Guatapé Day Trip + Rumbero Boat Ride

From beautiful colonial architecture to spectacular views from Peñón Rock: enjoy the best of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellin.

Guatapé Day Trip

We'll meet at the indicated time at the meeting point of your choice. Then, we'll leave Medellín to head east. During the trip to Guatapé, which will take approximately two and a half hours, we'll enjoy the mountainous landscapes of eastern Antioquia.

On the way, we'll stop for a breakfast with a choice of two options and a vegetarian option and a drink. Then, we'll continue to the Piedra de El Peñol, or the Rock of Peñol, also known as El Peñón of Guatapé. This enormous monolith towers more than 200 meters (656 feet) above the surrounding countryside. You'll have an hour and a half of free time here, during which you'll have the opportunity to climb to the peak of the Rock. Climbing the 740 steps gives you incredible panoramic views over the breathtaking Peñol Reservoir below.

Worked up an appetite? We'll stop at a nearby restaurant to enjoy a full traditional lunch with a choice of three different dishes. With your appetite satiated, we'll then enjoy a rumbero boat ride on the Peñol reservoir. For 40 minutes, you'll enjoy a festive atmosphere and music on board while admiring the surroundings of this place, which will give you an unforgettable image of Colombia's natural heritage.

The final part of your day trip involves a guided walking tour of Guatapé. During the tour of this colonial town, we'll discover its most emblematic landmarks and monuments, like the Church of Our Lady of Carmen and the colorful Plaza de los Zócalos. Afterward, you'll have an hour of free time to explore the town at your leisure.

Following the tour of Guatapé, we'll return to Medellín after a 12-hour excursion.

Lunch

You'll have the choice of three different menu options for lunch:

Menu 1: rice, salad, potatoes, patacón (fried plantain), and trout.Menu 2: the same as Menu 1, but with grilled chicken instead of trout.Menu 3: bandeja paisa.

If you require a vegetarian menu, please let your guide know on the day of the tour. This menu includes bean soup, rice, salad, patacón, eggs, avocado, and arepas.

All dishes are served with a typical local drink: aguapanela, or sugarcane water, with lemon, a very popular natural soft drink in Colombia.

Pickup

When booking, you can choose between two meeting points:

Parque del Poblado (Intersection of Carrera 43a & calle 9): pickup at 7 amEstadio metro station (Intersection of Carrera 70 & calle 47D): pickup at 7:30 am

Children under 4

Children under 4 years old go free on this tour. However, for each child, you'll have to pay an insurance charge of 1.50EUR.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This day trip gives you a full experience of Guatapé. After departing from Medellín, you'll enjoy breakfast and a scenic drive, followed by time to explore the iconic Piedra de El Peñol. Climbing the steps to the summit is optional but offers stunning views. Following the rock visit, lunch will be provided, and the tour concludes with a rumbero boat ride on the Peñol reservoir, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Lastly, you'll take part in a walking tour of the colonial town of Guatapé, exploring its key attractions. Free time will be allotted for personal exploration before returning to Medellín.

INCLUDED
Breakfast with drinkTraditional lunch with three optionsRumbero boat ride on the Peñol reservoirGuided walking tour of GuatapéPickup from specified meeting points

NOT INCLUDED
Insurance fee for children under 4 years (1.50EUR)Additional drinks during lunch

MEETING POINT

Choose between Parque del Poblado or Estadio metro station when booking your trip. Ensure to arrive at the designated time for a smooth start to your day.