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Coffee, Curves & Hot Springs Motorcycle Tour

7 Days / Departs Daily at 9am

What happens when you combine Colombia's famous Coffee Triangle, secret swimming holes, towering wax palm forests, colorful colonial towns, hot springs at the base of a snow-capped volcano, and some of the most beautiful roads on the continent? You get seven days that'll redefine what you think a motorcycle tour can be.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Terrain: 20% unpaved

From $1,750 USD per motorcycle

  • Entertaining & experienced guides
  • Fully guided, all inclusive, 7 day tour
  • This all inclusive tour includes off-roading through the largest Wax Palm Forest in the world, swimming holes, a tour of a Coffee Farm, a world class Hot Springs hotel, waterfalls and more!
  • Reservations for multi-day tours are refundable 72 hours in advance - no questions asked. Please note that this refund excludes the price of accommodation.
Why This Tour Is Our Crown Jewel
This isn't just one of our longer tours - it's the complete Colombian experience. We're talking about everything from 80% of the world's wax palms to natural hot springs beneath Nevado del Ruiz, from coffee farms where you'll taste beans at their source to roads so scenic they're featured in motorcycle magazines worldwide.
Day 1: Waterfalls, Swimming Holes, and Reality Checks
Bogotá → Girardot • 5 hours • 151km of pure paved curves
We start with a bang at Tequendama Falls – 132 meters (433 feet) of legendary waterfall power plunging into a forested canyon. It's one of Colombia's most iconic natural landmarks and the perfect way to leave the city behind.Then comes our secret weapon: a hidden swimming hole deep in the mountains with a natural cave, waterfall pouring through the ceiling, and water so clear you'll question if it's real. This is one of our absolute favorite spots in the entire country – the kind of place that makes you grateful you chose adventure over air conditioning.
Tonight: Girardot, where you'll have dinner and process the fact that this was just day one.
Day 2: Into the Wax Palm Kingdom
Girardot → Salento • 6.5 hours • 199km (70% off-road adventure)
Today we get serious about dirt. We're talking about a full day of Colombia's most spectacular off-road terrain – high mountain trails, emerald green mountains, deep river valleys, and the kind of riding that reminds you why you started this whole motorcycle obsession.
The crown jewel: Tochecito Wax Palm Forest – a remote sanctuary that holds 80% of the world's wax palms. These are Colombia's national trees, growing up to 60 meters tall, in a valley that was closed to tourism for decades. No crowds, no tour buses, just you and these magnificent giants.
Evening reward: Descending into colorful, Salento where Coffee Region hospitality meets mountain charm.
Day 3: The "Rest Day" That's Not Actually Rest
Salento exploration • Maximum experience, minimum handlebars
Today we trade handlebars for horseback riding through valleys, rivers, and lush countryside that defines this region. Afternoon brings the famous Cocora Valley – home to Colombia's most photographed wax palms and views that look like fantasy landscapes.
Then comes the education: A working coffee farm tour where you'll learn why Colombian beans conquered the world, from growing to harvesting to roasting. Yes, you'll taste it fresh – prepare to ruin regular coffee for yourself forever.
Evening: Dinner at one of Salento's best restaurants, followed by optional tejo – Colombia's explosive national sport that's exactly as fun as it sounds.
Day 4: Time Travel to Coffee's Past
Salento → Salamina • 5 hours 45 minutes • 210km of pure paved beauty
Want to see what Salento was like before it became Colombia's number one coffee destination? We've got you covered. Today we're cruising through mountain valleys to Salamina – a perfectly preserved colonial gem that shows you authentic coffee culture without the tourist crowds.
After lunch in town, we're making a detour to San Felix for another spectacular wax palm forest. Because apparently two forests of 60-meter giants wasn't enough to satisfy us.
Day 5: Colombia's Most Beautiful Road
Salamina → Nevado del Ruiz National Park • 6 hours 30 minutes • 234km of high-altitude adventure
Today we tackle Colombia's most beautiful road through otherworldly páramos and landscapes unlike anywhere else on Earth. Yes, it gets chilly up at 13,614 feet (4,149 meters), but when the sun breaks through you'll witness snow-capped volcanoes and scenery so stunning it'll take your breath away (and not just from the altitude).
Tonight: Natural hot springs fed directly by volcanic thermal waters. After a day of mountain riding, soaking in these pools beneath a snow-capped volcano is pure magic.
Day 6: The Greatest Descent on Earth
Nevado del Ruiz → Villeta • 5 hours 20 minutes • 199km from freezing to tropical paradise
We're trading altitude for warmth today, starting with Highway 50 – one of the best motorcycle roads in all of South America and famous among cyclists as the steepest continuous climb in the world. Lucky for us, we're doing it in reverse, descending the entire route in a symphony of endless curves, panoramic views, and wide-open stretches.
Watch the landscape transform from páramo to tropical as we drop elevation and your frozen bones remember what warmth feels like. Our destination: Villeta, the laid-back weekend escape where Bogotanos go to pretend they live in paradise.
Day 7: The Scenic Victory Lap
Villeta → Bogotá • 5 hours • 181km through Colombia's hidden backroads
Our final day takes the scenic route home through small farm towns and countryside that most tourists never see. No traffic jams, no city chaos – just pure Colombian countryside and the perfect finale to seven days of adventure.
Final destination: Loco Moto office in Bogotá, where you'll trade stories and realize you've just experienced the complete Colombian adventure.
What's Included
  • Honda XR190L motorcycle (upgrade to XRE300 available)
  • Complete motorcycle gear: helmet, armored jacket, gloves, rain gear, luggage straps
  • SENA Bluetooth communication system for group coordination and commentary
  • English-speaking guide who knows every swimming hole, coffee farm, and hot spring
  • 6 nights accommodation (shared rooms/dorms, private upgrades available)
  • All activities and attractions: wax palm forests, coffee farm tour, hot springs, horseback riding
  • 19 meals: 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Parking at all sites
  • All gasoline
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal souvenirs and shopping
  • Gratuity for your guide (optional but appreciated)
  • Items not specifically listed above
The Investment
$1,750 USD per rider (plus those pesky card fees)
Want privacy? Private room upgrades available – ask us for pricing
Group coffee adventure? Discounts for groups because shared hot spring relaxation is better relaxation.
Fair Warning About Accommodations
We keep tours affordable by using shared rooms and dorms. Think of it as built-in friend-making. Private room upgrades are available if you need your space—just ask!
Fair Warning About Colombian Reality
All riding times and distances are approximate because, well, this is Colombia. Sometimes we cruise faster than expected, sometimes we stop every five minutes for photos because the views are too incredible to pass up. And yes, occasionally Mother Nature decides to redecorate the roads with a landslide, which means we get bonus adventure via creative detours. It's all part of the authentic Colombian motorcycle experience – and honestly, some of our best stories come from the days that didn't go exactly as planned.
Ready for seven days that'll spoil every other adventure forever?
Book now and prepare for the complete Colombian motorcycle experience – from coffee farms to volcanic hot springs.

Featured Attractions
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Paramos
A very unique ecosystem found only in South America.
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Cocora Valley
Cocora Valley home to the tallest palm trees in the world.
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Tamales
A delicious Colombian delicacy.
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El Eje Cafetero
The coffee triangle of Colombia.
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Nevado del Ruiz
The highest volcano in Colombia.
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Salento
A charming town known for being the "Gateway to Cocora Valley."
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Tejo
The national sport of Colombia.
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Wax Palms
The national tree of Colombia, once thought to be the tallest trees in the world.
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Hotel Termales del Ruiz
Pamper yourself for a night soaking in hot springs at our favorite hotel in Colombia.

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