin with Colombia’s biggest zipline, a hike to a 100-meter waterfall, and a bilingual guide.
“This is certainly a VIP tour! Excellent service taking us to and from our hotel. Because it was just my partner and I and the guide, John Fredy, we could take our time and go at our own pace. We got to digest our food on the hammocks while other groups looked very rushed. The zip lines and waterfall are amazing and breathtaking! Wear good shoes and be prepared for steps and steep inclines! We loved it!”
A smart Medellín day trip to Guatape with a cold waterfall stop, an organic coffee villa, and the El Penol rock views.
“The story behind the rock is very interesting! Recommend to visit la Pierda! David, our guide, is very nice and knowledgeable.”
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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