The 10 most popular hiking & trekking in Medellin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Medellín waterfall hike to Chorro de las Campanas and El Salado parks with a small-group guide, wet-foot adventure, and entry tickets included.
“Bring mosquito spray, your shoes are going to get wet for sure. It awesome little adventure. Felt safe no worries!”
Private 11-hour hike from Medellín to the crystalline Río Melcocho, with 4x4 rides, waterfalls, and forest wildlife.
“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”
Private Medellín day trip with two zip lines, hammocks in the sky, and a hike to Salto del Buey waterfall. From $249.99.
“Had a great time with Philippe. Explored Cascada Salto Del Buey and the surrounding area. If are looking for an adrenaline rush, the zip lines are 330 meters high.”
Private hike from Medellín into Envigado forests with waterfalls, a flexible route, and a guide who knows the plants and old trail.
“The hiking trip was amazing and we highly recommend! Edwin was our guide. We would rate this particular hike as moderate but it was fully customizable to our needs including the length, rest times, pace etc. We crossed shallow streams but stayed dry and we did not encounter any biting insects (compared to other reviews).…”
Medellín private tour to the Salto del Buey canyon: two high zipline flights, a 100m waterfall hike, and via ferrata climbing.
“Trip was beyond great. My wife and I got a private car to pick us up with our own guide who was speaking perfect English and knew so much about Colombia , adventures in natures and high mountains , coffee, plantations and so much more.”
A small-group 3-day trek from Medellín through East Antioquia rivers, canyons, and farm homestays, with early starts.
“It was an amazing and incredible experience. The view was so spontaneous, breathtaking and so much to see. We enjoyed meeting different species of plant life and animals. The family we stayed by were also incredible and welcoming. We enjoyed the food there where we felt at home. We had the best, amazing and excellent…”
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.
“I run a thousand miles a year so I'm in great shape but I was only able to make it half way. The grade is a thousand feet per mile and when you factor in Medellín's altitude you'll be gasping for oxygen the entire way. Additionally what passes for trails in Colombia are not the…”
Half-day La Catedral Prison Trek from Medellín: jungle walking, possible monkeys and birds, and a stark Escobar story on the trail.
“A great morning hike with Mauricio. It was great getting up to La Catedral and seeing Escobars former prison. We also hiked through the jungle to a beautiful waterfall. To do this hike you should be very athletic. There are points where you must scale down rock ledges. The views were beautiful with great bird…”
Private hike from Medellín to La Miel cloud forest and Salto del Angel waterfall, with pickup, snacks, and wildlife sightings in 6 hours.
“Our Kimkim tour guide and driver took us to La Miel where we had a tour guide who knows the Natural Reserve Hike, Lena. Lena is from the area and informed us (guide Maria interpreted for us) of the area, the flora, fauna and geography and history. The hike can be almost treacherous, but as…”
