Guatape private tour with paragliding and El Peñon climb

You climb 700 stairs inside a giant rock and fly over waterfalls on the same day.

A private guided tour of Guatape combines paragliding over rainforest and canyon, climbing El Peñón de Guatape's 700 stairs to its summit, and walking the town's painted streets and craft shops with a professional guide. The tour runs 4 to 10 hours depending on which activities you add at checkout. Private transportation is included, and guides speak English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guatape tour with paragliding and sightseeing

• Paragliding flight over waterfalls
• Climb 700 stairs to giant rock top
• Walk colorful town streets and shops

The experience

The day starts at the paragliding launch, where you fly over the Guacaica Canyon and rainforest canopy before your feet touch ground. After landing, you head to El Peñón de Guatape, the giant stone itself, and climb the 700 stairs to the top, where the view opens across the reservoir and surrounding hills. The physical climb is steady but manageable for most fitness levels, and the payoff is the vantage point most visitors to the region come for.

From there, the tour moves into Guatape town itself, one of the most colorful towns in Colombia, where the streets are lined with hand-painted buildings in bright geometric patterns. Your guide walks you through the zocalos tradition (the decorative tile work that covers building bases), points out the famous streets, and stops at coffee shops and craft vendors. This is where you get the town's actual history and character, not just the photo backdrop. The full combo tour includes all three elements. If you choose the tour-only option, you skip the paragliding and focus on the stone and town. A coffee tour option swaps paragliding for a visit to a local coffee farm instead.

Private transportation picks you up and handles the drive between each stop. Bring cash in Colombian pesos for any purchases in town, and let the operator know about dietary needs when you book. Paragliding requires a passport number at booking, and it's not suitable for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from each stop.
• a professional guide speaking English or Spanish.
• paragliding over the Guacaica Canyon and rainforest (in the paragliding option).
• access to climb El Peñón de Guatape's 700 stairs to the summit (in the full combo and tour-only options).
• a walking tour through Guatape town with stops at coffee shops and craft vendors (in the full combo option).
• or a visit to a local coffee farm (in the coffee tour option).

Options for this experience

5 options

Guatape plus a free coffee tourGuide in English or Spanish · 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Free coffee tour in which you learn the whole process from seed to cup, with basic tips. Pickup is included.

Guatape, free coffee tour and a 30-minute speedboat rideGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Free coffee tour where you learn the entire journey from seed to cup, with basic tips. Pickup is included.

Guatape, coffee and jet skiGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Free coffee tour, where you learn the whole process from seed to cup with basic tips, plus a 30-minute jet ski ride. Pickup is included.

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Guatape+ATV 1HGuide in English or Spanish · 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Free coffee tour where you learn the entire journey from seed to cup, with basic tips. Pickup is included.

Guatape+ParaglidingGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30Includes a paragliding flight of 12 to 15 minutes, provided the weather is very good; paragliding depends on conditions. Also includes a free coffee tour where you learn the full process, from seed to cup, with tips on the basics. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (6 to 60 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Ecoventure

Is this one for you?Book the paragliding option to add a flight experience to your day; choose tour-only to explore the stone and town's streets without it; pick the coffee tour to learn processing methods instead of flying.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is El Peñón de Guatape and why do people climb it?

El Peñón de Guatape is a massive granite rock formation rising from the landscape near Guatape town. The 700-stair climb to the summit takes you to a viewpoint overlooking the reservoir and the surrounding region. It's the main landmark visitors come to see in the area, and the climb itself is the central physical activity of the tour.

Is the paragliding part included in every option, or do I choose it at checkout?

Paragliding is included in the "Guatape tour and Paragliding" option only. You can also book "Guatape tour only" if you want to skip it, or choose "Guatape and coffee tour" to visit a coffee farm instead of flying.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs between 4 and 10 hours depending on which activities and stops you include. The full combo with paragliding, the stone climb, and town walking takes longer than the tour-only option.

Do I need to bring anything special or meet any requirements?

Bring cash in Colombian pesos for shops and cafes in town. You'll need your passport details (name, number, expiry, country) at booking if you're doing paragliding. The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers, and all other fitness levels are welcome.

What is the zocalos tradition the guide mentions?

Zocalos refers to the decorative tile work and painted designs that cover the lower sections of buildings throughout Guatape town. It's a defining visual feature of the town's architecture, and your guide will explain its history and significance as you walk the streets.