Guatape Day Trip: Piedra del Penol Climb, Boat Ride, and Visit to Historical Pueblo
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Medellín
Experience the ultimate Guatape day trip with a climb up the iconic Piedra del Penol, a scenic boat ride, and a visit to the historical pueblo. Book now!
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piedra Del Penol - Meet your tour guide at the designated meeting point in the center of Medellin early in the morning. We’ll travel directly to the famous Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) for approx. 2-hours.
    Here we’ll spend approximately 1.5-hour to give you more than enough time to climb the 742 stairs that take you to the summit to enjoy spectacular views of Lake Guatapé and the surrounding mountains.

  • Embalse Peñol-Guatapé - We will then travel for 20 minutes to board and enjoy a quit boat ride through the Peñol Guatapé dam (45-minutes ride), to enjoy the beautiful natural landscape that surrounds the reservoir.

  • Plazoleta de los Zocalos - The Plazoleta de los zocalos is the most colorful place in Guatapé.
    Around this place you will find different shops selling crafts, sweets and drinks.

Once we finish the tour, we will travel back to Medellin for approx. 2-hours depending on traffic.

What's Included
  • Comfortable transportation by an air-conditioned coach
  • All local taxes included
  • Exploration of the vibrant street of the umbrellas
  • Guided walking tour of Guatapé’s landmarks
  • Expert bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
  • Sweeping views of the phoenix sculpture and Marinilla
  • Picturesque views of El Peñol Town
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Exclusive lake tour on private boats
  • Adventurous visit to the famous Rock
  • Travel insurance for peace of mind
What's Not Included
  • Does not include the entrance to climb the Piedra del Peñol (6 USD)
Additional Information

Climb the 742 steps to the top of the Piedra del Penol and visit the historical and charming pueblo of Guatape with the oldest and most trusted tour company in Medellin. This is the first and highest rated tour company with service to Guatape listed on TripAdvisor and We have received the 6 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor and rated in the top attractions for all of South America. Professional tour guides accompany you throughout the day during this 10- to 12-hour tour. This is the one tour you do not want to miss during your visit to Medellin, Colombia.

  • We recommend bringing comfortable shoes and clothes that allow you to walk and a light jacket that lowers the temperature in the afternoon.
  • Bring original identity document (police may require) Passport , ID, or cédula.
  • It is recommended to bring cash (the climb to the Peñol rock only accepts cash and Colombian pesos, 25,000 pesos per person ( 6 USD Aprox) ).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • The order of the itinerary may change at the guide’s discretion
  • Remember If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • We adhere to tourism law 300 for No Shows. If you do not arrive at the Meeting Point at the designated time or you do not consume/use the agreed upon services, there will be no refund.
  • We operate in all weather conditions
Location
Estación metro Estadio
Calle 47D
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hussain_j
Apr 18, 2024
Great tour, must see if in Medellin - Very good tour and the tour company the guides were awesome. Highly recommended. 2 hours drive worth it, nice scenery and Guatape town. Lunch provided was awesome.
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338rue24
Apr 16, 2024
Great experience - Good guides just be ready to walk and the stairs can be a bit much for some due to elevation. It is also a very long day so make sure you plan for that.
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E5220goyeseniaa
Apr 13, 2024
Awesome - Had a great time, met great people, and truly enjoyed every aspect of the experience. Highly recommend sunscreen and light clothing.
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Daerresha_b
Apr 11, 2024
Had fun - Phil and Yuliza were awesome! Phil did a great job explaining everything and talking about the history.
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E3019xkellies
Apr 9, 2024
Informative and fun tour - Sandy, our guide, was awesome! Informative tour and all logistics were handled and went smoothly. Lunch was delicious and we loved the tour of guatape. You won’t regret it!
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Harsh_p
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing cultural experience. - David, Sandy were super knowledgeable tour guides. They answered questions and gave us a good history of the area. Mr. Alberto helped get us to every location in a timely fashion! They were a fantastic team and would recommend working with them again.
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Sabrina_r
Apr 9, 2024
The tour was informative... - The tour was informative and well organized. Lunch was delicious ! Sergi took great care of our tour group.
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Raoul_r
Apr 8, 2024
Highly Recommended! - Sandy (English), Alejandro (Spanish), and our bus driver were awesome! Sandy was very knowledgeable, humourous, and genuinely wanted us to have a good time. The tour, even though for a full day, is well planned and has the right level of intensity to it. I was a little skeptical initally, given you go as a part of a big group, but Sandy didn't let me feel that way at all (Solo traveller). In fact I made some friends on the tour too! And when you consider the cost, this is totally worth it!
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Stefany_p
Apr 5, 2024
Nice trip to Guatape - Super nice trip to Guatape, as described. I recommend this activity for family, friends and couple trips. I loved it!
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Alex_k
Apr 11, 2024
Such a great experience! - Such a great tour! All went smoothly and the team was very knowledgeable and professional. Despite the rain at the end of the day, we still had time for the walking tour of the beautiful town of Guatape and more. The lunch options were also delicious!
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