Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride
ID: GYG317567-561137
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore and climb the impressive monolith Rock of El Peñol for a view from the sky. Take a relaxing boat ride through the dam, enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch, and discover the city of Guatapé, known for its colorful streets adorned with tile facades.
After being picked up in Medellin, drive for 1.5 hours to the eastern Antioquia municipality of Guatapé. Once there, take a 1-hour boat tour through the reservoir. Soak up panoramic views of Casa Museo, La Cruz, Marial Rock, El Peñol Rock, and the ruins of Pablo Escobar's vacation home.
Then, climb the 740 steps to reach the top of the Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter (722-foot) high monolith surrounded by abundant water and vegetation. At the summit, delight in magnificent 360-degree views of the spectacular landscape and Guatapé Dam, built in the lands of the old municipality of Peñol in the 1970s.
Next, visit Guatapé, a growing and colorful city made unique by the decorative tiles adorning the lower facades of the houses. Replenish your energy with a lunch of rice, beans, fries, salad, and a choice of pork, chicken or beef, with a refreshing drink included. Return to Medellín after and be dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Climb the El Peñol Rock and marvel at incredible views of Guatapé
- Admire the beauty of the city of Guatapé and its unique colorful tile streets
- Enjoy a boat tour of the reservoir and savor an included lunch
- Get the personal touch on a private tour with a bilingual guide
- Benefit from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Medellín
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pickup is available from hotels located in the central area of Medellín. In case your hotel is outside the pickup zone, the closest meeting point will be provided
• For wheelchair users, please contact the local partner ahead of time to prepare the appropriate transport
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup from hotels located in the central area of Medellín; please provide your hotel name and address. In case your hotel is out of the pickup zone, the closest meeting point will be provided.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
