RIDE WITH AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE
Learn about our history and culture, and have an amazing adventure into the natural landscapes of our region. We can customize the tour to fit your expectations! All of our guided tours startat your accommodation in Villa de Leyva. The price include: The guide service and technical assistance on the road . WE DO NOT PROVIDE THE BICYCLE.
tours and bicycle rental Villa de Leyva
tours and bicycle rental Villa de Leyva
tours and bicycle rental Villa de Leyva
UP TO THE WATERFALLS
This tour is perfect for those who enjoy riding to natural locations. Starting from your house in Villa de Leyva, you’ll climb on a paved road surrounded by farm fields and oak forests where you will reach the beautiful waterfalls at La Cebada River. There you can hike on a path up to the side of the river, reaching the cascade and cooling off on the pond, if you wish as a reward. On the way back, take a fun dirt road with a magnificent view and a challenging downhill ride, to reach “El pozo de la vieja” (the old woman’s pond), another beautiful place to swim and rest for a while. Finally, a little warm up with a 2km uphill to get to the road that will take us back to town.
Terrain Accessible for the average bike rider with a good fitness level, this tour is a mix of dirt roads and asphalt. Be prepared for 5km of downhill over a gravel road.
We do not provide any equipment, so bring your mountain bicycle, water, some food for the way mosquito repellent, sunscreen and security accesories.
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THE HIDDEN VALLEYÂ
Starting from your house in Villa de Leyva, and riding through the desert we'll head to Santa Sofia's paved road. After a little warm up ride, we detour on El Carcamo to climb up 5km on a dirt road that will take us to the Hidden Valley, a green paradise in the middle of the desert.
Once there, some single trails will take us to the river where we can cool off and rest for a while. We’ll visit a colonial-era mill and enjoy the view while eating a delicious “cuajada con melao”, a traditional dessert from the Andean region!
If you choose the one way tour, just enjoy the downhill road back to Villa de Leyva. You can also stop in some of the museums and main attractions on the way. The entrance fees are not included so carry some Colombian cash.
Terrain Accessible for the average mountain bike rider with a good fitness level, this tour is a mix of dirt roads and asphalt. Be prepared for 5km of uphill road.
ACTIVITY DURATION 3 to 5 hours
AVAILABLE Year Round
ALTITUDE 2000 – 2180 m (6562 – 7152ft) above sea level.
TEMPERATURE RANGE Day 18-25ºC
WHAT TO BRING A mountain bicycle. Sun glasses, layered clothing, sunblock and insect repellent. Small backpack
THE CHALLENGE OF THE
HIDDEN VALLEY
This is an extended version of the Hidden Valley tour, suited for mountain bikers looking for a little outdare. On the way back we'll ride over a challenging dirt road up and an exciting downhill with technical rocky trails and paths. You can also stop in some of the museums and main attractions on the way. The entrance fees are not included so carry some Colombian cash.
TERRAIN Accessible for the average mountain biker, this tour is a mix of dirt roads, trails and asphalt. Make sure you are fit enough for short challenging climbs and have good brake control for some steep and technical descends.
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ACTIVITY DURATION 3 to 5 hours
AVAILABLE Year Round
ALTITUDE 2000 – 2300 m (6562 – 7545ft) above sea level.
TEMPERATURE RANGE Day 18-25ºC
WHAT TO BRING A mountain bicycle. Sun glasses, layered clothing, sunblock and insect repellent. Small backpack
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NOTE This tour starts at our office in Villa de Leyva. We require a minimum of 2 participants for this tour. You must know how to ride a bike and have the adequate physical and technical level required for this tour, as described.
TRAIL TO THE MISTY FOREST
This bike tour will take place on the northern side of town. This tour starts at your house in Villa de Leyva. We begin with a 30min car ride and then start riding into the beautiful farm fields. Soon you will see nothing but the sublime mid-mountain native forest, listening to a great variety of birds along the way. After this 10k ride, you’ll reach the magic waterfalls of La Honda, stop for a while to have a bite to eat, cool off in the pure water and delight in the surroundings. Enjoy the exiting downhill almost all the way back to the town of Gachantiva, where a car will be waiting to take us back to Villa de Leyva.
TERRAIN Accessible for the average mountain bike rider, this tour is a mix of dirt roads and asphalt. Make sure you are fit enough for short challenging climbs and have a good brake control for some steep descends.
The tour includes:
Professional bilingual guide - French or English -
Transportation to the starting point -15km away from town-
High quality hard tail bike
Helmet, insurance, water and snacks.
Entrance fee
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CAR RIDE Aprox. 40min each way
ACTIVITY DURATION 4 to 5 hours
AVAILABLE Year Round
ALTITUDE 2300 – 2500m (7545 - 8202ft) above sea level.
TEMPERATURE RANGE Day 10-22ºC
WHAT TO BRING A mountain bicycle. Sun glasses, layered clothing, sunblock and insect repellent. Small backpack
NOTE We require a minimum of 2 participants for this tour. You must know how to ride a bike and have the adequate physical and technical level required for this tour, as described.
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions.
tours and bicycle rental Villa de Leyva
tours and bicycle rental Villa de Leyva
NOTE We require a minimum of 2 participants for this tour. You must know how to ride a bike and have the adequate physical and technical level required for this tour, as described.
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions.
THE WITCHES PATIO
This challenging ride starts at your house in Villa de Leyva at 2000m (6562ft), and rides through a magnificent desert landscape where we’ll head to the mountains in the south. Riding over narrow dirt roads up to 2.500m (8202ft) to an incredible viewpoint where we’ll reach the “Patio de Brujas” a Muisca sacred sanctuary, recently reconstructed by the pottery artisans of Raquira. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the desert mountains of the Saquencipa Valley, the most peaceful place in the area. On the way back you will be rewarded by a deep downhill over dirt and paved roads, surrounded by farm fields to reach the beautiful town of Ráquira. Here is where the truck will pick us up to bring us back to Villa de Leyva.
Terrain Accessible for the expert mountain bike rider, this tour is a mix of dirt roads, trails and asphalt. Make sure you are fit enough for long climbs and have a good brake control for some steep and technical descends over dirt road and gravel.
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CAR RIDE Aprox. 40min
ACTIVITY DURATION 4 to 5 hours
AVAILABLE Year Round
ALTITUDE 2000 – 2300 m (6562 – 7545ft) above sea level.
TEMPERATURE RANGE Day 18-25ºC
WHAT TO BRING A mountain bicycle. Sun glasses, layered clothing, sunblock and insect repellent. Small backpack