Coffee & Cocoa
Colombia & Ecuador
18 days (Bike: 14 days)
1375 km (~98km per day)
Avid
Mixed on/off-road
Guided
Supported
This section of the South American Epic begins with a massive descent (almost 5000m in 2 days) into the Magdalena River valley.
The next night will be spent gazing at millions of stars from the Desierto de la Tatacoa. Then we will climb up into the Cordillera Central where, after 2 challenging days of elevation gain, we can relax on a rest day in Parque Arquelogico San Augustin. Here riders can enjoy the 500 life-sized statues left by the little known ancient peoples or go whitewater rafting in the nearby Rio Magdalena.
Four more tough but beautiful days of cycling brings us to Ipiales, the border crossing into Ecuador and the home of the Santuario de Las Lajas, a spectacular neo-Gothic church and the destination for pilgrims in search of a miracle. Then it is another ascent to almost 4000m before we drop down into Ibbara for a refreshing Helados de paila, a local hand-made sorbet. Thence we cross the Equator and spin into the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, which marks the end of this section.
Highlights
- Colombian Coffee Plantations
- Santuario de Las Lajas
- Andes of Northern Ecuador
- Historic city of Quito
Tour Information
From
Bogota, Colombia
To
Quito, Ecuador
Cost From
Guided US$ 4900
Departure(s)
July 15 - 30, 2026
Inclusions
- 6 Nights in hotels - 11 Nights of camping
- Most dinners
- Most breakfasts
- All roadside lunches
- Afternoon soup on riding days
- Experienced chef
- Vehicle to carry your bags
- Experienced tour leader
- Sweep rider
- Security as needed
- Bike mechanic
- Medic
- Local support
- Tour jersey
- Commemorative tour medal
- Celebratory final dinner
- Pre-tour information bulletins
- Pre-tour rider discussion forum
Exclusions
- A registration fee of US$150 must first be paid to hold your place on the tour
Additional
- Ride the full South American Epic or one or more stages
- We recommend a mountain or touring bike with 35-40c tires
- Those coming for multiple sections get 10% off for 2 or more sections on the same tour (multiple section discount does not apply to full tour price)
- TDA alumni get special alumni discounts
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