13 jours à moto en Colombie (centre et sud)
Bogota Loop Guided Motorcycle Tour
Adrenaline Addicts invites you to join this tour and experience the breathtaking diversity of Colombia's southern interior. On this tour, you will explore some of the most varied and picturesque terrains of the Colombian interior and traverse several branches of the Andes mountains on a Honda XRE300 dual sport. All the while taking in incredible landscapes, delicious flavors, and unique, warm, and welcoming accommodation all over this beautiful country. So, don't hesitate to join Adrenaline Addicts and let south and central Colombia excite you!
Key Information
- Terrain: 80% paved and 20% off-road
- Bike: Rental bike (Honda XRE300)
- Mileage: 2,000 kilometers / 1,250 miles
- Daily rides: 50 - 300 kilometers / 31 - 186 miles
- Meals: all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Rencontrez les professeurs
Particularités
- Commence et se termine à Bogota
- Visite d’un observatoire astronomique dans le désert de Tatacoa
- Objets anciens au parc archéologique de San Augustin
- Visite des chutes d’eau spectaculaires de Mocoa
- Parcourez "the devil's trampoline", un célèbre sentier de gravier à flanc de falaise
- Visite de la célèbre ville aux murs blancs de Popayan
- Visite d’une plantation de café à Salento
- Col enneigé du Nevado del Ruiz à plus de 12,000 pieds
- 12 nuits d’hébergement
Niveau de pratique
- Intermédiaire
- Avancé
13 jours de cours en Anglais
Hébergement
Your accommodation will be in two-person twin-share rooms at high-end hostels or boutique hotels. The following are examples of accommodations they have used in the past, and not always 100% representative of the exact lodgings they use on every tour.
- Night 1: GHL Relax Hotel El Puente
- Night 2: Hotel el Cactus
- Night 3: Hotel Valladollyd
- Night 4 & 5: Dantayaco Hotel
- Night 6: Hotel Sindamanoy
- Night 7: Hacienda Pisoje
- Night 8 and 9: Donkey Sunrise ADV
- Night 10: Balcones del Ayer
- Night 11: Termales El Otoño
- Night 12: Casa Celeste
Programme
Itinerary
Day 1
- Start: 9 a.m.
- Where: Bogota - Girardot
- Riding hours: 4.5
- Mileage: 190 km (118 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 90/10
Highlights:
- Twist and turn up the middle branch of the Andes
- Roadside lunch on Bogota outskirts
- Arrive in Bogota mid-afternoon for farewell dinner
You will meet at the office at 9 a.m. to finalize the paperwork, get everyone set up on their motorcycles, and get fitted for safety equipment. You will then set off for your first day, heading out of Bogota.
First off is a stop at Tequendama waterfall. A towering, multi-leveled waterfall in the municipality of Soacha.
The Second section of the day involves twisty mountain roads as we head up and out over the Andes.
An early arrival is the goal here, to give us time for a sunset river cruise along the Magdalena River.
Day 2
- Where: Girardot - Tatacoa Desert
- Riding hours: 2.5
- Mileage: 100 km (62 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 70/30
Highlights:
- Early highway miles blasting south
- Explore the incredible Tatacoa Desert
- Stargazing at a nearby observatory close to the desert accommodation
You will wake up early-ish and put some miles on. Blasting south down the main highway.
A makeshift ferry ride will provide a shortcut and amusement as we load the bikes into large canoes to cross back over the Magdalena River.
Spend the night out under the stars in our desert accommodation, with an optional visit to a local astronomical observatory.
Day 3
- Where: Tatacoa Desert - San Augustin
- Riding hours: 6
- Mileage: 270 km (168 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 80/20
Highlights:
- Ride south toward San Augustin, home to famous archaeological sites
- Lunch stop in Gigante to see the enormous 500+ year old tree
- Relaxed evening poolside at a homestay above San Augustin
Early rising in the desert. We head back out over the ferry crossing, then put some miles on our bikes as we head south.
A little stopover for lunch in Gigante - home to an enormous 500-year-old tree in the town center.
Arrive in time for sunset at our hotel, and even a little poolside action for those who dare.
Day 4
- Where: San Augustin - Mocoa
- Riding hours: 3.5
- Mileage: 150 km (93 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 90/10
Highlights:
- Morning visit to UNESCO archaeological park of San Augustin
- Scenic ride along highway 45 with stunning Andes views
- Arrive at jungle hideaway accommodation for rest day
Spend the morning exploring the incredible UNESCO heritage site of San Augustin Archaeological Park. One of the most famous sites in Colombia
Keep on cruising south along highway 45, taking in some stunning views of the Andes mountains.
Arrive after a big day at our jungle hideaway accommodation, and our first rest day of the trip.
Day 5
- Where: Mocoa
- Riding hours: 0 (rest day)
Choose from multiple different activities. Hikes, waterfalls, rivers, and caves if you're feeling active, or massages, cocktails, and pools if you're not. Or both. Choose your own adventure.
Day 6
- Where: Mocoa - Pasto
- Riding hours: 4.5
- Mileage: 150 km (93 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 20/80
Highlights:
- Offroad ride called the Devil’s Trampoline along steep cliffs
- Stop at local eatery for refueling
- Lakeside accommodation styled after the hotel from The Shining movie
Enter the Devil's Trampoline. A 4-hour, off-road ride along some pretty steep cliffsides. Plenty of guard rails ensure we're never in any real danger, but the view is absolutely world-class.
Quick burn through the outskirts of town, then a quick up and down climb, to arrive at your stunning lakeside accommodation. Styled on the hotel from movie The Shining.
Day 7
- Where: Pasto - Popayan
- Riding hours: 5.5
- Mileage: 270 km (168 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 80/20
Highlights:
- Ride up in elevation through amazing canyons
- View from Juanambú bridge
- Overnight in Popayan, the famous “white city” of Colombia
Head down a little in elevation, then enjoy some epic, winding roads as you cross back and forth over the Andes mountains.
Spectacular roadside viewpoints. Photo-opportunity has come knocking.
Arrive in time for a look around the main plaza of Popayan. The famous white-walled city of Colombia.
Overnight at a stunning old-fashioned farmhouse nestled just outside the city.
Day 8
- Where: Popayan - La Union
- Riding hours: 5
- Mileage: 290 km (180 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 90/10
Highlights:
- Early highway miles twisting through the western Andes
- Hearty lunch at famous restaurant outside Cali
- Arrive at Donkey Sunrise Campground for dinner and stories
Put some highway miles on your wheels as you twist and turn through the westernmost branch of the Andes Mountains.
Arrival at Donkey Sunrise ADV campground, where you will be treated to stories from other ADV motorcyclists from around the world.
Day 9
- Where: La Union (rest day)
- Riding hours: 0 (or 3-4)
Optional ride day today. Your friends at Donkey Sunrise know the local area like the back of their hands and have scouted out many single and double-track trails in the area around their campground. Get the group together for a half-day of hard enduro, or go for a scenic hard-packed cruise.
Enjoy some local wine at a makeshift winery. La Union is famous for its wine. It's not the south of France, but it's pretty decent given the climate!
Day 10
- Where: La Union - Salento
- Riding hours: 5.5
- Mileage: 270 km (168 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 85/15
Highlights:
- Relaxed morning ride to nearby coffee farm for a tour and fresh brews
- Try Tejo, Colombia’s national game combining beer and explosives
- Dinner at “Brunch” restaurant in Salento
Relaxed morning ride for the group today, as we make your way to a nearby coffee farm for a tour and a fresh cup.
Rolling, green hillsides as we pass over towards Salento.
Try your hand at Tejo - A traditional Colombian pastime which mixes beers and explosives.
Day 11
- Where: Salento - Nevado del Ruiz
- Riding hours: 2.5
You will enjoy a slower start to the day today. The group will have the choice of a coffee farm visit or a walk through the Cocora Valley and its towering wax palm trees.
A quick 2-hour sprint through some epic, twisty mountain roads will get us towards Manizales - the main city next to your mountainside accommodation.
Arrive at our hot spring accommodation early enough to enjoy the facilities and a swim in the thermal baths before a delicious meal.
Day 12
- Where: Nevado del Ruiz - Honda
- Riding hours: 4.5
- Mileage: 190 km (118 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 70/30
Highlights:
- Morning thermal bath and buffet breakfast
- Ride over volcanic Nevado del Ruiz mountain pass (4000m altitude)
- Visits to blue lagoon and frailejón plant field
- Cross former largest suspension bridge in the world
Wake up the right way with another thermal bath before your buffet breakfast.
Epic, volcanic scenery as you ride up to over 4,000m above sea level at the Nevado del Ruiz mountain pass.
Short visits to the blue lagoon, and a frailejón field - native plants of these volcanic, mountainous areas.
Day 13
- Where: Honda - Bogota
- Riding hours: 4.5
- Mileage: 190 km (118 miles)
- Paved/Unpaved: 90/10
Highlights:
- Twist and turn up the middle branch of the Andes
- Roadside lunch on Bogota outskirts
- Arrive in Bogota mid-afternoon for farewell dinner
The final morning of your tour starts with the group twisting and turning up the middle branch of the Andes.
Stop at a famous roadside eatery for lunch on the outskirts of Bogota.
Arrive back in the city in the mid-afternoon. Giving us enough time to get showered and cleaned up before an optional farewell dinner that night.
Motorcycle models
- Honda XRE300 dual-sport motorcycle (Included)
Skill levels required for this tour:
Intermediate:
- Can ride for 3-4 hours
- Average riding experience
- Little assistance required
- Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Steep ascents and descents
Advanced:
- Can ride for 5-6 hours
- Extensive riding experience
- Assistance on demand (if required)
- Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Excursions
- Tequendama Waterfall
- Girardot river cruise
- Tatacoa Astronomical Observatory
- San Augustin archaeological park
- Fin del Mundo waterfall in Mocoa
- Wine tasting in La Union
- Tejo game in Salento
- Coffee farm tour
- Hot springs
- Blue lagoon visit
Professeurs
Samuel Smith
Sam is one of the founding members of Adrenaline Addicts. In 2014, he and Christian, the other founding member, departed on a round-the-world trip, intending to cross six continents in five years. He spent the first nine months of the trip on the north coast of Colombia, bought a motorbike and traveled as far south as Peru, then returned to the north with Christian, where they founded the company. Prior to starting Adrenaline Addicts, Sam worked as a motorcycle instructor in the United States for several years before combining that passion with his love of Colombia.
Christian Riesenmy
Christian is the second founding member of Adrenaline Addicts. He traveled extensively throughout Colombia in 2014 and 2015 both together with Sam, and by himself, he worked for several adventure tour companies along the way before teaming back up with Sam in early 2016 to start the company. Prior to Adrenaline Addicts, Christian rode extensively around off-road and motocross trails throughout the United States, giving him a completely different riding background and skill set to his original business partner, complementing each other perfectly.
Brayden Lund
Brayden is the third business partner of Adrenaline Addicts. In 2015, he traveled and worked as a volunteer in Peru and Ecuador, and he discovered a love for Latin America. He made plans to visit Colombia and started his own business. Brayden met Sam and Christian in late 2016, six months after the other two had begun operations. After he worked together for several months with Sam and Christian, the three made the decision to bring on Brayden as the third partner. Prior to joining Adrenaline Addicts, Brayden has ridden for almost 10 years in Australia, parts of Asia, and South America.
Lieu
This tour will take place in the central and southern region of Colombia including Bogota, Giradot, Tatacoa desert, Mocoa, Pasto, Popayan, Punta Salento, Manizales and Honda.
Repas
The food served will be a mixture of local, Colombian fare from roadside eateries that Adrenaline Addicts knows and trusts (usually lunch), and a mix of international cuisine and Colombian fusion, both at lodgings and local restaurants - depending on the day. Vegetarian options are available at all meals, but in some of the more remote areas i.e. Tatacoa desert options may be limited.
Les repas suivants sont inclus:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
Les boissons suivantes sont comprises:
- Eau
- Café
- Thé
- Boissons gazeuses
- Boissons alcoolisées
Les régimes alimentaires suivants servis et/ou pris en charge :
- Végétarien
- Lacto-ovo-végétarien
- Normal (qui comprend généralement de la viande et du poisson)
- Pesco-végétarien
Activités et lieux à visiter
- Private room accommodation: 899 USD
- Passenger: 2899 USD
- GoPro and helmet mount (SD-card not included): 50 USD
- Elbow and knee pads: 50 USD
- Riding boots: 75 USD
- Rain gear: 30 USD
Ce qui est inclus
- Honda XRE300 Dual Sport
- Essence et péages
- Guides bilingues (anglais et espagnol)
- Frais d’entrée pour toutes les attractions
- Casque et gants de conduite
- Assurance médicale pour les conducteurs, les passagers et les tiers (SOAT)
- 12 nuits d’hébergement (chambres partagées pour 2-3 personnes)
- Tous les petits déjeuners, déjeuners et dîners
- Collations et eau à volonté
Ce qui n'est pas inclus
- Ensemble d’équipement de protection comprenant une armure corporelle, des bottes de moto, un pantalon et des genouillères (150 USD par personne)
- Transferts depuis/vers l’aéroport (Peuvent être organisés)
- Hébergement avant/après le circuit à Bogota (Peut être organisé)
- Camion d’assistance (Peut être organiséfor 300 USD/jour, à partager entre le groupe)
- Pourboires pour les guides
- Assurance dommages/collision
Comment se rendre sur place ?
Aéroport recommandé
Transferts disponibles moyennant un coût supplémentaire US$ 20 par personne
El Dorado International Airport
À 15 km de votre destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Hotel transfer from and to this airport is available upon request.
This is the closest airport, 13 kilometers from Adrenaline Addicts' office in Chapinero.
Arrival by bus
Several buses run daily from most major cities in Colombia. Prices vary and internal flights are often the same price or only a small amount more than a bus fare.
Conditions d'annulation
- Pour réserver, un dépôt de garantie correspondant à 20% du prix total est requis.
- Le dépôt de garantie est non-remboursable si vous annulez votre réservation.
- Le reste du paiement est dû à votre arrivée.
Avis
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