Guatapé Day Trip + Rumbero Boat Ride
Description
Discover the charm of colonial architecture and the breathtaking vistas from Peñón Rock on this enriching day trip to Guatapé from Medellin.
Guatapé Day Trip
We will gather at the designated meeting point in Medellín based on your selection and set off towards the east. The journey to Guatapé will take around two and a half hours, during which you will savor the stunning mountainous scenery of eastern Antioquia.
En route, we will pause for breakfast and refreshments, and pay a visit to a farm where you can engage with llamas, fish, horses, and various other animals.
After spending 1.5 hours at the farm, we'll resume our journey to the renowned Piedra del Peñol, also referred to as El Peñón of Guatapé. This colossal monolith rises over 200 meters (656 feet) above the surrounding terrain.
You will enjoy an hour and a half of leisure time here, giving you the chance to ascend to the summit of the Rock. Climbing the 740 steps offers extraordinary panoramic views over the stunning Peñol Reservoir beneath.
Feeling hungry? We will stop at a nearby establishment to relish a traditional lunch featuring three delightful dish options. Once your hunger is satisfied, prepare for a rumbero boat ride across the Peñol reservoir. For 40 minutes, enjoy a lively atmosphere with music while admiring the remarkable surroundings, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Colombia's natural beauty.
The concluding segment of your day will involve a guided walking exploration of Guatapé. During this tour of the picturesque colonial town, we will uncover its most significant landmarks and monuments, including the Church of Our Lady of Carmen and the vibrant Plaza de los Zócalos. Following this, you will have an hour of free time to wander through the town at your own pace.
After completing the tour of Guatapé, we will return to Medellín, concluding a full day of exploration.
Lunch Info
You'll have the option to choose among three different menu selections for lunch:
- Menu 1: consisting of rice, salad, potatoes, patacón (fried plantain), and trout.
- Menu 2: identical to Menu 1, with grilled chicken in place of trout.
- Menu 3: bandeja paisa.
If a vegetarian option is needed, please inform your guide on the tour day. This selection includes bean soup, rice, salad, patacón, eggs, avocado, and arepas.
All meals come accompanied by a popular local drink: aguapanela, or sugarcane water with lemon, a favored natural soft drink in Colombia.
Pickup Point
When making your reservation, you may choose between two meeting locations:
- Parque del Poblado (Interconnection of Carrera 43a & Calle 9): pickup at 7 am
- Estadio metro station (Intersection of Carrera 70 & Calle 47D): pickup at 7:30 am
Children Under 4
Children aged under 4 can join the tour for free. However, there is a mandatory insurance fee of 1.50 EUR per child.
What's included
- Transport by bus
- English–speaking guide
- Rumbero boat ride
- Breakfast and lunch
- Visit to a farm
What's not included
- Entrance to El Peñón Rock viewpoint: 30000COP per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Pickup time depends on the point you have chosen during the booking process:
- Parque del Poblado (Intersection of Carrera 43a & calle 9): pickup at 7 am
- Estadio metro station (Intersection of Carrera 70 & calle 47D): pickup at 7:30 am
They will be wearing a red long-sleeved sweater and dark blue trousers to identify themselves. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes ahead of time.
Important information
- It's mandatory to bring an original passport or a copy if you're a foreigner and an original identity card if you're Colombian.
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing on this tour and bringing a warm jacket.
- This excursion does not include access to El Peñón Rock. The entrance fee is about 30000COP, to pay in cash at the site.
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