Guatapé Full Day Bus Tour with Piedra del Peñol Climb, Meals & Boat Ride
by Tour a Guatapé - Piedra del Peñol con Salida desde Medellín
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This full-day bus tour from Medellín lasts about 11 hours and covers Guatapé and the Piedra del Peñol area. The day begins with a regional breakfast in Medellín including arepas, eggs, fruit, cheese, and a hot drink. The group then travels by bus to Marinilla, stopping at a farm where visitors can see llamas, cows, horses, rabbits, and ponies. Next is a visit to El Peñol town to view the Ave Fenix monument and a replica of the old flooded town. After a short transfer, the tour continues with a 50-minute boat ride on Lake Guatapé, passing celebrity cabins and the ruins of Pablo Escobar’s former house. Lunch is served at a roadside restaurant near Piedra del Peñol, featuring rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, a choice of protein (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken, ground beef, or vegetarian), and a traditional drink called guandolo. The tour then stops at the Plazoleta de los Zocalos for photos and shopping for handicrafts, drinks, sweets, and food. In Guatapé village, guests can walk along the seawall and explore streets known as the street of memories and the street of parasols. The final stop is the Piedra del Peñol rock formation, where guests may climb the 742 steps to the summit for panoramic views; the ticket for the climb is purchased on site. Those who do not climb can use the time for shopping or having a typical drink. The tour ends with the return bus ride to Medellín.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Medellin
The tour starts with a typical regional breakfast including arepa, egg, fruit, cheese, and a hot drink such as chocolate, coffee, or latte. After breakfast, the group boards the bus to begin the journey to Guatapé. The order of stops may change depending on factors like weather and traffic.
60 min
Marinilla
The bus stops at a farm in Marinilla where visitors can interact with animals including llamas, cows, horses, rabbits, and ponies. The transfer to this stop takes approximately 70 minutes.
90 min
Penol
At El Peñol town, visitors see the Ave Fenix monument symbolizing the town’s rebirth. They also visit a replica of the old flooded town, offering views of the landscape and insight into the town before it was submerged. The transfer to this stop is about 10 minutes.
40 min
Laguna de Guatape
Guests take a 50-minute boat tour on the Guatapé Dam, passing by cabins of various Colombian celebrities and the ruins of Pablo Escobar’s former cabin. The transfer to the lake takes around 30 minutes.
80 min
Lunch near Piedra del Peñol
Lunch is served at a roadside restaurant on the way to Piedra del Peñol. The meal includes rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, a protein choice (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken, ground beef, or vegetarian), and a traditional drink called guandolo. The transfer to the restaurant is about 20 minutes.
60 min
Plazoleta de los Zocalos
A short stop at the Plazoleta de los Zocalos allows guests to take photos and shop for handicrafts, drinks, sweets, and food. The transfer to this stop takes 5 minutes.
20 min
Guatape
In Guatapé village, visitors can walk along the seawall and explore the street of memories and the street of parasols, popular spots for photography. The transfer here is approximately 10 minutes.
60 min
Piedra El Penol
Visitors will have time to climb the Piedra del Peñol if they choose, paying an extra cost of 30,000 Colombian pesos on site. After reaching the top, they can enjoy the view. Those who do not climb may use the time to shop or have a typical drink. The transfer to this location takes about 40 minutes.
120 min
Medellin
The tour concludes with the return bus ride to Medellín, lasting approximately two hours and ten minutes.
130 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Guatapé Full Day Bus Tour with Piedra del Peñol Climb, Meals & Boat Ride
by Tour a Guatapé - Piedra del Peñol con Salida desde Medellín
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$84Overview
This full-day bus tour from Medellín lasts about 11 hours and covers Guatapé and the Piedra del Peñol area. The day begins with a regional breakfast in Medellín including arepas, eggs, fruit, cheese, and a hot drink. The group then travels by bus to Marinilla, stopping at a farm where visitors can see llamas, cows, horses, rabbits, and ponies. Next is a visit to El Peñol town to view the Ave Fenix monument and a replica of the old flooded town. After a short transfer, the tour continues with a 50-minute boat ride on Lake Guatapé, passing celebrity cabins and the ruins of Pablo Escobar’s former house. Lunch is served at a roadside restaurant near Piedra del Peñol, featuring rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, a choice of protein (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken, ground beef, or vegetarian), and a traditional drink called guandolo. The tour then stops at the Plazoleta de los Zocalos for photos and shopping for handicrafts, drinks, sweets, and food. In Guatapé village, guests can walk along the seawall and explore streets known as the street of memories and the street of parasols. The final stop is the Piedra del Peñol rock formation, where guests may climb the 742 steps to the summit for panoramic views; the ticket for the climb is purchased on site. Those who do not climb can use the time for shopping or having a typical drink. The tour ends with the return bus ride to Medellín.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Medellin
The tour starts with a typical regional breakfast including arepa, egg, fruit, cheese, and a hot drink such as chocolate, coffee, or latte. After breakfast, the group boards the bus to begin the journey to Guatapé. The order of stops may change depending on factors like weather and traffic.
60 min
Marinilla
The bus stops at a farm in Marinilla where visitors can interact with animals including llamas, cows, horses, rabbits, and ponies. The transfer to this stop takes approximately 70 minutes.
90 min
Penol
At El Peñol town, visitors see the Ave Fenix monument symbolizing the town’s rebirth. They also visit a replica of the old flooded town, offering views of the landscape and insight into the town before it was submerged. The transfer to this stop is about 10 minutes.
40 min
Laguna de Guatape
Guests take a 50-minute boat tour on the Guatapé Dam, passing by cabins of various Colombian celebrities and the ruins of Pablo Escobar’s former cabin. The transfer to the lake takes around 30 minutes.
80 min
Lunch near Piedra del Peñol
Lunch is served at a roadside restaurant on the way to Piedra del Peñol. The meal includes rice, ripe banana, salad, soup, a protein choice (beef, pork, chicharrón, chicken, ground beef, or vegetarian), and a traditional drink called guandolo. The transfer to the restaurant is about 20 minutes.
60 min
Plazoleta de los Zocalos
A short stop at the Plazoleta de los Zocalos allows guests to take photos and shop for handicrafts, drinks, sweets, and food. The transfer to this stop takes 5 minutes.
20 min
Guatape
In Guatapé village, visitors can walk along the seawall and explore the street of memories and the street of parasols, popular spots for photography. The transfer here is approximately 10 minutes.
60 min
Piedra El Penol
Visitors will have time to climb the Piedra del Peñol if they choose, paying an extra cost of 30,000 Colombian pesos on site. After reaching the top, they can enjoy the view. Those who do not climb may use the time to shop or have a typical drink. The transfer to this location takes about 40 minutes.
120 min
Medellin
The tour concludes with the return bus ride to Medellín, lasting approximately two hours and ten minutes.
130 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.