Van XL Round Trip Medellín ↔ Guatapé (Same Day)

4.9(23 reviews of Remote Guatapé)10 hoursTransfersRNT 172321

White passenger van on the road to Guatapé

Reclining seats inside a passenger van for groups

A day in Guatapé from Medellín in a private Sprinter-type Van XL for up to 19. The driver waits while you explore.

About this experience

What's Included?

A private Van XL: a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar with 19 seats, for your group only.
A professional local driver who knows the road to Guatapé.
Door to door: picked up at your hotel or apartment and dropped off at your accommodation.
The driver waits for you in Guatapé while you explore, and brings you back the same day.
Fuel and tolls.
Help with your luggage.
Coordination with our bilingual team before and during the trip.

Itinerary

Pickup in the morning, at your address in Medellín.
Guatapé: the driver takes you there and waits while you climb El Peñol Rock or walk the town.
Back to your accommodation in Medellín in the afternoon.

Duration

A full day: 2 to 2.5 hours each way, plus your time in Guatapé.

Luggage

Up to 19 people with light bags.
With a large suitcase each, about 13 people travel comfortably.
Tell us how many suitcases you bring when you book.

Good to Know

Price per vehicle, not per person.
The last departure is at 5:00 pm.
For fewer than 16 people, see the Van L (up to 15) or the van (up to 8).

Make the most of Guatapé

El Peñol Rock tickets: more than 700 steps and a 360° view of the lake.
Pontoon boat for groups: the whole group on one boat, with music and swimming stops.
Van XL one way: if you stay the night in Guatapé.

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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Frequently asked questions

How many people fit?

Up to 19 with light bags.

Does the driver wait for us in Guatapé?

Yes, the driver waits while you explore and brings you back the same day.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle, not per person.

What time do we leave?

You choose it when you book, between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Which stops do you make on the way?

We recommend the Alto del Chocho viewpoint, the Old Peñol replica and, sometimes, the Upside-Down House before the Rock; then Guatapé town and the way back. They are optional: you stop if you want to, and any stop on the route is included, on the way there or back, the JMC airport too. The driver waits for you all day, fuel and tolls included; meals are not included.

What time is El Peñol Rock open?

Every day of the year, from 8am to 6pm. You can also stay for the sunset: the steps are lit and you can come down until it ends, around 6:30pm. Going up takes 20 to 25 minutes and coming down 10 to 15.

Until what time does the driver wait for us?

The service is up to 12 hours from the pickup: if we pick you up at 7am, the way back leaves Guatapé around 5pm.