Guided Mountain Bike Expeditions in Colombia

You won’t know Colombia till you Mountain Bike Colombia

Ride wild trails across Guatapé, the Andes, the Coffee Region, and the Amazon — proceeds fund Dulce Amazónica, the Amazon cultural embassy we co-founded. Fair trade, not charity.

All proceeds from our cycling adventures are reinvested into Dulce Amazónica and the community systems behind it.

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Guided MTB Tours in Colombia

From a 2-hour backcountry ride to a 9-day Amazon expedition — pick your adventure.

Free

Free Morning Ride

Three mornings a week, we lead a ride around the backcountry loop through the hills and valleys behind Guatapé. No cost. Just a genuine ride through terrain most visitors never find, with people who know every turn. Register to reserve your bike and show up at Casa de Ciclistas on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday at 7:30am.

2 Hour

Guatapé Back Country MTB Ride

Most people see Guatapé from the top of La Piedra. This ride takes you behind it. A three-hour guided loop through quiet backcountry valleys, rolling Antioquia hills, and roads that tourist maps don’t show. Beginner-friendly terrain, local guide, and scenery that makes most riders wonder why they waited. Starts at Casa de Ciclistas.

1-2 Days

The Mono Cuco Trail Single Track

Andean Restorative MTB Adventure

The Mono Cuco is a challenging trail through virgin wilderness. A wild singletrack carved through dense jungle — tight lines, rooted terrain, steep climbs, and rewarding downhill runs. This trail is loaded with wildlife: plenty of monkeys, toucans, and other inhabitants that offer great photographic opportunities. One of the most wild and rewarding MTB experiences in the region, and one of the best-kept secrets near Guatapé.

5-9 Days

Andes Wilderness MTB Adventure

This MTB odyssey carries you deep into the Jurassic wilderness of Colombia’s Andes, where towering mountains, cloud forests, remote valleys, waterfalls, and forgotten backroads reveal a side of Colombia most travelers never see. Designed for riders who crave discovery, this expedition offers an unrivaled look at some of the Andes’ most magnificent hidden gems — wild places shaped by ancient landscapes, living culture, and the raw beauty of the mountains. It is the kind of adventure that belongs at the top of every rider’s bike-it list.

5-9 Days

Amazon MTB Expedition

Humanitarian & Restorative Expedition

This is not a typical mountain bike tour. It is a Humanitarian MTB Expedition into one of Earth’s most remote wilderness regions, where bikes become a bridge to reach isolated communities, listen with humility, and serve with purpose. You will ride landscapes few travelers ever see, be challenged physically and opened emotionally, and return with a deeper connection to the Amazon, its people, and the responsibility we all share.

5-9 Days

Cafe Región MTB Adventure

Ride through Colombia’s legendary Coffee Region on a mountain bike adventure that blends scenic coffee farms, backcountry trails, Andean culture, and high-altitude wilderness. Pedal between picturesque plantations, visit a traditional coffee farm, explore hidden mountain routes, and climb toward the dramatic páramo landscapes of Los Nevados National Natural Park. This is one of Colombia’s most diverse MTB experiences — a journey through coffee country, cloud forest, volcano views, thermal valleys, and the wild beauty of the Central Andes.

More Adventures in Guatapé

Full Day

Ride The 3 Piedras

Most people climb one. This ride connects three. The 3 Piedras route links the region’s iconic rock formations by bike, threading hidden backroads, lakeside views, and terrain that rewards the curious. If you have climbed La Piedra and want to know what else Guatapé is hiding, this is the answer.

Full Day

Max-Air MTB Adventure

Mountain biking Colombia is an exhilarating experience, but reaching the edge of a cliff and your only option is to fly across a canyon on a cable with your bike, 1000 feet above the jungle floor? This takes catching air to new heights!

Full Day

Camino de Oropendolas

Named after the oropéndola — a bird famous for its architectural nests and resonant call — this full-day trail winds through one of the most biodiverse wilderness corridors near Guatapé. Expect dense jungle canopy, dramatic valley views, cascading streams, and wildlife encounters that no organized tour can replicate. If you ride with your eyes open, the Camino de Oropéndolas will give you more Colombia than a week in the cities.

2 Day

Pedal & Paddle Adventure

Start on two wheels, finish on the water. This ride-and-raft adventure pairs mountain bike trails through wildlife-rich forest with river passages that cut through the same landscape from an entirely different angle. Two of Colombia’s best outdoor experiences back to back — the ideal full day for anyone with limited time in Guatapé who refuses to settle for just one.

2 Day

Paisa Wilderness MTB Adventure

Antioquia’s backcountry belongs to the Paisa — and to riders willing to leave the main roads behind. This wilderness expedition takes you through working farms, mountain villages, and Andean terrain that hasn’t changed in generations. No tour groups, no paved highways, no shortcuts. Just the raw landscape and living culture of Colombia’s most fiercely independent region, experienced from the saddle.

Nukak and Desano ambassadors at Dulce Amazónica in Guatapé

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The Amazon Cultural Embassy

All proceeds from our cycling adventures are reinvested into Dulce Amazónica — the Amazon cultural embassy we co-founded with Casa de Ciclistas. Indigenous ambassadors from 20+ communities rotate through Guatapé, bringing artisanías, ancestral knowledge, and direct economic sovereignty to their nations. Fair trade. Not charity. Respect the work.

Why Mountain Bike Colombia

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Local Guides, Real Routes

Marcel and Johana have ridden every trail. These are not catalogue tours built from a spreadsheet.

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Small Groups Only

8 riders max on wilderness trails. Your experience is never traded for volume.

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Community First

Expedition timing, logistics, and routes are shaped around the communities we ride with.

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Registered Operator

Colombia-registered tourism company operating since 2019. Full insurance and emergency protocols on every expedition.

Free morning MTB ride in Guatapé Colombia

Start Free — No Commitment

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:30am.

13 km of Guatapé backcountry trail. Guided. Loaner bikes available. No cost. Meet us in front of Casa de Ciclistas.

Sign up the day before to hold your spot.

Visit Us in Guatapé

Casa de Ciclistas

The Cycling Hub. Restaurant, bike storage, ride briefings. Open daily. Every MBC adventure starts and ends here.

Dulce Amazónica

The Amazon Cultural Embassy. 25 exotic Amazonian ice cream flavors. Indigenous ambassadors from 20+ communities. Open daily in Guatapé.

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VOICES OF THE AMAZON

The Amazon Should Be Heard From, Not Just Spoken About

Through Indigenous ambassadors, artisans, fruit growers, and knowledge keepers connected to the Amazon Cultural Embassy, visitors can begin to understand the Amazon through the people who live it and protect it.

Visiting ambassador — Dulce Amazónica

Nukak Ambassador

The Nukak are one of Colombia’s last nomadic peoples. Members of the Nukak community have served as visiting ambassadors at Dulce Amazónica, bringing ancestral knowledge, Amazonian foods, and their own presence to Guatapé.

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Partner community — Colombian Amazon

Wacara Community Representative

Deep in the Colombian Amazon, the Wacara community has participated in the cultural exchange program for over a year — contributing to food experiences and the fair-trade relationships that make this embassy possible.

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Partner community — Colombian Amazon

Amazonian Artisan

The artisan works at Dulce Amazónica are not souvenirs. They are the result of ancestral skill and a fair-trade relationship built over time. When you purchase a piece, you are recognizing the person and knowledge behind it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of bike tours does Mountain Bike Colombia offer?
We run three main types: the Free Morning Ride (Mon/Wed/Fri, no cost), the Guatapé Back Country MTB Ride (3 hours, beginner-friendly, starts at COP$351,500), and the Amazon Jungle Adventure (5 to 9-day expedition, humanitarian focus, from $1575.00 USD). We also run the Mono Cuco Trail, Max-Air MTB Adventure, Camino de Oropéndolas, and Ride the 3 Piedras.
Where do the tours start?
All Guatapé tours start at Casa de Ciclistas, located at Calle 32 #28-91 on the Malecón. Amazon expeditions have their own staging location and logistics — book a Discovery Call for details.
What fitness level do I need?
It depends on the tour. The Free Morning Ride and Guatapé Back Country ride are beginner-friendly — fitness level easy to moderate. The Amazon expedition and Max-Air adventure require a higher fitness level. Every tour listing shows fitness rating, elevation, and skill level so you can match the right ride to your ability.
How big are the groups?
Maximum 8 riders on wilderness rides. We keep groups small deliberately — these are not mass-tourism routes. Small groups mean better guide attention, more flexibility on trail, less environmental impact, and a fundamentally better experience. You have time to stop and photograph, time to linger at a viewpoint, time to move at your own pace and actually connect with the landscape and the people around you. That is not possible in a group of 20.
Is the Free Morning Ride really free?
Yes. No cost, no hidden fees, no registration required. It runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30am from Casa de Ciclistas. Bring water and good shoes. It is a real backcountry loop through Guatapé with local guides — not a promotional ride.
What happens to the money from tour bookings?
All proceeds are reinvested into Dulce Amazónica, the Amazon cultural embassy we co-founded with Casa de Ciclistas, and into the humanitarian mission at the heart of every Amazon expedition. This covers food, housing, transport, bike maintenance, guide services, and ambassador training, plus fair pay for visiting Indigenous ambassadors from 20+ Amazon communities. It also funds community infrastructure: clean water collection and storage systems built directly for communities without reliable water access, food security programs including live chicken systems that give communities a sustainable, ongoing protein source, and the logistics of physically moving people, supplies, and essential materials into remote areas. On expedition, bikes are not just transport. They are the means of getting in, carrying what is needed, and reaching people who cannot be reached any other way. Although we are entitled to make a profit from our labor, services, and sales, we voluntarily choose to contribute these funds to this project because our core values require it. Our work is built on four principles: the Dignity of every person and community we encounter, the Sovereignty of indigenous peoples over their own lands and knowledge, the irreplaceable value of Ancestral Wisdom, and Fair Trade as the only honest basis for exchange. Paying it forward is not a marketing position. It is what these values look like in practice.
Is Mountain Bike Colombia a licensed tour operator?
Yes. Colombia-registered since 2014. Full insurance and emergency protocols on every expedition. Marcel and Johana have ridden every route personally — these are not sourced from a catalogue.
Can I join an Amazon expedition even if I am not an expert cyclist?
The Amazon expedition is listed as Novice skill level but requires good physical fitness — you will cover 35km daily average across mixed terrain. A Discovery Call is the right first step: we will talk through your fitness, experience, and what the days actually look like.
Do I need to bring my own bike?
Bikes are included on all our guided adventures — no rental fee. For longer expeditions, we encourage riders to bring their own dialed-in bike if possible. You know how it rides, it fits you, and it will perform better across extended terrain. That said, it is not required. Let us know when you book and we will sort the right setup for you.
How do I book a tour?
It depends on the ride. For local and full-day rides, you can book directly — pick a date, reserve your spot, and we will see you at the start. For longer multi-day excursions, a Discovery Call is recommended first so we can cover logistics, fitness, gear, and what to expect. For the Amazon Expedition, a Discovery Call is required before booking — no exceptions. The call is a scheduled online meeting: you pick a time that works, we confirm it, and Marcel or Johana will meet you there.

Not Sure Which Adventure Is Right for You?

Marcel and Johana will help you pick the right trip, check your fitness level, and answer any questions.

Typically a 20-minute video call. Available in English and Spanish. No pressure.

Book a Free Discovery Call