COLOMBIA 2026

2026 will be the third year of Peak Motorcycles tours to Colombia and I expect to run multiple tours during the year. All tours start and end in the city of Medellin, and I expect to run them in the northern hemisphere winter, or early spring/late autumn. The region is equatorial so they have consistent weather all year round, and it is at these times that it is great to escape the dark, cold and wet and ride motorcycles in some incredible landscapes and the sunshine!

The tours are as follows:
14-22 February 2026
25 April-3 May 2026

These are fly-ride motorcycle trips. This means you fly in and out of Medellin, Colombia, and the itineraries are as follows (Road and Trail % refers to the time taken and not the distance travelled):

For day by day videos of this tour please see the YouTube videos below

Saturday Arrive into Medellin and depending on arrival time, either enjoy the city or head straight for the hotel
Sunday Pick up the bikes and then on to Jardin via lunch in Jerico. This is an easy day to become familar with the bikes and to leave the city at a quiet time (4h30 riding 152km 70% Road 30% Trail)
Monday The hummingbird day. A short paved road out of Jardin before hitting the trails and one of those experiences you will keep forever before riding on to Salamina. There is an optional add on to ride the twisty mountain road to the La Samaria Valley and back, home to the tallest palm trees in the world (4h30+opt 2h riding. 120km+opt 61km 60% Road 40% Trail)
Tuesday The Spa Day. Murillo via the hot springs in Manizales for lunch before ascending to 4000m through the volcanic Parque Natural Los Nevados (4h50 riding. 161km 100% Road)
Wednesday The hot one. Descending from Murillo and heading for a farm stay at the Finca Villa del Rio for a relaxing evening (5h riding. 183km 75% Road 25% Trail)
Thursday The day on the river. Today we take a boat ride up the Rio de Miel. Howler Monkeys are often seen (and heard) in the trees and the boat will navigate rapids to some hidden waterfalls. A picnic lunch is provided before returning to the Finca to collect the bikes and a short ride to Santorini (2h riding. 52km 95% Road 5% Trail)
Friday The Rock day. We leave the blue and white buildings of Santorini de Colombia for some trails over the mountains to La Piedra de El Peñol and lunch in Guatape before returning to Medellin to drop the bikes off and an end of ride dinner. (5h30 riding. 200km 65% Road 35% Trail)
Saturday A day to explore the incredible city of Medellin. The tour includes a visit to a coffee plantation for picking and tasting. In the evening there is an included evening of Tejo. The Colombian national game involving gunpowder, beer and local snacks
Sunday Today there is an opportunity to have a stroll with the locals as part of the weekly 'Ciclovia' followed by an included tour of Comuna13. If you've seen travel content on Medellin, it almost certainly includes this incredible place. Tours are available at 9am or 1pm. Most guests will either stay until Monday or fly home on Sunday evening.

Alternate Tour

There is an alternate tour which can be done, that involves more trail riding and if agreed with the group, we will do this tour instead. Please note that this tour is not suitable for those with no trail riding experience.

Saturday Arrive into Medellin and depending on arrival time, either enjoy the city or head straight for the hotel
Sunday Pick up the bikes and ride to Abejorral. This is an easy day to become familar with the bikes and to leave the city at a quiet time. If it's hot there's an opportunity for a dip to cool down before arriving at the hotel. (3h50 riding 127km 70% Road 30% Trail)
Monday We follow the river out of Abejorral and ride trails through beautiful landscapes to Pereira (4h30 riding. 204km 60% Road 40% Trail)
Tuesday We ride from Pereira through valleys of towering Wax Palms to the colonial town of Salento. Arriving at a viewpoint for sunset before descending into the town for the night. Tonight we can have a go at the Colombian national game of Tejo. This involves gunpowder and beer... (5h riding. 123km  60% Road 40% Trail)
Wednesday It's a morning off the bikes to explore the town of Salento before riding to Santa Rosa de Cabal through the mountains with a stop at some hot springs (2h30m riding. 54km 20% Road 80% Trail)
Thursday Today we ride some incredible trails up to Tamesis at a mile above sea level. We will arrive at sunset to sample some local coffee at a coffee farm before arriving at our hotel with amazing views across the whole valley. (4h30 riding. 153km 40% Road 60% Trail)
Friday This is our last day on the bikes and the last chance to enjoy some gate free Colombian trails before returning to Medellin to drop the bikes off and a fantastic end of ride dinner. (4h30 riding. 140km 65% Road 35% Trail)
Saturday A day to explore the incredible city of Medellin. The tour includes a visit to a coffee plantation for picking and tasting. In the evening there is an included evening of Tejo. The Colombian national game involving gunpowder, beer and local snacks
Sunday Today there is an opportunity to have a stroll with the locals as part of the weekly 'Ciclovia' followed by an included tour of Comuna13. If you've seen travel content on Medellin, it almost certainly includes this incredible place. Tours are available at 9am or 1pm. Most guests will either stay until Monday or fly home on Sunday evening.

Cost Per Person

The cost for single occupancy accommodation for 8 hotel nights and 6 riding days is

GBP1,900/USD2,400

For shared accommodation, this is reduced to 

GBP1,700/USD2,150

All tours include:

  • Airport transfers
  • All hotels
  • All meals with drinks from Saturday breakfast before the tour to Sunday breakfast after the tour
  • 6 days bike hire including fuel and insurance for an AKT TTR200 single cylinder, six-speed, electric start, dual sport bike. Low seats/suspension bikes are available, though even the standard bike isn't particularly tall.
  • Spanish and English speaking guide
  • Support vehicle for luggage with driver and spare bike
  • Tour shirts
  • Local SIM card with 7GB of data
  • Medellin Excursions:
    • Coffee tour and tasting
    • Tejo on the Saturday evening after the tour
    • Comuna13 Graffiti Tour 
  • Sportsbikeshop Discount Code (UK Only)
What's not included?
  • Flights
  • Personal Travel Insurance
Flights from the UK are £700-£900 depending on demand. Options include Heathrow > Bogota > Medellin with Avianca (overnight flight) or Gatwick > Madrid > Medellin with Air Europa (day flight).
From the US or elsewhere, there are direct flights from Miami to Medellin with American Airlines, and several other connections through central and South America with Avianca, Copa and others.

FAQ's

Is it safe?
This is a question many people have asked me. I've been twice in 2023 and once in 2024 and had no problems at all. This is the UK Foreign Office travel advice. The tour stays only within the green areas marked.
I'd suggest you leave any fancy watches and jewellery at home, don't use your expensive smart phone on the street, only travel by Uber or a licenced taxi when in the city, and don't go exploring unknown neighbourhoods at night, on your own.
If you would like some extra peace of mind, Global Rescue offer a Security Package upgrade to their standard medical evacuation service.

Do I need to have off-road motorcycle experience?
Yes. You don't need to be an expert, but some experience of riding trails and understanding basic riding position and how a bike behaves on dirt roads is essential. That said, this trip is not extreme off road. It's riding low powered trail bikes on public roads. In and around the city the roads are paved.
Away from the city they are dirt roads, a bit like green lanes in the UK, but they are also used by cars, buses, trucks and horses. If you've never ridden on a trail before, then I'd suggest trying it before you travel. I can recommend a few places in the UK, and if there's enough interest, perhaps even arrange a pre-tour weekend for those that are interested.

What's the weather like?
In Medellin it is always spring. 15-20C at night and 22-30C during the day. It has tropical rains which can be heavy, but tend to be brief and warm. Murillo is at an elevation of 2950m above sea level so will be cooler. I'd suggest UK summer riding gear (e.g. mesh clothing) with a waterproof layer just in case and something warmer for going up high. A suggested kit list will be provided prior to departure.

Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. 100%. I wouldn't suggest you travel without it. Riding a motorcycle comes with it's own risks, much like it does at home. If you need to get out or get home urgently, then travel insurance that covers you for riding motorcycles on public roads (paved or unpaved) is essential.
If you require extra cover above your travel insurance, I can recommend checking out Global Rescue who offer an enhanced evacuation service. I've never had to use the service, but I take out the extra cover from them when travelling in remote locations, just for the days travelling. Please note that Global Rescue is not a travel insurance provider. They are a global call centre with the ability to arrange rescues from hard to reach places.

Have you done the tours yourself?
I have done the first tour in both 2024 and 2025 and videos for each day from 2024 are on the Peak Motorcycles Channel in this playlist. Daily reels for 2025 are on the Peak Motorcycles Instagram and Facebook pages.

For the second tour, there is an element of 'tour development', in that it's the first time it's been run. Your feedback on the riding, distances, accommodation, food, bikes etc. is welcome and will help to improve future tours.

Both weeks have been planned to allow people to do them with one week off work, to showcase some of the highlights of Colombia and to do this for a reasonable price.

What are the bikes?
The bikes are the Colombian made AKT TTR200. They have six speed gearboxes, disc brakes and electric starters. They make about 16.5hp, but at 120kg dry, it's enough for the roads out in Colombia and while you won't be the fastest thing on the road, you will be close.

What is the seat height?
The standard seat height is 800mm, which is 7cm/3in lower than a standard CRF250L. Lower seat options are available.

Could a non-riding partner come along?
Maybe. The bikes have rear foot pegs but due to the terrain and the 16.5hp bikes, it is not recommended to ride two-up.
There is possibly one space in the support vehicle on each tour if you have a non-riding partner who would like to come along. The vehicle will follow the same route as the bikes with the same stops unless the trail is too rough. They may get diverted if one of the riders needs some assistance, or if a ferry isn't running and there's only small boats for motorcycles, but otherwise we travel together. The vehicle has the snacks so will never be far away!
Please note that the driver may not speak English.

How do I book? 
A 25% deposit is required to secure a place with the balance due one month before the tour starts. You can request further information by clicking the following links:

14-22 February 2026
25 April-3 May 2026

These are the videos from the 2024 tour: