All accommodation in comfortable hotels, based on twin share
Full Bicycle hire,
Local guides, support van driver and mechanic
Full support vehicle for the ride with water and fruit
Minimum two NGO presentations with local staff across Colombia
Multiple field trips to villages 
Entry to various Cathedrals and Museums
All breakfasts, most dinners and lunches, as per the itinerary

Flights to and from Medellin 
US$150 donation to NGOs (optional)
Personal expenses
Tips and Gratuities
Drinks with meals
Travel insurance
Visa’s (if required)
Other items of a personal nature

For every Social Cycles tour, all riders are requested to contribute a nominal sum for the purpose of a donation. Usually AU$200 per rider. During the course of the tour, you are given the chance to engage with, and learn from, local NGOs. We visit no less than three NGOs during the Colombia tour and spend some time learning about their projects, strategies and challenges. At the end of the tour, the riders are then empowered with new found knowledge and have the opportunity to combine the allotted donation money and make an impact towards a project of their choosing. In addition to building a profile for our impact partners, Social Cycles also pays each NGO for their time and resources. We spend 1-2 hours with each NGO. You can read more here

We understand how important it is to take rest in a place that’s clean and comfortable – especially after a hard slog on the bikes. That’s why we always make an effort to get you settled in somewhere in town suited to that description. Where we can, we will organise boutique style accommodation for everyone because quite frankly, you deserve it. All accommodation will be clean, comfortable and secure. Each room will have air conditioning, a private bathroom and amenities. Accommodation is based on twin share, but a single supplement is available for US$270.

This ride is a joint collaboration between Social Cycles and Traverse Journeys. Brett Seychell, Social Cycles founder, is an Aussie based traveller, passionate about responsible travel, cycling and taking travel to new depths by exploring and learning from NGOs about local social impact issues and the influence of local culture. Traverse Journeys is an Americal based, small eco travel business, also passionate about responsible travel and local community (hence the natural collaboration!). Ashley Blake, Traverse Journeys founder, is an American based, fluent Spanish speaking avid traveller. In 2019, the Cycle Colombia adventure will be hosted by either Brett or Ashley, or both! Each adventure wil also have a local team of support driver, cycle guide and mechanic.

Food gives such insight to culture and Colombia is no exception! With influences of Spain, Africa and the Arab world, Colombia is a melting pot of flavour and our journey is a true treat for the senses. Think pork, chicken, fresh fish, exotic fruits. Heavy on bread, rice and pulses and a plethora of street food and snacks to keep you grazing all day, every day. There’s every variety of restaurant class throughout Colombia, from Michelin star styled extravagance to corner street carts with a mobile deep fryer. We’ll take you to what our local team considers to be the heart and soul of the culture. Simple, honest home cooked style food that they eat. We’ll go to their favourite restaurants, not what’s popular on Trip Advisor. We’r proud to cater for most dietary requirements, covering vegetarians, vegans, pescetarians, gluten and lactose intolerant. Anything beyond these, please get in touch prior, particularly regarding nut allergies.

We use Specialized Rockhopper 24 speed mountain bikes with front suspension and thinner tyres (for better pavement traction) on this ride. It gives us the flexibility to take the path less travelled and explore the scenic beauty of Colombia. All our bikes are serviced regularly. You are welcome to bring your own pedals, saddle or even your own bike if you wish. However, we cannot take responsibility for any scratches or damage that may be endured whilst the bikes are being transferred. If you have mechanical issues with your own bike, we’ll do our best to assist you but you will need to be responsible for any spare parts that you may need.

We do our best to cycle from point to point, with minimal transfer, but it’s not our objective. The riding days vary from 50km to a touch over 100km, but if we don’t make it that far, then we just jump in the van. We’ll always choose an impromtu cultural experience over an additional 10km on the bike. The reason we ride is because we truly believe it is an incredible way to experience the country. It is the tiny villages and interactions with local people that you come by when you travel by bike that makes the experience so unique and unforgettable. We start riding just after breakfast, preferably around 8am and enjoy a casual day on the bike, enjoying everything the route has to offer. We’ll aim to get into our hotel by about 4pm, be it by van or bike.

We take a minimum of six riders and a maximum of 12. We strongly believe that when you travel with a group beyond 12, there is a risk that voices and opinions may be drowned out when we have the rare opportunities to visit NGOs and ask questions to local leaders.
Small group adventures with groups of 12 or less really create great bonds between riders and have a huge impact on the experience. Lifelong friends are often made and reunion tours are common. We like to think that our program has enough fluidity in it that it is more like travelling with a group of like minded travellers that an orgainised militant tour. If you’d like to book a private tour with you and your friends, simply click here for more information.

We’ll meet with an NGO in both Medellin and Cali. The theme around this adventure is about the gangland community of yesterday, what it looks like today and what still needs to be done for tomorrow. We’ll speak to former gangland members who are now devoted to a community of peace and urban renewal. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about life in Colombia during the 80’s and 90’s.