Guatapé Full Day Tour – Piedra del Peñol with meals & boat tour
Description
Here you will get the most complete tour to the magical Guatapé, where you will have the opportunity to see the impressive Piedra del Peñol. This tour lasts for a full day and we will start from the city of Medellín. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get to know the most beautiful landscapes in the country, climb 742 steps to reach the top of the Stone, or walk through the traditional streets of the town. You can also navigate Lake Guatapé on a boat, there you will see the country's celebrity vacation homes, and the ruins of Pablo Escobar's old house.
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Itinerary
We will start the experience with a typical breakfast of the region, which includes: Arepa, egg, fruit, cheese, and drink (chocolate, coffee, or latte). Then start the bus route to Guatapé. The order of stops described below may vary from day to day depending on different factors such as: weather, traffic, number of people, etc.
One of our stops will be at a farm in the municipality of Marinilla, where you can interact with animals such as llamas, cows, horses, rabbits, ponies, and more. 70 min are transfer to this point
We will be able to observe the famous monument of the Ave Fenix, which represents the rebirth of the town. Then we will visit the replica of the old town, where you will be able to see some beautiful landscapes and you will be able to appreciate what the town of El Peñol was like before it was flooded for the creation of the dam. 10 min are of transfer to this point.
We will go on a boat tour of the Guatapé Dam for approximately 50 minutes, there you will see cabins of different celebrities of the country, the ruins of the cabin of Pablo Escobar, as well as beautiful landscapes throughout the tour. 30 min are transfer to this point.
In the restaurant on the road to the stone, we will eat a delicious lunch, which consists of: Rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, protein (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken, ground beef or vegetarian option), and drink (guandolo, which is a typical drink). 20 min are transfer to this point.
We will make a special stop at the Plazoleta de los zocalos, there you can take the best photos, and you can also go shopping for handicrafts, drinks, sweets and food. 5 min are of transfer to this point
In the village you can walk the seawall, the street of memories and especially the street of parasols, where you can take some of the best photos of the whole route. 10 minutes is transfer to this point.
We will visit the famous Peñol Stone, there you will have enough time to climb the stone if you choose, (which has an extra cost of $30,000 Colombian pesos that must be paid there), and once you reach the top you will have one of the best views of your life. If you decide not to go upstairs, you can use this time to shop or have a typical drink. 40 min are transfer to this point
Return
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up service only from hotels located in specific areas of Laureles and El Poblado, and only from those within our list. If your accommodation is not included, you must go to the meeting point in Laureles (Furnished La 70 Medellin) on your own. Pick-up service must be requested exclusively at the time of booking and is subject to availability. The request can be made up to 12 hours before the start of the tour; however, this period does not guarantee the availability of the service. Quotas are limited and may run out before that time. If the reservation is made after 7:30 p.m. the previous day, it is automatically confirmed that you must arrive directly at the meeting point. Please note that the pick-up service will be provided only at the location registered in the original booking. Subsequent changes at the collection point will not be taken into account. Important: - Pick-up service is offered only in the morning. - The return is always to the meeting point in Laureles. Although the system allows you to select a pick-up point, quotas are limited and subject to daily availability. For this reason, we recommend requesting it as far in advance as possible and confirming in advance to avoid inconvenience.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The hotel pick-up service can be requested up to 12 hours before the tour begins, meaning that if the reservation is made after 7:30 pm the day before, the pick-up service will not be valid and the participant must arrive until The meeting point which is located in the Laureles sector.
- We only offer the pick-up service in the morning, the return is made directly to the initial meeting point, which is in the Laureles area.
- If your hotel is not among the list of hotels available for pickup, this means that we do not have coverage in this area. In this case, a special request must be made which will be subject to prior approval.
- Included in the package is the ticket to climb the stone, which has a price of $35,000 Colombian pesos
- People who are intoxicated or have symptoms of alcohol intoxication will not be able to participate in the tour.
Reviews(507)
Packed and full of activities. Staff was very friendly, informative, organized, and punctual. Highly recommend.
Such a great full-day experience! Guatapé is absolutely beautiful, the views from Piedra del Peñol are incredible, and the boat tour was a fun addition. We also visited a farm and got to see the cutest llamas, which was such a fun way to end the tour! Everything was well organized, the meals were good, and it was a great way to experience so much in one day. Perfect for solo travelers too! Definitely recommend!
This tour was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We visited five different locations, each with its own unique history and charm, and every stop was well worth the visit. The day was packed with interesting stories, beautiful sights, and unforgettable moments. Our tour guide was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and organized, making the experience enjoyable and informative throughout. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to make the most of their day while exploring the area's rich history.
Good experience. Guide was very professional and knwoledgeable
A complete scam! We booked this tour and got an email saying paid and confirmed. We then took a taxi to the meeting point for 7 am only to receive a message (from who I imagine to be the tour guide) saying that it was actually already full! They completely wasted our time and by the time they said no, all the other tours had left for the day. The tour leader who messaged was really rude and did not care at all that they completely ruined our last day in Medellín. Not only was our time wasted but our money too as we had to pay for an uber to the meeting point and then back!
Good day Mollie, We take accusations very seriously, which is why we must clarify that your reservation was never confirmed. Our tour operates on a request basis, meaning that bookings made close to the departure time must first be accepted by the operator before they become active. Unfortunately, your last-minute request was sent on July 8 at 9:24 p.m., and by that time, the tour had already reached full capacity, so your booking request was officially declined. Calling our company a 'scam' is simply inaccurate and deeply unfair. As shown in the official booking records, your reservation was never accepted, which means you were never charged a single cent by us, and we did not receive any payment for this booking. We did not take your money, nor did we sell you a tour we could not provide; your total balance remains at USD 0.00. All this information can be confirmed with the next screenshot: https://ibb.co/KxrP6WxM Additionally, because the booking was rejected, we never had access to your phone number, nor was any communication channel or chat ever opened on Viator. It is impossible to provide service or coordinate details for a booking that was never confirmed. We understand that this was frustrating, especially if it was your last day in Medellín, but the reservation could not be accepted due to lack of availability. We are a professional agency dedicated to providing excellent experiences, and we always recommend waiting for the operator's confirmation before traveling to a meeting point when making last-minute bookings.
They are a terrible company i told them i had flight delays and they basically said "good luck we dont care" i already paid them in advance and they refused to reschedule or wait for me. They said it's not their problem and to talk to viator and when viator tried to talk to them they ignored them. I am talking to the tour operator and viator is calling them and right in front of my face they will ignore the call and emails. Such a sh** company and staff. Do not ever book with this company!!! It will save you a lot of money and time. They dont accommodate for unforseen and for events outside my control!
Good day Israel. We are sorry that your flight delay caused you to miss the tour. However, your request to change the date was made less than 24 hours before the tour's scheduled departure. As clearly stated in the booking's cancellation and modification policy, once the experience is within the final 24 hours, it is no longer possible to reschedule or modify the reservation. This policy applies equally to all guests to ensure fairness and because transportation, guides, meals, and other operational arrangements have already been finalized. We would also like to clarify that the statement claiming we ignored Viator is incorrect. We responded to Viator's inquiry, and no further action was requested from us. We understand that flight delays are beyond a traveler's control, but unfortunately they do not override the cancellation and modification policy agreed to at the time of booking. We encourage all future guests to review these policies before booking, especially when traveling on the same day as the tour.
Very good! Recommendable day tour with amazing guides
From the reservation request, the professionalism of the operator is evident. Sebastián is very kind, indeed. The welcome was very warm, the breakfast was good, and the transportation was comfortable with air conditioning. They made all the stops as promised. Ale is an excellent guide, and the driver is very responsible. The tour on the Marineros boat was wonderful; the host even sang. We shared experiences with tourists from Guatemala, Ecuador, Mexico, and many cities in Colombia, among others. Recommended.
My Partner and I had the best experience and it was very much worth it. Sebastian was great and we felt comfortable and safe. I would definitely recommend to a friend and do this tour again when visiting again🥰
Awesome! Very Good! Amazing price for everything that you get! I love the guy Sebastian. He texted again of time with details and checked us in very friendly. Our tour was very organized with a friend guide named Ale. I recomment this trip 2000%
