Guatape Tour

Medellin Traveler says on Apr 27, 2008, 05:14:

For travelers who want a total experiece, stay overnight. Check out http://www.elpenoltours.com/

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rhydewithdis says on Apr 27, 2008, 06:49:

I've been to Guatape, although not with this tour, and can honestly say it was a great time. My novia at the time took me there for the weekend along with her boyfriend and best friend.

If you are looking for a cheaper means of getting there, we took a nice bus ride there from one of the big bus stations (I forget which one, but it is off of one of the metro stops).

They said I couldn't play football I was too small / They say I couldn't play basketball I wasn't tall / They say I couldn't play baseball at all / And now everyday of my life I ball.

Medellin Traveler says on Apr 27, 2008, 06:59:

I drove out there with some friends who have a finca in Penol, but thinking about taking a bus this time around and staying at the new Hotel Sirena on my next trip, for a few days.

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RUV says on Apr 27, 2008, 13:53:

I went in November during the week with a friend. We drove there. It was dead. I stayed downtown, in one of the small hotels by the church. I think this is more of a holiday or weekend location.

MD post info on your trip there. I am interested in going again.

rhydewithdis says on Apr 27, 2008, 14:46:

I went during a Holiday weekend (Dia de Independencia) in August I believe. It was packed. Most of the little B&B's around there were sold out. I think it was 30k a night. Went ziplining, took a boat tour, ate some good food -- overall it was great times.

They said I couldn't play football I was too small / They say I couldn't play basketball I wasn't tall / They say I couldn't play baseball at all / And now everyday of my life I ball.

Medellin Traveler says on Apr 27, 2008, 15:13:

I would have to agree, it's a holiday/weekend getaway for the locals. I would not recommend anyone go during the week.

If I make it out there, I'm leaving Friday morning and returning Saturday evening.

One of my friends has a car, so maybe won't take a bus out there, have him drive and I pay for his room.

The thing about making plans ahead of time, is my plans always go out the window upon my arrival.

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BillBigD says on Apr 27, 2008, 20:50:

MT-Thanks for the Hotel idea.

lpdiver says on Apr 28, 2008, 03:40:

We went on a weekday. Rented one of those "church vans" with a driver. It cost about $400.00 for the fourteen of us. This included meals, aguardiente, and boat ride to fantasy island. Here is a link to my original post with a narrative about the trip.


http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/a-daytrip-to-el-penol-photos/



I would recommend it to all.

t

"cook some rice!"

Mononoke28 says on Apr 28, 2008, 10:42:

By rumronrum on 2008-04-27 04:34:21
Total Price $295 (the only additional expense is auto and boat gas.)

Is that dollars???

I went to El Peñol and Guatapé not too long ago and we spent less than $50 there.

Diana

lpdiver says on Apr 28, 2008, 10:46:

Yes. That include two meals, out admission fees, gas, van driver, van rental, boat rental to fantasy island yadda yadda yadda. Divide that by 14 and you come up to 21 dollars a head. About the same that you spent.

t

"cook some rice!"

Mononoke28 says on Apr 28, 2008, 10:50:

Oh no, I get your price, that's pretty reasonable. I was talking about the original post. $295 for 3 people. Yours sounds similar to what we did.

Diana

mranderson says on Apr 28, 2008, 11:28:

gas is not cheap either.

rumronrum says on Apr 28, 2008, 16:02:

Yes, the Gautape Tour price is $295.00 Dollars for up to 3 people.

The tour includes:
Private car and driver from El Poblado area.
Ski boat, captain and all the equipment.
You set the agenda for boating and touring the entire day.
Only additional cost is auto/boat fuel.

http://www.medellinviphotel.com

RumRonRum

bogotabrian says on May 20, 2008, 19:35:

Yeah, I have to agree that $295 is very expensive. Some of our backpacking guests have gone to the metro then to buses and paid next to nothing. You can hire a English speaking taxi / guide to pick you up in El Poblado for the day and pay a fraction of that.

tejasmarcos says on May 21, 2008, 05:52:

"Yes, the Gautape Tour price is $295.00 Dollars for up to 3 people"

- that is a good deal at $100 per person taking into consideration the boat and skiing. having a ski nautique for many years, i can tell you that personal boating is expensive.

- albert, you also need to offer "wakeboarding" as skiing is for old timers!

- i would consider the deal if 2 others were interested.....

my glass is getting shorter on whiskey, ice and water...

mranderson says on May 21, 2008, 07:21:

tejas remember the boat fuel is additional. How much would that be?

In the u.s. isn't one of the biggest expenses of boating the fuel? I don't really know, just asking. In colombia fuel is just as expensive. And how do they figure out how much fuel is used and what is the price per gallon?

morphus says on May 21, 2008, 07:28:

Brian, its not a good idea to denounce a business in Medellin/Colombia. It could lead to death threats.

slguy says on May 21, 2008, 07:38:

"In the u.s. isn't one of the biggest expenses of boating the fuel?"

not if the boat has one of those big poles sticking up in the air. ;)

course, tough to ski behind one....

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

tejasmarcos says on May 21, 2008, 11:38:

yep - fuel is the biggest trip expense when hitting the lake. after that it is beer, food and whatever else is needed.

my boat had a 30 gallon tank, so a days worth of boating would be approx. $100 today. i would bet the tanks on the guatape boat would be somewhat smaller - probably 15/20 gallon.

* also - it is best to fill up the tanks in town as gas by the lake is always more expensive. i would bet the same holds true for Colombia.

my glass is getting shorter on whiskey, ice and water...