Day 1: Medellín → Doradal, Antioquia | Total kilometers: 250 km Ride east from Medellín out of the valley on Alto de las Palmas with panoramic views of the City of Eternal Spring. Continue to Guatapé for photos of the famous Piedra del Peñol rock, then ride through San Rafael, San Carlos, and San Luis before arriving in Doradal for the night, a town once famous for Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda Nápoles. Day 2: Doradal → Otanche / Muzo, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 150 km The off-road adventure begins. Crossing the Magdalena River, we ride into Boyacá’s emerald mining zone near Muzo. The terrain shifts to dramatic black dirt and rock trails, often tracing misty cliffs where waterfalls cascade across the road. Overnight in Otanche or Muzo. Day 3: Otanche / Muzo → Villa de Leyva, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 175 km From Otanche we ride off-road through Quípama and Muzo, the heart of Colombia’s emerald country. For interested groups, we can arrange a guided visit to a local mine to see firsthand the traditional methods still used. Along rivers, guaqueros search for emeralds, hoping for the stone that could transform their lives. Continue to Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s most beautiful and historic towns, for the night. Day 4: Villa de Leyva → Monguí, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 150 km Climb from Villa de Leyva’s valley into the Santuario de Fauna y Flora Iguaque, crossing the páramo—an Andean alpine ecosystem of misty grasslands, frailejón plants, and lagoons. Descend through Arcabuco, Sotaquirá, Paipa, Duitama, Santa Rosa de Viterbo, and Floresta before arriving in Monguí, one of Colombia’s oldest towns. Day 5: Rest Day in Monguí, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 0 km Monguí, a Pueblo Patrimonio, is a peaceful Andean town perfect for a rest day. Highlights include the 17th-century Franciscan Basilica and Convent and the Puente de Calicanto stone bridge. Relax in the plaza with coffee or hot chocolate, or hike to the páramo of Ocetá, often called the most beautiful in the world. Day 6: Monguí → Tunja, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 150 km From Monguí we ride toward Laguna de Tota, Colombia’s largest natural lake, passing through Aquitania with its onion fields and the fishing town of Pesca. Continue through Toca before reaching Tunja, Boyacá’s capital, known for its colonial churches, monasteries, and independence history. Day 7: Tunja → Macanal, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 100 km After a relaxed breakfast or early lunch, descend south into Boyacá’s lush valleys and rolling farmland. The day ends in Macanal, a warm and tranquil mountain town surrounded by rivers and waterfalls. Day 8: Macanal → Guateque, Boyacá | Total kilometers: 100 km Ride off-road through Chivor, Almeida, and Somondoco—towns where emerald mining has been central since pre-Columbian times. Discover the Tenza Valley, dotted with coffee plots, rivers, and mountains. Continue through Guayatá, known for artisanal panela, before finishing in Guateque. Day 9: Guateque → Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca | Total kilometers: 100 km From Guateque we ride north through Nemocón, famous for its historic salt mine, before finishing in Zipaquirá, home to the world-famous Salt Cathedral. This city blends colonial architecture with lively cafés and restaurants. Day 10: Zipaquirá → Guaduas, Cundinamarca | Total kilometers: 150 km Ride through the countryside and the town of Subachoque before descending into Guaduas, a Pueblo Patrimonio and birthplace of Policarpa Salavarrieta. Known for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, it was once a key stop on the Bogotá–Magdalena trade route. Day 11: Guaduas → Salamina, Caldas | Total kilometers: 225 km One of the most adventurous days. After breakfast, cross the Magdalena River and pass through Honda, then climb into the highlands of Nevado del Ruiz. Ride off-road along the “Wool Route” through Manzanares, Marulanda, and San Félix, with wax palm forests and sweeping mountain views. End in Salamina, a Pueblo Patrimonio and cultural jewel in the Coffee Triangle. Day 12: Salamina → Medellín, Antioquia | Total kilometers: 200 km On the final leg, ride through Aguadas, a Pueblo Patrimonio known for its coffee and colonial charm, then via Fredonia or Amagá. Pass Cerro Tusa, the natural pyramid, along with Cerro Bravo. An optional farewell dinner closes the trip before returning to Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring.