Quick answer: Every Antioquia day trip leaves from Medellín and takes a full day. Pick by drive time and interest, then choose private (hotel pickup, your own group, language options) or shared (lower price per person, set meeting points and dates).
Drive-time bands from Medellín
Times are approximate and depend on traffic and the day of the week.
| Approx. drive | Day trips |
|---|---|
| About 1 to 1.5 hours | Guarne, Ceramics Route (El Carmen de Viboral), Santa Fe de Antioquia, Santa Fe wine experience |
| About 2 to 2.5 hours | Guatapé & El Peñol, Avocado Route, Concepción, Cisneros |
| About 3 hours or more | El Jardín, Jericó, Sonsón, Hacienda Nápoles, San Francisco |
Longer routes mean an earlier start and a later return. If you are traveling with young children, start with one of the shorter ones.
Private or shared
| Private | Shared | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Your own group and vehicle | Other travelers join |
| Pickup | Your hotel in the Medellín metro area | Metro Estadio station or Parque del Poblado |
| Dates | Any date you choose | Set days or dates, subject to availability |
| Guide language | English or Spanish (English-guided private tours have a surcharge) | Usually Spanish; ask if English is available |
| Price | Falls per person as the group grows | Lowest price per person |
Not every tour has both. Wine & Honey Route, Avocado Route, Guarne, San Francisco and the Santa Fe wine experience are private only.
Combining days
- A first-timer’s three-day plan: a city day, Guatapé, and a heritage town such as Santa Fe de Antioquia.
- Coffee and culture: El Jardín and Jericó on separate days, since both are long.
- Crafts and food: Ceramics Route plus the Wine & Honey Route.
Booking and payment
- Tell us your date, group size and whether you prefer private or shared.
- We send a personal quote within a few hours.
- A deposit confirms the booking, paid with a secure Bold link.
- The balance is paid a few business days before the tour.
See the packing guide before you go and the best time to visit to choose your dates. Back to the Medellín & Antioquia travel guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is a private or a shared tour better?
Choose private for flexibility, hotel pickup and a guide in English or Spanish. Choose shared for the lowest price per person; it leaves from set meeting points on set days.
Do tours pick me up at my hotel?
Private tours do, anywhere in the Medellín metropolitan area. Shared tours meet at Metro Estadio station or Parque del Poblado.
Can children join?
Yes. Infants and young children pay a reduced fee, and older children are priced per plan. Ask for the child policy in your quote.
How do I pay?
A deposit confirms your booking and the balance is paid a few business days before the tour, with a secure Bold payment link.
Want help planning this trip?
Tell us your dates and interests and we will send you a personal quote.
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