Full-Day Private Guatape Coffee Villa Tour from Medellin

Very fun way to see a lot in one day

The TLDR: very lovely day getting a lot in, no waterfall, pero ¡vale la pena! We had a very nice time on the trip. Going the private route meant we were in a s car that was very comfortable, safe to leave our bags in, and meant we ran on our own timeline. This is a great way to get a lot of stuff in: la piedra, good views of the lake, guatape, and a coffee farm. By far the coffee farm was the most informative part of the trip. Our guide clearly knew a lot about the process and the experience and family that work the farm we went to was awesome. I’m not sure if taking the tour in English left something to be desired as far as information given or if there just isn’t that much information to give. Guatape is very small, so it’s easy to walk it in just a few minutes if you’re not shopping or taking a million pictures. It’s definitely worth the visit and you could spend hours there if you wanted just looking at every piece of art. Our tour did not include the stop at the waterfall that is mentioned. The road is currently closed for maintanence. Unfortunately this was not communicated to us until we asked about it after the tour. We asked during, and the guide said he’d never made that stop. After asking the company directly the next day, we were told they are working on correcting the description to remove that part of the trip but it hasn’t been updated. It would have been nice to know that beforehand. All in all, we had a lovely day moving at our own pace. The weather was phenomenal. The piedra has awesome views that make you want to hangout by the lake all day. Guatape is adorable and if you are a nerd and a coffee lover, the coffee plantation is a true highlight.

Response from the operator: Hannah thank you for sharing such a detailed and insightful review of your Full-Day Private Guatape Coffee Villa Tour from Medellin! We are delighted to hear that you had a "very lovely day getting a lot in" and appreciated the flexibility of the private route. It's wonderful to know that you found your private car comfortable and convenient for exploring at your own pace, taking in the beauty of La Piedra, the lake views, Guatapé, and the coffee farm. We are especially pleased that the coffee farm was a true highlight for you, and that our guide's knowledge, along with the incredible experience provided by the family working the farm, made such a strong positive impression. Our private tours are designed to offer flexibility, allowing guests to delve deeply into areas of personal interest while also enjoying independent exploration of charming spots like Guatape, which has its own unique visual story. Regarding the waterfall stop, this specific inclusion was not possible. Due to a road closure that was entirely outside of our control, access to the waterfall was unfeasible on the day of your tour. It is important to note that local conditions, including weather, can change constantly, and we have no control over road closures or route alterations. To ensure you still enjoyed a full and enriching experience, this stop was replaced with a complimentary visit to the charming, colorful village of La Réplica, conveniently located on the way to El Peñol. This particular stop is not typically included in the original tour itinerary but was added as a direct compensation for the unforeseen change. The climate in Colombia changes constantly, and we have no control over road closures or route changes. Despite this unforeseen change, we are so glad you still had a lovely day, enjoying the phenomenal weather, the awesome views from La Piedra, and finding Guatape adorable and the coffee plantation a true highlight. We truly value your comprehensive feedback as it helps us to continuously improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another exceptional experience with Medellin Travels. Warmly, Lina Mora Medellin Travels Medellintravels.com Follow us on Instagram: @medellin.travels

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Fantastic

Great day with our guide Ana Maria who met us at the hotel right on time, showed us Guatape and got us tickets to climb the rock so we didn't have to wait in line. We then visited Guatape village which is so wonderful and colourful and then made our way to the coffee farm which we absolutely loved - so interesting to see the entire process. One of our most memorable days in Colombia, thank you again!

Response from the operator: Hi Kristina, a cordial greeting and our sincere gratitude for taking your time to review us. Thank you for pointing out that you did not have to wait in that line since you followed our suggestion to start earlier at 7am instead of 10am, and that we hooked you up with tickets. We truly love our guests and want you guys to have a memorable experience, thus we do everything we can to make our voyage a smooth one. Thanks for being receptive to our recommendations. We made it back for your husbands 4pm conference , call, that's what proper planning and coordination can accomplish when everyone is on board with our guidance and advice. I'm glad you guys chose and loved the coffee tour upgrade, it's well worth it. Last, but not least, we appreciate you and your business and for letting others know that our tour was one of your most memorable experiences in our country. Warm regards, Alex from Medellin Travels Medellintravels.com @medellin.travels

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Great day

We had a fantastic time with Ana María during our tour. She was a great guide and showed us Guatape rock , the local town where we walked around and had lunch and then a coffee tour. Fabulous day and I would highly recommend the experience.

Response from the operator: Thank you kindly for your review and for stating that you had a fabulous day with us in Guatape. I'm happy that you did the coffee tour upgrade. We appreciate guests like you that hone in on all the subtleties and nuances and furthermore, know the meaning of a quality tour like ours. Thanks for being awesome guests. Kind regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com

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Extraordinary

Raising the stone is exhausting but it is worth doing, you can not wait to be told, raise it. Our guide Jaime is exceptional and the Enterprise services extraordinary.

Response from the operator: Estimado Juan, mil gracias por calificarnos. Nos alegra muchisimo saber que tuviste una experiencia excepcional y que nuestros servicios son extraordinarios! Esta es tu casa y te esperamos con brazos abiertos. Saludos, Alex de Medellin Travels Medellintravels.com @medellin.travels

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Loved visit to coffee farm-- thanks Carlos!

Alex and Carlos were great help setting up a private full-day visit to a small coffee farm near Guatape, visit to the town and hike of El Penol "the rock". The view from the top is amazing. Carlos was our guide and was so friendly, we were so curious about Medellin (history, agriculture, industry, crime) and he was knowledgeable and nice answering all of our questions. The coffee farm visit was definitely a highlight of our entire trip to Colombia. The only drawback is that it's 1.5- 2 hours outside of Medellin and the roads zig-zag uphill and downhill the majority of the drive so it's not exactly relaxing. As tourism seems to be growing in Medellin, I wonder if they will partner with a heli company and offer an upgraded option to take a helicopter instead of the car ride. So much faster, avoid the crazy roads and I can only imagine how beautiful it would be to see all of the coffee farms and beautiful terrain from above.

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