15 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Colombia to Build a Day Around

1.Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,308 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $580Our pick

Hike Colombia’s Lost City over four days with jungle trails, rivers, indigenous culture, camp stays, meals, and expert Expotur support.

“El paseo a Ciudad Perdida is an absolute must-see if you're in Colombia and can spare 4 days trekking, don't mind hot and humid conditions and are reasonably fit. Stunning vistas the whole way, amazing final location and you are well-looked after by the guides, translators and cooks. Our group had Camacho (guide), Herbert (translator) and Pollo (cook) and had a brilliant experience - comes highly recommended.”

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2.Colombia’s Tallest Waterfalls: La Chorrera Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $108

Hike to Colombia’s tallest waterfall from Bogotá with breakfast, lunch, Andean scenery, bilingual guiding, and round-trip transport.

“This was an amazing hike and just the right amount of challenge. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. At its highest, the hike reaches almost 2,000 feet and many parts are uphill climbing. The scenery is beautiful and our breakfast and lunch were very tasty. Definitely bring some cash as they were stalls along the way where you could buy local yogurt and drinks. The tour mentions no water included but we were able to get a bottle of water at breakfast and they also give you a small backpack with water, snacks, and a poncho at the beginning of the hike. Would definitely recommend for solo travelers…”

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3.hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

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

Review of Medellín’s hidden waterfall hike, with cloud forest trails, stream crossings, swimming, guide tips, price, fitness advice, and what to pack.

“This is a next level hiking experience with extras I’m not gonna lie I enjoy this hike it’s probably the best hike I’ve ever been on. Super extreme so be prepared. But the guides are amazing so you’ll be good.”

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4.Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Review of Minca’s full-day hike from Santa Marta, with coffee, waterfall swim, jungle lunch, biodiversity, and hands-on cacao making.

“My kids (17, 14, 12) actually enjoyed this tour. Probably not a good option for younger ages. Also, some significant inclines and walking over slippery rocks. Enjoyed our guide Gustavo”

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5.The Howling Trail Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of Cartagena’s Howling Trail Hike, with wild monkeys, tropical dry forest, local food, private transport, and practical tips.

“What a great day! We hiked through a river, climbed a mountain, had a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! Olínto, our guide and his land guide Alejandro made the hike easy for us novice hikers. Felt safe the entire time. So grateful Olinto provided walking sticks and high rain boots, the mud could get deep at times, helped when crossing the river too. Olinto provided breakfast and lunch served at a local restaurant, very authentic and tasty. My husband and I truly had a fun day!”

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6.Eco-Hike in Minca: Coffee Tour, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $64

Review of Minca’s coffee, waterfall, lunch, and chocolate day tour from Santa Marta, with practical advice on value, hiking, guides, and expectations.

“This tour is well worth it, with the guides giving it their all (including the demonstrations). You have to go for a swim - it’s a must - so wear sensible shoes!”

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7.La Chorrera and Chiflon Waterfalls Private Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Bogotá’s private La Chorrera and Chiflon hike, with waterfall views, mountain roads, guide tips, lunch, difficulty, and value.

“Amazing waterfall hike at La Chorea. Leslie was a fantastic and knowledgable guide. She went over the rocks like a gazelle. Hike was beautiful, even in the dry season. Food provided was tasty. The ride there is long and bumpy.”

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8.The Jaguar´s Footprint: Hike and Music Day Trip from Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $169

Hike through the Montes de María from Cartagena, see petroglyphs and wildlife, then enjoy a San Jacinto gaita workshop.

“What an incredible experience! If you love hiking, nature, animals, plant life - this is for you! Olinto our guide is so knowledgeable and passionate and we learned so much about not only the plant and animal life, but about Colombia in general and their culture, food, music, etc. He was very punctual, professional, and fun! We were able to see many different types of birds and also monkeys! The views were INCREDIBLE and seeing the petroglyphs was a once in a lifetime experience! Getting to have lunch at a local hotel and have the local music played for us was so special and cool. We cannot recommend Olinto and…”

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9.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

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

Review of Tayrona Park Hike and Beach Day from Santa Marta, with trail details, beach stops, guide value, costs, fitness advice, and tips.

“Fantastic day in Tayrona with our guide who was kind, respectful and thoughtful about our experience. We also had a great driver to and from Santa Marta that was included in the experience. We probably could have figured out the trip on our own, but it was well worth the cost to have someone take care of us door to door.”

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10.Las Moyas Morning Hike: Bogotá’s Best Skyline View + Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Best value

Hike Las Moyas at dawn for Bogotá views, quiet Andean forest, a bilingual guide, and a less crowded alternative to Monserrate.

“Nature with great views of the city! Beats Monserrate since not just steps, and more authentic. Not crowded, just difficult which we loved. Great hike, sweet tour guide!”

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11.Hike to Colombia’s Tallest Waterfall: La Chorrera & El Chiflón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $218

Hike to La Chorrera, Colombia’s tallest waterfall, with El Chiflón, private transport, local snacks, and an expert guide from Bogotá.

“What a terrific day. An energetic hike to the waterfall but I was in good hands with my guide and driver.Guide was informed and very friendly. Both myself and the driver slipped in parts and ended up with very muddy jeans and filthy hands but it's part of the experience. Couldn't recommend this tour enough.”

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

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

Hike from Medellín to the clear Melcocho River, with waterfalls, forest trails, 4x4 travel, local food, and personal guiding.

“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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13.Salento/Pereira: Cocora Valley & Salento Hiking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 6 hours · from $108

Hike among Colombia’s towering wax palms, visit Salento, and enjoy private guiding, valley views, and local insight in six hours.

“You receive a lot of information about the fauna and flora. The guide informs you about the history and you can see the excitement of the guide when he is informing you. He knows how to keep the route interesting!”

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14.Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of the private Cocora Valley and Salento hike tour, with wax palms, Willys jeeps, local culture, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Based on our experience with our tour guide, there are other ways to do the Cocora Tour which are much cheaper. The tour guide explained so little about Cocora and Salento, neither the history or any additional information. The only thing the tour guide did was walking with us in Cocora and in Salento with NO information, we payed 70 euros each for this and it is not worth it. But we highly recommend the place.”

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15.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41

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

“Really nice combination of learning something about Minca and the area and seeing some of the nature as well. Andres is good guide who knows a lot of nice info/facts and manages to keep it fun. The waterfall was lovely to see and perfect for a nice cooling dive after hiking down. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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