Feria de las Flores Tour

This trip takes you to Medellín during the Feria de las Flores and is built around the Silleteros Parade, which you'll watch from the grandstands. Around it, you'll get to know the city's highlights on a private city tour and spend a day at the Peñol Rock and Guatapé.

This tour is available in August.

Day 1 · Arrival in Medellín

Start time: according to your flight schedule

When you land in Medellín, our staff will meet you at the airport and help you with your transfer to the hotel. There are no activities planned for this day, so you can rest before the adventure begins the next day.

Day 2 · Medellín city tour

Start time: 9 AM · Duration: 4 hours

Explore Medellín in a private vehicle and discover its main attractions. We'll take you to landmarks such as Pueblito Paisa, with its beautiful panoramic view and craft shops, and Botero Plaza, with the sculptures of Fernando Botero, as well as iconic spaces like the Barefoot Park and the Park of Wishes. You'll also ride the Metrocable like a local and admire the city from above.

Places to visit:

• Pueblito Paisa (Nutibara Hill)
• Botero Plaza
• The Barefoot Park
• The Park of Wishes
• The Medellín Metrocable

Includes:

• Private transportation with driver
• Bilingual guide
• Metro ticket
• Water
• Breakfast
• Medical insurance

Day 3 · Peñol Rock and Guatapé (optional)

Start time: 8 AM · Duration: 8 hours

Antioquia's main attraction is the Peñol Rock, a 220-meter monolith with 700 steps you can climb to admire the beautiful view. From the top of the rock to the colorful cobblestone streets of Guatapé, you'll have plenty of chances for great photos.

Places to visit:

• The Peñol Rock
• Shared boat ride
• The replica of the old town of Peñol
• Guatapé

Includes:

• Bilingual guide (English–Spanish)
• Medical assistance
• Private transportation
• Hydration
• Entrance to the rock
• Shared boat ride
• Breakfast and a typical lunch in Guatapé

Important: the climb is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or respiratory problems, older adults or children under 5. The drive to El Peñol takes about 2 hours.

Day 4 · Silleteros Parade

A shared transfer takes you to the grandstands. In this parade you'll see the silleteros, who since 1967 have filled the streets of Medellín with their silletas (flower displays). It is one of the main reasons to visit the capital of Antioquia during the festival season.

Includes:

• Hotel – parade – hotel transportation
• Entrance to the parade grandstands
• A bottle of water
• An accompanying guide
• Breakfast
• A lunch box at the event

Important: the parade takes place on Sunday, August 12.

Day 5 · Departure from Medellín

Start time: according to your flight schedule

Our time together has come to an end: it's time to say goodbye and take you to Medellín's international airport, so you can start planning your next adventure. This is the end of our services.

• Medellín: Hotel Dix

If you need accommodation, you can add it when booking.

Cancellation

• If you cancel, the initial 50% payment is subject to a 10% administrative fee, plus any other administrative costs of the cancellation.
• 30 days before the start of services: 20% penalty.
• Up to 15 days before the start of services: 50% penalty.
• Less than 5 days before the service: 100% penalty (non-refundable).

Flight changes and airport transfers

• Any flight change must be reported at least 3 hours before the scheduled service.
• Waiting time at the airport is 1 hour (unless flight changes were reported in advance). After that, additional waiting hours are charged.
• If a change of flight time or flight number is reported only 1 hour in advance, the waiting time will be charged, or the service will be considered a no-show and a new one will have to be scheduled.
• After 2 hours of waiting with no prior notice, the service is considered a no-show.

Payment methods

• Bank transfer to Colombia Travel Operator's Bancolombia account. We'll send you the bank details individually. Please email us the proof of payment.
• Credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Diners. Credit card payments carry a 5% surcharge on our listed rates and are charged in US dollars only. We'll send you the authorization form individually. Ask Colombia Travel Operator for the amount in dollars.
• PayPal: payments carry a 5% surcharge on our listed rates. We'll send a payment request to the email of your PayPal account. Ask Colombia Travel Operator for the amount in dollars.
• International bank transfer: you pay the transfer fee directly to your bank (it varies by bank and country); it is not included in our rates. This method can take up to 5 business days to be reflected. Please email us the proof of transfer.

Rates

• Our rates do not include international or domestic airline tickets.
• Airport–hotel transfers between 9 PM and 5 AM carry an additional night surcharge.
• For Colombian nationals, 19% VAT must be added.
• Accommodation rates apply to the low season. If you'd like a higher hotel category, contact us.
• If you buy flights, accommodation or any other activity on your own, any issue or unforeseen event related to those services is beyond Colombia Travel Operator's responsibility, and we are not liable for it.