Tours · 15 days
Colombia on Foot
Medellín → Salento & Paramillo del Quindío → Wax Palm Forests → Tayrona National Park → Sierra Nevada → Cartagena
Fifteen days with the landscape at walking pace — from Andean highlands to the coastal forests of the Sierra Nevada.
Overview
This journey is for travellers who understand a place best on foot. From Medellín, the route heads into the coffee mountains around Salento, gateway to the high country of Paramillo del Quindío and the famous wax palm forests.
The path then descends to the Caribbean, where Tayrona and the Sierra Nevada offer trails through forest and along the sea, alongside moments of cultural discovery. Cartagena is the reward at the end.
Trail details, conditions and access are confirmed with our local partners when planning your trip.
The journey
Stop by stop
- 01
Medellín
A green mountain city to settle in before heading to the trails.
- 02
Salento & Paramillo del Quindío
A colourful coffee village and the high, wild landscapes that rise above it.
- 03
Wax Palm Forests
Walking among the world's tallest palms in misty Andean valleys.
- 04
Tayrona National Park
Forest paths that open onto beaches and coves along the Caribbean.
- 05
Sierra Nevada
Mountain forests and the living cultures of the Sierra Nevada.
- 06
Cartagena
A colonial city by the sea to rest, explore and celebrate the journey.
Highlights
- Hiking in the Andean mountains
- Salento and Paramillo del Quindío
- The wax palm forests
- Trails in Tayrona
- The Sierra Nevada
- Cartagena
Ideal for
Hiking enthusiasts and active travellers who enjoy discovering a country step by step.
Tailor-made flexibility
This itinerary is a starting point. We can explore adapting it to your interests, dates, travel style and preferences — we'll always tell you honestly what is possible.