Santa Marta: Mud & Mountains 4-Day Enduro Motorcycle Tour
ID: GYG1513701-2312109
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Four days of enduro riding from Santa Marta into the Sierra Nevada: jungle goat trails, river crossings and huge views, finishing on the Caribbean coast. Bike and guide included.
Starting from Santa Marta, this route heads into the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the largest coastal mountain range on the planet. You'll ride goat trails through thick jungle, climb to 10,000 feet, and wind back down to the Caribbean coast.
Many of the trails on this route are completely off the map. Over ten years we've scouted the best off-road tracks, jungle paths and hidden backroads in northern Colombia to build something you won't find anywhere else. Expect technical trails, river crossings and huge views.
Off the bike: river tubing with a drink in hand, cliff jumping into jungle waterfalls, sunset on the beach and a tour of the oldest coffee farm in northern Colombia.
Day 1: Santa Marta to Buritaca (4 hrs riding)
Cruise up and down the coastal hills to Palomino. Wood-fired Italian pizza at Prima Luna, then all-you-can-drink river tubing in Buritaca. Overnight at the award-winning Rio Hostel.
Day 2: Buritaca to Guachaca (5 hrs riding)
Ride Quebrada del Sol, a goat trail from sea level to 3,281 feet with sand, rivers and views around every corner. Cliff jump at Quebrada Valencia waterfall, then sunset at our favourite beach, Los Hermanos.
Day 3: Guachaca to Minca (5 hrs riding)
Hope you're well rested. Hidden swimming holes and trails around Paso del Mango, lunch and a tour of Caoba Biological Reserve, then the backroads to Minca put your off-road skills to the test. Overnight in the jungle at Casas Viejas, with a heated infinity pool looking out over the valley and the ocean.
Day 4: Minca to Santa Marta (6 hrs riding)
Ride out in the dark to catch sunrise at Cerro Kennedy, the highest accessible point in the Sierra Nevada. Marinka and Pozo Azul waterfalls, La Victoria coffee farm, and a feast of smoked meats at Camarita's before rolling back into Santa Marta by 3-4pm.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced riders comfortable with dirt, mud and river crossings. Previous off-road experience strongly recommended.
Highlights
- Ride technical trails and cross rivers
- Climb to 10,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada
- Tour the oldest coffee farm in northern Colombia
- Go river tubing and jump into jungle waterfalls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at our Santa Marta office (Cra. 21 #16-54, Barrio Jardín). Day 1 starts at 9am with a safety briefing and paperwork. Day 4 finishes back at the office around 3-4pm. The Honda XR190 motorcycle, gasoline, helmet and riding gloves are included. Helmet intercoms can be added for $10 per day. Nights are in shared dorms (private room upgrade $150). This is a technical off-road ride: previous off-road experience is strongly recommended. Riders must be 18 or over. Maximum group size is 12. Optional damage cover (DLR) is available for $11 or $22 per day, arranged at the office; it is not required
Our Santa Marta office is at Cra. 21 #16-54, Barrio Jardín. Look for the Adrenaline Addicts motorcycles and your guide. Start at 9:00 am.
INCLUDED
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) guide and mechanic for the whole tour
- Honda XR190 motorcycle (XRE300 upgrade available)
- Gasoline
- Helmet and riding gloves
- Three nights in shared dorms in hostels and guesthouses, including El Rio Hostel and Casas Viejas
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- All-you-can-drink river tubing in Buritaca
- Waterfall visits and cliff jumping
- Tour of La Victoria coffee farm
- Caoba Biological Reserve tour
- Snacks and water
- Medical insurance (SOAT)
- Luggage storage at our Santa Marta office
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic drinks
- Private room upgrade ($150)
- Helmet intercoms (optional, $10 per day, arranged when your group books)
- XRE300 upgrade ($100 for the tour)
- Airport transfer ($20 per person)
- Souvenirs, tips and personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
