Top Medellín Nature and Wildlife Tours

Lace up your hiking boots to explore the beautiful nature around Medellin with a tour that handles all of the logistics for you. Join a small group for a hike through forests to several waterfalls and small streams. While you walk, your guide points out native fauna and flora, from orchids to ocelots to birds—it’s a great way to spend a day out of the city.

If you want to get to know Medellín's most appreciated natural treasures, set aside 6 hours of your time with us and let us take you to two unique places. On this tour of the Botanical Garden and Arví Park, you will enjoy the best contrasts between the city and nature, as well as spectacular views and a lot of learning about why these parks are so important to the city of eternal spring. Historical landmarks in downtown Medellín, given by our guide A worth-visiting guided tour inside the Botanical Garden Metrocable’s best sights from the heights Explore the nature trails in Arví Park Local experiences along the tour

Medellin's surrounding mountains are a wonderful place to escape the bustle of the city, but exploring them on foot can take days. This horseback riding tour allows you to reach places that cars can't get to, and tackle rough terrain that would be hard to hike. Plus, a small group ensures you can can canter at a relaxed pace.

Discover the beautiful natural surroundings of Medellin with a roughly 2-hour horseback ride, this duration might vary depending on the speed of the group but in distance, the ride is 6.5 miles (10.4 kilometers). Your trained guides will accompany you during the tour. The routes provide incredible views and a safe, enjoyable experience.

Swap the bustle of Medellin for the lush mountains and floating islands of Guatapé on a day trip that takes care of transportation so that you don't have to worry about driving. Admire the scenery from two perspectives as you climb to the top of Piedra del Peñol and take a boat ride around the reservoir.

Spend some time outdoors in the mountains that surround Medellin. Alongside a private guide, gear up for your quad adventure and hit various off-road trails during this fun adventure. Pass through small farms and open fields, then end your tour with a typical lunch at a local trout farm.

Enjoy a private tour of Guatape from Medellin. Tour the colorful streets of this colonial town and climb the Rock of Peñol for stunning views of the surrounding area. Cross the reservoir on a boat tour and listen to commentary that delves deep into the history of the area. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, travel insurance, and transport.

Discover the vibrant charm of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellín. Explore its colorful streets and climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol for panoramic views of the lake-dotted landscape. Enjoy a scenic boat ride past Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela, visit a historic church in Marinilla, and stroll through the picturesque town of Zócalos. Please note: departure times may be adjusted slightly during holidays and high seasons.

Discover Colombia’s vibrant fruit culture on a 2.5-hour tour through the lively Plaza Minorista market. Taste more than 18 unique exotic fruits, many of which you have probably never seen before. Learn how to choose and enjoy these tropical delights like a local while interacting with farmers and market vendors and hearing their stories. You will also enjoy a large fresh juice made from the exotic fruit of your choice. This authentic experience connects you with Colombia’s rich culture and traditions through its gastronomy. -Taste more than 18 exotic fruits -Enjoy a large fresh juice made from the fruit of your choice -Authentic interaction with local farmers and vendors -2.5-hour tour through Plaza Minorista with more than 2,500 products -Professional local guide for an enriching experience -Basic insurance included

If you’re a nature lover in Medellin, see the city’s green side on a private tour that reveals the City of Eternal Spring in all of its natural glory. You’ll explore Arvi Park (Parque Arvi), home to lakes, waterfalls, nature trails, and a wide range of bird life, which your private guide will increase your chances of spotting.

Get a personalized look at some of Medellín’s top attractions during this private sightseeing tour. Explore the downtown area using a mix of car, walking, metro, and aerial cable cars, then ascend to Pueblito Paisa—a replica of a colonial Colombian town—where you enjoy panoramic city views.

Unfamiliar areas can be daunting to tackle alone, but this walking tour offers an insider’s perspective on one of Medellin’s most historically and culturally rich neighborhoods, Comuna 13. Explore with confidence as your guide shows you street art you'd struggle to find on your own, and sample local foods, including empanadas and mango ice cream. Finish by riding escalators to a mountain-top viewpoint to admire views across the whole city.

With miles of lush forests and backcountry trails, the countryside around Medellín offers an idyllic backdrop for a horseback riding adventure. This half-day ride is suitable for both complete beginners and experienced riders, and will take you to parts of the Andes mountain range that cars can't reach, with views over Rionegro and Llanogrande.

Make your journey to or from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport smooth and stress-free with a private arrival or departure transfer. You'll be able to skip the hassle of long lines at the taxi rank and the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transport systems. And, you'll be picked up or dropped off directly at your accommodation, instead of having to wait for multiple other travelers to reach their destination.

More than just a horseback ride, this is about connecting with our free-roaming horses, experiencing Colombian country life, and taking with you a piece of our culture. At Monte & Panela you’ll be welcomed directly by our family, no intermediaries, on our 100-year-old finca in the Andes Mountains. We keep groups small and personal. Upon arrival, We welcome you with freshly brewed local coffee. Then you’ll enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast: our grandma’s traditional recipe served with fresh cheese made right here on the farm. Our animals live freely and are treated with respect: you’ll get to milk cows, feed calves, and ride our gentle horses across 200 private acres of pure nature, safe trails, and mountain views. I’m Juan José, third-generation caretaker of this land, and I will personally guide you throughout the experience, making sure you feel at home as part of our family.

Explore Guatape, located in the middle of the El Penol dam, on a full-day tour from Medellin. Set out on a private, guided tour of its landmarks including Pablo Escobar's lakehouse and the sacred Marial Stone. Then, take a boat ride across the lake to the rock of El Penol and climb 740 steps for some of the best views of the area.

Experience a day in the life of the Colombian countryside on this tour of a coffee farm in San Sebastian de Palmitas, just 45 minutes from Medellin. Learn about the origin of coffee and how it's traditionally harvested, roasted, and prepared—taste a cup for yourself along with a popular snack. Then, take a horseback ride up to a vista point in the mountains before heading back to Medellin.

What makes this activity special is the perfect combination of nature, culture and coffee tradition, in an authentic and welcoming environment. Not only will you ride through stunning rural landscapes, but you will also get up close and personal with the coffee process, with expert peasants sharing their knowledge with warmth. The experience is enriched by the tasting of local fruits, fresh coffee, a typical lunch and an artisan souvenir that you will remember fondly. In addition, it is a safe and quiet way to disconnect from the noise of the city and immerse yourself in the essence of the Colombian countryside. An enriching, relaxing and very Colombian experience!

We visited two incredible viewpoints at the top of Medellín, where we filmed from the air with drone shots authorized for the team and tried chocha bread while listening to its intimate story. This tour of the best viewpoints in Medellín is a light and comfortable adventure, perfect for capturing unique memories with the most impressive view of Medellín.

Head out to the countryside near Medellin for an ATV adventure with this guided tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. You'll have a local guide on hand to help you safely navigate the area from aboard your very own rental ATV. For added safety, helmets, jackets, and gloves will be available for you to borrow.

We are the first to create an experience in the Comuna 8 of Medellin since 2016, a neighborhood that has had a great urban and social transformation in recent years due to the arrival of the first modern streetcar in Colombia, two metrocables to connect the farthest neighborhoods and the Circunvalar Garden being a park full of beautiful nature, birds and one of the best views of the city. In addition, we work hand in hand with the local community so that tourism has a positive impact on the territory. Paris is famous for its tower, London for its clock, New York for its skyscrapers and Medellín for its social and urban transformation. That's why we want you to learn about its history, growth, development and understand why in 2013 we were listed as "the most innovative city in the world" by the City Bank and the Wall Street Journal. And what better place to learn first-hand about this transformation than the famous but still secret Comuna 8?

Immerse yourself in the culture and art of Medellin's Comuna 13 on this urban tour. Join a group and travel with a dedicated guide who answers your questions about the colorful neighborhood and its transformation. Learn about vibrant street art and graffiti, take great photos, and see how love, hope, life, resistance, and resilience have shaped the district. Enjoy a gift of gourmet coffee or tea and receive a certified Colombian emerald.

Medellin’s Commune 13 is steeped with history that you might miss if you explored on your own. Go with a guide who shares personal stories from the former slum that has now been transformed into one of the world’s largest urban art galleries. Learn the story behind each mural, capture several photos for your social media, and sample local snacks made in the heart of the community.