Thirteen days, about 2180 km, from Bogotá deep into the south of Colombia and back. You cross several branches of the Andes on twisty mountain passes, from the coffee region to the southern highlands and the lowland tropics, on a Honda XR190.
The Tatacoa Desert and its observatory. The archaeological site of San Agustín. A jungle stay in Mocoa. Then the Devil's Trampoline: 4 hours off-road on a thin road next to a steep cliff. After that Popayán, the white city, a coffee farm and Tejo in Salento, and a hot spring stay at Nevado del Ruiz.
Two rest days, in Mocoa and La Unión, keep it fun: hikes, pools or an optional half day of enduro.
You start at 9am with a stop at the Tequendama waterfall just outside Bogotá, then ride winding mountain roads over the Andes and out of the Bogotá plains. In the evening there is a river cruise on the Magdalena.
Overnight: Girardot.
You put some early miles on the highway and spend the last hours of the day in the Tatacoa Desert. In the evening you can watch the stars at an observatory a short walk from the desert accommodation.
Overnight: Tatacoa Desert.
You head south to San Agustín and its archaeological site. Lunch is in Gigante, where the town plaza has a tree more than 500 years old. The evening is relaxed, by the pool of a homestay above San Agustín.
Overnight: San Agustín.
The morning is for the UNESCO archaeological site. Then you ride further south along highway 45, with views of the Andes, and arrive at the jungle hideaway for sunset.
Overnight: Mocoa.
A free day with choices: hikes, waterfalls, rivers and caves if you feel active, or massages, cocktails and pools if you want to relax.
Overnight: Mocoa.
You ride the Devil's Trampoline, a 4 hour off-road ride on a thin road next to a steep cliff, with a stop at a local eatery on the way. The day ends at the lakeside accommodation.
Overnight: Pasto.
You climb in elevation and ride through canyons, with the view from the Juanambú bridge. You spend the night in Popayán, the white city.
Overnight: Popayán.
You put highway miles on early, then twist and turn through the westernmost branch of the Andes. Lunch is at a well known restaurant outside Cali. The day ends at a campground that motorcyclists like, with dinner and drinks.
Overnight: La Unión.
A free day to walk, swim and unwind in a very motorcycle friendly place. An optional half day enduro ride around the area is possible.
Overnight: La Unión.
A relaxed morning ride to a coffee farm for a tour and fresh coffee. You try Tejo, Colombia's national game. You enjoy the fresh climate of Salento and dinner in town.
Overnight: Salento.
You choose between a coffee farm visit or a short walk in the Cocora Valley among the tall palm trees. A quick ride on the highway toward Manizales brings a late lunch. You arrive at the hot spring accommodation in time for a swim in the thermal pools.
Overnight: Nevado del Ruiz.
The day starts with a thermal bath. Then you ride over the Nevado del Ruiz pass through volcanic scenery, with short stops at the blue lagoon and at a field of fraylejón plants. You cross a bridge that was the largest suspension bridge in the world when it was built.
Overnight: Honda.
The last ride twists up the middle branch of the Andes, with lunch at a local eatery, and then down into Bogotá. You finish the tour there and have a final dinner together.
You start at 9am with a stop at the Tequendama waterfall just outside Bogotá, then ride winding mountain roads over the Andes and out of the Bogotá plains. In the evening there is a river cruise on the Magdalena.
Overnight: Girardot.
You put some early miles on the highway and spend the last hours of the day in the Tatacoa Desert. In the evening you can watch the stars at an observatory a short walk from the desert accommodation.
Overnight: Tatacoa Desert.
You head south to San Agustín and its archaeological site. Lunch is in Gigante, where the town plaza has a tree more than 500 years old. The evening is relaxed, by the pool of a homestay above San Agustín.
Overnight: San Agustín.
The morning is for the UNESCO archaeological site. Then you ride further south along highway 45, with views of the Andes, and arrive at the jungle hideaway for sunset.
Overnight: Mocoa.
A free day with choices: hikes, waterfalls, rivers and caves if you feel active, or massages, cocktails and pools if you want to relax.
Overnight: Mocoa.
You ride the Devil's Trampoline, a 4 hour off-road ride on a thin road next to a steep cliff, with a stop at a local eatery on the way. The day ends at the lakeside accommodation.
Overnight: Pasto.
You climb in elevation and ride through canyons, with the view from the Juanambú bridge. You spend the night in Popayán, the white city.
Overnight: Popayán.
You put highway miles on early, then twist and turn through the westernmost branch of the Andes. Lunch is at a well known restaurant outside Cali. The day ends at a campground that motorcyclists like, with dinner and drinks.
Overnight: La Unión.
A free day to walk, swim and unwind in a very motorcycle friendly place. An optional half day enduro ride around the area is possible.
Overnight: La Unión.
A relaxed morning ride to a coffee farm for a tour and fresh coffee. You try Tejo, Colombia's national game. You enjoy the fresh climate of Salento and dinner in town.
Overnight: Salento.
You choose between a coffee farm visit or a short walk in the Cocora Valley among the tall palm trees. A quick ride on the highway toward Manizales brings a late lunch. You arrive at the hot spring accommodation in time for a swim in the thermal pools.
Overnight: Nevado del Ruiz.
The day starts with a thermal bath. Then you ride over the Nevado del Ruiz pass through volcanic scenery, with short stops at the blue lagoon and at a field of fraylejón plants. You cross a bridge that was the largest suspension bridge in the world when it was built.
Overnight: Honda.
The last ride twists up the middle branch of the Andes, with lunch at a local eatery, and then down into Bogotá. You finish the tour there and have a final dinner together.
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Twelve nights in a mix of stays. Girardot; a desert accommodation in Tatacoa; a homestay above San Agustín; a jungle hideaway in Mocoa for two nights; a lakeside stay in Pasto; Popayán; a motorcyclists' campground at La Unión for two nights; Salento; a hot spring accommodation at Nevado del Ruiz; Honda. Rooms are shared; a single room is available on request.
Twelve nights in a mix of stays. Girardot; a desert accommodation in Tatacoa; a homestay above San Agustín; a jungle hideaway in Mocoa for two nights; a lakeside stay in Pasto; Popayán; a motorcyclists' campground at La Unión for two nights; Salento; a hot spring accommodation at Nevado del Ruiz; Honda. Rooms are shared; a single room is available on request.
Price: USD 4599 per rider, all-inclusive, on a Honda XR190, sharing a room.
Options: upgrade to a Honda XRE300 for USD 325. A passenger riding with you costs USD 2,299. Single room on request.
A support truck with a driver (Toyota Hilux or similar) costs USD 300 per day, shared between the group.
A day to visit the emerald mines in Chivor can be added on request.
Weather: Temperature follows altitude: about 10 to 17 °C in Bogotá, around 30 °C on the Caribbean coast and below 5 °C on high mountains such as Nevado del Ruiz and the Sierra Nevada. In the Andes the drier months are December to March and July to August, and April to May and October to November are the rainiest, with rain often falling in the afternoon. Pack warm layers and a rain jacket.
Terrain: Twisty mountain passes, a desert section, jungle lowlands and a 4 hour off-road section at the Devil's Trampoline.
Gear: Helmet and riding gloves are included. Riding gear can be rented: boots USD 50, pants USD 25, jacket and armor USD 25, knee and elbow pads USD 25, or full gear for USD 75. Gear is never charged for more than 5 days. Bring a rain jacket and warm layers for the high Andes.
Licence: You need a valid motorcycle licence from your home country. An International Driving Permit is recommended if your licence is not in English or Spanish.
Visa: Colombia exempts many nationalities from a visa for short tourist stays, but the rules change. Check the official Cancilleria website before you book.
Insurance: Colombia requires SOAT accident insurance, which tour companies provide for their bikes. Also check that your own travel insurance covers motorcycling.
Price: USD 4599 per rider, all-inclusive, on a Honda XR190, sharing a room.
Options: upgrade to a Honda XRE300 for USD 325. A passenger riding with you costs USD 2,299. Single room on request.
A support truck with a driver (Toyota Hilux or similar) costs USD 300 per day, shared between the group.
A day to visit the emerald mines in Chivor can be added on request.
Weather: Temperature follows altitude: about 10 to 17 °C in Bogotá, around 30 °C on the Caribbean coast and below 5 °C on high mountains such as Nevado del Ruiz and the Sierra Nevada. In the Andes the drier months are December to March and July to August, and April to May and October to November are the rainiest, with rain often falling in the afternoon. Pack warm layers and a rain jacket.
Terrain: Twisty mountain passes, a desert section, jungle lowlands and a 4 hour off-road section at the Devil's Trampoline.
Gear: Helmet and riding gloves are included. Riding gear can be rented: boots USD 50, pants USD 25, jacket and armor USD 25, knee and elbow pads USD 25, or full gear for USD 75. Gear is never charged for more than 5 days. Bring a rain jacket and warm layers for the high Andes.
Licence: You need a valid motorcycle licence from your home country. An International Driving Permit is recommended if your licence is not in English or Spanish.
Visa: Colombia exempts many nationalities from a visa for short tourist stays, but the rules change. Check the official Cancilleria website before you book.
Insurance: Colombia requires SOAT accident insurance, which tour companies provide for their bikes. Also check that your own travel insurance covers motorcycling.
Operator: Adrenaline Addicts
Operator: Adrenaline Addicts
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Thirteen days and about 2180 km from Bogotá deep into the south of Colombia and back. The Tatacoa Desert and its observatory, the archaeological site of San Agustín, a jungle stay in Mocoa, then the Devil's Trampoline: 4 hours off-road on a thin road next to a steep cliff. Popayán, a coffee farm, Tejo in Salento and a hot spring stay at Nevado del Ruiz finish the loop.
Riding days are 2.5 to 6 hours, with two rest days in Mocoa and La Unión for hikes, pools or an optional half day of enduro.
Expect endless hours of twisty mountain passes and a 4 hour off-road section at the Devil's Trampoline. It is a long tour with many hours in the saddle.
You ride a Honda XR190 dual sport, included in the price. A Honda XRE300 is available as an upgrade for USD 325.
Helmet and riding gloves are included. Riding gear can be rented: boots USD 50, pants USD 25, jacket and armor USD 25, knee and elbow pads USD 25, or full gear for USD 75. Gear is never charged for more than 5 days. Bring a rain jacket and warm layers for the high Andes.
Temperature follows altitude: about 10 to 17 °C in Bogotá, around 30 °C on the Caribbean coast and below 5 °C on high mountains such as Nevado del Ruiz and the Sierra Nevada. In the Andes the drier months are December to March and July to August, and April to May and October to November are the rainiest, with rain often falling in the afternoon. Pack warm layers and a rain jacket.
Colombia stacks climates on top of each other: ride from a 30 °C coast or a desert up to cold, misty mountains in one trip. It has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, peaks above 5,700 m and 61 national park areas, and the roads climb, drop and twist the whole way. Coffee farms, colonial towns, jungle tracks and thermal baths all sit within a day's ride.
You need a valid motorcycle licence from your home country. An International Driving Permit is recommended if your licence is not in English or Spanish.
Colombia exempts many nationalities from a visa for short tourist stays, but the rules change. Check the official Cancilleria website before you book.
Yes, this tour is passenger friendly: you can ride with a passenger on the back. The price for a passenger is listed under Extra info.
Shared rooms, including a jungle stay in Mocoa and a hot spring stay at Nevado del Ruiz.