Colombia · WATERFALL TRIPS
Most of these sit within an hour or two of Medellín, Bogotá or Minca, and most involve a hike you should read the length of first. These 15 are compared on walking time, swimming, and whether transport is included.
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!”
Hike from Bogotá to Colombia’s tallest waterfall, stop at El Chiflón, hear Muisca stories in a cloud forest, plus breakfast and lunch.
“The hike to Chorrera falls was challenging, but beautiful and enjoyable. I loved the mountain scenery along the way. Andrea was a great guide. The lunch at the end was delicious and fun. A great day hiking in the Andes.”
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…”
Small-group Minca day trip from Santa Marta with jungle waterfalls, a coffee farm lesson, cocoa talk, and a bamboo-lodge lunch.
“Wonderful guide. He had a ton of information on the environment as well as the history of local culture. Of course the coffee was amazing and the cacao was the best I’ve ever had. Be prepared to hike! And bring a towel for the waterfall.”
Eco-hike in Minca combines a coffee tour, waterfall time, and a cacao workshop where you make your own chocolate bar from $64.
“👍Nelcy Olivera the tour Operator was Great we had wonderful time in Minca Colombia 🇨🇴 love ❤️ It I will Recommend to My Friends 👏”
Private Andes hike from Bogotá to La Chorrera, Colombia's tallest waterfall, plus El Chiflón and Guadalupe viewpoints, with optional lunch.
“I really enjoyed this trip just outside the city. It was a beautiful walk. Due to drout the waterfall was a little thim, but i was given an option to cancel. I still enjoyed the trip a lot. I saw many different birds while walking”
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.”
Full-day trek from Santa Marta to Minca for coffee and cocoa tasting, waterfall swimming, and a scenic lunch. $78.
“Well worth it. Our guide was informative and did a great job. A lot of walking, some steep inclines and declines but worth it. Met some nice fellow travelers.”
Hike Bogotá’s East Hills to El Chiflon and La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest waterfall, with hotel pickup, guides, snacks, and optional lunch.
“Great tour. Felipe did a great job explaining the area and was knowledgeable. Would definitely do this tour again.”
Adventure day from Cali to San Cipriano rainforest: brujitas ride, jungle walk, river tubing, waterfalls, meals, and hotel transfers.
“The brujitas train ride is unique and very exciting. The waterfall after the hike for swimming is very refreshing and relaxing. The tubing on the river was fun and very well managed by team. The tour guide Marcella was excellent.”
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.”
Half day trek in Minca via historic Tayrona trails, then a coffee and cacao farm visit with tasting, plus time to cool 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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