Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Antioquia region is bigger than Costa Rica, is characterized by its historic towns, its traditional Colombian cuisine, its biodiversity, and its routes full of flowers and coffee plantations that have made Colombia famous.
We started the tour in Medellín, the second-largest city in Colombia, located in a valley and characterized by its beautiful surroundings, smooth roads, picturesque towns, and hundreds of cyclists riding on weekends along the routes where famous cyclists currently train in the peloton . international.
We stay 45 kilometers outside the city to pedal our first rides at 2,300 meters (8,202 feet) above sea level and then we move to the southwest of Antioquia, where we will learn about coffee in Colombia.
Distances: 40-100 km
Elevation gained per ride: 940 m to 2,200 m
Duration: 7 rides / 8 nights
Level: King of the mountains, Beetle and Classicomaniac
Price: $2,390
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Services and products not specified
bike rental
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival and welcome dinner
Medellin
6h
Upon arrival, we pick you up at the José María Córdoba airport in Rionegro, which serves the city of Medellín.
We assemble the bikes (in case of rent we do a quick fitting) and have a welcome meal, where we enjoy our gastronomy. Colombian cuisine is very diverse and varies according to the different regions of Colombia. During dinner, in addition to celebrating the great adventure that is about to begin, we will have a tour exhibition where we present the details of the trip.
Day 2: El Retiro, La Ceja - Acclimatization rides
Parque Municipal El Retiro
8h
For our first day, we do an acclimatization ride, where you will have the opportunity to meet our famous "Repechos" and practice some tips on how to ride in Colombia.
El Retiro, a town famous for its knowledge and work in wood. A cozy place to spend the next 3 nights of our trip.
Day 3: Colorfull Town - Guatapé
Guatape
11h
This day takes us to Guatapé, a town that borders one of the main power generation reservoirs in Colombia. We will pass near the Piedra del Peñol, a huge rock that stands 2,135 m (7,005 ft) high. Its top can only be accessed by climbing its 659 steps.
We finish the ride in Guatapé town, have lunch and then walk around to learn a little about Guatapé's history.
Day 4: Around Medellin - ARVI Park
Parque Arvi
10h · Admission ticket included
We ride towards the well-known region of flowers, famous for the "silleteros". Our tour includes a well-known category 2 climb and a series of "steep slopes" to burn the legs. For whatever reason, this region has produced so many top-level riders. We finished the ride in a nice country hotel, where we took a shower and had lunch. Then we will go to know Medellín, we leave the forest and enter one of the most important "barrios", or "favelas" that have been one of the symbols of social transformation and development of Medellín. This day we share with you how Medellín was selected as the most innovative city in the world.
Day 5: MEDELLÍN by bike and transfer to Antioquia's southwest region
Medellin
8h
Moving around Medellín by bicycle is the best way to get to know the city. Get to know Medellín, a surprising, innovative, and hospitable city.
We will visit the main neighborhoods, take a gastronomic tour, and knowing the city. We will have our lunch on our way to the coffee region to start the second part of our adventure.
Day 6: Coffee region - Day 1
Antioquia Department
10h
We will ride towards the coffee region of Antioquia, with "Cerro Tusa" on our horizon. A pyramid-shaped mountain where native Indians made offerings to their gods. This is also the same mountain that the famous coffee grower Juan Valdez uses in his motto. The journey to the southwest of Antioquia will take us up to 600 meters above sea level, where we will experience a different climate and see a variety of flora and fauna. Once we cross the Cauca River, one of the largest and most important rivers in Colombia, we will continue cycling along the San Juan River to start climbing mountains once more. At an elevation of 1,400 m (4,500 ft), we will begin to see the green and towering coffee crops.
Day 7: COFFEE REGION - Day 2
Antioquia Department
10h
We depart by bike and along the way we visit a typical farm where we talk about Coffee in Colombia. Then we continue by bike to the big challenge in the coffee region! We hit a 23km climb, The Colombia's Mont Ventoux, 1st category, known as the "most beautiful village of Antioquia" by its topography, republican style, and landscapes. Culture of coffee and horses.
Day 8: COFFEE REGION - Day 3
Antioquia Department
10h
We finish our tour with one last challenge. We take a shower at a country road hotel, have lunch, and transfer to avoid traffic. We arrive in Medellín, pack the bikes, and do our closing event to end our adventure.
Last night in Medellín, so if you want, it is the opportunity to celebrate. Night life in Medellin.
Day 9: departure
Medellin
Pass by
Transfer to the airport
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Colombia Cycling picks up tourists and cyclists in the indicated places.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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