On this 5-day tour, discover Medellin, known for its famous coffee plantations, flower farms, beautiful little towns, and amazing nature. It is also known as the City of Eternal Spring for its idyllic climate and even a Caribbean coastline. You will have the chance to visit some culturally rich villages and some of Medellin's most spectacular landscapes, where colorful rock formations leave a lasting impression. Your journey begins in the lovely town of Medellin, where you can enjoy the beautiful architecture, local markets, parks, and the botanical garden. Visit the unique pueblos and discover the city of Guatapé on a guided tour from Medellin. Learn about this colorful city from your guide and enjoy the beautiful views from the top of the Rock of El Peñol before visiting the magnificent coffee scenery in Concordia
Highlights
Enjoy a guided tour through the vibrant city of Medellín
Admire the beauty of Guatapé and its unique colorful tile streets
Explore iconic hot spots, tropical fruits, and world class coffee
Learn about Colombia's coffee culture and visit local coffee farm
Visit Concordia, known for its coffee plantation and landscape
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Your day starts with a private tour of Medellin, exploring the city’s cultural and architectural gems. Visit Botero Park to see sculptures by Colombia’s renowned artist, and wonder at the light sculptures in Lights Park. Ride the Metro train and Metro-Cable, and explore the upscale El Poblado neighborhood. In the afternoon, tour Comuna 13, meet local community leaders, and learn about the neighborhood's transformation.
During your visit to the Botanical Gardens, you can buy lunch or explore the gardens and enjoy a late lunch afterward.
*What to bring: sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. It's best to avoid wearing fancy watches and jewelry.
Starting from Medellin, you'll travel through one of the city's most exclusive eastern suburbs, showcasing local lifestyle and architecture. As you head towards Guatape, be captivated by the vibrant patchwork of farmland around El Peñol, hinting at the natural wonders to come.
The highlight awaits at El Peñol, where the towering Rock challenges adventurers to climb its over 700 steps. Prepare for an exhilarating ascent rewarded with stunning panoramic views that showcase Colombia's beauty.
If climbing isn't your preference, explore the charming town of Guatape. Admire the vibrant colors of the houses, each telling a story of local pride. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the waterfront, accompanied by the soothing sound of waves.
For a deeper dive into Guatape's splendor, consider a boat ride on the pristine lake, passing the luxurious retreats of Colombian celebrities and learning about the region's rich culture.
During your time in Guatape, you can purchase lunch or choose to have a late lunch after the tour at either the Medellin airport (MDE) or your hotel, depending on your itinerary.
For those interested in taking in the most breathtaking coffee scenery and learning about the specifics of the coffee process, from coffee berries to parchment coffee and from green coffee to roasted coffee beans, this Medelln Coffee plantation trip is for you.
The town of Concordia is a town in Colombia’s northwestern coffee region with an extraordinary landscape and is easily accessible from Medellín. The 2.5-hour drive through the Central Andes mountains to Concordia will take you on a scenic road to your first destination, a large coffee plantation with panoramic views of the surrounding farms, the magnificent Andes, and the Cauca River.
This opportunity will take you to tour the farm and drive by thousands of coffee plants, buy freshly roasted export-quality coffee straight from the source, beans, or ground, and see the panoramic view that overlooks the entire valley and farm below.
During the tour, you will learn all the steps involved in growing, harvesting, and processing a coffee bean and will see first-hand what it takes to transform ripe coffee cherries into the finest coffee in the world. This opportunity will give you a deeper perspective of why Colombian coffee competes with the best coffees in the world, such as Kona Coffee, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, and Kopi Luwak. Depending on the tour schedule, you may have lunch at a restaurant near the Cauca River or a traditional lunch at a nearby farm, either on the way back to Medellín or before visiting the farm.
Day 5: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transported from your hotel to Jose Maria Cordova airport in time for your departure flight.
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Initial deposit is 50%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
4 Nights Accommodations
3 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Professional local English speaking guides throughout your tour
All entrance fees as per program
Traditional lunch near Concordia
Local guide in Comuna 13
Visit the following attractions during the Medellin City Tour: Poblado area (Via Primavera, Provenza, Memorial Park / Parque de Inflexion, and Golden Mile), Plaza Botero, Comuna 13, Wishes Park, Botanical Garden, and Barefoot Park
Entrance tickets to the Metro system's cable car in Day 2
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Map
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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
THEY GET BACK TO YOU PROMPTLY WITH ANSWERS TO YOUR CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS.
L Boerma
1 week ago
The Adventure Life staff, for me it's Franny, always listens to what I say about what kind of travel my wife and I want and expect. It never goes wrong. The motto at AL seems to be I will get back to you right away if not sooner. Requested changes and special requests are encouraged and acted on ASAP.
Dick Philpot
1 week ago
The trip planners at Adventure Life were very helpful and always replied to my inquiries right away. The excursions, accomodations, and local guides were excellent