Guatapé Full Day Tour Piedra del Peñol with meals and Boat Tour
At a glance
Guatapé Full Day Tour Piedra del Peñol with meals and Boat Tour is a 11h guided experience in Medellín, Colombia, operated by Tour a Guatapé - Piedra del Peñol con Salida desde Medellín. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 533 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $42 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tour of the lake in a rumbero boat, travel medical insurance, Guided tour throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 533 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 11h
- Group
- Small group, up to 39 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Tour of the lake in a rumbero boat
- travel medical insurance
- Guided tour throughout the tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional bilingual guide
- bus transfer
- Rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, protein (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken or vegetarian protein) and drink (guandolo, which is a typical drink)
- Arepa, egg, fruit, cheese and drink (chocolate, black coffee, latte or tea).
Not included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ascent ticket to the Stone of the Rock
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
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. -
Stop 2 · 1h 30m
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 -
Stop 3 · 40m
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. -
Stop 4 · 1h 20m
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. -
Stop 5 · 1h
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. -
Stop 6 · 20m
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 -
Stop 7 · 1h
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. -
Stop 8 · 2h
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 -
Stop 9 · 2h 10m
Return
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Guatapé Full Day Tour Piedra del Peñol with meals and Boat Tour take?
The experience lasts about 11h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tour of the lake in a rumbero boat; travel medical insurance; Guided tour throughout the tour; All Fees and Taxes; Professional bilingual guide; bus transfer.
Where does it start?
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…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 533 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Medellín.
