This motorcycle tour combines the “Coffee Region” of the country and the UNESCO heritage site of “Valle Del Cocora”.
Pricing
| per rider in shared room incl. Honda XR190 dual-sport (to book a separate room, please choose the single private room surcharge) | $1,399.00 |
| Upgrade to Honda XRE300 dual sport (surcharge) | $179.00 |
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| per pillion passenger in shared dorm (pillion passengers cannot book without an accompanying rider) | $799.00 |
| per person private room (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared room") starting at: | $299.00 |
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| per person GoPro & helmet mount - SD-card not included (Surcharge) | $50.00 |
| per person Elbow & knee pads (surcharge) | $50.00 |
| per person Riding boots (surcharge) | $75.00 |
| per person Rain gear (surcharge) | $30.00 |
| per person Full protective gear set (surcharge) | $90.00 |
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| Support truck - on request: $1,500 USD (split among the group) | |
| Onsite accommodation pre/post tour - on request | |
| Airport pickup/drop-off - on request |
Included
| Rental motorcycle depending on booking |
| Gasoline & tolls |
| English/Spanish-speaking guides |
| Helmet, riding gloves |
| Medical insurance |
| Shared (2-3 Pax) accommodation |
| 5 x Breakfast |
| 5 x Dinner |
| 6 x Lunch |
| Tour and tasting at a coffee farm |
| Entrance to Valle de Cocora |
| All other attractions & activities |
| International flights |
| Alcohol and souvenir money |
| Everything that is not specified under services |
More details
| Protection equipment is mandatory: Helmet, off-road boots, an armored jacket, or armor at least (if you can’t bring your own, we can rent you the equipment). |
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| Each tour is tailored on the go to your experience and physical preparation and we will give you riding tips and formation if necessary to overcome certain obstacles. |
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| What to Bring: Driver's license, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Long pants, Boots or closed-toed shoes, Swimsuit, Towel, Alcohol, and souvenir money. |
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| Transfers and extra nights in a hotel can be arranged to accommodate your traveling needs. |
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| The offered dates can be changed on request. Please inquire. |
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| Support truck - on request: $1,500 USD (split among the group) |
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| Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
| Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
Description
Welcome to the beating, cosmopolitan heart of central Colombia. Medellin is a bustling, modern metropolis that has fast gained a reputation as a “must-see” destination in Latin America.
Nestled in the Aburrá Valley, the city is blessed with beautiful weather, known as the “city of eternal spring”.
It is the perfect base camp for setting out on a motorcycle adventure tour to nearby Guatape and Rio Claro, or heading further to Salento and the Nevado del Ruiz for some of the most spectacular scenery and riding on the continent.
This motorcycle tour combines the “Coffee Region” of the country and the UNESCO heritage site of“Valle Del Cocora”. You will explore the unique ecosystem of the region, discover the tallest palm trees in the world, ride through several beautiful, colonial towns, and visit a famous coffee theme park.
You will eat delicious, traditional food and sleep in comfortable, boutique hotels.
The perfect motorcycle tour for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders!
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Itinerary:
DAY 1
Start: 9 am
Where: Medellin - Manizales
Riding hours: 6
Highlights Include:
- Twisty, mountain roads up out of Medellin.
- Traditional Colombian barbecue lunch.
- Ride through the Santa Barbara, Pintada, and Caldas Region.
- Sleepover & dinner at Paraiso Verde Lodge.
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DAY 2
Where: Manizales - Salento
Riding hours: 4
Highlights Include:
- Breakfast at our farm stay above the valley.
- Winding, paved mountain roads to Salento.
- Tour and tastings at a local coffee farm.
- Try your hand at Tejo, a Colombian game of explosive darts.
- Sleepover at a cozy, local hostel.
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DAY 3
Where: Salento - Quimbaya
Riding hours: 3
Highlights Include:
- Breakfast in the picturesque Salento plaza.
- Optional 3-hour hike to Colombia’s world heritage “Valle Del Cocora”.
- Empty, mountain twisties through Filandia.
- Visit the Colina Iluminada lookout.
- Sleepover at Tucawa Eco Hostel.
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DAY 4
Where: Quimbaya - Parque del Cafe
Riding hours: 4
Highlights Include:
- More gravel road switchbacks up the mountains.
- A visit to the famous coffee theme park.
- Beautiful rolling hillsides of Quindio.
- Spend the night in relaxed Montenegro.
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DAY 5
Where: Montenegro - Jardin
Riding hours: 6
Highlights Include:
- Early breakfast and blast down the highway.
- Twisting along mountain ridges to Rio Sucio.
- Well-earned late lunch in Rio Sucio.
- Breathtaking scenery riding the colonial trails into Jardín.
- Spend the night at the beautifully restored Hotel la Casona.
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DAY 6
Where: Jardin - Medellin
Riding hours: 5
Highlights Include:
- Lazy breakfast in the picturesque town plaza.
- Visit the Splendor cave/waterfall.
- Optional dirt trails and riding along old railroads back to Medellin.
- View over the city from Las Palmas viewpoint.
End: 5 pm