Top Medellín Outdoor Activities - page 2

Drug lord, politician, and Medellín-native Pablo Escobar is one of the most legendary people in Colombian history. See where he lived and worked on this Escobar-themed tour of Medellín, including his mansion and the site of his death. This private tour goes in-depth with Colombian history and provides an overview of some parts of the city, making it an ideal choice for first-time visitors wanting the personalized attention of a private guide.

Exploring Medellin by bike means access to hidden back roads, quiet parks, and viewpoints, but local knowledge is essential for finding a safe and fun route through the city. Join a local guide for a Medellin bike tour that includes colorful neighborhoods, stops for drinks and snacks, and plenty of photo breaks along the way.

Enhance your experience of Medellin—known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’—on a private, full-day custom tour of the beautiful city. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, devise an itinerary that includes only the sights you wish to see. Choose to visit Pueblito Paisa, a miniature replica of a typical Colombian village, and admire the disproportionate sculptures in Plaza Botero. Learn about the history of areas such as Comuna 13 and Parque de las Luces, and receive undivided attention from your guide throughout this private tour.  

Feel the rush at the highest, longest zipline in Colombia. Stop off at the magnificent El Tequendamita waterfalls on your way to Cascada Salto Del Buey. Sail through the skies for 2,200 feet past five different waterfalls as you cross between mountains. Hike up to the most picturesque waterfall before climbing an adventurous Ferrata trail (Optional) right next to the waterfall for the ultimate adrenaline rush.

Explore more of Medellin than you would on foot during an electric bike tour that lets you conquer the city’s hills without breaking a sweat. Ideal for families and first-time visitors, this tour provides a comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring and limits group size to an intimate six people.

Visit Pablo Escobar's old stomping grounds on this private tour of Medellin that highlights the places where the notorious cartel leader once lived. From his penthouse to his grave, learn about the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar as told through a local lens. This private tour is conducted with just your guide and group, so you have plenty of chances to ask questions.

Celebrate Medellin’s creative culture on this half-day private sightseeing tour focusing on the city’s burgeoning graffiti and art scene. Explore the work of artist Fernando Botero by visiting his 23 sculptures in Botero Plaza, and admire the colorful artwork of the muralists in Medellin’s ‘Comuna 13’ neighborhood. You’ll also take a walking tour of the city’s historic downtown and enjoy a scenic cable car ride.

Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee on this small-group tour from Medellin. Get out of the city and take in the beauty of the surroundings; you can focus on enjoying it instead of worrying about driving and directions since all private transportation is included. Learn about the process of coffee-making at an organic coffee farm, from bean to cup, and taste some samples of different brews.

Combine two of Colombia's passions—coffee and horses—on a single private tour. As you get to know these two practices, you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and the ability to explore at your own pace. Witness the coffee production steps from plant to cup, as well as saddling up for a ride through the scenic countryside on horseback.

Enjoy an easy transfer between your Medellín hotel and Medellín Airport with this 24-hour service. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and bring you directy to the airport in a comfortable private-ride vehicle—making departure a snap! Enjoying seamless ground transport is as simple as booking ahead.

Medellin has a great nightlife scene, but if you're new to town, you might not know where to go. This tour will take you to four different terrace bars with a guide and a group of fellow revelers, so that you can get familiar with the local scene easily. You'll wrap your tour up at Bolivar nightclub, where you'll get a half-off discount.

Discover the lush vegetation and enticing aromas of Colombia’s renowned coffee plantation on a full-day coffee tour from Medellin. Learn about the life cycle of sustainable coffee beans; treat your taste buds to the smooth flavor of freshly ground Colombian coffee; and ride a cable car to a mountain’s summit to dine in an authentic Antioquian restaurant. Finally, visit one of the region’s most charming town’s to sip the aromatic hot beverage in the ambient main square.

Discover the fascinating story beyond Narcos on this 4-hour historical tour of the city. Delve into the fascinating story and multiple standpoints of locals how Medellin has endured through its dark times, the factors that supported its rebirth, and how the cocaine boom has conditioned politics, armed conflict, social norms and even fashion.

Comuna 13 was once a dangerous neighbourhood where few tourists dared to step foot. Nowadays, it’s the place to go to see first hand how this underdog of a city has been revitalized into one of South America’s cultural hubs. Ride the Medellin MetroCable for fabulous aerial views of the city tour the city’s vibrant street art and stop by street markets to try authentic local fare and peruse handmade arts and crafts.

The tour can be done in private or in groups we offer a tour in a private way or a tour of groups either family members or colleagues with whom you want to experience this wonderful experience. We recommend: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, valuables to leave at the hotel, use sunscreen. Wearing dark glasses, our climate is tropical all year round. Be friendly with the environment, protect the architectural and cultural heritage, take guidance from the guide, punctual sea. Take into account that the vehicle must meet a route and travel through several hotels in the city, before starting the tour. Always carry your original identity documents. If you are going to make your payments with a credit card, show the documentation that certifies you as the cardholder.

Discover the beautiful natural surroundings of Medellin with a roughly 2-hour horseback ride, this duration might vary depending on the speed of the group but in distance, the ride is 6.5 miles (10.4 kilometers). Your trained guides will accompany you during the tour. The routes provide incredible views and a safe, enjoyable experience.

Challenge yourself to an adventurous day of ziplines, waterfalls, high-strung hammocks on a private tour from Medellin to a La Ceja nature reserve. With big views of mountains and waterfalls, the setting is as dramatic as the experience itself, and the private format ensures one-on-one attention from the guide throughout the day.

Get an inside look at some of the features that distinguish Medellin, Colombia on this e-bike tour of buzzing city neighborhoods and peaceful and scenic parks. Stops to taste beloved Colombian food and beer fuel this urban adventure.

Accompany a professional pilot on a 15-minute paragliding flight over Medellin's stunning scenery. Experience bird’s-eye views over crashing waterfalls and vast canyons, while gaining a new perspective— one that most travelers won’t—on this beautiful part of Colombia. Upgrade to add on a walking tour of the colorful town of Guatape nearby.

Head out to the countryside near Medellin for an ATV adventure with this guided tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. You'll have a local guide on hand to help you safely navigate the area from aboard your very own rental ATV. For added safety, helmets, jackets, and gloves will be available for you to borrow.

Head out in the Colombian jungle for a 4x4 adventure with this guided quad tour, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. Your guide will teach you about safe operations and give you a bit of time to practice in a parking lot before you head off to an ATV trail flanked by beautiful wilderness.

The Arví Eco-Tourism Regional Park is located in the corregimiento of Santa Elena, municipality of Medellín, traveling on the Arví Tourist Cable, which is 4.6 km long. “With the Route of the Arriería we seek that tourists come and live the historical experience and know the importance of the muleteers in Colombia. All this within the experience of living the Coffee Cultural Landscape”. The route will be from Parque Arvi to Don Leandro Coffee Farm and back to Parque Arvi. There we will learn the process of Cultivation of the Best Coffee in the World, the Ancestral benefit of the Coffee process and we will visit the Ancestral Preparation Laboratory. Plant your coffee tree Enjoy the panoramic views of the city, the landscapes of the Eco Park! Enjoy our coffee Spa with relaxation therapies with coffee products

This activity is carried out by professionals, lovers of the world of equines, you will discover a unique landscape of the region, we will also share stories with you in your native language. More than just a horseback riding tour, you will have the opportunity to make new friends and learn more about the local culture.