Day Trips

From Medellín: Guatapé & El Peñol Rock Day Trip with Cruise & Meals

Skip the planning and settle into an air-conditioned coach for a full-day escape from Medellín to colorful Guatapé and the towering Piedra del Peñol.

Travel with an expert guide, with breakfast and lunch, a festive lake cruise, a llama farm visit, travel insurance, and taxes all wrapped into the day.

Take on Piedra del Peñol at your own pace, with the option to pay the 35,000 COP cash fee and climb to the summit for sweeping reservoir views.

Wander Guatapé’s Umbrella Street, Memory Street, and Zócalos Square, spotting colorful zócalos and hearing stories about the town’s traditions from your guide.

11-hour day tour of Guatapé and El Peñol

Round-trip transportation in an AC bus with reclining seats

Pick-up and drop-off from Parque del Poblado or Estación Estadio del Metro (as per option selected)

Expert guide

Guided tour of Guatapé's Umbrella Street, Memory Street, Zócalos Square

Visits to Piedra del Peñol and Llama farm

Upbeat cruise with views of Colombian celebrity homes

Breakfast and lunch with regional favorites

Travel insurance and local taxes

Ticket to climb to the top of the Piedra del Peñol (35,000COP, available for purchase on-site)

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION11 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
2 starting points available
1. Marinilla
Free Admission
Make a tasty morning stop in Marinilla and tuck into a traditional Colombian breakfast. Depending on the menu, you could try arepa with cheese, eggs, buñuelos, hot chocolate, or calentao, a hearty mix of rice and beans often served with egg.
2. Piedra del Peñol
1 activity
3. Guatapé
2 activities
End point
2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

ID: Bring a valid passport or identity card, as you may need it during the experience.

Clothing and essentials: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and pack sunscreen, a jacket, and your camera for the day.

Personal expenses: Bring some cash to cover any expenses, such as a ticket to climb El Peñol that may come up during the trip.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Pets are not allowed on this tour, but assistance dogs are permitted.

Accessibility

Health considerations: This experience is not recommended for people with mobility, heart, respiratory, epilepsy, or hypertension-related conditions.

Additional information

Infants: Infants from 0 to 3 years travel free, sit on a parent's lap, and share the included lunch.

Meeting point: If you select Parque del Poblado, arrive by 6:45am for a 7am departure, and if you select Estación Estadio del Metro, arrive by 7:15am for a 7:30am departure.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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