Into Coffee Heartlands
Colombia’s most complete journey, ridden in six days.
6 rides | 7 nights | Bogotá → Filandia
$3,400 US | Double Accom (per person)
$3,800 US | Single Accom
“I’ve been on 4 tours with Colombici and can’t recommend them highly enough. Pan & Maya are incredible guides making everything easy, fun and challenging! Their local knowledge is invaluable and they curate the tours with lots of care and attention. Colombia is a beautiful country and one of the best ways to experience it is on bike” — Kristen O., U.K.
“I’ve been on 4 tours with Colombici and can’t recommend them highly enough. Pan & Maya are incredible guides making everything easy, fun and challenging! Their local knowledge is invaluable and they curate the tours with lots of care and attention. Colombia is a beautiful country and one of the best ways to experience it is on bike” — Kristen O., U.K.
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.
The Particulars
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Day 1 · Down to the river
Just outside Bogotá, the road drops from altitude almost immediately, one short climb interrupting the fall before it commits for good down the Eastern Cordillera, the Magdalena River visible far below.
By the valley floor, the air turns warm and humid, a different Colombia from the one you left this morning. The night is spent in a historic river port, once the busiest in the country. Forty bridges. Cobblestone streets. Colonial facades.
Day 2: Valley & highlands
Out of the morning heat, the road climbs steadily into farmland that has fed this country for generations. Somewhere beneath these fields, a town disappeared in a single night in 1985, swallowed by the mountain now visible on the horizon, the one you'll climb tomorrow.
Banana plantations. Lulo farms. Then the gateway to Colombia's coffee heartland, a landscape recognized by UNESCO for what it holds.
Day 3 · Road to el sifón
The day that defines the tour. The road climbs without real relief, up through cloud forest into páramo above 4,000 m, a landscape found almost nowhere else on Earth.
This is Alto El Sifón, the longest climb ever used in a UCI professional race, featured in the 2024 Vuelta a Colombia.
Rest & transfer day
Morning at the Termales volcanic hot springs.
Afternoon: an exclusive visit to a working coffee farm.
A van transfer takes you to Filandia for the final three days.
Day 4: UNESCO’s Road
A climb into the Cocora Valley, home to the wax palm, Colombia's national tree and the tallest palm on Earth. These trees rise 60 m from the valley floor and appear on no other landscape in the world.
Coffee in a colonial town's main square, then a loop back through rolling plantations to close the day.
Day 5: The In-Between Towns
The quiet middle day. Backroads through the veins of the coffee heartland, farm gates and quiet crossroads, where the countryside shows its depth without needing a headline climb to prove it.
Day 6: Café de Colombia Loop
The final loop through the heart of Quindío, small towns stitched together by farm roads, before a short climb closes the ride. Every town square has a coffee stall, a church, and a group of local cyclists who'll want to know where you've come from.
What’s included:
✔︎ Support vehicle.
✔︎ Top-rated accommodations.
✔︎ 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:
Origenes Salento: A Salento-based micro-roastery run by Daniel and Diana, Q-certified tasters and educators, sourcing directly from Quindío producers since 2018.
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.
Into Coffee Heartlands in pictures
Six stages, five departments, one road from the Andes to the coffee hills.
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Questions about the journey
How fit do I need to be for six days in the saddle?
Built for intermediate to advanced riders comfortable pedaling four to six hours a day across mountainous terrain, six days back to back. Day 3 is the hardest, the same climb as Colombici's standalone Road to El Sifón journey.
Is Day 3, the climb to Alto de Letras, really that hard?
Yes. It's 83 km (51 mi) with 3,300 m (10,827 ft) of climbing, topping out above 4,150 m (13,612 ft), officially the longest paved climb ever used in a UCI race, the 2024 Vuelta a Colombia. A rest day with hot springs and a coffee farm visit follows it.
What happens on the rest day?
Morning at the Termales volcanic hot springs, checkout by 11am. Afternoon is an exclusive visit to a working coffee farm in the Eje Cafetero, then a van transfer to Filandia for the final three days.
Can I rent a road bike?
Yes, bike rental is available as an add-on. Details are provided at inquiry.
How many riders join a departure?
Scheduled departures are capped at ten riders, most run smaller by design.
Can this trip be private, or shorter?
This exact six-day route runs as scheduled group departures. For a private or custom version of the same region, Coffee Heartlands: Select is the shorter, private-eligible sibling trip, 1–8 riders, your dates. Fully bespoke journeys can also be built on request.
Start Your Journey
Six rides, seven nights, Bogotá to Filandia. Colombia's most complete journey, ridden in one arc.