Category Rafting, Ziplining & Waterfall Adventures

Medellin · RAFTING, ZIPLINING & WATERFALL ADVENTURES

The 12 Best Rafting, Ziplining & Waterfall Adventures near Medellin

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The rivers and gorges outside the city are where Antioquia gets its adrenaline. These are the best rafting, zipline and waterfall trips near Medellin — which grade of whitewater, how much of the day is on the water, what safety kit and transport are included — with prices and how suitable each is for first-timers.

Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN - Cocorna viewpoint at 8:30: waterfalls, mountains, and breakfast

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

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

A private 11-hour hike from Medellín to the crystalline Río Melcocho, with 4x4 access, waterfalls, and small-group attention in rural Antioquia.

“If you are looking for luxury and sophistication, look elsewhere, but if you want to put your hand on the beating heart of of rural Antioquia and its people, Daniel and his team are your guys. We booked two tours with Daniel to take us out of Medellin and into the countryside. The first day to Guatape and the second day to the Rio Melcocho. Just the two of us with Daniel in Guatape and two couples and two guides the next day on the river - plus two surprise guests who made the day extra special!(Thank you Daniel for that addition to our party). Small groups. Personal attention. We…”

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Half Day Waterfall Tour from Medellin

Half Day Waterfall Tour from Medellin - The Trail Reality: Mud, Water, and Staying Confident

2.Half Day Waterfall Tour from Medellin

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

Half-day waterfall hike from Medellín: Chorro De Las Campanas, 2.5 hours of rugged trail, then Envigado reserve with snacks and guide.

“A memorable experience.! The guide and his backup guy were great! I have much video to show my grandchildren. I only suggest to other hikers that you must be experienced hikers. Ladies please wear gloves and pay for recommend the rubber boots. I hate seeing young ladies with great nails hiking. This excursion is for the younger generation I may be 53 years old but I'm fit. if you're not physically active it's not your tour.”

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Fun RAFTING + Awesome PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls from MEDELLIN

Fun RAFTING + Awesome PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls from MEDELLIN - A full-day flow from pickup to rafting: what the timing really means

3.Fun RAFTING + Awesome PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls from MEDELLIN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $369

Medellín combo adventure with paragliding over giant waterfalls and Class IV rafting, plus snacks and an optional mountain lunch stop.

“Fabian did an amazing job as the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the surrounding, very easy to get along with and most of all is someone you can trust to make sure you have a great time.”

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Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour

Aerial Hammocks, Zip and Waterfall Trek on Medellin Private Tour - Two 700m Zip Lines: Expect Heights, Not Just Speed

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

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

Medellín private adventure with two 700m zip lines, Hammocks in the Sky, and a Salto del Buey waterfall hike near La Ceja.

“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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Fun White Water Rafting (Optional Paragliding) Private Tour from Medellin

Fun White Water Rafting (Optional Paragliding) Private Tour from Medellin - The day’s schedule: from 9:00 am pickup to about 5:30 pm return

5.Fun White Water Rafting (Optional Paragliding) Private Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $278

Private Class III/IV rafting on the Calderas River from Medellín with hotel pickup, snacks, insurance, and optional paragliding.

“Rafting and guide - 5 stars. He was excellent and the river was super fun! One of the better white rafting trips I have done! Driver and staff via WhatsApp- 3 stars. They changed our pickup time 8pm the night before. The driver was a bad driver lot of swerving and he didn’t pick us up from the take out point he was 45 minutes late left us cold and wet and didn’t give us any snacks so no food like described. Whoever mans the WhatsApp responded but never followed back up at all at the time of time writing this review.”

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Rio Verde Day Trip – Rafting Medellín

Rio Verde Day Trip - Rafting Medellín - Medellín to Rio Verde: the “full day” value you’re paying for

6.Rio Verde Day Trip – Rafting Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $225

Private Rio Verde rafting from Medellín with transport, breakfast and lunch, Class III–IV rapids, portages and a safe rock jump.

“Stephen was our raft guide and he was great thank you so much! Epic day and very long, but totally worth it. AmaoNg views and great whitewater.”

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Full-Day Zipline, ATV and Horseback Riding Private Adventure from Medellín

Full-Day Zipline, ATV and Horseback Riding Private Adventure from Medellín - The 6:30 am start: why early pickup is a feature, not a hassle

7.Full-Day Zipline, ATV and Horseback Riding Private Adventure from Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $360

Private Medellín adventure with ATV rides, forest horseback, and Arví zipline up to 984 ft, plus hotel pickup and all gear included.

“Our tour guide Steven was great! Got us everywhere safely and quickly and didn’t make us feel rushed or anything. My only complaint is that the zip lining is only two lines which for the price of the tour you’d expect a lot more. Horseback riding was fun but wear pants, we made the mistake of not and after riding definitely realized we should have. Atv’ing was by far the most fun, you go to a cool spot behind the airport with a clear view of it and some abandoned airplanes and just go wild so it’s a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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From Medellin: Epic Zipline and Giant Waterfall

From Medellin: Epic Zipline and Giant Waterfall - Private Pickup, Timing, and the Flow of the Day

Hiking Mountains and Magical Forests

Hiking Mountains and Magical Forests - The trail experience: no markings, steep sections, and a reason to bring poles

9.Hiking Mountains and Magical Forests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Hike Envigado’s pine and native forests near Medellín with Erwin. Choose 2–7 hours, reach waterfalls, and learn plants and trails.

“Had a wonderful time on this hike. The trail was incredible, and the guide was knowledgeable & friendly. He pointed out plants and animals, and provided multiple different trail options depending on how long/hard we wanted to hike. Highly reccomend!”

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Guatapé Canyoning Adventure: Crystal Waters and Wildlife

Guatapé Canyoning Adventure: Crystal Waters and Wildlife - Getting to the canyon: tuk-tuk ride and a 30-minute approach

10.Guatapé Canyoning Adventure: Crystal Waters and Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 4h 30m · from $90

Guatapé canyoning: 5–15m jumps, Cascada del Indio rappel, 80m zip line, snorkeling, cocoa massage, plus guide-shot photos.

“This was SO MUCH FUN. The river current was very very strong due to rains the previous day and on the morning of, so it was a challenging morning but soooo fun and exciting! The jumps off the waterfalls are great and Rafael was a great guide. Tuktuk transportation there and back was good although a little bit of a struggle with 3 large people in the back!😅 overall, my favourite experience of our entire trip and would 100% recommend if you want an adrenaline filled morning”

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Guatape Coffee Villa including Rock Town & Waterfall

Guatape Coffee Villa including Rock Town & Waterfall - The drive out of Medellín: why the timing matters

11.Guatape Coffee Villa including Rock Town & Waterfall

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

Guatape’s colorful town, an organic coffee villa in the Andes, a waterfall pause, and El Peñol views on one 9-hour private tour.

“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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From Medellín: Paragliding and Rafting Combo Tour

From Medellín: Paragliding and Rafting Combo Tour - Getting to the Canyon: Hotel Pickup and a Clean Start