15 National Park Tours in Colombia Worth Booking

1.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

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

Review of the Santa Marta to Tayrona tour, with a forest hike, Cabo San Juan beach, practical costs, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“O local em si é incrível, visitar o parque Tayrona definitivamente é uma obrigação para todos que vierem a Santa Marta. Praias sensacionais, uma biodiversidade única e, apesar de um pouco desafiador, uma ótima trilha ecológica. Entretanto, o serviço em si não foi dos melhores. O ônibus era muito pequeno e estava com todos os assentos ocupados. Pessoas um pouco maiores (como meu caso e de vários outros passageiros) estavam totalmente espremidos entre os bancos, sem nenhum espaço pras pernas e colado no passageiro ao lado. O grupo contava com 2 guias. O guia que nos acompanhou desde o começo (Luiz) não era dos melhores comunicadores, frequentemente nos deixando meio…”

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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

Trade Cartagena’s city noise for a private UTV safari, rescued parrots, monkeys, mountain views, breakfast, and tree planting near Villanueva.

“Fantastic day that started with homemade breakfast. We then helped preparing trays for the feeding of the parrots which got released. We then ATV drove to witness the feeding of tamarin monkeys. We saw turtles, donkeys and other birds on the way. We also planted a tree. Our guides were passionate and very nice. And of course the company of Happy the dog made the whole experience even better. It was a great day. It is also rewarding to help the local fauna.”

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3.Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

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

Review of a private Chingaza National Park eco tour from Bogotá, with páramo scenery, guided hiking, wildlife, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Magnifique parc naturel, des paysages magnifiques, et bel découverte de cet écosystème du paramo. Le chauffeur et la guide étaient très sympathiques et professionnels, de même que le guide local.”

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4.Tayrona National Park: Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners

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

Try beginner scuba in Tayrona National Park with a PADI instructor, boat ride, gear, photos, snacks, and a small group of four.

“This particular dive was one of the best i have ever taken…i plan on doing this again there in a month!!!”

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5.Aviary National Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

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

Review of Cartagena’s National Aviary tour, with private hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bird highlights, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We really enjoyed our day trip to the National Aviary. Private air conditioned car and friendly driver drove us the hour to/from the Aviary with pre-purchased tickets. Plan for 2-3 hours walking through the well-marked path. Take a photo of the map at the beginning - there were no handouts or maps along the way. Bring bug repellent so you don't have to buy it there. While pricey, it was nice to have reliable, no-hassle transportation to and from this fascinating aviary.”

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

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

Review of a private Chingaza tour from Bogotá, with páramo hikes, local breakfast, high-altitude tips, wildlife chances, and honest value advice.

“I’ve debated how I’m going to write this review, as the experience turned out ok, but I think it is important you know exactly what you are buying, as I did not. So, I think I will just tell the story. I was in Bogota for business and decided to spend an extra day and escape the people and city. I wanted to go somewhere most tourists don’t go, create an amazing memory and be in a national park. I did a bunch of research and settled on a full day escursion to Chingaza National Park. I read permits were required and they only issued 40 per day per trail,…”

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7.Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour

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

Review of Bogotá’s Sumapaz hike: remote páramo scenery, muddy trails, Indigenous stories, private guiding, and practical tips for $136.

“We took a tour with Alexander to Sumapaz National Park. It was beautiful; we didn't see a soul the entire day. The guide was very friendly, funny, and spoke English. Highly recommended!”

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8.Birding & Nature to Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

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

Review of Chicaque Cloud Forest birding from Bogotá, with private transport, meals, expert guides, hummingbirds, and practical trail advice.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with our wonderful guide, Hernan. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. The park was beautiful and we learned a lot!”

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9.Day Trip to Chicaque National Park—from Bogota

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

Review of a private Chicaque National Park day trip from Bogotá, with cloud forest hiking, wildlife, hotel pickup, guide, and practical tips.

“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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10.Chicaque National Park

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

Review of Chicaque National Park from Bogotá, with private transport, hiking trails, wildlife, costs, practical tips, and who should book.

“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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11.Birdwatching, Nature & photography in Sumapaz National Park

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

Explore Sumapaz National Park from Bogotá for rare birds, frailejones, lagoons, expert guides, lunch, and private transfers.

“This was our second day of birding with our excellent guide, Camilo Orjuela from Bogota Birding. After a long day of birding in Chicaque previous day, we overslept until Camilo arrived to pick us up from the hotel at 5AM. We scrambled and got on our way to Sumapaz National Park, which is the world's largest Paramo. Quick breakfast on the way and we were birding by 8AM. It was chilly and breezy here at this high altitude paramo, so come prepared with layers of clothing. It was a beautiful day with great visibility and the the majestic forest of Espeletia aka Frailejones are unique to this area.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $266

Review of Panachi near Bucaramanga, with cable-car views, canyon history, adventure rides, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great time with Hugo! He took us all around Chicamocha National Park and was very knowledgeable. Would recommend”

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13.Explore Biodiversity in the Chicaque Cloud Forest Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Review of Chicaque Cloud Forest near Bogotá, with birdwatching, a 600-meter descent, local meals, private transport, and activity options.

“Amazing guide, not only was it so interesting to hear everything he had to say but he knows SO much and is so fun to be around. Great tour guide and amazing tour !”

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14.El Cocuy National Park 3-day hike from Bogota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $860

Review of El Cocuy’s 3-day trek from Bogotá, with páramo views, high-altitude hiking, hot springs, meals, guides, lodging, and transport.

“Very collaborative providers, both the agency and the hosting hotel & guides. We did the 5-day experience which includes a day of activation and a rest day at the end where you can visit local hot springs/pools.”

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15.From Popayán: Day Trip to Puracé National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 7h 30m · from $175

Explore Puracé National Park from Popayán with an Indigenous guide, Andean condor views, waterfalls, hot springs, and private transport.

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