Guatape private tour (optional coffee speed boat paragliding...)

The experience was amazing. First time for everyone and we enjoy it. Definitely recommend it for others. Ensure you wear comfortable shoes and possible change of clothes 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾 K.Fraser

We had a very disappointing experience with this tour company and would not recommend them. Due to severe weather, our flight to Medellín was unable to land after three attempts and was diverted to another city. We contacted the company immediately in an effort to reschedule, but instead of showing any flexibility, they strictly enforced their 24-hour cancellation policy. Fortunately, we were able to make it to Medellín close to midnight and still made the effort to proceed with the tour on the originally scheduled date. Unfortunately, the experience only deteriorated from there. The driver arrived 15–20 minutes late, and upon reaching the first activity (paragliding), we were met with heavy rain and standing water—conditions that were clearly unsafe and made it impossible to participate. We had raised concerns about the weather in advance, but the owner dismissed them, insisting that the conditions were “beautiful” and even sending a video showing sunshine. This turned out to be completely misleading. When we arrived at the next location, it was still raining heavily and fully overcast. A local confirmed it had been raining all morning. As a result, we were unable to experience the main highlights of the tour, including paragliding and climbing the rock. Instead, we spent approximately eight hours in the car, with only brief stops for the restroom and lunch. Paying $414 for what essentially amounted to transportation and a meal is unacceptable. The lack of flexibility, poor communication, and misleading information made this an incredibly frustrating experience. To make matters worse, Viator offered no meaningful assistance in resolving the situation. They simply acted as a middleman between us and the vendor, and in the end, we were only able to receive a partial refund. I strongly recommend looking into other tour companies that are more honest, transparent, and customer-focused.

Our paragliding and Guatapé excursion was a highlight of the trip. The team was professional, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole experience felt seamless. I’d strongly recommend this tour, especially with Ecoventures, they went above and beyond to personalize the experience, making it easy to adjust the itinerary to what we wanted.

This was an incredibly well-designed and memorable day trip organized by Ecoventure, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Colombia from the U.S. who wants a rich mix of culture, nature, food, and local insight—all in one day. The itinerary was perfectly balanced. We started with a coffee farm tour, which was genuinely fascinating. You learn the entire process from cherry to cup, get hands-on picking coffee berries, and experience the aroma and flavor of freshly roasted and ground coffee. Even if you’ve done coffee tastings before, this felt authentic and educational—we learned a lot. Next was the climb up El Peñol Rock. The 700+ steps are definitely a workout, but there’s no rush. We took our time, and the panoramic views at the top were absolutely worth it. Afterward, our guide Gabriel took us to a fantastic local restaurant—simple, lively, and delicious, with food straight off the grill. It felt like a place locals actually eat, which we appreciated. The afternoon included a relaxing 30-minute boat ride on the Guatapé reservoir, where we saw impressive lakeside homes and learned about the area, followed by free time in Guatapé town to explore the colorful streets, do a little shopping, and soak in the atmosphere. It’s a full day, but we never felt rushed. The Ecoventure team consistently encouraged us to go at our own pace, which made the experience comfortable and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a thoughtfully organized, high-quality day trip that truly lets you experience the region, this one delivers.

Guatapé is a charming town on its own, but when you explore it privately, without the rush, it becomes even more magical. We wandered through the colorful streets, listened to stories, stopped wherever we wanted, and enjoyed the views at our own pace. And then the helicopter. That’s when Guatapé reveals itself at 200%. The massive reservoir, hundreds of green islands, and El Peñol in all its power ✨

OMG what an amazing day we just had from beginning to end : it surpassed my expectations . Paragliding above the giant waterfalls was breathtaking. My instructor made me feel really safe and the ride was smooth and enjoyable . We had opted to do also the Guatapé and Peñol tour and did not regret : the view from the top of the Peñol is magnificent and totally worth walking up the 700 stairs. And the town of Guatapé is simply a little gem with an explosion of beautiful colors. But what really made this experience superb was having Fabian as our tour guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, kind! Going above and beyond what was part of the tour to make us happy, teach us about a country that he loves and make sure that we had a pleasant and instructive time !!! Really Fabian, my husband and I cannot thank you enough for a day full of feel good vibes that we will for sure always Remember.

This was a great tour! We originally booked the paragliding tour but unfortunately the weather wasn't in our favor so we weren't able to do it. However, Julian was able to get us an ATV tour instead! It was so cool to see the countryside of Guatapé and we got to go on a cool bridge too. Overall it was a great tour and I'm grateful to Julian for making sure we got to have a fun experience even when our first plans didn't work out.

After our great experience with Fabian on the zipline hammock tour, we decided to book another activity with him - great decision! 🙌🏻 After the 2hr drive from Medellin we climbed up the peñol, walked through Guatape including some cool places off the beaten track (s/o Fabian!) and then had a tasty lunch and went back. This was a fun experience and Fabian was great at giving us a special and personal tour despite the tourist crowds in Guatape. Thank you!

We booked a last-minute trip with Ecoventure, and it was an amazing decision! Fabian, our guide, made the day unforgettable with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We started early at the stunning Rock of Guatapé, where Fabian shared fascinating details about the history and the incredible views from the top. Afterward, we explored the colorful town of Guatapé and enjoyed some delicious local coffee. The day ended with a visit to a replica of the old El Penol, offering a unique perspective. Fabian’s attention to detail and thoughtful approach made the experience even more enjoyable. Thanks to Ecoventure and Fabian, we ended the year with unforgettable memories. We’ll definitely be back to explore more and look forward to reconnecting in the future!

Start to finish this tour was top notch! Diego our guide is an amazing person. He is personable, so friendly and just a genuine human. He came to get us at our hotel on time, actually early, but we were ready. He was our photographer and videographer which was great! This was mine and my husband’s first time paragliding so we were a bit nervous. Diego and our pilots Raul and Santiago made us feel safe and comfortable. It’s worth it to pay the $60,00 COP for GoPro. The quality is great and they upload it to your phone for you! El Penol and Guatapé were also fantastic! It was super convenient to do all 3 excursions in one day! It’s quite a drive from Medellin. About an hour and a half. The drive is beautiful! This tour is not so overwhelming and long that you’re beat at the end of it, and you will have Diego all to yourself keeping you entertained. I cannot recommend this tour enough! Go Ecoventure’s and request Diego! You won’t regret it!!!