6 DAY / Off-Road Lost Emerald City Motorcycle Tour Loop
Ride to Muzo, Colombia’s Emerald Capital of the World

✅ What’s Included – Quick Summary

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​✅ Included:

• Bilingual guide (also mechanic)

• Private rooms (no sharing, no supplement)

• Dual-sport motorcycle

• Helmets, jackets, gloves & knee protection

• Luggage system + navigation setup

• SOAT insurance + extra medical coverage

• Fuel (on guided trips)

 

❌ Not Included:

• Lunch, dinner, alcohol, and soft drinks

• Personal gear (boots, riding pants, base layers)

• Flights, visas, and travel documents

• Fuel on rentals, attractions, and extras​

 

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✅ What’s Included - Expanded Version

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👥 Guides & Support​

• 🧑‍✈️ Bilingual Guide – Friendly local expert who knows the routes, keeps you safe, and can handle changing flat tires & roadside fixes. 

• 🚕 Transfers – Round-trip taxi service to our Medellín office (airport pickup available on guided tours).

 

🏨 Accommodation & Food​

• 🏨 Private Rooms – Private rooms each night on guided or hotel-package trips.

• ⚠️ Cold Shower Alert – In remote emerald towns (like Cimitarra and Muzo), expect very rustic 2-star stays: small basic rooms, tile floors, and cold-water only showers. Safe, clean, and functional — but built for miners and locals, not tourists.

• 🍳 Breakfasts Included – At most hotels; other meals not included (see What’s Not Included).

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🏍️ Motorcycles & Gear​

• 🏍️ Reliable Dual-Sports – Air-cooled Suzuki DR650s & Honda XRE300s — simple, durable, and built for adventure.

• 🛡️ Full Riding Gear – Helmet, armored jacket, gloves, knee guards, and rain gear.

• 🎒 Luggage System – 50L waterproof dry bag + 50L locking top box with Rok Straps, plus free Medellín luggage storage.

• 📱 Navigation & Charging – Rugged phone mount, USB charger, and pre-loaded Google Maps links.

• 🛠️ Adventure Setup – Crash bars, skid plate, Metzeler 50/50 tires, and LED driving lights.

• ⛽ Fuel Included (Guided Trips Only) – All fuel is covered when you book a guided tour.

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🛟 Safety & Navigation​​

• 🚑 Flat Repair & Tools – Flat repair kit and trail tool kit provided.

• 🛡️ SOAT Insurance – Mandatory Colombian motorcycle liability insurance.

• 🏥 Extra Medical Coverage – Additional medical insurance included for peace of mind.

• 🛠️ Optional Full Coverage – Upgrade available for bike damage protection.

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❌ What’s Not Included

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🍽️ Meals & Drinks

• 🍛 Lunch and Dinner – Not included. Expect authentic Colombian cafés: fresh fruit juices, chorizo, carne, rice, beans, plantains, eggs, and endless Colombian coffee.

• ⚠️ Vegetarian Options Limited – No dedicated vegetarian menus; choices are simple but hearty, usually rice, beans, plantains, and eggs.​

🥾 Personal Gear

• 🥾 Riding Pants & Boots – Pants, boots, base layers, and gloves if you prefer your own. Most riders use sturdy hiking boots.​

✈️ Travel & Logistics

• ✈️ Flights – International or domestic flights to Medellín.

• 🛂 Visas & Travel Documents – If required for your nationality.

💰 Extras & Upgrades

• 💰 Fuel on Rentals – Fuel included only on guided tours; otherwise, riders cover fill-ups.

• 🛠️ Optional Upgrades – Chase truck support, full-coverage damage insurance, pillion passenger setup, or bike delivery outside Medellín.

• 🎟️ Attractions & Extras – Entrance fees for parks, museums, hot springs, or optional activities.

• 🧳 Personal Expenses – Souvenirs, bar tabs, tips, laundry, and anything not listed in What’s Included.

🛣️ Total Distance: 817 km (507 mi)

📅 Duration: 6 days

🚦 Route Type: 50% paved / 50% off-road

⚙️ Skill Level: Intermediate – a perfect mix of challenge and comfort

🏔️ Elevation Range: 123 m – 919 m (404 ft – 3,015 ft)

🏨 Hotel Type: Private rustic 2–3 star rooms with cold-water bathrooms most nights. (no sharing, no single supplement)

⛽ Fuel Range: Max 150 km (94 mi) between gas stops

🏍️ Bike Type: Best suited for dual-sport (Suzuki DR650 / Honda XRE300)

🌦️ Best Season: Dec–Mar & Jul–Sep (drier months, best riding conditions)

🛠️ Support: Chase truck available on guided trips (optional, extra cost)

🕒 Daily Ride Time: 4–6 hours riding, stretched over 7–9 hours with scenic stops, breaks, and meals.

📍 Regions Covered: Boyaca, Antioquia, Caldas, Santander