10 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Your private group excursion to Guatapé! You will go to the top of El Peñol and beyond on this cultural and eco-adventure in Guatapé. You will learn the deeper and inclusive history of what El Peñol meant for the indigenous Tahamí and the Antioqueños people who once lived where the grand reservoir is today. After you take on the challenge of the 740 steps to the top of the second biggest rock in South America, you will be rewarded with a majestic 360-degree view of the reservoir and islands. You will come back down to reality, but not before you enjoy a stroll through the colorful town, and escape the touristic scene to support and enjoy a local farm fresh lunch. You will take to the lake for an eco-tour of the reservoir and a swim if you are all in in the lake or waterpark. Guatapé awaits you! Note: Reservoir water levels may vary in seasons of low rains or electricity consumption, so if the waterpark option is not available, you can still enjoy the lake on the eco-tour.

Inclusions

What's included

Private transportation
Farm-to-table fresh local lunch (vegan friendly options)
Lake activities (options of boat ride or swimming activity)
Light breakfast-on-the-go (pastry, coffee, fruit)
Professional Bilingual Guide
Activity Insurance

What's not

Optional Admission to go up El Peñol (est. $25.000 COP subject to change)
Gratuties

Itinerary

During the 2 hour drive from Medellín, you will learn the deeper and inclusive history of what El Peñol meant for the indigenous Tahamí and the Antioqueños people who once lived where the grand reservoir is today. The 2-hour duration denotes the drive time from Medellín to Guatapé. We will not stop until we arrive at El Peñol rock. You will enjoy the town later in the day.
2 h
You can choose to walk up the 740 steps to the top of El Peñol for a majestic 360-degree view of the reservoir and islands, a nice breeze, and enjoy the cafes and souvenir shops.
1.5 h
You will have free time to walk to enchanting streets of the town. Afterward, you will enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at a local family-run spot.
2 h
You will take a boat ride on the expansive lake for an eco-adventure and dip in the lake. Or you may choose the option to go all in and swim and play in the lake. After your refresh at the lake, we will take an additional 2 hours to drive back to Medellín.
2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Or we may meet inside the cafe of the hostel
Pickup: Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: World Awaits Cultural Tours

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time

How it compares in Medellín

Its from-price is 48% above the median of the 307 day trips we list in Medellín.
Its length is typical for the group.

About Medellín

Medellín is Colombia's spring-like city in the Andes, known for its cable cars, vibrant neighbourhoods and remarkable story of transformation.

The city fills a long Andean valley, with brick houses climbing the slopes and a climate mild enough to earn it the name City of Eternal Spring. Its metro and Metrocable cable cars link hillside communities to the centre and give sweeping views on the ride up toward the forests of Parque Arví.

Top-ranked sights in Medellín: Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos), Plaza Botero, Pueblito Paisa .

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