ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDED TRIP
$1,600USD
Per Motorcycle
MOTORCYCLE + HOTELS
$?USD
Per Motorcycle
Trips are available anytime
Just let us know what fits your schedule and we'll be ready.
RIDE DESCRIPTION
ITINERARY
What's Included:
Everything Included - Our trips and rentals include reliable easy to ride motorcycles, all riding gear, beautiful hotels, and off-the-beaten-path locations for an authentic experience Colombian experience.
✓ Adventure Motorcycle
✓ Unlimited Mileage
✓ Accommodations in hotels
✓ All airport and hotel transfers
✓ All meals included
✓ Fuel and road tolls
✓ Protective gear including helmet, jacket, gloves, knee protection
✓ Rain Gear
✓ Cellphone holder
✓ Wireless / USB Charger
✓ Basic emergency medical insurance
✓ High-quality 50 liter dry bags
✓ Locking 50 liter top box
✓ Tire repair kit including electric air pump and tire tubes
✓ Luggage storage at our office
✓ 24 hour customer support for any needs or emergencies during the trip.
What to Expect:
Our routes are made for intermediate riders.
The mild off-road sections are simply unpaved roads where cars can easily drive.
Rides are at a relaxed pace and our guides are very patient with everyone.
We calculate 5 hours of actual driving time per day but with stops for pictures, breaks and lunch, each day is a full 8 hours of being out and about.
There is always plenty of time to explore the towns and have a nice relaxing meal after we arrive.
8 DAY / THE PERFECT LOOP - Coffee Region
Somewhere between non-objectional and totally life changing lies this tour
TOTAL DISTANCE / 1083 km (672 mi)
RIDING CONDITIONS / 40% Paved / 60% Intermediate Off-Road
SKILL LEVEL / Intermediate Skill Level
MAX ELEVATION / 3693 m (12,117 ft)
MIN ELEVATION / 500 m (1,474 ft)
HIGHLIGHTS
Nevado Ruiz Volcano: Explore a stratovolcano
Thermal Springs: Stay at a beautiful hot springs hotel
Handfeed Hummingbirds: A one of a kind experience
Paramo: Ride through alpine tundra. See 200 year old plants
Coffee Farm Visit: Harvest coffee with a local family
Wax Palms Forest: See the tallest palm trees in the world
Spectacular Views: As always, enjoying all the twists and turns while riding through some of the most amazing scenery in the world.
RIDE DESCRIPTION
Awesome (Adjective)
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A concept, object or act whose worth lies somewhere between non-objectional and life changing.
This tour is awesome and leans more towards the life changing end of the spectrum. Why? If you are interested in cris-crossing Colombia's central mountain range, riding off-road while, seeing amazing scenery, swimming in hot springs, crossing rivers and visiting remote jungle villages than this is for you. If you aren't interested in this, please remain safely in place in your cubicle.
ROUTE MAPS & NOTES
IS COLOMBIA SAFE?
The answer is a resounding YES. Colombia is exactly the opposite of what Netflix Narcos series portrays. People have to realize that Pablo Escobar was killed three decades ago. We've led hundreds of tours around the country and have never had any problems with security.
Anthony Bourdain summed it up perfectly:
"If you want to find bad people in Colombia, you can surely find them, as you could in New York or Los Angeles. But nowhere have my crew and I been treated better or with more kindness and generosity. I'd bring my family on vacation there in a heartbeat. And hope to soon. As I said before: Colombians are proud. Let them show you what they are proud of."
ITINERARY
Day 0 / Arrival in Medellin
YOUR GUIDE
Recommended Hotel:
Inntu Hotel Laureles
Courtesy airport pickup: Upon arrival at the José María Córdova International Airport, a driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name and wearing a fluorescent shirt for easy identification. They will then take you directly to the Inntu Hotel in the Laureles neighborhood.
First Night Hotel Stay: The Inntu Hotel is located in the trendy Laureles neighborhood of Medellin, a vibrant area known for its tree-lined streets, outdoor cafes, and eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. The hotel itself is a contemporary, eco-friendly property that offers guests a comfortable and stylish stay, with amenities such as a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city, a fitness center, and a restaurant serving organic cuisine. The neighborhood is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a lively and authentic Medellin experience with plenty of opportunities for exploring, shopping, and dining. Its central location also makes it an ideal base for visitors to explore other areas of the city, with easy access to major attractions.
Day 1 / Medellin to Guatape
Recommended Hotel:
TBD
Overnight Parking:
TBD
Leave Medellín in the morning and take a drive out to the town of Guatape. Pretty much all the towns in Colombia are beautiful and this one is no exception. The only difference is that here you can visit the famous Piedra del Peñol. This high granite monolith (technically an inselberg) rises from near the edge of the Embalse Guatapé. A brick staircase of 659 steps rises up through a broad fissure in the side of the rock. From the top there are magnificent views of the region, the fingers of the lake sprawling amid a vast expanse of green mountains. We will spend the night at some beautiful cottages here and maybe even go swimming.
Day 2 / Guatape to Sonsón
Overnight Parking:
Sonson Parking
We head to Sonson via a beautiful winding road with spectacular views around almost every curve. Arriving in Sonson we will stay at a 200 year old hotel filled with an amazing eclectic antique collection. We will grab a pizza on the balcony that overlooks the main square and the green countryside.
Day 3 / Sonsón to Nariño
Recommended Hotels:
Espiritu Santo
In the morning we ride to a lookout point that stands at over 10,00ft in elevation and has a beautiful view into the Magdalena river valley before winding down into the rural coffee town of Narinó where we can have lunch and drink coffee with coffee farmers in the towns main square as well as visit a local coffee co-op. After lunch we take a short off-road ride to the famous hot springs located an hour from the town where we will spend the rest of the the day swimming in the thermal pools.
THREE BOOKING OPTIONS
① All-Inclusive Guided Tours
Our all-inclusive tours include a knowledgeable local guide / mechanic, fully prepped adventure motorcycle, motorcycle gear, prepaid and booked hotels and all meals. Single occupancy hotel rooms- your own private room each night at no extra charge.
② Motorcycle + Hotels
(aka Self-Guided + Hotels)
Our self-guided tours include a fully prepped adventure motorcycle, prepaid and booked hotels, motorcycle gear, detailed route map, and 24-hour customer support. Single occupancy hotel rooms- your own private room each night at no extra charge.
③ Motorcycle Rental Only
(aka Self-Guided)
Fully prepped adventure motorcycle rental. All motorcycle gear included as well as 24-hour customer support. Explore on your own or with a group of friends. Let us help you plan a great trip.
FEATURED IN
Day 4 / Nariño to Honda
Recommended Hotel:
TBD
Overnight Parking:
TBD
Today we leave the hot springs and continue our trip through the jungle until we get to the hot climate of the Magdalena Valley. We shoot down the highway while surrounded by sugar cane plantations until we reach the town of Honda where a beautiful swimming pool awaits us at our hotel.
Day 5 / Honda to Salamina
Recommended Hotel:
Salamina Highs
Overnight Parking:
Salamina Parking
Tackle the part of the worlds longest road climb, the "Alto de Letras". Alto de Letras is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.679m (12,070ft) above the sea level, located in central Colombia. Located next to the Nevado de Ruiz stratovolcano, it’s said to be the longest road climb in the world.The climb
starts at a sub-tropical 468 meters, in the town of Mariquita, and tops out at an arctic 3.679 meters. We end the day in Salamina, a beautiful town located on top of a hill with steep streets which was declared a National Heritage site in 1982.
The wax palm (also known as Palma de Cera or Ceroxylon Quindiuense) is the tallest palm in the world, and was officially adopted as a national symbol of Colombia in 1985. Found along the central and eastern Andes of Colombia, the Cocora valley of Quindío department is the popular place for visitors to see these magnificent trees that can grow up to a height of 60m (~200 ft). However, if you want to avoid the crowd while admiring these wax palms, you do have another option: San Felix. In the village of San Felix, located about 30 km (~19 miles) east of Salamina in Caldas, lies the forest of Palma de Cera - a tranquil and natural sight free of roaming tourists!
Day 6 / Salamina to Manizales
Recommended Restaurants:
El Ocho
Recommended Activities:
Nevado Ruiz
Termales el Sifon
Cascada del Rio Asufrado
Laguna Negra
Valle de Frailejon
Located a short but beautiful drive from Salamina in the mountainous coffee-growing region of western Colombia is Manizales. We will stay at a beautiful hot springs hotel located at the edge of the Nevado Ruiz Stratovolcano. Feel free to take a dip or explore some of the off-road routes that lead to the top of the volcano.
Day 7 / Manizales to Jardin
Recommended Restaurants:
Mambru Jardin
Tacos del Mundo
Cafe Macanas
La Mayoria del Suroeste
Bon Appetit
Overnight Parking:
Jardin Parking
Recommended Activities:
La Garucha
Cueva de Murceligos
Reserva Natural Jardin de Rocas
Tour Cafetera: Cafe Historias
The adventure isn't over yet. Today we drive to Jardín, a place that many people call, “Colombia’s prettiest small town.” Nestled in a lush valley and surrounded by sprawling coffee and banana plantations, Jardín is known for it’s natural beauty. It’s a town full of personality and history and is the perfect place to chill out and drink coffee before heading back to civilization.
Day 8 / Jardin to Medellin
Recommended Hotel:
Diez Hotel Categoria
Sorry dudes, time to go back to Medellin. This marks the final day of our trip but not before taking the beautiful ride back from Jardin to Medellin. For those riders that couldn’t get enough of Colombia, let us know and we can arrange extra days to stay.
