Cycle Colombia
Price- $2,690
8 Days | Cycle among the beauty and vibrancy of enigmatic Colombia.
Cycle the serene highlands of Colombia's famed coffee region and discover the sweeter, softer side to this often misunderstood country. Learn how to roast the perfect blend during a tour of a working coffee plantation, be beguiled by the laid-back pace of charming Salento, try your hand at tejo, an explosive local pastime, and of course ride through some of the most stunning scenery this region has to offer.
Trip overview
StartBogota, Colombia
EndBogota, Colombia
DestinationsColombia
StyleOriginal
AgesMin 14
Group SizeMin 1 - Max 12
ThemeCycling
Trip CodeGGXX
Itinerary
Welcome to Bogota! Situated at 2644 metres, Colombia's lofty capital is a charming, yet hectic, mix of old and new. You'll meet your group this evening at 6 pm and can then join them for an optional group dinner. If you arrive early, head down La Candelaria, Bogota's cobblestoned Old Town, and check out Plaza de Bolivar, the Botero Museum and the Gold Museum.
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Heard of Ciclovia? It's incredible. Every Sunday and public holiday, from 7 am till 2 pm, Bogota shuts down certain streets in the city to create over 100 km of car-free space for cyclists. There are also stages set up in parks and public areas so non-cyclists can participate in group activities like aerobics or yoga. Spend the morning riding through the flat streets with over one million locals then explore the sights with your group on an orientation walking tour of the Old Town.
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Jump in the saddle for the first long ride of your trip, cycling from Calarcá toSalento. At a distance of almost 60 km, you can expect a sweaty, humid affair gliding past coffee plantations and steamy jungle scenery. Spend the afternoon exploring Salento, a colourful colonial town known, of course, for its coffee. To make sure you get the full experience a coffee tasting is included.
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Take a short guided hike in the Cocora Valley this morning, a beautiful, verdant landscape dotted with tallest palm trees in the world. Enjoy the outdoor serenity where the only sounds are the call of birds and the wind rustling through the long grass and iconic Wax Palms.
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Today you'll cycle 30 km, mainly downhill, from Filandia to Alcala. Take a break and rest your legs in the middle of the ride for a coffee experience tour at Cafe de Altura in Quimbaya. Cafe de Altura is a family-run business and the restaurant is as good as the coffee, so this is where the group will have lunch and refuel for the rest of the ride, especially the last climb to to your hotel for the night.
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Enjoy your final ride of the trip from Alcala to Cerritos, a distance of 75km. Ease into the day with a slight downhill before dipping into a valley, then pedal on mainly flat roads until the final 5 km, where a final ascent will have you earning your treats in Cerritos. Visit the embroidery factory in Cartago en route and learn about the region's history with the needle and thread. Check in to the hotel where an optional massage (not included) will help soothe those overworked quads, as will a soak in the swimming pool.
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There's potential for an early start (5 am) to sneak one extra ride in this morning before transferring to Pereira's airport and flying to Bogota. Touch down and transfer to the hotel, then maybe enjoy a farewell dinner with your group before tomorrow's departure.
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Your Colombian cycling trip comes to an end this morning. There are no activities planned and you're free to depart whenever you'd like after check-out.
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Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinnersTransport
Transport Bicycle, Support vehicle, PlaneAccommodation
Accommodation Hotels (7 nights)
Activities
- 6 Days Included Bicycle Hire
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer Airport - Bogota Hotel
- Bogota Guided Cycling - Ciclovía
- Coffee Tasting
- Salento - Traditional Tejo Game
- Calarcá to Salento Guided & vehicle-supported ride
- Coffee Region - Cocora Valley visit & Hike
- Cocora Valley to Filandia Guided & vehicle-supported ride
- Coffee Experience Tour at Cafe de Altura
- Filandia to Alcala Guided & vehicle-supported ride
- Embroidery factory visit
- Alcala to Cerritos Guided & Vehicle-supported ride
- Optional Cartago guided early morning ride
- Complimentary Departure Transfer Bogota Hotel - Airport
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- Museo Nacional - COP20000
- Museo Botero - Free
- Bogota - Gold Museum - COP3000
- Bogota - Montserrate cable car - COP22000
- Bogota - Graffiti tour - COP30000
- View Tower visit - USD8
- Basket making class - USD15
- Zip lining - USD5
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