Digital Detox in a Houseboat on Guatapé Lake

4.9(23 reviews of Remote Guatapé)ExperiencesRNT 172321

Private two-storey houseboat lit up at dusk on Guatapé Lake, below the forest

The houseboat from above: terraces with lawn, hammock, jacuzzi and paddleboard on the water

The bedroom: two double beds and a window to the forest

The houseboat's equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar

Table set at the kitchen bar, with the lake through a round window

Unplug on a private two-storey houseboat on Guatapé Lake, with a jacuzzi, a paddleboard and breakfast included. For a couple; children under 12 stay free. 2 nights minimum, on request.

About this experience

What's Included?

A private houseboat, just for you, on two floors, with one large bedroom.
Breakfast every morning of your stay.
A jacuzzi and a paddleboard to go out on the water whenever you like.
A kitchen equipped with the basics, if you'd like to cook.
A bathroom with a shower.
Pickup at a marina on the road from El Peñol to Guatapé (we send you the exact spot when you book), and the ride back there when you leave.
Our team looking after you throughout your stay.

Meals

Breakfast is included. Everything else is up to you.
Cooking kits you can add to your request: burgers, hot dogs or pizza, to make in the houseboat's kitchen.
Restaurants nearby deliver to the houseboat: we share their menus with you.
Or bring your own groceries and cook: the kitchen has the basics.

How It Works

Fill in your request: arrival date, nights, who is coming and the extras you'd like. It reaches us on WhatsApp already written out.
We confirm the houseboat is free and send you a proposal with the final price and a payment link. Sending the request costs nothing.
2 nights minimum. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights are at the weekend rate.
Long stays: for 7 nights or more, write to us on WhatsApp and we'll send you our rates.
Arrival: we pick you up at a marina on the road from El Peñol into Guatapé (we send you the exact spot when you book), at the time we agree with you, and take you back there when you leave.

Duration

2 nights minimum.

What to Bring?

Swimsuit.
Sunscreen and bug spray.
A good book. If you really want to unplug, leave the devices you don't need at home.

Good to Know

It's for a couple. Children under 12 stay free.
Requests need at least 3 days' notice.
During your stay you can add experiences from our catalog: coffee, birds, boat, jet ski.

Make the most of Guatapé

Private boat tour on Guatapé Lake: the islands, La Manuela and El Peñol Rock from the water.
Birdwatching tour in Guatapé: around 400 species in the area, with breakfast.
Coffee farm tour and tasting: from the plant to the cup with a local family.

What's included

Private two-storey houseboat with one large bedroom
Breakfast every day
Jacuzzi
Paddleboard
Kitchen equipped with the basics
Bathroom with shower
Pickup and return at a marina on the road from El Peñol to Guatapé

Not included

Lunch and dinner (optional cooking kits, restaurant delivery or your own groceries)
Transport to Guatapé

What you need to know

For a couple; children under 12 stay free
2 nights minimum
Requests need 3 days' notice

Meeting point

On the road from El Peñol to Guatapé.

We send you the exact spot, with its map and directions, once your booking is confirmed.

4.9 · 23 reviews of Remote Guatapé

Across everything we run, on Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor.

*This is a late post - my friend and I went in August of 2025. The Guatape River and Waterfalls tour was the best excursion of my LIFE! Honestly, one of my favorite days I’ve ever had. Camilo brought my friend and me to a quiet and secluded area of a river outside Guatape, where there was a beautiful blue green swimming hole under a waterfall. As my friend and I started exploring the river, he set up a gorgeous brunch for us - sandwiches from a local shop, coffee, mimosas. He also set up chairs, mats to lay on in the sun, an umbrella, and binoculars for birdwatching. It was PARADISE. He told us he’d take some pictures of us enjoying the river so we wouldn’t have to worry about capturing the moment. she told us he’d be back in a few hours, and when he returned, he asked if we’d like to stay longer or wanted to go. We happily stayed. If I lived there, I would go there every day. Thank you Camilo!!
Kara C.on Google
We had an excellent experience with Guatape Tours! We booked a sprinter van with them for 12 of us, which was super clean, very comfortable and with air conditioning, to go from Medellin to Guatape and back later that same day. Our driver Christian was wonderful. He was on time, knowledgeable about the area and activities and very friendly. He drove us to hike La Piedra del Penol and then recommended an excellent place for lunch afterwards which he took us too. Afterwards he dropped us off near the malecón to walk and tour the town. It was a great day trip and I appreciated Guatape Tours checking in with me throughout the day and even before to make sure that everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend booking any trip with them!
Jessica Z.on Google

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The living room with sofas and armchairs, open to the lake

Armchairs and the staircase to the upper floor of the houseboat

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a single night?

No, the minimum stay is 2 nights.

Can children come?

Yes. Children under 12 stay free.

Are meals included?

Breakfast is. For the rest, add a burger, hot dog or pizza kit to your request, order from a restaurant nearby that delivers, or bring your own groceries and cook: the kitchen has the basics.

How do we get to the houseboat?

We pick you up at a marina on the road from El Peñol into Guatapé (we send you the exact spot when you book), at the time we agree with you, and take you back there when you leave.

Can we stay longer?

Yes. For 7 nights or more, write to us on WhatsApp and we'll send you our long-stay rates.

When do I pay?

When we confirm your request we send you a proposal with a payment link. Sending the request costs nothing.

Can I keep my phone?

Yes. The idea is to unplug, but you can keep it for whatever you need.