Medellín: Salto del Buey Waterfall, Zipline & Sky Hammocks
The guide told us: "The waterfall doesn't care how tired you are"
You're picked up at your hotel, driven to the ecopark, and spend the morning ziplining, hiking to a 100-meter waterfall, and suspended in hammocks 150 meters high. Lunch is on you, but the guide, insurance, and all activities are covered. You're back by early evening, sore and changed.
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Waterfall hike and zipline adventure
- Pick up at hotel 9:30 am
- Arrive at ecopark 10:20 am
- Ziplining 11:00 am
- Hike 30 minutes to waterfall base
- Lunch break 2:00 pm (not included)
- Hammocks activity at 150 meters height
- Second zipline flight and 30-minute hike
- Return to hotel, arrive 5:45 pm
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel pickup at 9:30 am, private transportation to the ecopark, two zipline flights, a 30-minute hike to the base of the 100-meter Salto del Buey waterfall, suspended hammock time at 150 meters height, a professional guide, and full insurance coverage.
- Lunch is not included.
- Return to your hotel by 5:45 pm.
Times
- Every day 08:30 08:40 08:50 09:00
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Operated by Ecoventure
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The experience
"The waterfall doesn't care how tired you are," our guide said at the trailhead, and he wasn't being unkind. Just honest. The Salto del Buey hike in Medellín starts at 10:20 am after hotel pickup, and by 11:30 am you're already moving through the forest on a Class 3.5 trail, which means it's steep enough to feel real but not technical. The air gets louder as you walk, not from people, but from the water itself. When you reach the base of the 100-meter waterfall, the roar is so physical you feel it in your chest, and the mist cools your face in a way that makes the climb make sense.
The zipline comes first, before the hike, which is smart. You're fresh and the adrenaline settles you into the day. Then the 30-minute descent to the waterfall base, where most people stop to breathe and take photos. Lunch isn't included, so you'll want to bring something or eat before you arrive. After that comes the part that stays with you: the hammocks suspended 150 meters up in the canopy. You're strapped in, the guide checks your weight (it has to be under 99 kg), and then you're just hanging there, swaying slightly, looking down at the green. It's not relaxing exactly. It's more like being held by the forest while you figure out what you're doing with your life.
The second zipline happens on the way back down, around 4:00 pm, and by then your legs know what they've done. Hotel arrival is around 5:45 pm. You'll need comfortable hiking shoes, dry clothes to change into, and mosquito repellent. The forest is generous with both beauty and insects. The guide handles the route and the safety. You handle the fitness. If you're not used to hiking or your cardiovascular health isn't solid, this isn't the one. But if you can move for six hours and you want to stand in front of something that reminds you how small you are, the Salto del Buey waterfall in Medellín does that without apology.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're fit enough for a steep hike and want to stand in front of a waterfall without spending the day arranging transport and guides separately: the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up ready to move.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What's the fitness level needed for this Medellín waterfall hike?
Class 3.5 out of 5 difficulty. You need moderate to strong fitness. It's 30 minutes downhill to the waterfall and the same back up. Not recommended if you have poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries.
Is lunch included in the Salto del Buey tour?
No. Lunch is not included. Bring cash in Colombian pesos or eat before arrival. Vegetarian options can be arranged if you advise at booking.
What's the weight limit for the zipline and hammocks?
Under 99 kg (218 lbs). Waist must not exceed 120 cm and thigh size no more than 66 cm. These limits are for safety on the equipment.
What time does pickup happen?
9:30 am from your hotel or specified address. Arrival at the ecopark is 10:20 am, with activities starting at 11:00 am. Return to hotel around 5:45 pm.
Can children do this tour?
Not recommended for children 8 and under. Older children need to meet the fitness and weight requirements.
What should I bring?
Comfortable hiking shoes, extra dry shoes and clothes to change into, mosquito repellent, and cash in Colombian pesos. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed.
Is this tour safe for pregnant travelers?
No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation, all activities (zipline, hiking, hammocks), professional guide, and insurance. Lunch and any add-on activities beyond the package are separate.
Medellín: Salto del Buey Waterfall, Zipline & Sky Hammocks
7h–9h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 163.70 per person
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