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3-Nights Medellin Escape - Private Guided Experiences from $1,636
Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722934
Epic Scenery An independent Colombia journey through Medellin’s vibrant street art, lush gardens and Andean lakeside towns framed by mountain views and creative energy.
Trip Overview:
An independent Colombia journey through Medellin’s vibrant street art, lush gardens, and Andean lakeside towns framed by mountain views and creative energy.
Highlights:
- Stay in Medellín’s lively El Poblado district, where city energy meets Andean charm and skyline views.
- Wander through the lush Botanical Gardens, home to orchids, butterflies, and serene tropical trails.
- Admire Botero’s bronze masterpieces downtown and feel the pulse of Medellín’s artistic soul.
- Explore Comuna 13’s colourful murals and learn how creativity transformed a once-troubled neighbourhood.
- Climb the 700 steps of El Peñol for sweeping lake views before strolling Guatapé’s vivid, mural-lined streets.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Private services with local English-speaking guides
- 3 nights premium accommodation in Medellín
- Medellín city tour
- Guatapé & El Peñol tour
- Breakfast daily (except day 1)
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
3 nights from $1,636 per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Medellin
Transfer: Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airportto Medellin - El Poblado
Hotel: Diez Hotel (4 Star Rating)
Diez Hotel Categoria Colombia offers a charming and romantic setting for travellers in Medellin, complete with a range of convenient amenities to make your stay exceptional. The rooms are well-equipped with modern features like flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and minibars, ensuring your comfort. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout your visit. The hotel provides excellent services, including room service, a concierge, and a delightful rooftop terrace.
Day 2: Exploring Medellin: Gardens, Botero Sculpture Park, Comuna 13 & More
Discover the vibrant essence of Medellin on this full-day tour. The Medellin Botanical Gardens, sprawling over 14 hectares, safeguard 4,500 species of flora, including a striking orchid exhibit under a remarkable 65ft wooden canopy. The gardens feature a butterfly house, cactus garden, lakes, and tropical forest walkways. The Botero Sculpture Park introduces the iconic oversized art of Fernando Botero, housing 23 colossal bronze sculptures. Witness the interaction with these distinctive installations, from the immense bronze Head to the nude Roman Soldier. Medellin's positive metamorphosis is epitomized in the Comuna 13 neighborhood. Once a troubled area, it now thrives through innovative urban architecture and social rejuvenation. Nestled on the city's eastern slopes, Comuna 13 has evolved from its violent past to a secure and harmonious community. It's a hub of cultural expression, fostering music, dance, and captivating street art. The transformation is intertwined with an integrated transport system, including open-air escalators and a pioneering cable car network, offering not just breathtaking vistas but also enhanced mobility and connectivity for residents.
Day 3: Guatapé & El Peñol Tour
Discover Medellin's surrounding gems on this full-day adventure. Experience the geological wonder of El Penol monolith rock and the charming lakeside town of Guatape, all within the scenic Andean mountains of Antioquia. A 2-hour drive east of Medellin leads you through breathtaking landscapes to El Penol, a towering granite rock resembling Rio's Sugar Loaf Mountain. This monolith, over 65 million years old, holds historical significance for the indigenous Tahami people. Ascend over 700 cliff-hanging steps to its summit for panoramic 360-degree vistas. Gaze upon the serene man-made lake, contrasting with the bustling city nearby. The area's exclusivity is highlighted by luxury lakeside homes, including those seized from Pablo Escobar. Nearby, El Penol village and its unique Temple of the Rock church add cultural intrigue. Just 30 minutes away lies Guatape, a picturesque lakeside town founded in 1811. Originally rural, it transformed after the construction of a hydroelectric reservoir in the 1970s, making the lake a prominent attraction. Guatape preserves its historical charm through vibrant houses and shops along the waterfront, adorned murals in Zocolo Park, and colorful facades on Calle del Recuerdo or "Memory Lane". After a day in the Antioquia countryside, you will be returned to your hotel in Medellin.
Day 4: Depart Medellin
Transfer: Medellin - El Poblado to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport
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Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
11/09/2026 -
12/31/2028
from
$1,636 per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Prices Start At
from $1,636 per person
Length
3 Nights
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Vacation Rating
Deluxe
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Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
Remarks
Pricing is dynamic and subject to change based on specific travel dates, room categories and availability. Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travelers are available on request - please inquire with your Travel Advisor.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
OFFER ID
1722934
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