Medellín: Highest Zipline Colombia & Waterfall Trek

You Launch 1000 Feet Above Medellín's Mountains on Colombia's Longest Zipline

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to La Ceja to explore the traditional Antioquia culture before heading to the eco-park. Then you zipline 2200 feet across 1000-foot heights, passing five waterfalls mid-air, and trek down to the base of Salto del Buey waterfall for a ferrata climb beside it. Transport, entry, snacks and insurance are covered. The whole day takes several hours and demands good fitness and a weight under 100kg.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline and waterfall adventure near Medellín

• Pickup from your place
• Travel to La Ceja town
• Explore La Ceja's local culture
• Zipline over mountains and waterfalls
• Trek to the base of Ox waterfall
• Optional climb on Ferrata Trail

The experience

The pickup happens early, and you head east out of Medellín toward La Ceja, a small town in the hills where the pace of life hasn't rushed ahead of itself. Streets are narrow, colonial buildings line the blocks, and locals move through the day at their own rhythm. This is where you get a real sense of Antioquia before the adrenaline part starts. Your guide walks you through the town, pointing out how the European settlers shaped the architecture and customs that still hold here, and you start to understand that this zipline tour isn't just about the rush. It's about seeing a Colombia that most tourists skip.

Then you arrive at the eco-park, and the real thing begins. You're harnessed in, checked twice, and suddenly you're stepping off a platform 1000 feet up. The zipline stretches 2200 feet across the mountainside, and as you accelerate, the wind hits hard and the landscape opens below you: five waterfalls appear one after another, each one visible as you sail from one side of the mountain to the other. It's the kind of moment where your brain catches up to what your body is doing about three seconds after you've already committed to it. The highest and longest zipline in Colombia, and you're on it.

After you land, the trek down to Salto del Buey, the Ox's Jump waterfall, takes about 35 to 40 minutes on natural paths that drop steeply through the jungle. Your legs work the whole way down, and when you reach the base, the waterfall's power hits you differently than it did from the air. The water crashes with real force, and if you're up for it, there's a ferrata trail (basically climbing bolts fixed into the rock face beside the falls) that lets you go higher and closer. This part is optional, but most people do it. The trek back up takes the same time, so plan on your legs knowing they worked that day.

The whole experience runs with private transport from your hotel, snacks along the way, eco-park entry and insurance all included. Weight limit is under 100 kilograms for the zipline, and you need solid fitness for the trek. It's not a casual walk. If you're comfortable with heights and your cardiovascular system can handle sustained effort, this is the thing to do in Medellín if you want the adrenaline and the landscape both.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and transport to La Ceja and the eco-park, entrance to the eco-park, the zipline experience with insurance, snacks during the tour, and the guided trek to Salto del Buey waterfall. You arrange your own way back to your hotel after the tour ends.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Andes Adventure Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the adrenaline and the landscape without arranging transport or worrying about safety gear: the fixed itinerary and included insurance let you focus on the zipline and the trek. You'll need solid fitness and comfort with heights, and your weight must be under 100kg for the zipline to work.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the zipline in Medellín?

2200 feet long at a height of 1000 feet, making it the highest and longest zipline in Colombia.

What's included in the tour?

Private hotel pickup, transport to La Ceja and the eco-park, snacks, entrance fees, and insurance for the zipline.

How long does the trek to the waterfall take?

Approximately 35 to 40 minutes down to Salto del Buey waterfall, and the same time back up on natural mountain paths.

Is there a weight limit for the zipline?

Yes, you must weigh less than 100 kilograms (about 220 pounds) to participate.

What fitness level do I need?

Good cardiovascular fitness is required for the trek down and back up the mountain. It's not recommended for people with poor heart health or pregnant travelers.

Can I skip the ferrata climb at the waterfall?

Yes, the ferrata trail beside Salto del Buey is optional. You can still reach the waterfall base without it.

How many waterfalls do you see on the zipline?

You pass five waterfalls during the 2200-foot zipline crossing.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and small children can be brought along, but they must meet the weight and fitness requirements to participate in the zipline and trek themselves.