Medellin Adventure

Upon arrival at Jose Maria Cordova Airport, a private vehicle will transfer you to your hotel in Medellin.

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.

After breakfast, you will be transported from your hotel to Jose Maria Cordova airport in time for your departure flight.