Colombia · GUATAPÉ TOURS
Two hours from Medellín there is a granite monolith with a staircase up its crack and a reservoir of green islands underneath. These 15 day trips differ on what they include — boat, breakfast, the climb, a coffee farm on the way back — and the price gap is wider than it looks.
One full day from Medellín to Guatapé, with Peñol Rock steps, a lake boat ride, and included breakfast and lunch. Comfortable group tour.
“This tour was absolutely amazing and for the price it’s unmatched. Everything from the food, to the views to our tour guide … in addition to getting to see a new area of Colombia I can not say enough great things about this tour!”
Medellín to Guatapé in 10 to 11 hours with breakfast, lunch, a Lake Guatapé boat ride, and the famous 742 steps at Piedra del Peñol.
“Be on time for the pick up. This was a great experience, Yulie, our tour guide was super, and yes they speak English too. Because it’s a group tour, you do get to meet people from all over the world. The food was great and they have option for everyone. As a Jamaica, this Peñol rock was a bucket list and it was great. Very crowdy as it was holiday time.”
Medellín day trip to Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol: tastings, 750 steps, boat lunch, and Umbrella Street time.
“This was a great experience and was extremely balanced with something for everyone: trying different local food, unstructured time to explore Guatape, and some active time climbing El Penol. Highly recommend! The lunch cruise offered great views of the area as well.”
Guatapé day trip from Medellín with an air-conditioned van, included breakfast and lunch, and guided stops at El Peñol and Guatapé.
“Fue genial! Vimos muchas cosas de Guatape! Las comidas un poco cortas pero de resto excelente experiencia!”
Medellín day trip with fruit tasting, a coffee farm tour, El Peñol steps, and a guided walk in Guatapé. Private transport.
“Yuly provided an unforgettable experience! She knew EVERYTHING about the area and stopped at nothing to make this tour accommodating for us. She knew people wherever we went so we had a seamless experience and felt like we got VIP treatment wherever we went. I would even do this tour again with her! Thanks so much Yuly!”
Medellín day trip to Peñol Stone and Guatapé, with a lake cruise to La Manuela hacienda tied to Pablo Escobar.
“Even though this tour was all day, it was a very smooth day for the most part. The host Cesar & the driver Alex were very on time which was much appreciated for the long day we had. Cesar did a great job explaining everything & Alex was an excellent and safe driver. They also encouraged engagement amongst participants which was nice and we got to learn a bit about each other. The first stop was strawberries and cream which was SO GOOD. I was able to buy guinep fruit there also. Going to El Alto de Chocho was brief but exactly what I needed from the animals! They were…”
A small-group day from Medellín to El Peñol, Guatapé, and a hands-on coffee farm with tastings and door-to-door transport.
“We had a great time with Julio! The tour said up to 8 people, but we were the only ones to book, so we’re lucky enough to have a private tour. We opted for an English speaking guide, and Julio speaks perfect English. The car was comfortable and clean. Julio strategically planned our stops to less crowded times and gave us a ton of background and history. He knew so many people and business owners, that it felt like we had first class treatment! The coffee farm was amazing. A small, family-owned farm that is truly localized and not commercial. We would recommend this tour with Julio to anyone.”
Guatapé day trip from Medellín with Piedra del Peñol, meals, and a rumbero boat ride on the Guatapé Dam, plus town photo stops.
“It was a great experience where we could learn a little bit about the air, but do our own thing. If you’re looking for a really authentic tour, this is not it. It is more commercialized, but this is what we were going for, something a little bit more slow paced so we could enjoy our honeymoon. Word of caution it’s a long hike up to the steps, before you can actually climb the steps and so if you have bad knees, this is probably not an activity for you, but the other activities are great for those who need a little less walking. The tour guides were really great…”
Private paragliding near Medellín over giant waterfalls, with an optional Guatapé and El Peñol add-on for color, views, and a thrilling day.
“OMG what an amazing day we just had from beginning to end : it surpassed my expectations . Paragliding above the giant waterfalls was breathtaking . My instructor made me feel really safe and the ride was smooth and enjoyable . We had opted to do also the Guatapé and Peñol tour and did not regret : the view from the top of the Peñol is magnificent and totally worth walking up the 700 stairs . And the town of Guatapé is simply a little gem with an explosion of beautiful colors . But what really made this experience superb was having Fabian as our tour guide . Knowledgeable ,…”
Chiva day trip from Medellín to Guatapé: lake cruise, Hacienda La Manuela, farm tastings, and Guatapé Rock views, with lunch.
“The tour guide, and the driver where excellent. In my opinion you definitely get your money's worth.”
Private Guatapé day from Medellín with El Peñol rock, reservoir boat options, zócalos square, and smooth hotel transfers.
“Second time with our driver guide Joshua is always very friendly and very professional. The landscape is splendid. Recommended this tour which is worth the trip.”
Medellín to Guatapé in one packed day, with a reservoir boat ride to Pablo Escobar’s La Manuela, Peñol Rock views, and colorful town time.
“It was a fantastic tour. Very well organised with lots of information. Our guide Mario was awesome and very knowledgeable and helpful. Our driver Rojo was a great driver and very friendly. The tour of hacienda Manuela was very good I loved seeing that. The climb up the rock was not effortless but not too hard. I highly recommend this tour”
Premium Guatapé day trip from Medellín: Peñol Rock views, luxury reservoir boat ride, two meals, and llama time in a small group.
“Dope experience from start to finish! John “not Juan” was the best man. Enjoyed having conversation throughout the whole experience.”
Private Guatapé day trip from Medellín with Peñol Rock tickets, reservoir boat ride, included lunch, and a bilingual guide.
“We had a fantastic day. Loved the everything about the excursion. Our guide was terrific and took care of everything. We learned a lot from him about both Guatape and Medellin. Lunch was included in addition to fees for the rock climb. We opted to skip the boat tour due to our own timing and we loved having the private tour with the ability to do that. We had such a good day we booked another tour with our guide for the next day.”
Private Guatapé day trip from Medellín with Piedra del Peñol, optional stone climb, reservoir boat ride, and town time, plus meals.
“Hector was a great, laid back tour guide. He was flexible and knew a few tricks to help us maximize and enjoy our time. We has great with our younger kids. We loved seeing the sites around El Peñol and Guatapé. The whole experience was lovely.”
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