Andres was incredible-extremely knowledgeable about all things Colombia. When we had some issues with the hotel, he stayed with us
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Andres was incredible-extremely knowledgeable about all things Colombia. When we had some issues with the hotel, he stayed with us and helped resolve everything.
We wanted to go horseback riding but not on a normal trail ride. We got exactly what we wanted and
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We wanted to go horseback riding but not on a normal trail ride. We got exactly what we wanted and then some. The views were incredible and it was just us. We are experienced riders and they let us do what we wanted. Henry was an incredible tour guide with a ton of knowledge on the history of Medellín. Very friendly as well. The fruit tasting at the end was an added bonus. We were pleasantly surprised and tried a bunch of fruits we would have otherwise never tried! We would highly recommend this tour!!!
This was the best experience EVER! Andres was our tour guide! All of the locations included in the tour were
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This was the best experience EVER! Andres was our tour guide! All of the locations included in the tour were unbelievably beautiful! Andres made us feel very comfortable in a way where we were able to ask questions, and really made us feel like a local. Andres is also one of the best photographers EVER!! Beautifully edited photos were included in our tour personally by him. I recommend this tour to any and everyone. Very beautiful country along with a very down to earth tour guide named, Andres!
Do yourself a favor. Only go on day trips in and around Medellin with MedellinDayTrips and its extraordinary guide, Andres.
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Do yourself a favor. Only go on day trips in and around Medellin with MedellinDayTrips and its extraordinary guide, Andres. The day riding a horse in the mountains of Medellin was the highlight of a one week trip to Medellin. It was like spending a day with a friend that knows everything about Medellin – the culture, the economics, the history of the area – all the while sitting on exquisitely trained horses, enjoying the mountains and nature outside the city. As another reviewer correctly wrote “amazing tour without feeling like a tourist.” For those of you who have any horseback riding experience, it is a pleasure not to be required to ride nose to tail. If I were permitted to rate the experience with 6 stars, I would.
Had such a wonderful experience with Marta and Andres exploring the outskirts of Medellin by horseback, climbing the giant random
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Had such a wonderful experience with Marta and Andres exploring the outskirts of Medellin by horseback, climbing the giant random rock near Guatapè and walking through the colourful streets of Guatapè. Andres also took us for a traditional Colombian meal followed by a delicious dessert from the side of the road! We thoroughly enjoyed our day and highly recommend Medellin Day Trips
They pick you up, take you to the horses. Such a great experience for everyone !! Our tour guy was
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They pick you up, take you to the horses. Such a great experience for everyone !! Our tour guy was one of the greatest ones as well. Didn’t know I had allergies to horses but he definitely took care of me from beginning to end. Great full!
I went horse riding and guatape with the guide called Andres. He is really nice and the trip is well
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I went horse riding and guatape with the guide called Andres. He is really nice and the trip is well organized! I will definitely recommend this company to the visitors come to Medellin cause they responded email really fast and provided me with all the infos I needed.
- Horseback riding 10.6 kms. - Guided tour in Guatape town - Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in Medellin - English speaking knowledgeable guide - Private roundtrip transportation Medellin – Guatape/Medellin (170+ kms) in a comfortable vehicle with A/C
Not included: - Lunch or Breakfast - Rock entrance fees
Our Guatape and Horseback Riding is by far one of the best combinations you can have with a Guatape tour.
Why is it such an amazing experience to combine these two tours?
First, because you are saving a lot of money if you combine them instead of paying each tour separately.
Second, because doing a horseback riding is the best way to appreciate the beauty of the andean mountain range.
Beautiful scenery and docile horses
Guatape and Horseback Riding Itinerary
All our tours include pickup and drop off, so we start from your place in Medellin.
Then, we head east of Antioquia to start with our fist activity: The horseback riding.
First Stop: Horseback riding
In our stables you are going to meet your partner for the next two hours, you can pet him and talk to him before we start.
In case you don´t have any riding experience we give you all the instructions to ride a horse.
Whenever you feel comfortable and ready we will begin our ride into a beautiful and unknown nature for a great experience.
We have the ability to adapt the routes depending on your wishes, we have very wild off the beaten track routes, but also very calm and clear paths.
Have fun in a safe way and be in contact with nature in our mountains
Wild or not all our horseback rides have beautiful sceneries with unforgettable views that will last forever in your memories.
We have great horses! You can canter and gallop if you feel like it, otherwise we can just go slow to appreciate the views.
In Our Horse Ride in Medellin Safety Comes First
This activity is very safe, however we provide insurance to all our guests in case of emergency.
In addition, we always provide two guides for our horseback riding in Medellin with one in the front to lead and the other in the back to follow.
This is to ensure your horse follows the guide and stays with the group.
We are very proud to not have had an accident to date in over 200 rides, which is why we recommend you follow all the guide's instructions at all times.
After 2 hours we will finish the ride, say thank you and goodbye to our beautiful horses and head to our next destination: The incredibly rock of Guatape.
Second stop: The Guatape Rock
At this massive rock you get the chance to climb up it. It's 658 steps and 40 minutes approximately to go up and down.
View from the top of the rock
Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you´ll witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen.
This is not only our opinion but that of hundreds of tourists we have taken there.
However, our Guatape and Horseback riding tour still has more to offer.
Third Stop: Guatape Town The City of Zocalos
Our next destination is Guatape, one of the most colorful and picturesque towns in Colombia.
At this town we take a fully narrated walking tour through the town´s landmarks: church, main square, remembrance street, Zocalos Square and more.
Walking in the beautiful Guatape Town
After we finish our visit in this beautiful Guatape town we head back in our comfortable private car.
This is a tour full of good memories, adventure on horses and insights on the culture of this region that will leave you very satisfied.
Ride on a horse through the mountains with beautiful views. The ride has a length of 10.6 km (6 miles)
Climb the 749 steps to have one of the most beautiful view you will ever see.
Visit all the different landmarks of Guatape and learn the history with a guided tour.
Please wear sneakers or comfortable shoes that cover your toes completely and long pants for the horse ride.
Also bring some cash to pay the rock entrance fees in case you want to climb it (30.000 pesos).
We appreciate that you confirm us if you have riding experience so we can choose the horses that better suits your skills.
This tour includes an individual medical insurance, if you want to be covered by our insurance please send us the passport numbers and full names of each person (in text not pictures) before you start the activity, in case you don't want to share that information that's ok but please be aware that you should assume all responsability of any medical expenses.
2 reviews for Guatape and Horseback Riding Tour From Medellin
Rated 5 out of 5
Riss –
Our friendly driver, Henry, promptly picked us up at our hostel. We arrived at the horse stables and met Andres who warmly welcomed us and offered his horse to me to use on the tour. We cantered and galloped on a scenic hillside road/trail. We stopped for drinks and snacks at a local family farm and enjoyed the countryside scenery. Henry explained in detail the history of the various towns and areas we passed by on our way to Guatape and El Pinol Rock. We stopped for lunch and coffee after exploring the picturesque streets of guatape. It was a long day but a great tour if you have limited time in Medellin!
Rated 5 out of 5
brian –
Andres was incredible—extremely knowledgeable about all things Colombia. When we had some issues with the hotel, he stayed with us and helped resolve everything.
From April 12th to 20th, the Guatapé region experiences its busiest season of the year as Colombians take vacations for Easter week. During this time, the area sees extremely high traffic and large crowds, with tens of thousands of tourists and vehicles.
To minimize long traffic delays and lengthy lines at the entrance to the rock, we are only offering tours with pick-up times at 6:30, 7:00, or 7:30 AM (with earlier times being preferable). This ensures we arrive at the rock before the peak crowds.
Riss –
Our friendly driver, Henry, promptly picked us up at our hostel. We arrived at the horse stables and met Andres who warmly welcomed us and offered his horse to me to use on the tour. We cantered and galloped on a scenic hillside road/trail. We stopped for drinks and snacks at a local family farm and enjoyed the countryside scenery. Henry explained in detail the history of the various towns and areas we passed by on our way to Guatape and El Pinol Rock. We stopped for lunch and coffee after exploring the picturesque streets of guatape. It was a long day but a great tour if you have limited time in Medellin!
brian –
Andres was incredible—extremely knowledgeable about all things Colombia. When we had some issues with the hotel, he stayed with us and helped resolve everything.