Guatape Private Tour Review: Boat & Kitchen Oc Lunch

Alright, planning a trip to Colombia? That’s fantastic! Very, very often, people suggest you see Guatape, and I mean, seriously, why wouldn’t they? This charming little town with its huge rock and shimmering lake is like something straight out of a movie, honestly. And, you know, there are so many tours, yet figuring out the right one is actually key, so the “Guatape Private Tour 8 Px El Penol Guatape Boat and Lunch in Kitchen Oc” grabbed my eye and well, you’re reading this, so you know I experienced it! In this guide, I’m sharing like my real experiences, and I want to give you the scoop so you know just what to expect from this option. That way, you can, more or less, make a choice that’s right for you.

What Makes This Guatape Private Tour Unique?

Okay, so there are, like, a bunch of tours to Guatape, very true, yet what sets this private tour apart, I’d argue, is the full package it hands you. Not only are you going to climb El Penol, which is just like the must-do thing in Guatape, yet you’re also getting a relaxing boat tour of the lake and some food that’s genuinely local. When they highlight “8 Px,” just so you’re clear, it suggests the tour group tops out at eight folks, and, honestly, it means more personal attention and a more flexible experience too it’s almost certain. The fact you have lunch included at Kitchen Oc makes things easier because you don’t have to hunt for something good to eat. Very helpful after a morning of climbing and sightseeing!

Scaling El Penol: A Leg Day Like No Other

Right, El Penol. So, a heads up is probably useful: there are, something like, 700-plus steps, give or take, between you and that panoramic view from the top. Even so, don’t let that put you off, that would be a mistake! I’m not what people would say is some fitness fanatic yet I still handled it, a bit slowly granted. So, take your time, just you know, use the handrails, and before you know it, seemingly, you’re at the top staring out at the view and honestly, it is wonderful. I mean you’ve got these islands all around you, it really is just the best, more or less. Is that the highlight of the day? Could be!

Gliding on Guatape Lake: The Boat Tour

Alright so, after conquering El Penol, in that case, you need to rest your feet and this boat tour does that, very true. Think about it, just chilling on a boat as you pass these, very posh homes and learning a little something more about the place and what has happened there. You may hear stories, so it seems, about Pablo Escobar’s old haunts (or maybe just stories, I suppose), I was with my family, very likely, and it was very relaxing for all of us. I liked that, at the very least! As I was saying, it’s a grand way to get a different look at Guatape that really lets you relax before food.

Lunch at Kitchen Oc: A Taste of Colombia

Anyway, talking about lunch, Kitchen Oc is just, arguably, a super spot to land for it. So the spot looks just cute, really, and I mean the food, which tends to be, classic Colombian dishes, are all kinds of awesome. Very flavorful, honestly filling, what I’m saying is, it’s actually a place you’ll, just a little, write home about. I actually ate Bandeja Paisa – pretty good. Oh! And very filling.

What Could Be Better About the Tour?

Ok, so the tour’s great yet it isn’t quite perfect and that’s alright, as I was saying, what is? Arguably, they could be clearer just, a little, on pickup times from Medellin and perhaps, typically, provide a touch more context about the spot. Really this is a pretty solid way of spending your day.

Is the Guatape Private Tour Worth It?

Right, so all things considered? Pretty much! You might think the Guatape Private Tour with boat ride and Kitchen Oc lunch really does hit the spot if you like ease, and you’re looking for something pretty seamless. With personal attention, and lunch taken care of this could be ideal for couples or, more or less, families who would just love that private setting. Clearly, it does allow you to see Guatape comfortably.