Medellín: Colombia's Highest Zipline & 100m Waterfall Hike

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Duration8h

GroupPrivate

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PickupAt your hotel

Two Ziplines, One Waterfall, and a 1.5-Hour Drive That Changes Everything

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to a mountain reserve outside Medellín, and spend the day on two long zipline flights over canyons and a steep hike to a 100-meter waterfall. The tour includes all safety gear, professional guidance, and private transportation, but lunch is on your own and you need to be physically fit and under the weight limit to participate. Plan for 10 hours total, bring cash and dry clothes, and expect to be back in the city by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline and waterfall adventure

Pick up at hotel at 8:30 am
Drive 1.5 hours to La Ceja reserve
Introduction and safety briefing
Hike 20 minutes to first zipline station
First zipline flight, 700 meters
Hike 30 minutes to waterfall base
Experience giant waterfall splash
Return hike to mountain top
Lunch break (not included)
Second zipline flight
Return to hotel

The Experience

Most people visit Medellín and stay in the city. You'll leave it behind at 8:30 in the morning, heading toward La Ceja in a private car, and by the time you arrive at the natural reserve 1.5 hours later, the urban noise is completely gone. The landscape shifts — suddenly you're surrounded by huge mountains and waterfalls, and your guide is explaining the safety gear and the route ahead. The first hike to the zipline station takes about 20 minutes on a Class 2 path, nothing extreme, just enough to get your legs moving and your head clear.

Then comes the first flight. You step off the platform and drop 700 meters across a canyon — that's more than half a kilometer of open air between you and the ground below. The speed is real, the view of five giant waterfalls spread across the landscape is the kind of thing you don't forget, and it's over in what feels like seconds. After you land, there's another 30 minutes of hiking (Class 3.5, so it's steeper, more technical) down to the base of the main waterfall. It's 100 meters tall, and when you're standing at the bottom, the spray hits you like a physical thing. Your guide explains the Lenard effect — the science behind why the water feels the way it does — and you get about an hour to sit with that, to let it soak in.

The second zipline flight happens in the afternoon, another 700 meters, and by then your body knows what to expect even if your mind doesn't quite believe it. You're back at your hotel by 6:45 pm. Lunch isn't included in the tour price, so you'll eat on your own around 2:30 pm — bring cash in Colombian pesos for that. The whole day is private, just you and your guide, no group waiting around or rushing you through stops. One thing to know upfront: you need to be under 99 kilograms (218 pounds) and fit enough for a serious hike. Your waist can't exceed 120 centimeters and your thigh 66 centimeters — the harness has real limits. If you have any spinal issues, poor cardiovascular health, or you're pregnant, this isn't the tour for you.

Bring extra dry clothes and comfortable hiking shoes — you'll want a second pair to change into after the waterfall soaks you. Sandals won't work; the paths demand real footwear. Your passport details go on the booking form, and if you have dietary needs, flag them now so the guide knows. The insurance is included, the helmet is included, and the transportation is private, which means no waiting for a van to fill up or coordinating with other travelers.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and return transportation, two 700-meter zipline flights with helmet and safety gear, a professional guide, insurance coverage, and a hike to the base of a 100-meter waterfall.
Lunch is not included, so bring cash in Colombian pesos for a meal around 2:30 pm.
Bring extra dry clothes and proper hiking shoes — sandals are not allowed.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ecoventure

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers who are physically fit, under 99 kg, and want an adrenaline-focused day outside Medellín without arranging transport or safety logistics themselves. The private format and fixed schedule mean you're not waiting for a group or negotiating details on the ground.