Fly from your location to El Dorado Airport, Bogata. You'll schedule your fights to arrive no later than midnight on this day.

As all participants may arrive at different times from different locations you will be required to take a taxi to the first hotel in Bogota city. This is very easy and stress-free with ample taxis available. Your taxi will be priced on a meter and will cost approximately €30. You will get a good night's sleep before picking up your Royal Enfield motorcycle on Day 2.

If you are getting an earlier flight into Bogota then you can enjoy the city and downtown nightlife and meet your fellow participants later at the hotel.

Or, if you are arriving as a group, we will arrange transport for you as a group which will be waiting for you at the airport upon arrival. This will be charged at cost and is the most economical option.

We'll be transferred from our hotel to a location just outside Bogota. After a staff and crew presentation, documentation inspection and route talk, we'll depart to Girardot.

Climate will change from the Cold Bogota to a hot 38 degrees Celsius in Girardot. Five hour ride with a 90% of asphalt.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

A joyful ride through the Magdalena river Valley and its fertile lands filled with rice and cotton plantations; near our destination we will ride 40 kms through dirt roads, lonely, beautiful, a great experience for every rider.

We will pass through the desert and reach Villa Vieja were we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

Today we will have the unique experience to cross the Magdalena River in a small canoe departing early in the morning. We'll be rtaking our bikes of course.

On route the trees will make a natural canopy over the road, making riding through on a Royal Enfiel Classic 500 a real pleasure.

We will go up to the Colombian Flowerbed to the origin of the Colombian mountain range and its rivers and spend the night in San Augustin, place of the archeological park and a world heritage site (UNESCO).

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

Today we take a  less travelled road enjoyable by motorcycle that passes through Purace Natural park, with volcanoes (11) and the “Pan de Azucar” at 5000 meters above sea level, Purace at 4780 meters above sea level and the Coconuco at 4600 meters above sea level.

Long off road paths with abundant highland vegetation. In the afternoon we will reach the Colombian colonial white city of Popayan.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

After a short walk through the city, the road will lead us to the warm valley of the Cauca River, towards Silvia, a picturesque and representative South American Andes Indian tribe.

We continue our ride through the valley filled with crops and plantations untill we reach the Colonial and religious city of Buga.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

After crossing the Cauca River in an historic wide boat, we ride rustic roads in the coffee growing area.

The warm valley and the sugar cane plantations open up to a scenery of hills and abundant vegetation of coffee and plantains.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

During this day riders will choose from different activities.

Enjoy the coffee park, a tour in Willis Jeeps, visiting Cocora park, a butterfly farm, Muleteer museum or stay and do craft shopping in Salento town.

Time to recuperate.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

On this day, we will go through typical little towns of the coffee region: with their houses made of “bareque” and “guadua” filled with colors that grant them a romantic atmosphere filled of Colombian history.

The route will lead us to the central mountain range paths to Manizales, on its suburbs we will finish our day enjoying rest and relaxation in the hot springs of Ruiz volcano.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

Today we will ride a gravel road to the base of Ruiz Volcano at 4000 meters above sea level, escorted by high mountain volcanic scenery.

After a splendid route filled with twists and turns we will descend to old and hot colonial Honda town at the Magdalena river bank.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

After a small walk through the center of the old colonial town, we will ascend to the east mountain range.

We will go off the main road to go through small off road paths with stunning scenery untill we reach Utica and from there to Bogota, were we will have our goodbye dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Motorcycle Insurance and Fuel included

Depending on your flight or onward stay arrangements, you'll transfer to Bogota airport for your individual flight home or your onward stay.

Breakfast included

Total Tour Cost in Euro (inc all taxes)

Single Rider - €3,995

1 person, 1 motorcycle, 1 room based on single occupancy

2 Riders Sharing - €6,690

2 persons, 2 motorcycles, 1 room based on double/twin occupancy

(Good for couples, two friends happy to share a twin room, or two single riders happy to share a twin room and save money over a single occupancy room.)

1 Rider, 1 Pillion Sharing - €5,345

2 persons, 1 motorcycle, 1 room based on double/twin occupancy

(Good for couples where only one rides. The Royal Enfield Classic motorcycle is generally suitable for 2-up riding but certain small sections of the route might necessitate the pillion dismounting and or riding in the support truck.)

Price includes third party insurance and damage liability limited to €500.

A €1,000 per person non-refundable deposit will be required at time of booking with the balance due two months prior to the tour start date.

A €500 refundable deposit is to be paid on each motorcycle rented. This will become due one week prior to the tour start date. Minor damages (smaller plastic parts and other minor accessories such as mirrors, headlights and indicators) will be deducted from the deposit where required. Where no damage occurs to the motorcycle the full €500 deposit will be refunded no more than one week after the tour end date.

Non-riders can also join this tour. Non-riders can travel as pillion with a qualified rider to drive them around. A separate quote can be provided for this. Respite for pillion riders will be available in the support vehicle.

We accept debit cards and direct bank transfer only. All payments to be made in Euro.

(Prices subject to currency fluctuations where warranted. Prices are based on a tour group size of 8 persons minimum. All deposits and payments are non-refundable.)

Hire of 500cc Royal Enfield Classic Motorcycles

Cost for the fuel for the motorcycles.

High Line category hotels (some with pools).

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day.

Services of an experienced Road Captain and back up support of a trained mechanic, including the cost for their meals, accommodations and daily allowance.

Support of a 4x4 vehicle as a backup for tour.

All spares parts for the motorcycles.

Comprehensive medical kit.

Please note the food on tour may not fully provide for vegetarians, vegans or thise with severe allergies.

International flights.

Internal flights.

Airport transfers.

Personal riding gear such as helmets, gloves, jackets, pants, riding boots etc.

Personal insurance and evacuation charges.

All expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry etc.

Tips to guides, drivers, restaurant and bar staff, etc.

Costs and or delays incurred due to natural calamities, severe weather, strikes, civil unrest and break downs beyond the control of RetroVentures and its associates.

US$ v EUR currency fluctuations - price may increase or decrease if there are unsustainable swings in currency values.

Any item not included in the above “What's Included”.

International Flights are excluded.

You will book your own international flights to Bogota return. You are free to make your own choice of airline and class of travel - choose the price and level of service that's right for you.

Use Kayak, Expedia, LastMinute, TripAdvisor etc for the best flight deals. 

We can offer all the advice you need during the booking process.

Right now https://www.klm.ie/ are offering good value flights from Dublin to Bogota.

No visas are required for UK and Irish citizens to enter Colombia. Other nationalities may need a visa so please check with your consulate.

You'll need to check with your doctor to see if you need vaccinations. We cannot advise on this so your GP is the best person to consult.

You'll need to take out travel insurance to cover you and your own possessions including repatriation.

Pretty much all meals are included in the price of the tour but you'll want to carry cash for roadside snacks and drinks. You may also want a beer or two in the evening so you'll need cash or a credit card to cover the bar bill. You may wish to buy souvenirs on route.

You'll need to pay entrance fees to certain attractions and heritage sites.

You'll also want to tip your guides and support crew in cash at or during the tour. Your guides and crew work on a low wage and rely on tips for payment.

Colombian Pesos are available at most banks and post offices and it's advisable to get some before you go. You can also get Pesos at the airport.

Sanitary requirements to enter Colombian territory

To prevent the transmission, contagion and serious forms of COVID-19, the Colombian government requires international travelers traveling to its territory to comply with preventive health control measures.

All travelers over 18 years of age must present a vaccination certificate with a complete schedule, having a minimum of 14 days from the date the schedule was completed.

The required vaccines will be those authorized by the World Health Organization, which can be consulted at the following link https://covid-19pharmacovigilance.paho.org/.

Foreigners, 18 years of age or older, non-residents in Colombia who do not have a complete vaccination schedule or who do not meet 14 days of completing the schedule, may enter the country by presenting a PCR test with a negative result, issued no later than 72 hours before the date and time of boarding initially scheduled. The proof is presented together with the vaccination certificate.

Non-resident foreigners in Colombia who have not started a vaccination scheme will not be allowed to enter Colombia.

Exceptionally, Colombians, foreigners with permanent residence in Colombia, diplomats and their 18 years or older.

When the passenger does not have the complete vaccination schedule, the trip is allowed by presenting a negative PCR test of 72 hours before or antigens of maximum 48 hours before.

The vaccination certificate must be presented in physical or digital form. The certificate must allow identifying at least the name and surname of the holder, type and identification number, date of vaccination, name of the vaccine administered or the manufacturer of the vaccine, and number of doses administered.

All international travelers, whether they are nationals or not, must register through the Check-Mig application here https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf

If you are a reasonably outgoing person, happy to mix with other reasonably outgoing people, and willing to compromise on group activities which may not be quite your cup of tea but are the cup of tea for the majority of the group, if you are willing to challenge your riding skills without challenging your pride, willing to accept the need to learn some new riding skills on uneven road surfaces, poorly constructed roads, damaged roads, on dust, gravel, sand, rocks, mud, water, tarmac without getting stressed and upset, if you are willing to ride in the sun, rain, mist, hot, cold, mild, or humid weather and are willing to ride in the light, dark, pitch black, dawn or dusk, if you don't mind heights and riding cliff-edge roads, if you are willing to ride a motorcycle that you are not necessarily familiar with, a motorcycle with different performance characteristics to your normal ride, a motorcycle with a potentially firmer or softer seat with potentially firmer or softer suspension, if you are open minded enough to try local foods and drinks without the need to starve yourself, if you are happy to sleep in accommodation of varying standards which might not be your usual pick, if you can accept a harder or softer mattress for a night, if you are happy getting up earlier than normal, later than normal, leave earlier than normal or later than normal, if you're happy to ride long days to fulfil certain parts of an itinerary, or just ride a couple of hours each day, if you have a respect for local cultures, religions and heritage sites, and if you are a generally happy soul with a desire for life and safe adventure, then you are the kind of person for this tour!

If you are a miserable sort, where it's your way or no way at all, and you can't deal with the highlights of our adventures noted above, then please don't join us!

Rest assured though, we will do everything in our power to make sure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one and we'll give you all the tuition and encouragement you need along the way.

So in summary, we are not responsible for the heat, cold, dust, unusual food, water supply, hot water supply, damaged roads, poor roads, pot holes, your fellow riders, soft pillows, hard pillows, or crazy driving.

We are responsible for providing you with the most fantabulous, exciting, eye opening, awe inspiring, senses attacking, emotional immersion into the unique culture that is Colombia! And the Royal Enfield legend of course.

Bring all your own riding gear - including your crash helmet and sturdy footwear. Pack some layers to allow for adjustment to temperatures but generally the weather will be warm / hot. Ventillated riding gear is generally in order.

Bring a waterproof. Accommodation is generally higher-end so evening wear will be useful - but nothing too fancy - smart jeans and a shirt will suffice and alternative shoes for the evening (other than your riding boots). Bring some swimwear and a towel.

Most of your gear will be transported in the support vehicle so please pack as light as possible as there will be a lot to squeeze in.

Pack a camera and / or Go-Pro.

Pack your normal medication plus Imodium for the occasional upset tumtum. Pack your sunglasses and or riding goggles. Bring your passport, cash and credit cards.

Get 15% off riding gear at Sprocket & Hubs Motorcycle Emporium in Adare, Co. Limerick when you book this tour.