Private Transfer Medellin to Guatape: One-Way or Round Trip

The drive itself becomes part of the trip, not just the means to get there.

A private one-way or round-trip transfer between Medellin and Guatape pairs a professional driver with an air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup at your chosen time. The route runs roughly four hours and crosses Colombian mountain scenery. Your driver can stop along the way so you can step out and take in the views or pick up supplies. The service includes 24/7 support and a guarantee of on-time arrival. Choose the one-way option if you're heading to Guatape to stay, or the round-trip if you're making a day excursion from Medellin.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 178.71 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Transport from Medellin to Guatape No fixed time Guide in Spanish Pickup is included

Round-trip service with a 4-hour wait No fixed time Guide in Spanish Round-trip from Medellin to Guatape, with pickup included

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What’s included

• Professional driver with knowledge of the local area.
• air-conditioned vehicle with spacious seating.
• hotel pickup from your Medellin accommodation at your chosen time.
• optional stops along the route for scenery or supplies.
• 24/7 customer support.
• guaranteed on-time arrival.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Ages Adult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by BnB Colombia Tours

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

The experience

You get picked up from your Medellin accommodation at whatever time suits your schedule. The driver arrives on time and handles the route: no navigation, no rental paperwork, no figuring out which road goes where. The vehicle is air-conditioned and spacious, which matters on a four-hour drive through mountain terrain where the landscape shifts as you climb.

The route between Medellin and Guatape crosses some of the most dramatic scenery in the region. Your driver knows the roads and the area well enough to suggest stops if you want to step out and look around, or to pull over for supplies without adding time to the journey. This is not a sightseeing tour with a guide pointing things out. It is a transfer where the views are there if you want them, and the driver can make the route work around what you need.

If you're booking the round-trip option, the driver waits for four hours while you explore Guatape, then brings you back to Medellin. That timing is built in, so you don't have to negotiate a return pickup or worry about being stranded. The one-way option is for travelers staying overnight in Guatape or heading onward from there. Either way, the support team is available around the clock if your plans shift or you need to reach the driver.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

How long does the drive from Medellin to Guatape take?

The transfer takes roughly four hours each way, depending on traffic and any stops you make along the route to enjoy the scenery or pick up supplies.

Can the driver make stops on the way to Guatape?

Yes. Your driver can pull over so you can appreciate the Colombian landscapes or buy anything you need for your trip to Guatape. The stops are flexible and fit within the journey.

What's included in the round-trip option?

The round-trip service includes pickup from your Medellin hotel, the drive to Guatape, a four-hour wait while you explore, and the return drive to Medellin: all with the same professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle.

Is the pickup time flexible?

Yes. You choose your desired pickup time when you book, and the driver will arrive at your Medellin accommodation at that time to start the transfer.

What happens if my plans change after I book?

The service includes 24/7 support, so you can contact the team if your schedule shifts or if you need to reach your driver about a change to the plan.