The 12 Best Treks in Colombia

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Our pick

Meet guides such as Jorge, Andres, or Santiago in Minca’s central park for a 4.5-hour trek through Tayrona heritage trails. Learn from an Arhuaco family about coffee, cacao, and land, then relax at a waterfall. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Jorge was a great guide and taught us alot about the local community and also gave some great tips for our travels around the Santa Marta area. The coffee farm tour was great and felt very private. The family was very friendly and the son explained everything in English for us too which we appreciated.”

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2.Trekking Cerro Kennedy 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $298Top rated

Leave Santa Marta by 4x4 for Minca, a Sierra Nevada coffee farm, and a night at Finca Santa Elena. With guides such as Carlos, Tatiana, or Leonardo, you’ll hike to Cerro Kennedy at 3,000 meters for sunrise views of the snowy peaks, home-cooked meals, and a genuine mountain stay.

“We have enjoyed our 3 days trekking so so much! Landscape , beautiful sunrises and sunsets, delicious homemade food and most importantly such a lovely and welcoming hosts😍highly recommended and we will be happy to be back one day”

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3.Santa Marta: Multi-Day Trek to The Lost City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 4 days · from $713

Follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide through the Sierra Nevada from Santa Marta to the Lost City. Climb 1,200 stone steps, swim in jungle pools, visit indigenous communities, and sleep in simple camps with hammocks or mosquito-netted beds.

“DO NOT BOOK VIA THIS WEBSITE. Ended up in a group where 6 people paid 407€, I think this is too big of a difference”

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4.Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $249

Leave Medellín for Salto de Buey Natural Reserve on a private 9 to 10-hour outing. With guides such as Felipe or Philippe, you’ll hike to a powerful waterfall, ride two 700-meter zip lines, and relax in sky hammocks high above the canyon. Bring energy for the mountain roads and walking.

“An absolute must do for the adventurous! Felipe was a fantastic guide, lots of energy and knowledge. We began with a stop at a beautiful waterfall along the way to the main attraction. Once we got to the Los Saltos Ecopark, we hiked down to a long zip line across a canyon with epic views. After than we hiked down to the base of an intense, impressive waterfall. So beautiful! After a lunch among the trees at a small cafe, I got to relax in a hammock…. On the zip line 400m in the air!”

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5.Santa Marta: Trekking in Minca Complete Waterfall Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $49

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Minca for an 8-kilometer trek through forest trails, local farms, viewpoints, Oído del Mundo, and Marinka Waterfalls. Guides such as Mario, John, Laura, and Dan have led nature and cultural walks, with route changes possible after rain.

“Mario was incredible. I got a full indigenous education on the flora and fauna of Colombia, and saw multiple waterfalls. What a special day, highly recommend.”

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6.Coffee, Cocoa and Trekking Tour in Minca: Nature, Crops and Production

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · from $41

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Minca Park for a 4.5-hour walk through coffee and cocoa country. Visit Finca San Rafael, learn each production step from local farmers, taste fresh coffee and handmade cocoa, and reach natural water sources along the way. Guides may include Albert, John, or Jorge.

“We had the best time with our tour guide showing us the waterfall and taking us to the coffee farm. The coffee farm tour was also fantastic and the family there was very welcoming. Beautiful views and enjoying fresh coffee and cacao right where it's grown was surreal. Highly recommend this tour and be prepared for a hearty uphill hike that's worth supporting the locals.”

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7.Cali: Pico de Loro Trekking Adventure – Farallones de Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Join a small group of up to seven for a 10-hour Spanish-guided hike from 1,600 to 2,860 meters in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park. You’ll visit El Topacio, climb Pico de Loro, and tackle steep sections of up to 75 degrees. Julián has guided this route with patience and care.

“Really good, got lots of pre information which was really helpful. My guide was fab. The last 1.5km is so hard but really rewarding”

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8.Bogota: East Hills Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Start with hotel pickup and hike 3 kilometers uphill through Bogotá’s forest reserve to Moyas, at about 3,100 meters. An English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Felipe or Rodrigo explains páramo plants, native species, and city conservation before you return toward the G Zone.

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9.Camino Real: Barichara-Guane Trekking Tour + Paleontological Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Join a bilingual guide such as Miguel or Nico for a four-hour walk from Barichara to Guane along the stone Camino Real. Expect canyon views, a Suárez River lookout, colonial history, and a guided museum visit with fossils and Guane artifacts. Return transport costs extra.

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10.Cocora: trek to the hummingbirds sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $125

From Salento, a small group follows a quieter Cocora Valley route through grasslands and cloud forest to a waterfall and six bridges over the Quindío River. At Acaime, you can watch up to eight hummingbird species while enjoying a traditional drink, then return with lunch included.

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11.From Medellin:Powerful via Ferrata & Zipline Giant Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $209

Leave Medellín by private vehicle for a guided via ferrata over rock and rushing water, then hike to a 100-meter waterfall and ride Colombia’s biggest zipline in two flights. Your bilingual guide handles the safety gear and route. Strong fitness is required.

“This is definitely a bucket list adventure and highly recommend! Diego was an amazing guide. He took care of us from start to finish. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we always safe.”

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12.Medellin: Day Trip to Private Zipline and Waterfall Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $130

From El Poblado, head to Cundinamarca for three zip lines, a suspension bridge, a waterfall hike, and a 70-meter rock-wall climb. Guides such as Bear and Tiger handle the safety work, while Javier manages transport. No experience is needed, but fitness and comfort with heights are essential.

“The day went perfect. I was picked up early. Javier was a gentleman and brought me to the site. My guides were Bear and Tiger and they put me completely at ease. It was obvious they’d done this thousands of times. I felt safe at all times. They were patient and took lots of photos and videos. My stuff was all safe back at base with Javier while I waited. It feels amazing flying through the air on the zip lines, crossing the bridge and climbing the sheer rock face. Perfect for any adrenaline junkie. I highly recommend this experience.”

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