Into Coffee Heartlands
Colombia’s most complete journey, ridden in six stages.
6 rides | 8 nights | Bogotá → Filandia
$3,400 US | Double Accom (per person)
$3,800 US | Single Accom
Coffee Heartlands cycling · Alto del Sifón · Alto de Letras · Colombian Andes · Cocora Valley · UNESCO cycling Colombia · Cycling holiday Colombia · Small group cycling
Coffee Heartlands cycling · Alto del Sifón · Alto de Letras · Colombian Andes · Cocora Valley · UNESCO cycling Colombia · Cycling holiday Colombia · Small group cycling
Six stages. Five departments.
One country at full volume.
This journey crosses the Eastern and Central Cordilleras, drops into the Magdalena River valley, climbs the longest (and most beautiful) road to Alto El Sifón. Soak in volcanic hot springs, and finish in the coffee towns of Quindío.
📍 Starts in Bogotá
🏁 Finishes in Filandia
📍 Starts in Bogotá 🏁 Finishes in Filandia
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🛣️ Total Distance: ~550km / 342mi
📈 Total Elevation: ~11,500m↑ / 38,000ft↑
📍 Starts: Bogotá
🏁 Finishes: Filandia
⭐ Difficulty: Challenging
📅 Best Time: December to March (dry season); rideable year-round
Curva de Angel, overlooking the valley.
Stage 1: Facatativá → Cambao
93km / 58mi · 795m↑ / 2,608ft↑
The journey starts just west of Bogotá at altitude and immediately drops. A descent from Alto la Tribuna, a climb through Vianí, then a long fall down the Eastern Cordillera with the Magdalena River visible far below. By the time you reach Cambao the air is warm and humid — a different Colombia from the one you left this morning. Transfer to Honda for the night.
Honda was once Colombia's busiest river port. 40 bridges, cobblestone streets, colonial facades. The city moves slowly and doesn't apologize for it.
The quickest way up isn’t always the most straightforward.
Stage 2: Honda → Líbano
84km / 52mi · 1,850m↑ / 6,070ft↑
Out of Honda's heat through Mariquita, then past Armero. In 1985, Nevado del Ruiz buried this town under a lahar and killed over 23,000 people. The volcano you'll be climbing tomorrow.
The road continues through banana plantations and lulo farms before a 33km climb into Líbano, Colombia's gateway to the UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape.
Capturing cool memories of a restless volcano.
Stage 3: Líbano → Murillo → Alto El Sifón → Alto de Letras
83km / 51.5mi · 3,300m↑ / 10,827ft↑
The day that defines the tour. From Líbano the road climbs continuously through Murillo, past the slopes of Nevado del Ruiz, into the high páramo above 4,000m.
This is Alto El Sifón, the longest climb ever used in a UCI professional race, featured in the 2024 Vuelta a Colombia.
Transfer day:
Rest & caffeinated
Morning at the Termales volcanic hot springs. Check out 11am.
Afternoon: an exclusive visit to a working coffee farm. You're now in the Eje Cafetero.
A van transfer takes you to Filandia for the final three stages.
Quindio’s backroads and the in-between towns.
Stage 4: The In-Between Roads
80km | 1,700m↑ (50.5mi | 5,577ft↑)
Exploring the veins of the coffee heartlands at their finest. We navigate the backroads from Filandia toward Cartago, where the geography reveals the true depth and quiet complexity of the Colombian countryside.
A Jurassic Park–esque landscape, just missing Sam Neill!
Stage 5: Filandia -> Cocora Valley -> Salento
70km / 43mi · 1,900m↑ / 6,234ft↑
Descent from Filandia toward Salento, then the climb into Cocora Valley. Home to the wax palm, Colombia's national tree and the world's tallest. These palms rise 60m from the valley floor and appear on no other landscape on earth. Coffee in Salento's main square. Back through rolling coffee plantations to Filandia.
Capturing a tiny icon of Colombia’s coffee culture
Stage 6: Café de Colombia Loop
97km / 60mi · 1,750m↑ / 5,741ft↑
The final stage traces the Quindío loop through Circasia, Calarcá, La Tebaida, Montenegro, and Quimbaya before a 10km climb back to Filandia. Every town square has a coffee stall, a church, and a group of local cyclists who will want to know where you've come from. Tell them.
What’s included:
✔︎ Support vehicle.
✔︎ Top-rated accommodations (3 stars and higher).
✔︎ Daily breakfast.
✔︎ Colombici team kit. (Cap, jersey, team T-shirt)
✔︎ Hydration & nutrition. (water, fruits, local snacks)
✔︎ Travel accident insurance.
✔︎ Welcome and farewell dinner.
✔︎ An exclusive visit to a coffee farm.
✔︎ Professional photographer on the Queen stage.
What’s not included:
✘ Flights
✘ Alcoholic beverages
✘ Lunches
✘ Dinners (except for the welcome and farewell dinners)
✘ Local accommodation tax
✘ Shopping expenses
✘ Other sightseeing activities
Possible add-ons (additional costs):
+ Bike rental.
+ Airport transfers (arrival and departure).
+ Professional photography across all stages.
How We Ride Responsibly
We proudly support initiatives that reflect our commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. By partnering with:
Hacienda Venecia: A family-run farm with over 100 years of tradition in sustainable coffee farming.
Casa Du Vélo: A cycling lodge dedicated to eco-friendly practices that minimize environmental impact.
Fotógrafo Alto de Letras: A local photographer supporting eco-tourism and capturing Colombia’s landscapes while promoting sustainable practices and local businesses.
Together, we share Colombia’s rich culture and natural beauty and work to protect it for the future. Every step of your journey supports local communities, businesses, and sustainable practices that create a positive impact.
“Colombici focused from the beginning on finding the perfect balance between the physical challenge and the subsequent reward. The opinion of all the groups of cyclists who have opted for their services, and our own, support their positioning.”
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