Coffee Heartlands: Select
A digital detox disguised as a cycling trip. Or the other way around.
3 Rides / 4 Nights
Three rides · One base · Ride door to door · Small groups intentionally ·
Three rides · One base · Ride door to door · Small groups intentionally ·
Why “Select” Stands Apart
Founder-Led: Every route, base, and detail personally tested and refined by us.
Expert Travel Advisors: Years of exploring Colombia beyond the guidebooks mean you ride the roads locals love.
Immersive Colombia: Cocora Valley, Filandia, and the in-between towns. You experience coffee country on its own terms.
Small Groups, Intentionally: No crowds, no mass-tourism pace. A more connected, human approach to cycling and travel.
📍 Starts and finishes in Filandia
📍 Starts and finishes in Filandia
Three rides. Three perspectives.
Start and finish at the same door.
A quiet countryside weekend in the Coffee Heartlands of Quindio.
Rolling green hills. UNESCO-listed landscapes.
Easy roll-outs. No packing and unpacking.
Afternoons are left open.
Steamroom. Reading. Recovery hikes. Or nothing at all.
Quick Facts:
Duration:
3 stages | 4 nightsTotal Distance:
~255 km (158 miTotal Elevation Gain:
~4,200 m↑ (13,800 ft↑)Base Location:
Filandia, Quindío.Difficulty:
Moderate to challengingCultural Highlights: UNESCO Cocora Valley, and the colorful charm of Filandia, Salento, and small communities along the way.
Best Time to Ride:
Year-round.
What’s included:
✔︎ Support vehicle.
✔︎ Ride leader.
✔︎ Top-rated accommodations (4 stars and higher).
✔︎ Daily breakfast.
✔︎ Hydration & nutrition. (water, fruits, local snacks)
✔︎ Travel accident insurance.
✔︎ An exclusive visit to a coffee farm.
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.
+ Single occupancy (instead of double).
The Insta-Famous Wax Palms. Photo: Raw Cycling Magazine.
Ride Filandia’s punchy backroads to The Coffee Highway (Autopistas del Cafés), scenic descent to Salento.
Picturesque landscape climb to Cocora Valley.
A UNESCO-listed landscape that sets the tone.
Return along the same roads through small towns and fincas. Steady climbing and open views without heavy traffic. A good day to settle in and get a feel for Quindío’s hills and rhythm.
First Ride — The Road to Cocora
~65 km | ~1,900 m↑ (40 mi | 6,230 ft↑)
The day greets us with a punchy climb to Filandia.
Rolling roads from Filandia through the central coffee region. Short climbs, steady pace. You pass working coffee farms, drying patios, and quiet streets of small towns.
The route follows the main spine of Quindío but stays calm enough to notice the landscape and local life. It’s long enough to challenge legs without feeling forced, and the rhythm makes it easy to stay present.
Second Ride — The Coffee Highway
~97 km | ~1,750 m↑ (60 mi | 5,740 ft↑)
The In-Between towns are often the most surprising.
Third Ride — The In-Between Roads
~82 km | ~1,600 m↑ (50 mi | 3,540 ft↑)
Connects Montenegro, Quimbaya, Cartago, and smaller villages in between. Roads are mostly quiet, with gentle climbs and rolling terrain. You’ll experience daily life in small communities and countryside roads that aren’t on mass-tourism maps.
Good day to notice the flow of the region, the small towns, and the people you pass along the way.
Our commitment to responsible travel:
We work with partners who share our values of sustainability and community.
Casa Du Vélo — a boutique cycling hotel run to global standards with eco-friendly practices that reduce environmental impact.
Every ride, every stay, supports local businesses and communities. You experience Colombia’s culture and landscapes while helping protect them for the future.
Ride responsibly. Support local communities.
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