Santa Marta: Punta Gallinas 5-Day Desert Motorcycle Tour
ID: GYG1513706-2312128
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
5 days
Description
Five days from Santa Marta to Punta Gallinas, the northernmost tip of South America. Blast across the La Guajira desert on some of Colombia's best enduro riding. Bike and guide included.
Five days from Santa Marta to Punta Gallinas, the northernmost tip of South America. Blast across the La Guajira desert Mad Max style, on some of the best enduro riding in Colombia.
Off the bike: the indigenous salt flats of Manaure, the Taroa sand dunes where the desert drops into the sea, a campfire under the stars, a rooftop pool in Riohacha and the Mendihuaca waterfalls.
Day 1: Santa Marta to Mayapo (6 hrs riding)
Back roads through Paso del Mango, coffee on the beach in Palomino, lunch in the fishing town of Dibulla and sunset on the beach in Mayapo.
DAY 2: MAYAPO TO CABO DE LA VELA (4 hrs riding)
The Manaure salt flats, winding desert trails and a ride around Cabo de la Vela, with fresh seafood for lunch and dinner.
DAY 3: CABO DE LA VELA TO PUNTA GALLINAS (5 hrs riding)
An early start for amazing desert riding, a swim at the Taroa dunes, the northernmost tip of South America and a campfire at our lodging.
DAY 4: PUNTA GALLINAS TO RIOHACHA (4 hrs riding)
Out of the desert and back to civilisation, with drinks by the rooftop pool at Laguna Salá.
DAY 5: RIOHACHA TO SANTA MARTA (5 hrs riding)
The Sierra Nevada mountains, lunch at The Journey Hostel and cliff jumping at the Mendihuaca waterfalls.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced riders.
Highlights
- Ride to the northernmost tip of South America
- Explore Taroa sand dunes where the desert meets the sea
- Gather around a campfire under the stars
- Discover Manaure salt flats and Mendihuaca 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 5 finishes back at the office. The Honda XR190 motorcycle, gasoline, helmet and riding gloves are included. Helmet intercoms can be added for $10 per day. Riding jacket, boots, knee and elbow pads and a GoPro can be hired at the office. Nights are in shared rooms (private room upgrade $250). Expect long desert riding days. Riders must be 18 or over. Maximum group size is 12
Our Santa Marta office is at Cra. 21 #16-54, Barrio Jardín. Look for the Adrenaline Addicts motorcycles and your guide. Start 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
- Four nights in shared rooms in hostels, guesthouses and hotels along the route
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Snacks and water
- Medical insurance (SOAT)
- Luggage storage at our Santa Marta office
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic drinks
- Private room upgrade ($250)
- Helmet intercoms (optional, $10 per day, arranged when your group books)
- Riding gear beyond helmet and gloves (jacket, boots, knee and elbow pads, GoPro can be hired)
- XRE300 upgrade ($125 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.
