Pedal through the Andes mountain range in Colombia and discover its magic

Day 1 – Guasca

It is recommended to stay the night before the tour at the Ibis hotel in Chía, Cundinamarca, north of Bogotá (This night is not included), where you will find a sports store and a shopping center to get everything you need. On Sunday morning, after breakfast, we will Pick you up in the parking of the hotel and head to the charming town of Guasca in a one-hour transfer, a paradise for recreational MTB. There, surrounded by extensive farms, dairy cattle, water sources, and Andean native forest, we will adjust the bikes at a rustic and beautiful inn. After lunch, we will embark on our first ride to acclimate to the altitude, exploring the town, crossing streams, and returning to the hotel. The day will end with a bonfire under the stars. Riding distance 36 km /546 meters of cumulative elevation

We’ll have breakfast at the hotel and then head out to ride north. We’ll warm up in the first kilometers in the valley and then start rolling on undulating dirt roads. We’ll pass through a segment of the ascent to ‘La Cuchilla,’ a well-known climb among Colombian cyclists where our champions often train. We’ll continue northward through stretches of native forest and green fields with beautiful views. We’ll arrive at the town of Guatavita where we’ll have lunch (included) and take a brief tour to stretch our legs and explore its central square. Then we’ll return to our hotel via a route that runs along the edge of the Tominé Reservoir. We’ll have free time to take a shower, have dinner, and then we’ll meet at the hotel bar to listen to some good music, have a beer, and why not, dance a little. Accommodation in Guasca. Riding distance 53 km /972 meters of cumulative elevation

Day 3 – Raquira-Villa de Leyva

Breakfast and transfer to Raquira (3 hours), one of the most picturesque artisan villages in Colombia. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Boyacá Bridge, the site where Colombia’s independence was forged. Upon arrival at a place known as the artisan’s hand, we’ll hop on our bikes and head to the town of Ráquira. There, we’ll have some free time to explore the area and its craft shops. Lunch (included). The route to Villa de Leyva (a cultural heritage site of Colombia) is partly paved and partly dirt roads. The streets and the large central square are still paved with cobblestones, and many buildings date back to the 16th century. Free time and accommodation in Villa de Leyva. Riding distance 34 km /329 meters of cumulative elevation

We’ll have breakfast and start cycling northwards, heading towards the greenest part of Villa de Leyva. We’ll begin with a gentle ascent of several kilometers until we reach Aventura Park. There, we’ll enjoy a delicious picnic in nature (included) and partake in a unique biking experience. Afterward, we’ll continue with a fun descent to a stream known as ‘Pozo de la Vieja.’ Then, we’ll tackle one final hill to return to Villa de Leyva and participate in a Colombian coffee tasting where we’ll learn about different types of coffee and brewing methods. Free afternoon. Accommodation in Villa de Leyva. Riding distance 40 km /809 meters of cumulative elevation

Día 5 – Ecce Homo and Aim Karim Vineyard

Breakfast and pedal through tomato fields towards ‘El Infiernito,’ an indigenous astronomical observatory. Then, we’ll ride to the Ecce Homo Monastery where we’ll enjoy a snack. Finally, we’ll pedal to the Aim Karim Winery and Vineyard where we’ll taste Colombian wines and have lunch (included). Then, transfer to the hotel in Bogotá (2 hours and 40 minutes). Riding distance 26 km /303 meters of cumulative elevation

We recommend dining at Andres Carne de Res (https://www.instagram.com/andres_c_de_res/) Not included. Accommodation at Hotel Ibis (https://all.accor.com/hotel/B201/index.en.shtml)

Breakfast at the hotel and group transfer to the airport