Colombia
We offer a unique opportunity to participate in a motorcycle trip in Colombia. Colombia is a country with one of the most diverse nature in the world, located between two oceans and three mighty mountain ranges. We will take you through the mountainous region of Colombia, where the journey takes us through a perfect combination of asphalt and gravel roads.
Price 6100€ (single room +700 €)
A trip lasting 10 days / including 8 driving days includes:
- BMW R 1200/1250 GS rental
- 2x BMW certified tourguide and instructor
- Escort car
- 9 days in hotels (double rooms, excl. jungle night)
- Breakfast
- Flight transfers
- Coffee plantation tour at Hacienda Venecia
Extra costs: All other services not listed. Such as plane tickets, motorcycle fuel, medical and travel insurance, lunches and dinners and drinks.
Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia
(Airport code BOG), transfer to hotel.
We should arrive there before 16:00. When all participants have arrived, there will be a tour briefing.
Päev 2: Bogotá – Villa de Leyva
The motorbikes will be handed over in the morning and then we'll head out on a Colombian discovery tour. We move towards the colonial town of Villa de Leyva. The idea is to arrive early to explore this beautiful city in the afternoon. (170km)
Päev 3: Villa de Leyva – Honda
We descend from east of the mountain range towards the Magdalena valley, from 2800 m to almost 0 m above sea level. We then arrive at a colonial town called Honda on the banks of the Magdalena Valley. This is one of our longest driving days of this trip. (330km)
Päev 4: Honda – La Miel River
On this day, a stunningly enchanting destination awaits us. After a short drive from Honda to the La Miel River, we arrive at a lodge located in the middle of the jungle. After a late lunch, we can enjoy bathing in the river. (70km)
Päev 5: La Miel River – Medellín
We leave the jungle and Magdalena Valley behind and climb up the Central Highlands towards Medellín (Colombia's second largest city). We look at the rock of Guatape and go for an end-of-the-day coffee at La Rufina, a famous motorcycle cafe.(275km)
Päev 6: Medellín (puhkepäev)
Day off! It is our decision whether we rest in the hotel, explore the city or take a day tour of the surrounding area. (275km)
Päev 7: Medellín to Hacienda Venecia
We drive along the Central Mountain range towards the heart of Colombia's coffee region. We stay overnight at an iconic coffee farm. (215km)
Päev 8: Hacienda Venecia to Termales del Ruíz
We spend a relaxing morning with a coffee tour. After lunch, we head to a unique mountain hotel, located at an altitude of 3600 m above sea level, where natural volcanic hot springs are located. (50km)
Päev 9: Termales del Ruíz to Bogotá
On the last day of the tour, as we finish our amazing tour of Colombia, we ascend to 4,000m above sea level and then descend towards the Magdalena Valley. At the end of the day we will return to Bogotá. (270km)
Päev 10: Ride home!
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and the flight back home begins!
TRIP SUMMARY
START/FINISH
1 000 - 1 300 km
LENGTH
~1500 km
DIFFICULTY
Experienced rider
SAFETY IS NUMBER ONE!
The trip is organized by BMW Motorrad’s official partners
Ulvar Mikk, Nordmoto Estonia
and
Micho Escobar, Elephant Moto
