From Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip with El Peñol Rock and Lunch



Have a traditional breakfast, join a guided tour to the colorful city of Guatapé, take pictures in the views from El Peñol Rock, enjoy a buffet-style lunch, take a boat trip around the lake, and swim.

Highlights

  • Take in panoramic views from the Guatape rock
  • Explore one of the most colorfull town in Colombia
  • Enjoy a handmade meal in a local farm

Description

For the beginning of the day, the pick up is at our main office inside Los Patios Hostel Boutique in Medellín. First stop is for traditional breakfast at a local place on our way to Guatapé. Next stop, ¨El peñol de Guatapé” This is the second biggest rock in South America and you hike 700 stairs to reach the top and enjoy the most amazing view you can imagine. After a boat trip around the lake and then lunch. Guatapé is the last stop, where you will listen to the story of this beautiful town which also is the most colorful town in this Country. Then, you take the way back to Medellin almost 2 hours away, to the meeting point

Includes

Buffet lunch Boat trip Snack Insurance Transportation from an to the meeeting point

Important Information

  • This tour will take place rain or shine. You will climb 700 steps to reach the top of the Rock There is no elevator.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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