Private Tour
Colombia cycling trip
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216 hours
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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
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
Services and products not specified
bike rental
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Arrival and welcome dinner
Accommodations
Night in a local/authentic and world-class boutique hotel in El Retiro town
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Local/authentic and world-class restaurant.
Medellin
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.
El Retiro, La Ceja - Acclimatization rides
Accommodations
Night in a local/authentic and world-class boutique hotel in El Retiro town
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
lunch at local/authentic and world-class restaurants
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at local/authentic and world-class restaurants
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Parque Municipal El Retiro
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.
Colorfull Town - Guatapé
Accommodations
Night in a local/authentic and world-class boutique hotel in El Retiro town
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch in Guatape. A hotel's Rooftop to enjoy the dam view.
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner way to El Retiro in a very nice restaurant, recognized for its sustainability and social programs.
Guatape
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.
Around Medellin - ARVI Park
Accommodations
Night in Medellin in the pink zone. Perfect opportunity to enjoy the nightlife in the city.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch in a natural park reserve. Ajiaco, is an authentic Colombian dish.
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at Medellin, a beautiful and amazing veggie food. Because sustainability begins with the food.
Parque Arvi
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.
MEDELLÍN by bike and transfer to Antioquia's southwest region
Accommodations
Country house, the best landscape with Cerro Tusa as a frame! The Juan Valdes mountain Logo.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Medellin
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.
Coffee region - Day 1
Accommodations
AND IMPRESSIVE HOTEL! SUSTAINABLE COLOMBIAN DESIGN In search to reduce our environmental footprint.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Antioquia Department
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.
COFFEE REGION - Day 2
Accommodations
Rest in a local and beauty house, close to the town, the best way to discover an Antioquia village.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Antioquia Department
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.
COFFEE REGION - Day 3
Accommodations
Night in Medellin
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Antioquia Department
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.
departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Medellin
Transfer to the airport
Options
Colombia cycling trip
Pickup included
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colombia - full of beautiful people and beautiful riding
macdian,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Words cannot describe how amazing this trip was. As a Canadian, I was nervous about going given the very underserved reputation Colombia has. Colombia Cycling went above and beyond, including customizing our 5 day gravel trip into two. Right from the beginning every detail was taken care of. Airport pickup, little gifts each day and every need we could think of looked after. The hotels were great, food incredible and our rental bikes were excellent. In particular, our guide Daniel A. was spectacular. He knew every inch of everywhere we went, was so friendly and so welcoming. To anyone considering this trip - do it!!! The riding was incredible, the people even better. I will be back that’s for certain.
What an experience!
deriple,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience through the mountains of Colombia! The whole team made me feel welcome and secured. They guide me and thought me about the region and culture. I enjoyed every single meal and the coffee was great. Would love to do it again!
Great experience & people!
popkat,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We rode with Colombia Cycling for five days in early July. The trip was well organized from start to finish and we had a fantastic time exploring Medellin and the surrounding areas. Tomas, Marcela, Daniel (our main guide), and the rest of the Colombia Cycling team were absolutely wonderful to work with. They tailored to trip to fit the challenge we were looking for. I would absolutely come back and ride with them again. They went above and beyond to make it a truly special experience! After recently doing a similar organized trip in the US, we found Colombia Cycling to be a far better overall experience. The team was very attentive and the logistics were extremely smooth, which helped us to be able to focus only on the cycling. The routes and stops were well-planned and we were fully supported for the entire ride. The guides were great to work with and shared lots of local knowledge with us along the way. Even the way they helped with recovery between the days was amazing! We booked the pro-team package and would recommend this trip to anyone.
Magical
juegodelibertad,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Biking Antioquia Around the Colonial Villages with Colombia Cycling was, for me, a magical experience. Super fun. It was a cultural immersion as well as a gravel and road cycling challenge. I loved getting to know the people, the food and drink, the music, the pueblos, the culture, and practicing my Spanish. The weather was amazing, blue skies, puffy clouds, cool breezes, mountain forests, a thousand shades of green, flowers everywhere. A treat for the senses. Juan, our guide, was a sure and steady companion, friendly and attentive to both our safety and joy. And Rey and Diego in the support vehicle were cheerful and helpful. Tomás and Marcela put so much thought and care into every detail of the trip, supporting local hotels, restaurants, cafes, farmers. The riding itself was as challenging as we wanted to make it. Very! I bike for transportation in NYC, and am relatively new to road cycling, although in the past couple of years I have been road cycling (with some gravel riding) in Spain, Portugal, and the US, and riding with Colombia Cycling is the best ever.
Colombia Cycling - I want to go back!
KJC travel2020,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colombia Cycling and biking in Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. From airport pick-up to drop off at our hotel on the last evening, we felt incredibly cared for - the kind of hospitality that you don't fully realize you are receiving until you are out traveling on your own after. In the months leading up to the trip, Thomas was gracious in answering all of our questions and requests for recommendations. During the ride, Marcela handled the logistics behind the scenes seamlessly, addressed our requests, and I suspect was the source behind additional lovely details such as thoughtful nightly gifts on our pillows. The bikes were excellent. The routes were phenomenal - big climbs, big descents, remote scenic roads, small communities, delicious coffee and snack stops, and continuous insights into Colombian cycling culture. Most memorable, however, were the guides. Danny, Diego, and Juan were gracious, accommodating, and fun cheerleaders and leads. With the treatment provided by Colombia Cycling and the incredible places to ride, we are already dreaming of our next trip.
Bike trip of a lifetime !
T3590EUmichaelm,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible trip ! , Really inspiringly beautiful landscapes, excellent guides, excellent food, wonderful accommodations, and really incredible days on a bicycle. Highly recommended !
Colombia Cycling Signature Tour
P3414ASpauli,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been lucky to visit Colombia before but I really wanted to ride my bike there, so looked for a company that could help me. From the first contact with Colombia Cycling it was clear they were a company that could deliver on my dream trip. Colombia Cycling made it easy and painless to plan, all I needed to do was align my flights and they took care of the transport from the airport for myself and my bike. We had a welcome briefing on the first day to cover the logistics, the routes and just to get to know each other. The rides started on the second day and it was all that I dreamed for; the roads in Colombia are generally well maintained, the drivers are courteous. Colombia Cycling had super experienced tour guides riding with us, guiding us and providing useful knowledge on the area and the fauna. There was also a car following us in the event of any emergency and just to provide hydration and snacks. The routes have clearly been developed based on local knowledges, providing a great way to experience Colombia and the coffee region of Antioquia. The climbs can be challenging but you shouldn't be afraid, many in our group set personal records for elevation gains, they all finished super happy with the experience. The views and small towns you pass thru really allow you to experience Colombia, the people and its culture, all by bike! The accommodation is well thought out and the excellent meals are included with refreshments and snacks during the ride. Other than some souvenirs and the odd alcoholic beverage I really didn't need to spend anything above what the tour provided. The guides were great, happy to help and loved to share Colombia with us. We had two experienced mechanics one on the bike and another on the car with meant any minor issues were resolved quickly. (Punctures etc) Thomas and Marcela were always reachable to answer any questions and to organize laundry or massages thru the trip duration. In summary; I would highly recommend Colombian Cycling, it's a Colombian company operated and staffed to deliver on your dreams. The welcome and experience I got out of this trip was second to non. I plan to go back to experience more tours with them!
Columbia Cycling
Mark B,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely world class cycling and lovely experience with Columbia regional culture- led by an extraordinary Columbia Cycling team! Thanks Danny, Juan, Diego, Tomas and Marcela for an unforgettable trip! Mark Bentler & Julie Brisebois Montreal
Perfect way to experience Colombia
Sightseer08534196188,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riding along quiet rural roads with nature, views, and scenery. The first half of each day is for riding and the second half is about culture and local foods. The company is organized to support you through the entire ride: preparing your bicycle, breaks for water and snacks, organizing meals. This is a perfect way to experience Colombia!
Amazing gravel and luxe touristic expérience
nikkimH5558PI,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the gravel cycling trip and saw some of the coffee and water gravel areas! It was amazing, the gravel was perfect, guides Juan and Diego were very attentive and made the trip extra fun. Marcella and Thomas made sure every detail was perfect. We enjoyed seeing the countryside and beautiful towns by gravel bike and will definitely ride with Colombia Cycling again
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