Tour Overview:

Experience the ultimate stress-free trip with La Cicla Tours. We've meticulously crafted every detail to ensure your journey is nothing short of exceptional. Here's what your tour includes:

• Premium custom cycling kit from Cuore.

• Hassle-free airport transportation for your arrival and return.

• Comfortable lodging with the privacy of your own room each night.

• Delicious daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, curated by local Colombian chefs.

• Guided rides led by local Colombian cyclists and our La Cicla staff.

• Expert route planning and daily route briefings for a seamless experience.

• Mechanical support.

• Full support during rides, with a well-stocked follow car providing water, ride food, and mechanical assistance. SAG support available as needed.

• Professional photography to capture your unforgettable moments.

• Ancillary activities, such as visits to historical sites, farmer's markets, and charming small towns.

What's not included:

• Flights to and from Colombia.

• Personal souvenirs to remember your adventure.

• Snacks or drinks during personal time.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Colombia while we take care of everything else. Join us for a worry-free journey of a lifetime!

For your trip, you will fly into Bogotá (BOG), El Dorado International Airport (Boyacá Tour).

Guests are responsible for booking their own flights, but the La Cicla team will support by providing preferred itineraries based on your home airport.

Visa Info - Colombia does not require a formal visa to enter the country. You will need a valid passport for entry and you will go through customs upon entry. Renew your passport early!

• 5-Day: Paloma Tour: Duitama, Boyacá Region Tour: $3,200 USD.

• 7-Day: Condor Tour: Duitama, Boyacá - Villa de Leyva Region Tour: $3,800

• Deposit: In order to secure your spot, we require a $500 deposit with the trip balance due sixty [60] prior to departure.

• Non-Rider Add-On (7-Day Condor):

  • Adult: $3,500

  • Children Under 10: $1,800

• Non-Rider Add-On (5-Day Paloma)

  • Adult: $2,950

  • Children Under 10: $1,650

Riding a bike in Colombia is an adventure on two wheels. You’ll experience high altitude climbing, stunning vistas and gravel backroads that will blow your mind. The routes are made up of mixed terrain, with a good blend of road and gravel.

Daily ride duration will vary from about 18-60+ miles per day, with shorter and longer optional rides available as needed on each day’s route. La Cicla provides shuttle options on some rides to reduce the duration.

Each ride will have multiple ride leaders and can break up into multiple groups if needed to accommodate varying ability levels.

Riding in Colombia is no easy undertaking! Due to the altitude and demanding nature of the terrain, you must come prepared. We ask that you train for your tour and make sure you’re ready for some big days on the bike before arriving.

You are required to have a GPS head unit with each day’s route loaded prior to the trip.

Make no mistake, the terrain in Colombia is rugged and challenging.

Bike: We highly recommend a gravel or cyclocross bike with disc brakes and tubeless tires. Hardtail mountain bikes are welcome too and past year’s guests have enjoyed the additional cushion.

Tires: At least 40-45mm in width. You’ll see your fair share of spicy gravel roads, but even the centuries-old paved and cobblestone roads in Colombia are much more comfortable on higher-volume tires. Add fresh sealant before the trip.

Gearing: our routes are mountainous and challenging and you’ll want at least a 1:1 gear ratio that most modern gravel bikes come with. If you’re on an older bike with larger gearing, we recommend purchasing a cassette with a higher range.

Bike Maintenence: we ask that all trip attendees show up prepared with proper working bicycles and recommend a professional tune-up prior to your trip.

Meals are thoughtfully curated by local chefs and local restaurants giving you a true Colombian culinary experience. We accommodate food allergies and special considerations for all guests.

Colombia is in a privileged location geographically resulting in an amazing variety of natural ingredients. In the mountainous region, where the Boyacá towns of Duitama and Villa De Leyva are located, the cuisine tends to be hearty and starchy. The local ingredients include a variety of grains like barley, wheat, quinoa, and corn, with corn being the king of the crowd; along with a large variety of potatoes that thrive in high altitude, yuca (cassava) and other root vegetables, that constitute the major part of the local staples. Also, we will find a large assortment of tropical fruits like passion fruit, guava, papaya, guanabana (soursop), a variety of citrus fruits, mangos among other delicious and exotic fruits.

Some of the delicious things that you should expect during our tour are, potato-based soups, arepas (lots of them), empanadas, beef and chicken stews, local cheeses, a large assortment of local vegetables, traditional sweets for quick fuel during the rides like guava paste, coconut caramel, tamarind candies and much more. 

2025 Schedule coming soon, 2024 available for reference below:

Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá and transfer to hotel with dinner and R&R for the evening.

Day 2: Travel to Duitama in La Cicla van, build bikes and head out for the first ride!

• Ride: Approximately 20 miles, 1,500’ ascent.

Day 3: The group will enjoy the first rugged Colombian gravel and a light taste of the region’s beautiful climbs. But before we do that, a trip to the farmer’s market is in store to give you the real taste of a Colombian local.

• Ride: Approximately 40 miles, 3,500’ ascent.

Day 4: We will split into 2 groups today for those who want to chew off a longer route. Another incredible gravel route in Duitama is on tap for today.

• Ride: 45 miles, 3,800’ ascent.

Day 5: This is the big one, it’s a day you’ll remember forever. We’ll set out early for a fully supported point to point* journey on the bike.

• Ride Option 1: 80 miles, 9,300’ ascent.

• *Ride Option 2: Take the van to Villa de Leyva and enjoy a guided ride of 30 miles and 2,000’ ascent.

We also provide the option to shuttle to a closer start point to shorten the ride for those riders who aren’t prepared to tackle the entire length.

Day 6: Recovery day - relaxed pace, multiple regroups, and cafe stop. Relax by the pool, sip a drink, and take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful Colombian mountain town.

• Approximately 25 miles, 2,000’ ascent.

Day 7: A big day on the bike will be rewarded by our infamous empanada night, where we’ll teach you how to make this Colombian staple.

• Ride: Approximately 55 miles, 6,700’ ascent.

Day 8: Early departure and return to the airport for flight home.

At La Cicla, we specialize in creating unique, private cycling experiences for groups of any size. Get in touch to start planning your custom adventure: laciclatours@gmail.com

To help us design the perfect tour, please include:

• Your preferred dates

• Group size

• Cycling experience levels

Prices for private tours vary, and we’ll gladly provide a detailed quote once we have more information from you. Let’s make your next cycling adventure unforgettable!