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Top 8 nature & wildlife things to do in Cali

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Cali that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours), Cali1

    1. Easy Birdwatching in Cali Colombia (4 Hours)

    5.0· 33 reviews· 4 hours

    This half-day hummingbird tour offers a rare opportunity to observe dozens of wild hummingbirds up close in a completely open cloud-forest sanctuary near Cali, Colombia. There are no cages or enclosures — hummingbirds fly freely to feeders, creating an ethical and immersive wildlife experience ideal for birdwatchers and photographers. The tour operates with no minimum number of participants, meaning your booking is guaranteed to run, even if you are traveling solo. This makes it a reliable and stress-free option for solo travelers, couples, and families. Led by a bilingual local guide, this small-group experience focuses on hummingbird behavior and Colombia’s exceptional biodiversity, while allowing plenty of time for observation, photography, and enjoying the cool mountain environment.

  2. A day to enjoy nature and have an adventure in the Jordan river, Cali2

    2. A day to enjoy nature and have an adventure in the Jordan river

    4.9· 550 reviews· 8 hours

    Bosque el Descanso is a magical place to enjoy a crystalline river with waterfalls, rock slides and natural Jacuzzis, ecological trails, magical nights full of lights, bonfire and much more. More than a place, Bosque el Descanso is an experience that will bring peace and well-being to yourself. The sound of the Jordan River will accompany you in every corner of your visit to our forest.

  3. Cali River Waterfall Tour (4 hours), Cali3

    3. Cali River Waterfall Tour (4 hours)

    4.9· 45 reviews· 4 hours

    What makes this tour unique is that it lets you experience Cali’s nature the way locals do, not as a crowded tourist attraction. You’ll visit a waterfall that Cali residents actually use to relax, swim, and escape the city. This is a small-group, flexible experience with no minimum number of travelers, so your tour runs even if it’s just you. You’ll spend real time swimming in natural pools, exploring the main waterfall, and—if you choose—hiking a short trail to a second hidden waterfall that many visitors never see. Unlike rushed tours, this half-day experience balances easy nature walks, swimming, and free time, making it ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families. Led by a local guide, it focuses on connection with nature, safety, and an authentic Cali lifestyle rather than a scripted itinerary.

  1. Cali: Walking tour of the historic center, Cali4

    4. Cali: Walking tour of the historic center

    4.9· 74 reviews

    Cali is full of tourist attractions and hidden gems to discover; museums, parks, squares, churches and monuments... But visiting it by public transport and without a local guide is very oppressive! Why waste time and money with complicated maps, when there is a perfect solution? You will get to know Cali through the eyes of a local expert, visiting the main cultural, touristic and historical attractions in the city center, having the opportunity to taste typical fruits and drinks, living the true Cali culture. We will start at our office in the San Antonio neighborhood, walking for about 15 minutes towards the historic center. After an introduction to the city at the Jairo Varela plaza we will begin our walk through the historic center, getting to know its old architecture, parks, theaters, churches, museums, cathedrals and monuments dedicated to important people in our history. Experience the best of Cali safely and discover yourself.

  2. Cali: City Tour | Guided tour around the city, Cali5

    5. Cali: City Tour | Guided tour around the city

    4.9· 318 reviews· 4 hours

    Cali has an abundance of natural and architectural landmarks to discover; museums, parks, squares, churches, monuments and viewpoints. But navigating the public transportation system and learning about the city without a guide can be exhausting! Why waste time and money with complicated maps, when there is a simple solution? The Cali City Tour by Valley Adventours allows you to visit the city in an efficient and fun way, going straight from one attraction to the other in a private vehicle without wasting time looking for buses or places of interest.

  3. Tour Guatapé, Cali6

    6. Tour Guatapé

    4.9· 1007 reviews· 10 hours

    Only an hour and a half from the city of Medellin, is the place most visited by our travelers, La Piedra del Peñol, one of the most beautiful monoliths of the world with 220 meters of height and an unparalleled view of the Peñol-Guatape reservoir. In this experience you will enjoy an unforgettable landscape while traveling by boat one of the most important dams that contribute to the energetic supply of Colombia. You will also have the possibility to climb the 740 steps that take you to one of the most impressive views of the reservoir. To culminate the day perfectly, you will explore one of the most colorful and beautiful villages of our country where you will cross the street of memories, the plaza of the zócalos, the boardwalk and its main park.

  4. Street Food Tour, Cali7

    7. Street Food Tour

    4.8· 158 reviews

    The “Street Food Tour” gives you a real taste of Cali though its local food and drinks. First we explore the streets and some parks of the city on foot. Here we talk about the city's history and street culture. We discover amazing street art, some of the pieces are simply stunning and others have interesting social messages. Hopefully we come across some street venders that sell delicious food or drinks. We finish in a local market, where we try different food and drink samples. We try tropical fruits like ‘Chontaduro’, typical drinks like 'Lulada', typical food like 'Ceviche Colombiano' and a lot more. We can try at least 15 samples of food and drinks during the tour, so don't eat to much breakfast. The tour is suitable for vegetarianas as well!

  5. Cali: Bird Watching | Birding in the cloud forest at kilometer 18, Cali8

    8. Cali: Bird Watching | Birding in the cloud forest at kilometer 18

    4.6· 5 reviews· 6 hours

    Cali is the city of birds, where more than 500 species live, including residents and migratory birds. Colombia is the country that is home to the greatest diversity of birds in the world, and in Cali you will find more than 30% of the birds in Colombia. Cali is the closest city to the Colombian Pacific, thanks to the magnificent geographical position, with our particular climate and unique topography, we receive about 170 migratory species throughout the year. With its colorful feathers and beautiful melodies, this Bird Watching activity restores the human being's connection with nature through trails full of thick vegetation and exuberant fauna. Valle Del Cauca is the ideal department for Bird Watching, let yourself be seduced by its beauty and its sounds directly in its natural habitat at any time of the year. We will observe, listen, feel, enjoy, share and learn from birds.

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