Hiking in Colombia: the 4 Best Guided Hikes

1.Tayrona Park Hike And Beach Day

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

Hike Tayrona National Park with a private English-speaking guide such as Hugo, César, David, or Andres. Ride from Santa Marta, walk through jungle and coastal forest, spot monkeys and birds, swim at La Piscina or Cabo San Juan, and return by private vehicle. The day lasts about 10 hours and costs $211 per person.

“It was a wonderful day. Our tour guide Andres did a great job. He was attentive, kind, and explained a ton. The park itself was awesome. Very cool hike with amazing views. And we saw a family of capuchin monkeys up close! I highly recommend Andres and this tour. A++++++++++”

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

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

Leave Medellín at 7 a.m. with a certified guide, stop for mountain views and breakfast in Cocorná, then ride a 4x4 trail into the Melcocho and Santo Domingo river reserve. Spend five hours walking, swimming, and seeing waterfalls before returning to Medellín. Daniel and his family may also prepare a home-cooked meal.

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

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

Spend six hours hiking Cocora Valley and visiting Salento with a private guide such as Marcela, Pedro, David, or Alejo. Walk beneath Colombia’s Quindío wax palms, stop at scenic viewpoints, ride a traditional Willys vehicle, and learn about local plants, wildlife, and valley life. Lunch is not included, and this is not a coffee farm tour.

“David picked us up on time at the hotel. He has a profound knowledge of the area and speaks perfect english. He answered all our questions professionally. Because of our age (75 and 70) he was gave us ample time to rest, recover and admire the beautiful valley. The Cocora Valley is beautiful. We strongly recommend this tour and if David is your guide consider yourself to be lucky. Thank you David and keep up the good work. PS David recommended two sites in Salento: Jesus Cafe and a trout restaurant, I forgot the name. Both were the best places we visited. He even took us to a coffee farm…”

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4.Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour

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

Spend about six hours exploring Cocora Valley and Salento with a private guide and hotel transfers. Expect steep, rough trails, towering wax palms, photo stops, and a traditional Willy jeep ride. Guides such as Luisa, Pedro, and Mauricio have led past tours, but the assigned guide may vary. Lunch is not included, and no coffee farm visit is included.

“Davide was the perfect guide, such a great guy! The tour was amazing and everything was perfectly explained, after the tour he also made sure we knew where to take the bus back home. Very recommended ☺️”

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