MEDELLIN
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The 10 most popular hiking & outdoor adventures in Medellin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Ride automatic Yamaha and Honda ATVs on mountain trails from Medellín, with hotel pickup, waterfall swim, and local food.
“This was the best atv experience ever, it was not a short ride so we enjoy the atv and the landscape a lot, and to best part was the cold waterfall we had the chance to submerge in. I would recommend this tour 1000000000%. Money worth it.”
Medellín waterfall hike to Chorro de las Campanas and El Salado parks with a small-group guide, wet-foot adventure, and entry tickets included.
“10/10. Learn about nature, and explore the beauty that Colombia has. Dip in the waterfall was the icing on the cake.”
Tandem paragliding over Medellín’s Aburrá Valley with an English/Spanish instructor, plus hotel night at Adrenaline Hostal for $89.
“This experience was quite exhilarating and a definite must do when in Medellin. The transportation from the city to San Felix was well coordinated and we were well received by tour receptionist upon arrival. My pilot Camilo was exceptional, he pointed out areas of interest and kept checking on me to ensure I was having…”
Private 11-hour hike from Medellín to the crystalline Río Melcocho, with 4x4 rides, waterfalls, and forest wildlife.
“The tour was absolutely amazing! I feel like we got an exclusive tour to all of the best swimming spots and waterfalls along the river. It was also so cool to hear more about the history and local wildlife.”
A full-day private coffee tour from Medellín to Jardin: hands-on picking, unlimited coffee, a farm lunch, then colonial streets and sweets.
“Our tour guide Erika was awesome, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. This was an all day tour and she made it fun and pleasant. Visiting the coffee plantation was also a great experience.”
Private hike from Medellín into Envigado forests with waterfalls, a flexible route, and a guide who knows the plants and old trail.
“This was an amazing hike in a remote jungle area, high above the mountains above Medellin. Erwin was a great guide and shared much information about native plants trees, grasses, animals, birds, and more.”
Tandem paragliding in Medellín’s Andes with hotel transfers, safety briefing video, and private insurance for a 15-minute flight.
“Definitely worth the money. Friendly staff and very nice driver. Would do it again when I come back!”
Medellín private tour to the Salto del Buey canyon: two high zipline flights, a 100m waterfall hike, and via ferrata climbing.
“We where very excited to go on this tour from Ecoventure and all of our expectations were met! What a beautiful place with lovely nature, wild life and a breathtaking waterfall. The zipline was super exciting where you go both way's so you can enjoy the view twice. After the zipline we did the sightseeing…”
4-hour eco-hike from Medellín to the 20m La Miel waterfall, cloud-forest trails, river crossings, and natural pool swimming.
Medellín Viewpoints Hike: San Cristóbal forest trails to Piedra Galana with hotel pickup, small groups, and sweeping city views.
“Wonderful hike and amazing views!!! Having said that, I wish more information would have been available. Wear long pants, long sleeves, and socks, as we were not told this and we ended up with many many bug bites. We weren’t aware the landscape would be partly rainforest, and we didn’t feel the bites as we…”
