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Ride to Jardín Colombia

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RIDE DESCRIPTION

Escape Medellin and spend a day exploring 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 that just might become the highlight of your Colombian adventure!

This One-Day Tour from Medellin to Jardín has a little bit of everything packed into a short but exciting 12 hours. You get a world-class motorcycle ride, spectacular photo opportunities, and a real dose of Colombian culture. 

 

We ride over 250 km roundtrip, leaving Medellin in the morning and arriving back after sundown. Each leg of the trip is about 3.5 hours long, for a total time of 7 hours on the bike. It’s a long day to be certain, but the rewards are well worth it!

 

We arrive in Jardín around noon and eat together at a favorite local restaurant. After lunch, you are free to explore the town as you please. Then, in the early evening, we load up for the return ride back to Medellin.

 

For those without the time to take a multi-day tour, the One-Day Tour to Jardín is an excellent option. It produces all the adventure and outstanding photos of our longer tours, in a shorter amount of time!

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Ride through the foothills of the Andes by motorcycle

  • Visit one of Colombia’s favorite small towns

  • Take in magnificent views from the cable-car and the top of Alto de las Flores

  • See first-hand the importance of the coffee trade in Colombian history

  • Snap beautiful photos of Jardín, the Andes Mountains, and more!

 

INCLUDED:

  • Guide

  • Gasoline

  • Helmet

  • Accident insurance

  • Snacks

  • Lunch

ESTIMATED TOUR TIME:  8 hours

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Know how to drive a motorcycle

  • A valid motorcycle class driver’s license

  • Passport or Colombian I.D.

  • Credit card to leave a security deposit in case  the motorcycle suffers any damages

  • Read and sign the contract

ITINERARY

Escape from the bustling city of Medellin for a day and explore Jardin, a picturesque town that's been dubbed "Colombia's prettiest small town". Located in a lush valley surrounded by sprawling coffee and banana plantations, Jardin is a nature lover's paradise. With this one-day tour from Medellin to Jardin, you'll get to experience a thrilling 250 km round trip on your motorcycle, capturing spectacular photos and immersing yourself in Colombian culture. When we arrive in Jardin, we'll eat together at a local restaurant before you have free time to explore the town at your own pace. Don't miss out on admiring the colorful balconies and watching local men in wide-brimmed hats sipping aguardiente under the afternoon sun. After a delicious lunch of fresh trout and local coffee, take a walk through the central square to the impressive Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, which was constructed with stones from the nearby Tapartó River. To end the day, take a ride on the cable car to the top of Alto de las Flores for a stunning aerial view of the town and the surrounding hills. With a day well-spent in Jardin, it's time to head back to Medellin while enjoying the scenic views of the sunset behind the mountains. For those who want to experience adventure and culture in a shorter amount of time, the one-day tour to Jardin is an excellent option.

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