Overview
Get a full-power dose of the best that northern Colombia has to offer on this paved road journey through this breathtaking land. Visit the world-famous, heart-of-the-world, Tayrona Park, the colonial coastal city of Cartagena, and the riverside village of Mompox, a heritage-listed town close to the heart of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, which inspired many of his writings.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Santa Marta
- The crystal-clear beaches inside Tayrona National Park
- Swimming holes of San Juan del Cesar
- Crossing the Magdalena river, with your bikes loaded into canoes
- Rincón del Mar boat trip to see the bioluminescent plankton
- Exploring the beautiful Cartagena old-city
- Lunch at the Magdalena river mouth, where salt and fresh water visibly meet
- 5 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Manta - Tayrona Park (riding hours: 2)
Start: 8 a.m. Highlights include: - Get accustomed to your moto on simple trails - Visiting Tayrona National Park - Lunch at the picturesque San Juan beach - Sunset over Tayrona from the infinity pool at Journey Hostel
Day 2: Tayrona - Valledupar (riding hours: 5)
Highlights include: - Swimming holes of San Juan del Cesar - Musical history at the birthplace of Vallenato - Fine dining in downtown Valledupar
Day 3: Valledupar - Mompox (riding hours: 4)
Highlights include: - Walking tour of historic Valledupar - Crossing the Magdalena river in canoes - Sunset boat trip along the Mompox riverfront
Day 4: Mompox - Rincón del Mar (riding hours: 5)
Highlights include: - Twisty backroads and river crossings - Beers on the tranquil Rincón beach - Evening boat trip to see the bioluminescent plankton
Day 5: Rincón del Mar - Cartagena (riding hours: 4)
Highlights include: - Stand-up-paddle and/or chill beach morning - Explore the beautiful Cartagena old-city - Choose from dozens of high-quality dining experiences for the final tour evening
Day 6: Cartagena - Santa Marta (riding hours: 5)
Highlights include: - Lazy morning soaking in the Cartagena sun - Visit to Totumo mud volcano - Lunch at the Magdalena river mouth Finish: 5 p.m.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- paved
- Bike
- rental bike (Honda models)
- Riding gear
- included: helmet, riding gloves; available to rent: elbow and knee pads, riding boots, rain gear
- Meals
- 5 breakfast, 5 dinner, 6 lunch
What's included
- Bike rental
- Gasoline
- English / Spanish speaking guides
- All attractions and activities
- Helmet and riding gloves
- Medical insurance
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 breakfast
- 5 dinner
- 6 lunch
Not included
- Passenger
- Private room upgrade
- Support truck
- GoPro and helmet mount
- Elbow and knee pads
- Riding boots
- Rain gear
- Accommodation pre / post tour
- Airport pickup / drop-off (SMR, BAQ, or CTG)
Accommodation
All the accommodations will be of high standard, often the best available at the night's location. Think boutique bed and breakfast style accommodation for most nights, and 3-star hotels for the rest.
Getting There
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