Medellin: ATV Mountain Tour, Waterfall Swim & Fishing Lunch

Summary

ATV rides in Medellin’s hills, waterfall swimming, fishing lunch

You’ll ride ATVs through Medellin’s mountain trails with a local guide, swim in a pure waterfall if you’re brave enough, then fish for your own lunch at a quiet lakeside spot before heading back to town — all with hotel pickup and everything sorted for you. It’s messy fun, good food, and real Antioquian warmth.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV Adventure and Waterfall Visit

• Pickup from hotel
• Arrive at facility, enjoy coffee
• Quadricycle tour in mountains
• Stop at viewpoints and waterfalls
• Swim at waterfalls (optional)
• Return transportation to hotel

Top questions

How long does the Medellin ATV tour last?

The tour lasts around 3 hours plus travel time from Medellin.

Is hotel pickup included for this ATV adventure?

Yes, private transportation picks you up from your hotel or preferred location in Medellin.

Can I swim at the waterfall during the tour?

Yes, you can swim in the pure water at the waterfall stop if you want.

Do I need experience to drive an ATV on this tour?

No previous experience is needed; guides will show you how to use the ATVs safely.

What languages do the guides speak?

The guides speak both Spanish and English.

Is lunch included in this Medellin ATV tour?

Yes, lunch is included — you’ll even have a chance to catch your own fish for it.

What should I bring for the ATV & waterfall day trip?

Bring comfortable clothes that can get muddy or wet; protective gear is provided.

Are photos or videos included in the tour?

Yes, quality photos and videos are included as part of your experience.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup in Medellin, all transportation out to Guarne’s mountains, use of an XL 4x4 quad bike with full protective equipment (plus health insurance), a local bilingual guide throughout, chances to swim at a pure-waterfall stop along the route, quality photos and videos taken for you along the way, and finally lunch by a fishing lake — where you can try catching your own meal before heading back into town.

What’s the experience like?

We bounced out of Medellin just after breakfast — the city faded behind us as our driver wound through those green Antioquia hills. I kept catching flashes of mist on the windows. When we got to the base camp (maybe an hour? I lost track), someone handed me a tiny cup of coffee that tasted stronger than anything I’ve had back home. Our guide, Mateo, grinned and showed us the ATVs — bigger than I expected. He said something about “la montaña te cambia” and laughed when I tried to repeat it. Probably butchered it.

The first stretch was all red dirt and eucalyptus smells, the engines buzzing under us. There were these moments when we’d round a bend and suddenly see whole valleys open up — honestly, it made me slow down just to stare. We stopped at a waterfall that looked almost fake, water so clear you could see your toes if you dared to dip in (I did — freezing but worth it). Some locals were there too, blasting music from a speaker and waving at us like we were old friends.

Lunch was at this fishing lake tucked away behind some trees. They handed me a rod and I actually caught something — not huge, but still counts. The cook fried it up with rice and plantains while we sat around swapping stories with Mateo about his childhood in Guarne. The sun started to burn off the clouds by then; everything smelled like woodsmoke and river water. I still think about that view across the lake sometimes.