Pance Waterfalls hike near Cali: Three waterfalls and river views

Climb into the mountains and reach three waterfalls hidden in the forest

A guided hike from Cali into the Farallones de Cali mountains to discover three waterfalls and natural pools, with stops to take in views of the valley and the Pance River. The tour includes a local guide in English or Spanish, traditional Colombian lunch at a riverside restaurant, medical insurance, entrance to the natural reserve, and roundtrip transportation from your accommodation. The full experience runs seven to eight hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and explore Pance Waterfalls

• Walk through small village
• Stop to buy items or coffee
• Hike to 3 waterfalls and puddles
• Enjoy views of Cali and valley
• Have traditional Colombian lunch

The experience

The hike starts in the small village of Pance, where you'll have time to pick up anything you need before the walk begins. From there you ascend into the mountains surrounding the Pance River, moving through different ecosystems as you go. The route takes you past three waterfalls and several natural pools, with built-in stops so everyone can rest and take in the views of Cali and the valley below. The pace is steady but unhurried: the guide times the walk so the group stays together and has space to absorb each place.

Lunch happens at a restaurant overlooking the river, where you'll eat the menu of the day: traditional Colombian food in a setting that lets you recover after the hike. The natural wealth of the mountains, the river itself, and the way the landscape changes as you climb are what make the day stick with you. You'll learn about the biodiversity of the Cauca Valley from someone who knows these mountains.

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cali are included, as is the entrance fee to the natural reserve and medical insurance and assistance for the duration. You choose between a guide who speaks English or Spanish when you book.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transportation from your accommodation in Cali.
• a local guide in English or Spanish.
• entrance to the natural reserve.
• medical insurance and assistance.
• lunch at a riverside restaurant with views of the Pance River.
• stops to rest and take in views of the valley and the Pance River.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in Spanish07:00Tour in Spanish

Tour in English07:00Tour in English

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Valley Adventours

Is this one for you?The seven to eight hour commitment and moderate climbing suit someone with steady fitness who wants to spend a full morning and afternoon in the mountains. The guide's pace and regular stops mean you're not racing between waterfalls, so you can actually absorb the forest and the river.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How many waterfalls do you actually reach on this hike?

The hike reaches three waterfalls in the Farallones de Cali mountains, plus several natural pools along the way where you can stop and rest.

What's the physical demand like for someone who's moderately fit?

The hike runs seven to eight hours total and involves ascending into the mountains with regular stops built in so the group stays together and can enjoy the views. The pace is steady rather than rushed.

Does the tour include a meal?

Yes, lunch is included at a riverside restaurant with views of the Pance River. You eat the menu of the day, which is traditional Colombian food.

Do you need to arrange your own way to the trailhead?

No, roundtrip transportation from your accommodation in Cali is included in the tour price, and the guide will pick you up and drop you off.

What ecosystems will you move through during the hike?

The route takes you through different ecosystems as you ascend into the mountains. The guide explains the biodiversity of the Cauca Valley as you walk.