August 23rd – August 30th

Colombia’s Cycling Tour

Bogotá to Medellín

Includes Alto de Letras

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Why join this tour

Bogotá Medellín might just be the best week of riding. Over six action-packed stages, including Alto de Letras, we climb and descend the soaring slopes of the Andes. At times, they open to wide, golden valleys. Other times, they shelter blooming forests and the perfect terrain for fragrant, mountain-grown, silky coffee.

Cyclist climbing Alto de Letras in Colombia during a high-altitude bike and cycling tour.
altimetry of the alto de letras

Who is it for?

This tour is for apasionados of riding. People chasing big climbs, discovering new roads, and relishing Colombia’s wild beauty. If
you’ve daydreamed about conquering the Andes and heard about Colombia’s cycling obsession, this is your ride. This bold, far-reaching route speaks to adventurers at heart.
To make the most of it, we recommend staying active most days and comfortably riding at least three times a week for about 90 minutes.

Behind Arriba!

At Arriba!, we ride the crossroads exploring Colombia by bike, embracing the beauty of physical challenges, and chasing the happiness meet. It’s hearing a rider say this was the farthest they’ve ever gone, or the highest they’ve ever climbed. It’s indulging at dinner, reliving the day’s effort, forging bonds that ripple out, deep into everyday life, well beyond the road. We feel fulfilled living intensively, and we’re the instigators of joyful, bold moments in people’s lives — hoping they echo through the years.

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ROAD – INCLUDES ALTO DE LETRAS

Bogotá to Medellín

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August 23rd – August 30th

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USD $3600

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Bike Rental

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E-Bike rental

YES

Single supplement

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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.

OUR MANTRA

At Arriba! we chase three goals on every tour: 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.This is our mantra.

Is Colombia Safe for Cycling?

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Day By Day

THE ROAD TO ADVENTURE

Day 1
Arrival to Bogotá
Day 2
Bogotá – Cachipay
Day 3
Cachipay – Honda
Day 4
Honda – Manizales
Day 5
Manizales – Anserma
Day 6
Anserma – La Pintada
Day 7
La Pintada – Medellín
Day 8
Departure from Medellín

Arrival to Bogotá

  • Arrival and welcome dinner.
  • Bike setup and final checks.
  • Meet the crew and riders.
Day 1
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.