La Chorrera Waterfall Tour: Colombia's Highest Cascade

You walk behind a 50-meter waterfall on the return route.

A guided hike from Bogota to La Chorrera, Colombia's tallest waterfall at 590 meters, with a two-hour walk through Andean forest, fauna and viewpoints. You'll see El Chiflón waterfall and the monkey cave on the way in, then walk behind El Chiflón's spray on the descent. Lunch and park entry are included depending on the option you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike to La Chorrera Waterfall

• Walk inside Aventura La Chorrera Park
• Explore Andean high forest fauna and flora
• Visit El Chiflón waterfall
• Reach La Chorrera waterfall
• Walk behind El Chiflón waterfall
• Enjoy typical homemade lunch

The experience

La Chorrera sits 90 minutes from Bogota and requires a two-hour walk inside Aventura La Chorrera Park to reach it. The route covers seven kilometers total, crossing natural paths through high-altitude forest with stops at viewpoints and the monkey cave. El Chiflón, a 50-meter waterfall, comes first. La Chorrera, at 590 meters and classified as Colombia's highest staggered waterfall, is the main draw. The walk is intermediate to advanced in difficulty, so moderate fitness matters.

On the return, you get to walk behind El Chiflón's curtain of water: the part most people skip. The park's fauna and flora change with the season. Between December and mid-April, water flow drops during the dry months, but the forest and rock formations stay intact. A typical homemade lunch prepared with local ingredients recharges you before the drive back to Bogota.

The tour runs seven to eight hours total. Your guide speaks English or Spanish. Park entrance and lunch are included in the shared tour with those add-ons or the private option. The basic shared tour does not include them, so choose at checkout based on what suits your day.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• park entrance and lunch depending on the option selected.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared TourGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00Shared tour: not included are admission for $52,000 or lunch for $25,000. Duration: 7 hours. Private transportation from the meeting point.

Shared tour with entrance and lunchGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00Shared tour: includes tickets, lunch and transportation from the meeting point. Duration: 7 hours. Lunch: included. Shared transport starts and ends at the City U Building meeting point.

Private tour with entrance and lunchGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Duration: 8 hours. Lunch: includes lunch. Door-to-door transportation with pickup and drop-off at the hotel.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 24

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Local Tours Colombia

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you want to hike at your own pace within the group. Pick the private option if you prefer a dedicated guide and want to set the rhythm yourself. Minimum age is 13, and the intermediate-to-advanced walk requires moderate fitness, not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnancy.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How far is La Chorrera from Bogota?

La Chorrera is 90 minutes from Bogota by vehicle, then a two-hour walk inside the park to reach the waterfall.

What is the walk like to reach the waterfall?

The route covers seven kilometers through Andean forest on natural paths, with stops at viewpoints and the monkey cave. Difficulty is intermediate to advanced, and you need a moderate level of physical fitness.

Can I walk behind El Chiflón waterfall?

Yes, on the return descent you have the chance to walk behind El Chiflón, the 50-meter waterfall you pass on the way up.

Does the waterfall flow year-round?

Between December and mid-April, the dry season reduces water flow, but the landscapes, biodiversity and rock formations remain spectacular.

What's included in each option?

The shared tour includes a guide; the shared tour with entrance and lunch adds park entry and a homemade meal; the private option includes entrance, lunch and a private guide.