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Highlights around Medellin

4 days
Start and end in Medellin
4.0
35 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 50
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Medellin

    You'll arrive in Medellin and get settled at your hotel. The city sits at about 4,905 feet elevation with a pleasant climate year-round, usually between 60-75°F/15-24°C. After you check in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around the neighborhood, grab dinner somewhere nearby, or just relax at your hotel and get acclimated.

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    Medellin
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  2. Day 2

    Medellin

    This is a full day exploring Medellin's center with a guide. You'll see Parque de Bolivar, the Cathedral, and Plaza Botero with its sculptures and museums. Taking the Metrocable cable car gives you nice views across the city and its surrounding hills. After that, you'll head to Comuna 13, a neighborhood known for its street art and social projects, where you'll stop for lunch at a restaurant focused on community impact.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant that is socially committed to women)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parque de Bolivar
    • Visit Catedral Metropolitana de Medellin
    • Visit Plaza Botero
    • Ride Metrocable cable car
    • Explore Comuna 13 district
    • Lunch at a typical restaurant supporting women's initiatives
    Landmarks
    Parque de Bolivar
    Catedral Metropolitana de Medellin
    Plaza Botero
    Metrocable
    Comuna 13
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  3. Day 3

    Santa Elena - Guatape

    Start by visiting Santa Elena to see how the region grows flowers and learn about silletas, the traditional flower arrangements used during festivals. Later you'll drive about 2 hours to Guatape village. Once there, you can climb the 740 steps up Piedra del Penol rock formation for sweeping views of the lakes and mountains below. Afterward, walk through Guatape's narrow cobbled streets and check out the colorful painted colonial houses that make the village distinctive.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Elena
    • Learn about regional floriculture
    • Learn about traditional silletas (flower decorations)
    • Learn about regional history and music
    • Climb Piedra del Penol (200-metre-high rock over 740 steps)
    • Explore Guatape village with cobbled streets and colorfully painted houses
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena
    Guatape
    Piedra del Penol
  4. Day 4

    Medellin

    Your trip concludes with a transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Ann-Sofie
    · May 19th, 2025
    The trip was absolutely fantastic! Everything was very well planned. We experienced and saw so much. Tour guide: Lima - the woman who picked us up: very good Klaus in Lima - very good Anna in Cusco - EXCELLENT! She really gave her all. Jose in Bolivia - VERY, VERY GOOD! Juan in Buenos Aires - very good - a bit arrogant... Sarah in Igauzu - EXCELLENT! She really gave her all. Ralph in Rio - VERY. VERY GOOD! We will never forget this trip. With kind regards Ann-Sofie Allen Ferdinand Hartl
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  • Andreas
    · April 2nd, 2025
    Very extensive and interesting program. Catering very good with numerous, very friendly staff. Cabins large enough for the duration of the cruise. Very reasonably priced laundry service. Very pleasant that everything was included except for premium drinks. A very pleasant and reasonably priced expedition cruise.
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    Robert

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    Does this tour- Highlights around Medellin- have an English guide as well? Or does the guide speak both German and English?

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    • DERTOUROperatorWritten March 2025

      The specific tour you inquired about is offered only in German. We've got a fantastic array of adventures available in English that I'm sure you'll love. I'll be more than happy to provide you with some exciting options for tours conducted in English.

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