Jungle Trekking Tours & Trips in Colombia

Walk through Cocora Valley's cloud forests where wax palms grow up to 60 meters tall, with optional horseback riding through the misty trails. Then hike to Gualí Waterfall in Los Nevados National Park at 4,000 meters, looking for the rare Buffy Helmetcrest hummingbird among volcanic landscapes.

Trek through the untouched rainforests of the Colombian Pacific Coast with guided jungle hikes along the Terco River, spotting vibrant tropical flora and fauna unique to one of the world's highest rainfall regions. Stay at La Kuka lodge and head out on a 3-5 hour rainforest expedition to a beautiful waterfall, crossing streams in rubber boots while your English-speaking guide shares the secrets of this biodiverse ecosystem. Walk the coastal trail to the village of Termales, moving through jungle streams and rocky outcrops before soaking in natural thermal springs located deep in the rainforest.

Walk through the dense Amazon Rainforest trails near the Calanoa Reserve, crossing wooden footbridges over the Matamata River while your local guide points out medicinal plants and traditional building materials used by indigenous communities. Head to Mocagua village to see the giant Victoria Regia lotus flowers at Pupunari Lake and join Ticuna handicraft workshops featuring wickerwork and ceramics. Stop by the Maikuchiga Foundation's primate conservation program during a 30-minute jungle walk to watch brown woolly monkeys in their natural habitat.

Hike through Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta's rainforest to reach Ciudad Perdida, a pre-Hispanic archaeological site built by the Tayrona Indians between the 11th and 14th centuries at 900-1300m altitude. Cross crystal-clear rivers like Rio Buritaca, climb 1200 stone steps to the Lost City's terraces, and visit indigenous Kogui villages along the 38km trail. Sleep in hammocks at remote camps including Camp Adán at 450m and Camp Teyuna near the ruins, with full board included.

Head into Colombia's rainforest on guided walks from La Kuka Lodge, following coastal paths to Cascada del Amor waterfall and crossing tropical streams barefoot as you go. The 1.5-hour trek to remote Termales village takes you past fishermen in traditional canoes and unusual rock formations.