The Best of Medellín
Price per person from US$237

The Best of Medellín

From
US$237
From
US$237

Description

A city recognized for its urban transformation processes, innovation, and cultural development. Its identity combines Antioquian traditions, urban art, and mobility projects integrated into various sectors of the city, such as the Metrocable system and the social and cultural transformation processes of Comuna 13. Medellín is also home to events such as the Flower Festival and the

traditional silletero culture.

ITINERARY

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Trip summary
2 Adults
Nights 3
This idea includes
Destinations 1
Accommodations 1
Activities 2

Day 1. Medellín - Arrival transfer

Upon arrival at José María Córdova International Airport, you will be met and assisted at the airport to board your vehicle for a private transfer to the hotel.

Includes: Private transportation and assistance in Spanish at the airport.

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses, and professional tour guide services.

Notes: If you require assistance or a professional tour guide in other languages, additional surcharges apply depending on the language requested. Please check the corresponding rates.

Day 2. Medellín -City tour including Comuna 13 on a shared tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we’ll begin a tour of Medellín to explore some of its main attractions. We’ll visit different areas of the city, including Cerro Nutibara, the National Palace, Parque de los Pies Descalzos, and parts of Comuna 13, where we’ll see its escalators, graffiti, galleries, craft shops, and lookout points.

Duration: 6 to 8 hours

Includes: Shared-ride transportation from the specified pickup points, a professional tour guide in Spanish, and a local host in Comuna 13.

Does not include: Lunch, tips, or any unspecified expenses. Hotel–meeting point– hotel transfers; if you require this transportation service, please see optional services. Meeting points: 8:00 a.m. from Av. Poblado – Cra. 43A #7D-69 / 8:30 a.m. from the Estadio Metro Station (subject to change).

Notes: If you require assistance or a professional tour guide in other languages, additional surcharges apply depending on the language requested. Please check the corresponding rates.


Day 3. Medellín- Free day – Optional activity not included: MDE028-A - Shared tour to Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol

We will depart for Guatapé, a municipality located in eastern Antioquia, known for its reservoir, its streets decorated with baseboards, and its traditional architecture. During the day, we will visit the Piedra del Peñol, a rock formation approximately 220 meters high that rises above an extensive system of dams, islands, and peninsulas that characterizes the region’s landscape.

The Piedra del Peñol features a staircase with 740 steps. The climb is optional, and visitors who wish to do so must purchase a ticket directly at the destination.

We’ll also take a boat tour of the reservoir to admire the scenery and some of the surrounding areas. We’ll continue with a traditional lunch at a local restaurant and visit the town of Guatapé, where we’ll stroll through its streets, the main park, and the Plazoleta de los Zócalos.

Duration: 10 to 12 hours

Includes: Shared transportation from the specified pickup points, professional tour guide in Spanish and English (subject to confirmation), boat tour of the reservoir, and a traditional lunch.

Does not include: Admission to Piedra del Peñol, tips, or unspecified expenses; transfers between the hotel, meeting point, and hotel.


Notes:

  • Meeting points and times when passengers must be present:

- Parque del Poblado, Carrera 43A at Calle 9 – 6:50 a.m.

- Calle 47D #68A – 83, Laureles area – Stadium – 7:20 a.m.

  • The hike up to Piedra del Peñol is optional.
  • Admission is not included and must be paid directly at the ticket office. Approximate price per person: $40,000
  • This activity is rated as moderately difficult due to the stair climb.
  • On weekends and holidays, the destination typically sees a higher volume of visitors.
  • When confirming your reservation, please specify whether you prefer Spanish or English. If you do not specify, we cannot guarantee language support.
  • If you require a guide in other languages, additional surcharges apply depending on the language requested. Please review the rates.

Day 4. Medellín - Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, private transfer to José María Córdova International Airport.

Includes: Private transportation.

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses, and professional tour guide or assistance services. Airfare.

Notes: If you require a tour guide in other languages, additional surcharges apply depending on the language requested. Please check the corresponding rates.


Meeting point

At the passenger's hotel.
Day 1: Medellín
Day 2: Medellín
Day 3: Medellín
Day 4: Medellín
  • 3 nights' accommodation in a standard room in Medellín.
  • Private airport–hotel–airport transfer.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • City tour including Comuna 13 in shared tour.
  • National or international air tickets.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips to porters and hotel services.
  • Unspecified expenses and expenses of a personal nature.
  • Optional excursions offered at destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and visits are not specified above.
  • VAT of 19% on lodging, exempt for foreigners who have the immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
  • Hotel Insurance: (Voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel
  • Travel insurance that offers broad coverage, covering aspects such as illness, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of goods and valuables, cancellation of plans and even contingencies related to COVID-19.
  • Medical expenses.
  • Excess baggage for transfers. Only one suitcase of 23 kilos per person is allowed.


Possible accommodations

5 accommodations

Activities

2 Activities

PROGRAM DETAILS


1. The contracted transportation admits up to one piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 23 kilos and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 8 kilos per person. 2. In case of excess baggage, the possibility of including it without additional cost will be verified according to the capacity of the vehicle. 3. The passenger will be the sole responsible for the custody of his/her luggage and travel documents. Under no circumstances Dorado Experiences will be responsible for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of the passenger's elements. 4. The passenger must not leave valuable articles in the transport. It is recommended to the passenger not to leave valuables inside the vehicle that is transporting him/her, neither the supplier nor Dorado Experiences will respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the passenger. HOTELS: We list the most frequently used hotels in this program. This is for information purposes only, taking into account that it is subject to change for similar or alternative establishments in the same category. DE2024-BOG005-011 6. The general programs include accommodation in standard category. If the passenger wishes to quote a different category, it is handled upon request, subject to availability and change in the rate initially informed. 7. In case of reservation and the selected hotel does not have availability, a hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. 8. The approximate check in time is from 15:30 hrs 9. The approximate check out time is before 12:00 hrs 10. In case of requiring TWIN accommodation should be informed from the beginning, as it is subject to availability according to the hotel capacity and can generate variations in the price. 11. TRIPLE accommodation is quoted in double twin room subject to availability. In case of requiring three equal beds, the specific request must be made at the beginning of the reservation, since it may generate changes in the category of the room and in the price informed.


POLICY AND ACCOMMODATION OF CHILDREN


Applicable rate for children between 2 and 10 years old.


Accommodations allowed

***The availability of beds is subject to the confirmation of each hotel, it will be informed in the booking confirmation.


1 Adult: Maximum 2 children

2 Adults: Maximum 2 children

3 Adults: Maximum 1 child


Note on Accommodation and Children's Policy:


  • Quoted rates are subject to change without prior notice due to fluctuations in the TRM (Colombian official exchange rate), supplier rate adjustments and/or changes in Colombian legislation regarding applicable taxes.
  • Our options start with tourist-class accommodations. If a lower category is required, it may be evaluated upon request; however, our priority is to guarantee quality and service through our suppliers starting from the tourist-class category.
  • Children's rates for accommodations and activities vary according to the child's age and each supplier's policies. We recommend verifying the conditions at the time of booking.
  • In general, children's rates apply for a maximum of two (2) children sharing a room with their parents (2 adults). If one (1) child travels with only one (1) adult, the adult must pay the supplement corresponding to a double room. These conditions may vary by property and must be confirmed in each specific case.


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