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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour & Metrocable Day Trip★ 4.92 (1,953) · 7h–8h
Best value
Medellin: Cloud Forest Hike & Waterfalls Day Trip Pickup★ 4.97 (358) · 5h–6h
Top rated
Guatape, El Peñol & Paragliding: Private Day Trip Medellin★ 5.00 (177) · 9h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 12 options: US$ 45–US$ 270 (median US$ 159). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 12. With 100+ reviews: 9 of 12.
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Private experiences (4)
Guatape & Piedra del Peñol: Private Day Trip from MedellinYou’ll ride out from Medellin to Guatape’s colorful streets with a local guide, stop for breakfast, cruise the reservoir by boat with music playing, and have the chance (if you want) to climb Piedra del Peñol’s 740 steps. Lunch is included too. There are moments here that stick with you long after—the painted houses, laughter on the water, and those wild lake views.
Guatape & El Peñol Rock: Private Day Trip from MedellinYou’ll climb El Peñol Rock for wild views over Guatape’s lakes, stroll painted streets with your guide sharing local stories, and relax by the water with lunch at your own pace. Expect hotel pickup in Medellin, all entrance fees included, plus real moments that stick with you long after you’ve left those colorful walls behind.
Guatapé & Peñol Rock: Private Day Trip with Llama FarmYou’ll feed llamas or taste exotic fruit before climbing Peñol Rock for those wild views over lakes and islands. Wander Guatapé’s painted streets with a local guide who knows every story behind those zócalos—and enjoy lunch by the water before heading home with tired legs and probably carrot on your shoes.
Medellín to Melcocho River: Private Hike & Forest Swim Day TripYou’ll leave Medellín early for a private day trip into Colombia’s Melcocho forest reserve, hiking rainforest trails with a local guide and swimming in crystal-clear river pools. Taste homemade breakfast on the way, share lunch by the water, and feel that rare quiet only found far from city life.
2 to 5 hours (1)
Medellin: Paragliding Over Waterfalls & Cocorna Day TripYou’ll ride out from Medellin to Cocorna with local guides, then take off for a paragliding flight above massive waterfalls and green canyons. Feel the wind, spot hidden rivers below, then share a traditional lunch atop Antioquia’s mountains before heading home — heart still racing from those views.
Half day and longer (4)
Guatapé day trip: La Piedra del Peñol & boat tourThis 10-hour day trip from Medellín takes you to La Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter monolith in Guatapé, with hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all transport included. You'll ride a boat across the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, climb the 740 steps to the stone's summit, explore the colorful village, and eat lunch—the guide handles the route and timing so you move through the day without planning it.Is it for me?If your Spanish is limited or nonexistent, book the English-language guide so the commentary on the reservoir, the monolith, and the village history reaches you clearly. The guide stays with the group all day and handles the logistics, so you move through the stops without building the schedule yourself.
Guatape & El Peñol Rock: Coffee Farm, Market & Town Day TripYou’ll taste Colombia’s wildest fruits in a real farmers’ market before exploring a working coffee farm near Guatape. Climb El Peñol Rock for views that stick with you, then wander Guatape’s painted streets with a local guide who knows every story tile by tile. This day trip isn’t just sightseeing — it’s color, sweat, laughter, and flavors you won’t forget.
Guatapé & Piedra del Peñol: Chiva Day Trip, Hacienda & LunchYou’ll taste strawberries and cream at sunrise outside Medellín, cruise across Guatapé’s blue waters by boat, walk through Pablo Escobar’s haunting hacienda with a local guide, climb Piedra del Peñol for wild views, and end your day wandering Umbrella Street with a solterita cookie in hand—leaving you changed in small ways you’ll only notice later.
Waterfall Rappelling & Natural Pool Day Trip from MedellínIf you're craving a real adventure outside Medellín—think rappelling down a roaring waterfall and swimming in Antioquia’s largest natural pool—this day trip to San Luis is for you. It’s off-the-beaten-path, full of local flavor, and perfect if you want something different from the usual tourist spots.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour & Metrocable Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 1,953 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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