The 9 Boat Tours in Medellín to Clear a Day For

1.Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 365 reviews · 10h 30m · from $64Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Guatapé from Medellín by colorful themed bus. You will cruise to Hacienda La Manuela, see Pablo Escobar’s abandoned estate, visit Peñol Rock and Guatapé, and choose paid extras such as ATVs, jet skis, or paintball. Guides including Mario, Cesar, Naomi, and Sebastian have led recent departures in English and Spanish.

“We had a great day with Cesar and Alex, they were very kind, told us a lot and it was a day full of activities.”

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2.Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours exploring Guatapé with a private bilingual guide such as Manuel, Manny, or Christian. Climb 740 steps up El Peñol Rock, cruise the reservoir past Pablo Escobar’s former home, eat a local lunch, and stroll Guatapé’s tile-fronted streets. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, lunch, and insurance are included.

“Excellent service. Manuel was great the whole tour. Prompt arrival at our hotel — quick and efficient throughout the whole day. Very informative as well and personable. Highly recommended!”

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3.Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $134

Travel from Medellín to Guatapé with a private guide such as Mateo, Nelson, Hector, or Jorge. The day combines breakfast, lunch, a reservoir cruise with music, a walking tour of Guatapé, and the 740-step climb up El Peñol. Expect flexible pacing, hotel pickup, and an extra COP 35,000 entrance fee for the rock.

“By far one of the best bookings I’ve had. Luis was amazing! Great conversation and great hospitality. As a tourist, it was very helpful to have him show us around and get us to the things we needed. I recommend this trip to anyone traveling to Medellin!”

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4.(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $235Top rated

Spend 10 to 11 hours with a private guide exploring Guatapé, Marinilla, El Peñol Rock, and Pablo Escobar’s former mansion. Depending on your selected option, you’ll ride ATVs, play paintball, cruise the lake, visit an animal farm, and stroll Guatapé’s colorful streets. Guides such as Alejandro and Santiago provide transportation and commentary in English and Spanish.

“Jorge Suazo, Dec 2025. Our tour guide Alejandro arrived ahead of time to pick us up for our private, 12-hour tour today. He is fluent in English and Spanish, which is a big plus for me/us as my wife Claudia speaks Spanish only. Alejandro has traveled throughout Europe, Central and South America giving him well versed international knowledge and experiece. He is a great communicator with excellent listening and rapport building skills via his pleasant, humble, assertive, and positive personality expressing care and extensive knowledge of his chosen craft as a tour guide and travel advisor. From 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. Alejandro maintained his positive energy and close engagement…”

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5.Amazing Private Guatape Tour + Boat Ride + Helicopter & Rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $305

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a bilingual guide such as Mario, traveling privately from Medellín to Peñol Rock and Guatapé. Climb or visit the famous stone, learn about Old Peñol, stroll colorful streets, and choose a private boat ride or short helicopter flight. Lunch is not included.

“Our tour guide, Mario was super nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. Spoke english and spanish. Tour went great - would recommend.”

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6.Guatapé Private Tour with Helicopter & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 12 hours · from $386

Travel from Medellín to Guatapé in a private vehicle with a bilingual guide, then see the lake by helicopter and private boat. Climb La Piedra, explore the zócalo-lined town, and shape the day around your interests. Guides including Felipe, Santiago, and Alex have earned strong praise, though English coverage may vary.

“activities where fun, we could change the program like we wanted , nice flexibly!”

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7.Go Sailing Guatape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet Captain René at 9:30 am in Guatapé for a private, three-hour sail across the reservoir. You’ll see houseboats, upscale homes, old Pablo Escobar estates, mountains, and Peñol Rock while learning basic sailing. Coffee, water, snacks, Colombian fruit, and local beer may be included.

“Great experience in a sailboat with a master in sailing. Learn a lot about sailing techniques and how to manage a boat in the dock. Highly recomended.”

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8.Guatape El Peñol with boat + gastronomic tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $47Best value

From Medellín, Aeroturex takes you to Marinilla, El Peñol, the Rock of Guatapé, and Guatapé town for seven tastings, lunch, a boat ride, and guided walks. Guide Mario and driver Pedro have been praised for their professional service. The $47 tour runs about nine hours in English or Spanish.

“Was a very informative and interesting adventure. I’m glad I attended this event.”

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9.Day trip with Transport, Food & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $49

Travel from Medellín to Guatapé with breakfast, lunch, round-trip transport, a bilingual guide, town walking tour, boat trip, and time at El Peñol Rock. Pickup is available near El Poblado or Laureles-Estadio. Guides may include Mateo, Jhonny, or Steven, and the rock entrance costs about $8 extra.

“It’s my second tour with Mateo and Wayacan and, again everything was so great! The tour included everything that I needed to enjoy Guatapé, Mateo so nice, professional and funny made the day super enjoyable. I’ll always will choose Wayacán tours ❤️”

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