Rafting, ATV & Paragliding near Medellín: 3 activities in one day

Soar above Cocorna’s canyons, ride rugged trails, and conquer wild rivers all day

This combined adventure near Medellín chains three separate activities—ATV riding, paragliding, and class IV rafting—into one full day, each led by certified guides. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included. The paragliding flight lasts up to 25 minutes depending on weather conditions in the Cocorna canyons, where conditions differ from Medellín itself; the operator reports a 95% probability of flying based on their flight database.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure activities: ATV, paragliding, rafting

• 8:30 am pick up at hotel
• 9:30 am one hour ATV ride
• 11:00 am arrive at paragliding zone
• 11:15 am paragliding flight up to 25 minutes
• 12:15 pm lunch
• 1:00 pm 4x4 transport to river
• 1:45 pm 2.5 hours class IV rafting
• 2:45 pm rest and snacks at beach
• 4:30 pm pick up at Calderas bridge
• 5:00 pm return to rafting center
• 6:00 pm return to Medellin
• 7:15 pm arrive in Medellin

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup at 8:30 am and an hour of ATV riding on terrain around Medellín. By 11 am you're at the paragliding zone in the Cocorna canyons, where a certified pilot takes you up for a flight lasting up to 25 minutes if conditions allow—wind and weather in the canyons are unpredictable and often different from the city, so the actual flight time can be shorter. Lunch follows at the landing zone, then a 4x4 transfer takes you to the river.

The rafting portion runs 2.5 hours on class IV water with an experienced raft guide and a safety kayaker in the boat. You're paddling the whole time, not watching; the guide handles navigation and safety calls. A short stop on a beach partway through gives you time to rest and take snacks. Pickup happens at Calderas bridge at 4:30 pm, and you're back in Medellín by 7:15 pm.

Professional bilingual guides lead each segment, and all transportation, safety gear and medical insurance are included. Children from age 5 can join. The full day runs roughly 10.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, so plan the rest of your schedule around an early start and a late return.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Medellín.
• one hour of ATV riding.
• paragliding flight up to 25 minutes with a certified pilot.
• 2.5 hours of class IV rafting with a guide and safety kayaker.
• all safety equipment and gear.
• professional bilingual guides for each activity.
• medical insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Ecoventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you want three different adventure types (ATV, paragliding, and rafting) in one day and can commit to an early morning start through late afternoon.

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Top questions

What's the paragliding flight like in the Cocorna canyons?

The paragliding flight lasts up to 25 minutes if weather conditions are good, but wind or light breezes can shorten it. The Cocorna canyons have unpredictable weather that often differs from Medellín's, making flight time hard to predict on any given day. The operator reports a 95% success rate for flights based on their experience.

How much of the day is actually spent rafting?

The rafting activity runs 2.5 hours on class IV water. You're paddling the whole time with a guide and a safety kayaker in the boat, plus a short beach stop partway through for rest and snacks.

What time does the day end and when do I get back to Medellín?

Pickup at the river happens at 4:30 pm, and you arrive back in Medellín by 7:15 pm. The full day from hotel pickup to return is roughly 10.5 hours.

Are children allowed on this activity?

Children are welcome from age 5. Specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing younger children, though the activities themselves are designed for kids old enough to ride an ATV, fly with a paragliding pilot, and paddle a raft.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and return to Medellín, all three activities (ATV, paragliding, rafting), professional guides for each segment, safety equipment, a safety kayaker on the raft, and medical insurance are all included. Lunch is not included, though you have time to eat at the landing zone between paragliding and rafting.