Overview
Punta Gallinas is considered to be one of the most exotic destinations in South America. Rarely visited by the average traveler, and almost never on motorcycles, experience vast, rolling sand dunes, and stunning turquoise waters while bearing witness to the sacred indigenous culture of the Wayuu people. There are plenty of attractions to keep you busy for the five days, and the enduro riding is epic. Flat out over hard, sandy plains, ducking in and out between cactus fields, and rocky, mountainous climbs are the order of the day.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Santa Marta
- Visiting the Manaure salt-fields
- Fresh-caught seafood on the beach, watching the sunset in Cabo de la Vela
- Take in the views and have a dip in the ocean at the massive, El Toroa sand dunes
- Endless hours of world-class desert enduro riding to the northern tip of South America
- Stargazing and spending the night in an indigenous ranch, deep in the desert
- Swimming and cliff jumping at Mendihuaca Waterfall on the way back to Santa Marta
- 4 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Manta - Manaure (riding hours: 6)
Start: 9 a.m. Day highlights include: - Taking the back roads through Paso del Mango - Visit the traditional fishing town of Dibulla for a Colombian-style lunch - Riding tour around the salt flats of Manaure - Watch the sunset on the beach in Manaure
Day 2: Manaure - Cabo de la Vela (riding hours: 6)
Day highlights include: - Winding trails and desert flats on the way through the desert - Entering the desert through Cabo de la Vela - Ride around Cabo de la Vela and visit all the local spots - Fresh seafood for lunch and dinner
Day 3: Cabo de a Vela - Punta Gallinas (riding hours: 5)
Day highlights include: - Get ready for some amazing desert riding as you set off first thing in the morning - Take in the views and take a dip in the ocean at El Toroa sand dunes - Reach the most northern tip of South America and enjoy the late afternoon ride into the hospedaje
Day 4: Punta Gallinas - Riohacha (riding hours: 4)
Day highlights include: - Finish off the desert with some breathtaking views as you head out of the desert and back into civilization - Enjoy the rooftop pool at the hotel and have a few drinks at one of the bars on the beach
Day 5: Riohacha - Santa Marta (riding hours: 5)
Day highlights include: - Riding through the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains - Lunch at Journey Hostel - Swimming and cliff jumping at Mendihuaca Waterfalls Finish: 4 p.m.
Ride Details
- Bike
- rental bike (Honda models)
- Riding gear
- included: helmet, riding gloves; available to rent: elbow and knee pads, riding boots, rain gear
- Meals
- all breakfast, lunch, and dinner
What's included
- Bike rental
- Gasoline
- English / Spanish speaking guides
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Helmet and riding gloves
- Medical insurance
- 4 nights accommodation
- All breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Not included
- Support truck: 1,000 USD (split between group)
- Passenger: 367 USD
- GoPro and helmet mount: 55 USD (SD-card not included)
- Elbow and knee pads: 25 USD
- Body Armor: 25 USD
- Riding boots: 40 USD
- Full Gear Kit: 55 USD
- Rain gear: 10 USD
- Onsite accommodation pre/post tour
Getting There
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