Colombia · BOAT TOURS IN MEDELLÍN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 boat tours in Medellín justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Climb Piedra del Peñol, explore colorful Guatapé, ride the reservoir by boat, and eat real Colombian meals, all from Medellín.
“Marlon and David were great! Marlon was fun and knowledgeable! This experience was very interesting!”
Day trip from Medellín to Guatapé and Peñol Rock with breakfast, lunch, and a reservoir boat ride, plus town exploring.
“This day trip to Guatape was an amazing experience, but what truly made it outstanding was our guide, Andreas. From the very beginning, he set the tone for the day with his warm personality, perfect English, and fantastic sense of humor. He has a natural talent for storytelling and keeping everyone engaged without ever feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Andreas was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts about Colombia in general, Guatape, and the local culture, always in a clear and entertaining way. He was attentive to absolutely everyone in the group, patient, and genuinely cared that each person was enjoying the experience. You could tell he truly loves…”
Medellín day trip to Guatapé and Peñol: step climb, dam boat lunch, Umbrella Street, and Antioquia tastings. Small groups, big views.
“A very good experience, and good value for the amount paid. We took longer than expected, departing about 8:45 AM and arriving back around 10 PM. Lunch was very good and well timed. We could have used more time at the piedra, but we were a bit behind schedule by then. This tour is recommended for those interested in a deeper exploration of the area around Medellín! Be prepared for lot of time on the bus.”
Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol day trip from Medellín with breakfast, lunch, Guatapé Dam boat tour, town stops, and a climb option.
“This is a very complete and well-organized tour with a total of six stops. You truly get more than what you pay for. The tour included both breakfast and lunch, which was a great bonus. The guide managed the time very well, giving us enough time at each stop without feeling rushed. There were restrooms available at every stop, which made the experience very comfortable. Everything felt very pleasant and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour.”
Full-day Guatapé tour from Medellín with Peñol Rock steps, a luxury boat ride, guided zócalo streets, and llama feeding plus meals.
“Gigi tours arranged to pick us up at our hotel but they changed the pickup the night before to another location. We waited at the other location for an hour and the bus never came. Be aware that GIGI does not pick up or drop off at hotels even though they tell you they do on the website. Don’t go through what we did. Even though they drove us finally to catch up to the bus and gave us a 25% discount, the stress made the trip pretty bad. BE CAREFUL with them”
Private Guatapé and Peñol day trip from Medellín with Peñol Rock tickets, reservoir boat ride, colorful town time, and included lunch.
“Our guide Manuel was so friendly and knowledgeable. His tour company is named EPIC tours Medellin for a reason! Climbing the steps up the monolithic rock, and seeing the surrounding arid land was so impressive. The town of Guatapé was charming, and very instagrammable indeed. We had such a lovely time. This is definitely the tour you should choose.”
Private Guatapé day with helicopter views, colorful town zócalos, lake boat time, a rock climb, plus guide and transport, $340.99.
“This tour was really fun. Our guide Santiago was really nice and informative. We first went to Guatapes rock which was a really cool experience. Then we went on the boat ride which was done by a professional boat driver while our guide stayed back on land. The boat ride was cool as well, the boat captain was just as nice and informative and even let us control the boat for a while. So much fun. The helicopter experience was just as amazing. Overall you can't go wrong by booking this tour.”
Private Guatapé day trip from Medellín with tandem paragliding, a 700-stair climb at Peñol, and a guided walk through colorful Guatapé.
“I booked this tour as had Alex as my guide. Excellent language skills (formerly lived in NYC for 10 years) and kept me entertained the whole day. Started with paragliding from a beautiful spot where we flight over some waterfalls and around some of the mountains in the area. We caught some updraft air and circled to rise above the take-off - we then landed in the same place. Excellent tandem pilot who was also very safety conscious (I’m also certified myself). I then climbed the “Rock” for some views and then off to Guadalupe which I found interesting and had a great lunch there.”
Private Guatapé tour from Medellín with breakfast, lunch, reservoir cruise, and El Peñol rock views, plus a guided colorful town walk.
“Well worth the visit. Had such a fabulous time. Not to be missed!”
Private Guatapé day trip from Medellín with Piedra del Peñol, Malecon, colorful plaza, plus helicopter or boat ride over the lake.
“Our tour guide, Mario was super nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. Spoke english and spanish. Tour went great - would recommend.”
Private Guatapé day trip from Medellín with fruit tasting, El Peñol 749-step climb, Zócalos walking tour, and a 16-stop boat ride.
“Great day trip from Medellin. We were picked up from our building promptly and learned so much from our driver, Andres. We tasted a bunch of exotic fruits at the market and climbed to the top of La Piedra. Did a private boat ride to learn about the former residences of Pablo Escobar. Had a traditional lunch in the town and then walked the streets and visited a few shops before heading back to Medellin.”
Medellín to Guatapé and El Peñol in one long day, with town zócalos, a reservoir boat ride, and 740 steps to epic views.
Guatapé day trip from Medellín with the Rumbero boat, guided town time, Alto del Chocho stop, and a visit to Peñol Stone.
“Day started off on the wrong foot... They picked us up 35 minutes late and didn't even had the courtesy to message us that they were running late.. I had to contact the tour guide twice before they responded. The included breakfast was not good at all, they didn't even provide coffee, just some lame tasting watered down hot chocolate... They took us to 2 souvenir places, they were ok, the places we visited were beautiful but I would def recommend you go with another agency, these guys just did not have their things in place. Also, I did notice that the tires on the bus were traveling on were…”
Private 12-hour Guatapé tour from Medellín with helicopter views and a private boat ride, plus El Peñol rock and colorful streets.
“Fantastic tour. We loved it so much. Alejandro was an amazing guide. Guatapé is gorgeous.”
Private 3-hour sail in Guatapé with Captain René, calm-water instruction, coffee and snacks, and major Peñol Stone views from the reservoir.
“Sailing with Rene was wonderful. His serene nature coupled with the beauty of the gentle waters, and learning to help him maneuver the boat made for a truly unforgettable experience!”
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