Bogota to Santander Biking Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Ride on scenic unexplored roads and paths.
- Great variety of ecosystems and nature reserves.
- Experience the renowned Colombian coffee culture.
- Try the flavors of local and international fusion cuisine.
- Discover the enchanting people of Colombia.
- Explore vibrant modern cities and incredibly preserved colonial towns.
- Enjoy our selected charming hotels.
- Highly rated naturalist and cycling guides.
- High grade mountain bikes and safety equipment
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Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- English speaking biking naturalist guide
- Private transportation
- Mountain bikes (Shimano Deore 27 speed, front suspension, disc brakes)
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Accommodations in tourist superior accommodations
- Hacienda and boutique hotels, and meals as described (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Itinerary
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Bogota is one of the most important cities in South America, settled in an Andean savanna and connected to the Caribbean by the great Magdalena River. Bogota was once the main trade center between South America and Europe. Visit the colo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning we explore Villa de Leyva and surroundings. We will discover one of the most important paleontology regions in South America. This valley is an ancient ocean floor, home to many dinosaur fossils, as well as thou...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From Paipa, we continue north towards Santa Rosita, a beautiful paramo area at 3,400 m. This is an endemic high Andes grassland ecosystem, with many conspicuous Frailejon plants. Here we begin one of the most spectacular mount...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning, we have time to explore more of Barichara. We continue to visit the Juan Curi waterfalls surrounded by a beautiful cloud forest area. We follow a short trail with lush vegetation to the base of this impressive ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We begin our day with a hike on a historic trail that was originally built by the Guane Indians. During the colonial era this trail was rebuilt in stone, by the Spanish Crown, to gain access to the Atlantic to facilitate the e...
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning we tour the award winning organic coffee hacienda, located near Bucaramanga. We explore the depths of the Colombian coffee culture contained in its 280 hectares. During our visit we will see the 72 species of coffee, all shaded b...
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Tour Operator
We are a team of experienced, knowledgeable travel professionals who share an incredible passion for Colombia. The vacations we create in Colombia and Latin America are based on over 20 years’ experience of developing and delivering quality active and nature travel. Our trips are also designed to contribute when at all possible to the development and welfare of local people, and to the protection of the environment.
Our goal is to offer the discerning traveler an upscale Colombia experience. We focus on authentic, sustainable travel where “eco” means you abide by nature´s rules with minimum compromise in comfort or quality. Each Colombia Adventure journey upholds these important eco-aspects while offering a pampering and relaxed experience.
The proposed active, nature and culture vacations are a series of select tours that are based on years of experience operating directly in Colombia. Each journey is focused on Colombia’s most interesting natural attractions, native cultures, a fusion of local and international foods, and handpicked hotels.
Our programs can also be used as a source of inspiration. As we translate your needs and desires into unforgettable adventures. We get deeper into the itinerary´s detail, adding texture and color, balancing activity and rest, cultures and foods, according to each individual or groups requirements.
Our aim is to exceed your expectations. Guiding is the cornerstone of our success and what we enjoy the most. Exceptional guiding skills guarantee exceptional experiences, which is why seasoned, world-class, naturalist and adventure experts lead all our tours.
The Colombia Adventure Difference:
--Private and small group departures for high quality personalized service.
--Flexible itineraries that adjust to your pace and lifestyle.
--Hand selected boutique hotels, colonial haciendas, beach houses and quality hotels.
--Environmentally sustainable practices and suppliers.
--See areas that are well managed or scarcely visited.
--Our Family Programs with kid-friendly hotels and activities.
--Continuous professional development and training of providers and operating partners.
Types of Journeys:
--Nature Journeys
--Adventure Journeys
--Biking Adventures
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Internal flight
- Tips
The 20% deposit is not refundable.
All reservations cancelled fewer than 30 days prior to departure for mainland tours or 60 days prior to departure for Galapagos tours (computed by date of receipt of written cancellation notice) are subject to the following schedule of fees:
For mainland tours, if cancellation is received:
29 to 20 days prior to departure, 30% of the full price will be forfeited
19 to 10 days prior to departure, 50% of the full price will be forfeited
9 to 5 days prior to departure, 75% of the full price will be forfeited
4 days or fewer prior to departure, full payment will be forfeited
In addition, reservations cancelled 60 to 30 days prior to departure for mainland tours or 90 to 60 days prior to departure for Galapagos tours are subject to a $50.00 handling fee per person. Should an individual group member cancel, he/she should be replaced by another individual in order to avoid the cancellation fee.
Cancelled Trips
Ecoadventure, legal representation for Neotropic Travel Group, reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure for any reason whatsoever. The refund of all payments received shall release Ecoadventure from any further liability. Ecoadventure is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for a cancelled trip (e.g., air tickets, visa fees, inoculations, equipment, etc.).
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners
Drive Time: Bogota- Villa de Leyva 3 hours, Villa de Leyva – Paipa 3 hours, San Joaquin -Barichara 3 hours.
Season: All year.
Altitude: 3900 m – 400 m above sea level.
Avg. Temperature: Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF; Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF.
Suggested Packing Items: Cycling gear, rain jacket, hat, polar sweater, hiking shoes, head lamp, mosquito repellent, water bottle, camera, and backpack.
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