Private Houseboat BBQ on Guatapé Lake
Three hours on Guatapé Lake in a private houseboat, with a captain and a chef who grill a full BBQ on board. Paddleboards, a speaker for your music, dessert and coffee included. For groups of up to 20.
About this experience
What's Included?
- A private houseboat, just for your group, for 3 hours on Guatapé Lake.
- Captain and chef on board.
- BBQ: rump steak or picanha, pork shoulder, BBQ ribs and chorizo, with patacón (fried green plantain), potatoes and salad.
- A drink (soda, water or juice), dessert and coffee.
- 2 paddleboards to stop, swim and enjoy the water.
- A speaker to play your music, and room to dance.
- Insurance.
How It Goes
- Departure from a dock near the entrance to El Peñol Rock, with parking (we send you the exact spot when you book). You pick the time: 10 or 11 am, or 12, 1 or 2 pm.
- Cruise on the lake while the chef grills the BBQ on board.
- A stop to swim or go out on the paddleboards, if you like.
- Lunch, dessert and coffee with a view of the water.
- Back at the dock 3 hours after you left.
Duration
3 hours, the minimum: it is not booked for less. You can add extra hours when you book, as long as you are back by 6 pm, when the lake closes to boats.
What to Bring?
- Swimsuit and towel, if you want to swim.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
- Your own drinks, if you like: beer and liquor are welcome, and the houseboat has a cooler with ice.
Good to Know
- It's private: the houseboat goes out with your group only, up to 20 people.
- The price is per person, with a minimum of 4: a group of 1 to 4 pays the total for 4 people, and from 5 on each person is added.
- Only one group a day, so book early. Bookings close 48 hours ahead.
- Children are welcome, and there is a bathroom on board.
- Getting to the dock is up to you. If you're staying at a hotel or house with a large dock, we can pick you up there: free if it's nearby; if it's farther, we charge for the travel time. Message us before booking to confirm and, for an Airbnb, send us a photo of the dock.
Make the most of Guatapé
- Private boat tour on Guatapé Lake: the islands, La Manuela and El Peñol Rock from the water.
- Pontoon boat for up to 15 people: the whole group on one boat, with music and swimming stops.
- Paddleboard (SUP) tour: calm water and hidden coves with a guide.
What's included
- Private houseboat for 3 hours
- Captain and chef
- BBQ: rump steak or picanha, pork shoulder, BBQ ribs and chorizo
- Patacón, potatoes and salad
- A drink: soda, water or juice
- Dessert and coffee
- 2 paddleboards
- A speaker for your music, and room to dance
- Insurance
Not included
- Transport to the dock
- Alcoholic drinks (you can bring your own)
- El Peñol Rock ticket
What you need to know
- Up to 20 people
- Minimum charge of 4 people; 3 hours minimum
- One group a day
- Bookings close 48 hours ahead
Meeting point
Near the entrance of El Peñol Rock.
We send you the exact spot, with its map and directions, once your booking is confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
Can we bring our own drinks?
Yes. Beer and liquor are welcome; the houseboat has a cooler with ice. The soft drink with lunch is included.
Is there music? Can we dance?
Yes. The houseboat has a speaker to play your music, and room to dance on board.
Can we book it for 2 hours?
No. It goes out for 3 hours, which is the minimum.
Can we stay out longer?
Yes: add extra hours when you book. You have to be back by 6 pm, so the later you leave, the fewer hours fit: leaving at 2 pm, one more hour.
Is the price per person or for the whole houseboat?
Per person, with a minimum of 4: from 1 to 4 people you pay the total for 4, and from 5 on each person is added, up to 20.
Can children come?
Yes. It's a plan for the whole family, and there is a bathroom on board.
Do we need to know how to swim?
No. Swimming and paddleboarding are optional.
Can you pick us up at our accommodation?
If your hotel or house has a large dock, it's possible: free if it's nearby; if it's farther, we charge for the travel time. Message us before booking to confirm; for an Airbnb, send us a photo of the dock.
What if we are fewer than 4?
You can still book: the houseboat is yours alone, and you pay for 4 people.
Can we share the houseboat with another group?
No: it's private, and only one group goes out each day.
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