Overview
La Bodega de Amar, Cra. 7 #Calle 7-10, Cajamarca, Tolima, Colombia Adrenaline Addicts invites you to join this tour and experience the breathtaking diversity of Colombia's coffee region. You will enjoy a trip west out of Bogota into the Colombian Coffee Axis, on Honda XR190 dual sport motorcycles (upgrades available). Quaint colonial towns, traditional games, fresh organic coffee, and rolling green mountainsides will be the sights of this tour. So, don't hesitate to join Adrenaline Addicts and let Colombia's Coffee Region excite you!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Bogotá
- Have lunch beside the Sumapaz river in Melgar
- Spend the night surrounded by nature outside Cajamarca
- Take a tour of El Eden Coffee Farm
- Hike through towering wax palms at the Cocora valley
- Try a game of Tejo - a traditional Colombian explosive game
- Enjoy a boat tour along the Magdalena river in Girardot
- 3 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá - Cajamarca (230 kilometers / 143 miles, 5 hours)
- 09:00 Start - Depart from Bogotá, navigating through scenic mountain roads - Lunch stop in Melgar, known for its warm climate and local cuisine - Continue to Cajamarca, arriving in time for dinner and an overnight stay
Day 2: Cajamarca - Salento (125 kilometers / 78 miles, 3 hours)
- Morning ride to Salento, a picturesque town in the Coffee Triangle - Visit Coffee El Edén for an immersive coffee farm tour - Explore the Cocora Valley, home to towering wax palms - Experience a traditional game of Tejo - Overnight in Salento
Day 3: Salento - Girardot (160 kilometers / 99 miles, 4 hours)
- Depart Salento after breakfast, heading towards Girardot - Picture stop along the Magdalena River, Colombia's most important river - Enjoy a boat tour upon arrival in Girardot - Dinner and accommodation in Girardot
Day 4: Girardot - Bogotá (150 kilometers / 93 miles, 3.5 hours)
- Morning relaxation at a local balneario (spa) - Return ride to Bogotá - Farewell lunch before concluding the tour - 15:00 - 16:00 Finish
Ride Details
- Terrain
- 80% paved and 20% off-road
- Bike
- Rental bike (Honda XR190)
- Mileage
- 665 kilometers / 845 miles
- Daily rides
- 125 - 230 kilometers / 75 - 140 miles
- Riding gear
- included: Helmet, riding gloves
- Meals
- all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
What's included
- Honda XR190 cc dual sport motorcycle rental
- Gasoline
- English / Spanish speaking guides
- El Eden Coffee farm tour
- Girardot river cruise
- Cocora Valley entrance fee
- Tejo game entry
- Entrance fees to all other attractions
- Helmet and riding gloves
- Medical insurance (SOAT)
- 3 nights accommodation (2-3 person shared room)
- 3 breakfast, 4 lunch and 3 dinner
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (can be arranged)
- Upgrade to Honda XRE300 dual-sport: 99 USD
- Protective gear set including body armor, motorcycle boots, pants, and knee pads
- Pre / post tour accommodation in Bogota (can be arranged)
- Support truck (can be arranged): 800 USD, split between group
- Tips for guides
- Damage / collision insurance
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be in shared rooms for 2-3 people at high-end hostels or boutique hotels. The following are examples of accommodations Adrenaline Addicts have used in the past, and not always 100% representative of the exact lodgings they use on every tour.
Food
The food served will be a mixture of Colombian fare from local eateries that Adrenaline Addicts knows and trusts (usually lunch), and a mix of international cuisine nearby the hotels and accommodations you stay. Vegetarian options are available at all meals, but in some of the more remote areas, the selection may be limited.
Getting There
This tour will take place in the Coffee Axis and Oriental Andes region of Colombia including Bogotá, Cajamarca, Salento, Cocora Valley, and Melgar. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/adrenaline-addicts/4-day-coffee-cocora-guided-motorcycle-tour-in-the-salento-region-of-colombia# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/adrenaline-addicts/4-day-coffee-cocora-guided-motorcycle-tour-in-the-salento-region-
