Coffee Heartlands: Select
A slow escape disguised as a cycling trip.
Or the other way around.
3 Rides / 4 Nights
A Slow Escape.
Easy roll-outs. Unpack once. Free afternoons. Reading. Recovery hikes. Or nothing at all.
The Particulars
Day 1 · The Road to Cocora
The day greets us with a punchy climb out of Filandia, onto the Coffee Highway (Autopistas del Café), then a scenic descent to Salento.
A picturesque climb carries the group into Cocora Valley, a UNESCO-listed landscape that sets the tone for the trip, before returning along the same roads through small towns and fincas.
Day 2 · The In-Between Roads
Connecting Montenegro, Quimbaya, Cartago, and the smaller villages in between, roads that are mostly quiet, with gentle climbs and rolling terrain.
You experience daily life in small communities and countryside roads that aren't on the mass-tourism maps, a good day to notice the flow of the region and the people you pass along the way.
Day 3 · The Coffee Highway
Rolling roads from Filandia through the central coffee region, short climbs, steady pace, working coffee farms, drying patios, and the quiet streets of small towns along the way.
The route follows the main spine of Quindío but stays calm enough to notice the landscape and local life, long enough to challenge legs without feeling forced.
- ✓A support vehicle
- ✓Ride leader
- ✓Top-rated accommodations (4-star and above)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓Hydration & nutrition (water, fruits, local snacks)
- ✓Travel accident insurance
- ✓An exclusive visit to a coffee farm
- ✗Your flights
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Lunches & dinners
- ✗Local accommodation tax
- ✗Shopping expenses
- ✗Other sightseeing activities
- +Bike rental
- +Airport transfers
- +Professional photography across all rides
- +Single occupancy (instead of double)
Questions about Coffee Heartlands: Select
How is Select different from Colombici's other tours?
Select rides from one base in Filandia, Quíndio, rather than moving point to point. Three rides, four nights, no packing and unpacking, and afternoons left open.
How hard are the rides?
Moderate to challenging. Across the three rides you'll cover roughly 255 km (158 mi) and 4,200 m (13,800 ft) of climbing, with the longest single day around 97 km (60 mi).
When's the best time to ride?
Year-round. Quíndio's coffee country doesn't have a strict dry or wet season that rules out riding.
Can I rent a road bike?
Yes, bike rental is available as an add-on, along with professional photography across all rides, airport transfers, and single occupancy.
Is this a private tour?
Coffee Heartlands: Select is one of Colombici's private tours, small groups intentionally, founder-led throughout.