The 10 Waterfall Tours in Medellín That Earn Their Price

1.Dream Hammocks Plus Epic Zipline and Giant Waterfall Private Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219Our pick

Private La Ceja day trip from Medellín: 2 long zipline runs, a 100-meter waterfall hike, and hammocks 150 to 200 meters up.

“This attraction requires strong fitness level especially the hiking aspects but our guide John Freddy was patient and helpful. My favourite was the zip line. The views while ziplining were incredible and the waterfall is majestic! This private tour made you feel like the day was dedicated to making you feel valued. Was an interesting birthday experience for my husband!”

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2.Visit Guatapé, El Peñol, El Retiro & Tekendamita Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $125

Private day trip from Medellín to Guatapé, El Peñol Rock, El Retiro, and Tequendamita Waterfall with snacks, transfers, and included fees.

“We had an amazing experience on this tour and definitely recommend!! Juan Carlos was excellent, so knowledgeable about Colombia and Colombian history and taught us so much. The most we’ve learned on any tour and had a blast!”

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3.Highest Zipline and Giant Waterfall Private Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $184

Private Medellín zipline over a canyon to a 100 m waterfall, then hike and 700 m return flights with hotel pickup and guided safety.

“Great tour, beautiful nature, highly recommend to all adrenaline junkies! Make sure to wear something that fully covers your body, mosquitoes are terrible!”

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4.Half Day Waterfall Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Half-day waterfall hike from Medellín: cool off at Chorro de Las Campanas, guided trail time, snacks, and nature reserve time in 5 hours.

“This is a real walk in nature. Not for the one without physical condition. Sebastian was our courteous guide who was very attentive of his group’s safety. The final stop, the cascade, was worth the long walk through the lush forest. An experience you won’t forget.”

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5.Dream Hammocks, Zipline, & Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $205

Private pickup from Medellín to La Ceja for Colombia’s longest zipline, a 100m waterfall hike, and 150m dream hammocks in 9 hours.

“Santiago was an amazing guide and we had such an amazing day”

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

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

Private Medellin adventure with two long zip lines, Hammocks in Heaven, and a waterfall hike near La Ceja.

“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.”

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7.Epic Zipline and Giant Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $173

Medellin adventure day in La Ceja: two canyon ziplines, a hike to a 100-meter waterfall, bilingual guide, $173 value.

“This is certainly a VIP tour! Excellent service taking us to and from our hotel. Because it was just my partner and I and the guide, John Fredy, we could take our time and go at our own pace. We got to digest our food on the hammocks while other groups looked very rushed. The zip lines and waterfall are amazing and breathtaking! Wear good shoes and be prepared for steps and steep inclines! We loved it!”

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8.Guatape Coffee Villa including Rock Town & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours · from $229

Private Guatape day trip from Medellín: coffee villa on the Andes, waterfall stop, El Peñol climb, lake lunch area and colorful town.

“A great day with guide John who made it a great experience as he made it a nice, easy going day. Guatape is a beautiful town and we climbed the Rock to see beautiful views. We also loved the coffee villa where we learned a lot about the process of making coffee. Definitely recommend doing this tour.”

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9.Secret Waterfall Hike Tour with Snack and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

Guided Medellín waterfall hike from Poblado into the forest, with swimming and a snack of cheese sandwich, coffee, and a banana.

“We had an amazing hiking experience! The scenery was breathtaking, and the tour guides went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire hike. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey so enjoyable that we loved every single moment. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys adventure and great company!”

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10.Nature Experience & Waterfall-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Half-day hike from Medellín to La Miel waterfall in Andean cloud forest, with river trail, natural pools, and swimming.

“Great experience! Nice way along a river. Saw many butterflies. Had the opportunity to swim under a waterfall!”

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