Colombia’s Cycling Tour

Bogotá to Medellín

Includes Alto de Letras

Our most popular bike tour is an itinerary that goes deep into why Colombia is such amazing cycling destination as delves into the heart of rural Colombia connecting two vibrant cities as Bogotá and Medellín, while also tackling the Alto de Letras, touted as one of the longest in the world.

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Why Join This Tour

Bogotá Medellín is probably the best week of riding. Period. Where else can you put together six stages with back to back to back action packed days through breathtaking landscape.

Explore Colombia and ride intensively for one week. Look at the breathtaking route of this tour and now pair it with the dreamed places you would like to visit. You owe it to yourself.

Is it for me?

This tour is for apasionados of riding. People who just love being challenged on their bike, exploring new places or being mesmerized by nature. For those who have dreamed about coming to Colombia and want to make the most out of the opportunity.
It’s not confined to one small region of the country but it’s an exploration at large. To fully enjoy this experience, we recommend you’re active most days of the week and comfortably ride at least 3 times a week one hour and half.

Behind Arriba!

At Arriba! we stand at the intersection exploring Colombia by bike, the beauty of physical challenges and the happiness all this brings. Is hearing that a tour with us is the farthest somebody has ever gone, or the highest that they have ever climbed.
It’s the friendship bonds we create while we indulge at dinner reliving shared experiences. That’s where we feel we are at our best. We live for intense moments of enjoying life to the fullest on a bicycle and being the instigator of those moments.

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ROAD – INCLUDES ALTO DE LETRAS

Bogotá to Medellín

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June 28th – July 05th
August 16 – August 23th

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USD $3500

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Bike Rental

YES

E-Bike rental

YES

Single supplement

YES

Level

Advanced

Duration

8 Days / 6 Stages

Total Distance

600 KMS

Total elevation

12000 MTS

non riding partner

YES

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We created a cycling tour in Colombia that goes deep into why this country is the best destination to ride your bike. It’s the ride between two very vibrant cities, Bogotá and Medellín, and includes a climb that captures the imagination of cyclist worldwide, like Alto de Letras, touted as one of the longest climbs in the world.

We didn’t stop there. Our itinerary has multiple unforgettable climbs, sweep descents exploring the rural side of Colombia, its jaw dropping landscapes and vibrant culture, and at night the

We put a strong emphasis at balancing out every day creating a cycling holiday you will always remember, with great riding and premium accommodation through the trip to create a cycling tour and a country that you won’t forget.

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Day By Day

THE ROAD TO ADVENTURE

  • Day 1 - Day 1: Bogotá

    Day 1
    Arrival to Bogotá. We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. In the evening we will go over the tour details with the group.

  • Day 2 - Day 2: Bogotá – Cachipay

    Day 2
    Our first day is a great warm up for the upcoming days. The day’s ride is a good introduction to the changing landscapes including a couple of punchy climbs and enjoyable rolling landscape. Distance: 100 kilometres Altitude gain: 1500 metres

  • Day 3 - Day 3: Cachipay – Mariquita

    Day 3
    Building on the expectation of the days to come, today’s stage will warm up our climbing legs. During the ride you will crown two climbs before being rewarded with great views on a long and sweeping descent. Distance: 120 kilometres Altitude gain: 2500 metres

  • Day 4 - Day 4: Mariquita – Manizales

    Day 4
    Today’s ride is an unforgettable experience. The 82 kilometre climb is a test of patience and perseverance. Starting at 700 meters above sea level you will ride to 3800 meters while passing through several climatic zones. Distance: 105 kilometres Altitude gain: 3900 metres

  • Day 5 - Day 5: Manizales – Anserma

    Day 5
    Today’s ride will reward you with some of the most incredible landscapes Colombia has to offer. We start with a swift descent. For 30 kilometres we will cruising to the Cauca River which sits in valley floor. But we couldn’t finish the day with out a good climb! We end our ride by climbing to...

  • Day 6 - Day 6: Anserma – La Pintada

    Day 6
    La Pintada lives up to its name. “The Painting” is a lush tropical valley that sits at the foothills of the central Andean Colombian mountain range and is banked by the second largest river in Colombia. This stage is for the most part rolling and is a great way to recover from our previous mountain...

  • Day 7 - Day 7: La Pintada – Medellin

    Day 7
    A new day, a new challenge, and today’s is a really nice one. We will approach Medellin, the eternal spring city, and we couldn’t do it in a better fashion. We will go through some of the best riding of the tour, as we will be riding up and down the whole day, with some...

  • Day 8 - Day 8: Discover Medellin

    Day 8
    Medellin, the city of eternal spring, is a great place for a rest day. Spend the day relaxing at the hotel or enjoy this cosmopolitan centre by foot. There is plenty to explore.
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    Day 9 - Day 9: Transfer to airport

    Day 9
    On this final day we will transfer you to the airport or help you with any local arrangements you may have made.
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OUR PURSUITS

Our goals for each tour are very clear: Safe, tired, happy. In that order. Safe as we want to have everyone in one piece by the end of the tour. Tired as we want to live boldly the adventure life is with no reservation. Happy is the cherry on top. Its being safe and tired, plus a little more comfort and connection after a hard effort.
This is our mantra.

Is Colombia Safe for Cycling?

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The hotels of our cycling tours in Colombia is the perfect balance for the challenging rides.
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Accommodation

The hotels we stay are boutique hotels that are enhance the whole experience. They also tell the story we want to share with you about Colombia. Running the tour that features the best of Colombia isn’t only about the route. Being a cycling holiday the hotels are just as important and we want you to take home also treasured moments of relaxation as well.

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Bike Rental

At Arriba!, we offer high-end bike rentals that enhance the experience of our cycling guided tours.
Our rental service is designed to complement exclusively our meticulously crafted itineraries.


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Want to join the tour but you would love to share the experience with your family?

Happiness it’s only real when it’s shared, and coming over to Colombia might just be the greatest adventure you and your partner can do.

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FAQ

Frequent asked questions

Short answer yes. If you are on a bike tour you with us you bet it is. Longer answer: there are several reasons as to why is perfectly safe to come to Colombia and ride your bike feeling safes: first because you are trusting us your safety and nothing is more important for us than making sure we all get home safe. Also we have a very high ratio of customers to staff, making sure we keep an eye on the whole group that so we know were we are supposed to go. Other important aspects are Colombians are an extremely friendly and welcoming culture, that’s curious about foreigners. Also, Cycling culture in Colombia is very strong, drivers are very cycling aware, eager to protect cyclist and in our case, to show and share the country with visitors.
Our tours offer a very immersive experience into the everyday Colombia, so a mix of popular places while also exploring regions that even other Colombians aren’t aware. With over 15 years of experience running cycling trips, our tours focus on having the best bike experience and the areas that we go to are perfectly safe. We want you to relax and just focus on the riding.

It’s a common feeling that the tour might be be too challenging, but the best way to figure out the ideal tour is to talk to us.
Our years of experience allow us to asses your particular situation very fast and figure out the ideal tour for you.
Once on tour our expert team will make sure that everyone in the group gets the riding that they want to do, without enforcing, unless is a safety situation, a mandatory group pace. Have comfort in that you won’t be slowing the group down, or being force to pace down and that everyone will have a great time on the bike

Our tours ensure a balance of adventure and comfort, selecting accommodations that enhance the experience. We prioritize safety, happiness, and relaxation. We prioritize safety, happiness, and relaxation.
Our hotels are chosen to enrich the journey, from historic haciendas, organic coffee plantations, or state of the art modern hotels, we give as much thought to the places we stay as to the route we ride on. The result, is a trip that’s is a treat for you, either on the the bike or after every part of the experience is taken into account to be something to remember positively.
Hotels are meant to be the place to foster group bonding and create lasting memories. Relaxing by the pool, or just talking about life, is a fundamental part of the experience.
Join us for an unforgettable Colombian cycling adventure with exceptional accommodations.

Fueling is really important when challenging the Colombian mountains. For that reason we pay extra care to the food we take.
during the tours we will have a mix of local food and gastronomical experiences.
We can accommodate any dietary restriction you may have and make sure that you are enjoy yourself as much as on the bicycle as on off the bicycle.

At Arriba!, we offer high-end bike rentals that enhance the experience of our cycling guided tours. Our rental service is designed to complement exclusively our meticulously crafted itineraries.
We share your love for bicycles, which is why we chose the award-winning Argon 18 Krypton CS model. Renowned for its comfort and performance, it has earned prestigious accolades in the cycling industry like the test done simultaneously with other power houses by the Gran Fondo magazine.