Explore with us: 7 minute read
A Green Mountain Emerald Land. Colombia has a rich cultural heritage and is both ethnically and ecologically diverse, the people here are friendly, curious and engaging. Colombia’s difficult past is now behind them. Today the countryside of Colombia is a safe, welcoming, culturally diverse and an inspiring place to travel. Our journey starts in a city known as the (South American Athens) on a high plateau called the Altiplano Cundiboyacense located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. The capital of Colombia, Bogotá (2600m) is an important cultural and educational center, with many theaters, libraries, universities and museums. To the East, North and South of the city is the worlds largest continuous Paramo (Moorland) ecosystem.
Our Emerald Road’s tour starts and finishes in Bogotá, and takes us in 19 days into what we consider to be some of the best regions of Colombia. From the high altitude land of Boyaca to the lowerland Coffee Cultural (Cafetero region) of Quindio and the Green mountainous regions of Caldas and Antioquia. We explore the vibrant cities of Bogotá, Manizales and Medellin and visit a host of beautiful small friendly authentic villages such as Filandia and San Carlos. Join us for this incredible road cycling tour that will challenge and reward you in ways unimaginable, in a country that loves cycling and celebrates their champion world class riders with passion.
Emerald Roads – Best of Colombia Tour:
– Days: 19 Days/18 Nights
– Starts/Ends: Bogota/Bogota
– Fitness Level: Intermediate (you currently ride or can ride 200k a week with ease)
– Total Cycling: 15 Days – 925k – 61k per day average
– Group Size: 5 to 7* rider minimum, 12 rider maximum.
– Rider Price: $6270 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) $330 Per Day – $4626 (GBP) $245 GBP Per Day (everything included)
– NON Rider Price: $3550 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) (Everything Included)
Different Currency Prices explained: Resident Currency Pricing (RCP)
Pay for this tour in the country currency and economy you live and work within. We think its fair that way. We have 6 currencies (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD/GBP). If you live in North America (USA or Canada) Great Britain, Europe or the South Pacific (New Zealand or Australia) you will pay in the currency where you live. All other residents of other countries will pay the USD price. *The Tour minimum is 5 riders if bookings are paid in (USD/EUR/GBP) currency and 7 riders minimum if bookings are paid in (NZD/AUD/CAD) currency. If we get a mix of both that’s ok the tour will be confirmed. Prices may be subject to change on this tour.
2024 Dates:
July 2nd – 20th TBC
Close off Date May 9th: Sign up for this tour with a $500 NZD deposit
Private Tour Dates options:
Get a group of 6 or more riders together and we will organize a private tour for you. To start the conversation contact us
Tour Highlights:
- Riding the Ciclovia in Bogota..
- Riding the Best of Colombia through the Boyaca, Caldas, Tolima, Quindio and Antioquia regions.
- Sight seeing and visiting Bogota (including 2 walking tours).
- 3 Days at the Tour Colombia UCI Race (February Tour only)
- Riding around Colombia’s largest natural Lake, Laguna Tota.
- Riding the majestic Alto Letras (the 3rd longest paved climb in the world).
- Staying a night at a Mountain Hot springs resort at 3500m in the shadow of Nevado del Ruiz Volcano.
- Visiting a traditional Colombian Coffee Plantation and staying on a Finca (Farm).
- Hiking the Valle de Cocora.
- Staying in small authentic Colombian Mountain villages
- Climbing El Penol in Guatape
- Sight seeing and visiting Medellin.
- Feel Good Factor. Making a difference. A percentage of all Tour proceeds goes back to the local communities we visit. We invite you to change other peoples lives while experiencing a trip of a lifetime
Tour Description, Bikes and Itinerary:
This is a medium to high altitude cycling trip and its important to spend some days to acclimate. So we have 4 days in and around Bogota to do this. The first few days are sight seeing with guided tours of the city. Then we begin to move a bit more and have 2 short riding days within 40k of Bogota so you ease into more activity. The Itinerary of 5th, 6th and 7th day are subject to change based on the start times and locations of the Tour Colombia stages on those days.
Bikes:
We recommend you bring your own road bike. But if you wish to hire a bike we have 7 Specialized Tarmac Road Bikes available.
Sizes: 52cm (2), 54cm (3), 56cm (1), 58cm (1)
Price: $450 USD (18 day hire)
Bring your own Pedals and Seat please.
If you choose this option add it when you fill out the booking form.
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Rider Price Includes:
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- All Transportation and Airport transfers
- Technical support: Unpacking/packing bike plus bike assembly/disassembly
- Professional Local Colombian guides (Bilingual Spanish/English)
- 10 riders to 1 Support vehicle ratio
- Meals (All Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 17 Dinners) Light picnic style Lunch on the rides (sometimes we stop at restaurants also)
- Healthy snacks and hydration during the rides
- Cycling training program and advice by ex Professional rider and Cycling Coach ($600 USD value)
- Body/Bike fit check and Climbing/Descending/Cornering instruction on Tour ($200 USD value)
- Advanced Oxygen Enhancing Nutritional Supplements and Drinks ($100 USD value)
- Daily after ride Yoga/Stretching classes
- Beyond Andes Cycling Jersey
- 18 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges, and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared – (Single Room Supplement add $600 USD)
- Flight from Medellin to Bogota
- Farewell Dinner Party
Other activities: - Bogota Walking Tours of City and the Candelaria with Colombian guides.
- Bogota Museum de Oro entrance tickets.
- Termales Santa Monica Hot Springs entrance tickets.
- Plantation Coffee Tour entrance ticket
- Guatape El Penol entrance tickets
- Medellin Botanical Gardens.
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- All Transportation and Airport transfers
- Meals (All Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 17 Dinners) Light picnic style Lunch (sometimes we stop at restaurants also)
- Daily Yoga/Stretching classes
- 18 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges, and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared
- Flight from Medellin to Bogota
- Farewell Dinner Party
Other activities: - Bogota Walking Tours of City and the Candelaria with Colombian guides.
- Bogota Museum de Oro entrance tickets.
- Termales Santa Monica Hot Springs entrance tickets.
- Plantation Coffee Tour entrance ticket
- Guatape El Penol entrance tickets
- Hiking the Valle de Cocora.
- Guided tours in select Colombian Tours and Cities
- Medellin Botanical Gardens.
Not included:
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- Flights (International and domestic)
- Insurance – Travel, Personal and Equipment
- Hotel charges such as mini bar and phone
- Tips in restaurants and hotels
- Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
- Any other items not listed as included
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Booking and other important Info:
- The close off date to book this Tour is TBC.
- Bookings are open. To book this Tour please click through to fill out the Booking Form and submit.
- Once you have submitted the form you will be redirected to pay your $500 NZD tour deposit (+ $30.25 active processing fee) by Credit Card with our secure payment system using Active Network Endurance.
- Your reservation of a place in your chosen Tour will be confirmed by email along with other detailed information once we have received your deposit.
- The Deposit is Fully Refundable (less any Transaction fees) if the Tour minimum bookings are not reached by the Close Off Date or the Tour is canceled or postponed due to issues related to Covid 19 and travel restrictions. We will refund your deposit within 3 weeks following the close off date.
- We have a minimum of 5 to 7 riders to Guarantee this tour. Please Do Not Book your Plane Tickets until you have received notification from us that we have Guaranteed this tour.
- If You Cancel your booking the Tour deposit is not refundable. It is however transferable and maybe applied to other later date tours (with the payment of a $300 NZD re – booking fee).
- This tour is for Intermediate and advanced fitness riders only, NOT for recreational cyclists. You have a road bike and you ride it regularly. All riders are requested and expected to follow the training program to prepare for this tour. We want you to come on this tour prepared so you will enjoy it more. You must be able to easily ride multiple back to back 200k weeks before you get to Colombia.
- Insurance. You are required as a condition of booking to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. We recommend that you take out a policy once you have received confirmation that the tour is Guaranteed, which covers trip cancellation, your bike, baggage and equipment.
- Flight Information. We will email you flight information and recommended bike and equipment set up details.
- Full tour payment is due 1 Month before the tour.
Photo credits: Antonio ‘alitas’ Juan. except the photo at the top of the page and the first photo in slider Caley Fretz and the 4th photo in the slider from the Tour Colombia in Bogata (Both from Cycling Tips)