Colombia's Lost Coast Tour

5 Days... Jungle... Mountains.... Caribbean Coast...

Colombia isn’t just a great riding destination — it’s one of the most complete travel experiences you can have on two wheels. The food is legitimately excellent. The people are welcoming and proud of where they live. The culture feels alive. And the riding? It’s the reason we built this route.

This is a five-day, predominantly off-road journey that begins in Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast and climbs straight into the Sierra Nevada mountains. Every day delivers real terrain. Every night ends somewhere comfortable enough to recover and do it again. Here's the Day-by Day Breakdown:

Day O – Fly into Santa Marta, Colombia by the evening. Airport pickup & hotel is included.

Day 1 – From Coast to Mountains

We get you comfortable on your rental bike — a Honda 190 or, for a small upcharge, a Honda 300. On paper they sound modest. On these trails, they’re exactly right. Light, capable, and perfect for rocky climbs, sand, roots, and tight mountain roads.

We pack light. You carry what you need for a couple of days while we transport the rest of your gear mid-route. Leaving Santa Marta, pavement quickly gives way to dirt as you climb into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Surfaces change constantly — hard pack to sand, shallow river crossings, narrow mountain lanes. It keeps you engaged without ever feeling reckless. Night one ends in a small mountain town with local shops, and some of the best deserts at the panaceria!

Day 2 – Deeper Into the Jungle

The climbs get steeper. The jungle gets thicker. There’s a bit of singletrack. There are rocky sections that demand attention. Nothing extreme — but real terrain that makes you earn it. Optional stops include a hidden waterfall on land once tied to Colombia’s past; a defunct cocaine farm and a remote Indigenous village that still lives traditionally (no cameras allowed). These aren’t staged attractions. They’re part of the region’s reality. By the end of the day, you’re settling into rhythm. The bike feels right. The terrain makes sense.

Day 3 – Reset

After two full riding days, you earn a reset. We slow down. Tube a river that carries you all the way to the ocean. Eat well (again). Ride at a relaxed pace through villages where you actually have time to connect with locals. At night we stay at a mountain retreat overlooking Santa Marta and the Caribbean to the north. There’s a pool. There’s space to breathe. You’ll appreciate the slower pace more than you expect.

Days 4 & 5 – The Blur

The final stretch blends together in the best way. The riding gets more technical — or maybe your body just feels the miles. Colombian “roads” operate on flexible standards. You’ll climb, descend, cross water, and work through sections that require focus. Along the way: a coffee farm, a cacao plantation, and a high-elevation bungalow where it actually gets cold at night — the only place all week without A/C, and the only place that doesn’t need it. By now you’re thinking less about the hard sections and more about how to buy land here so you can come back as often as you want!

Who This Is For:

You should be a competent ADV rider.

Beginners will feel overwhelmed (we have a great Bogotá tour for you).

Intermediate riders will be challenged in a good way.

Intermediate-plus riders will find the route at peak enjoyment without being difficult.

You don’t need to speak Spanish. Your guides are American locals based in Santa Marta. Lodging meets U.S. comfort standards — pools, A/C (except where elevation makes it unnecessary), and solid recovery each night.

Bring enough riding gear and base layers for the week. Laundry isn’t built into the route. Yes, you can wash items in the sink. No, they won’t dry outside in a rainforest.

2026 Dates:

Arrive in Santa Marta on July 19th

Tour runs July 20th to the 24th

Depart evening of the 24th.h De

It’s the kind of week that creates memories for life. And when you compare the experience to what similar adventures cost elsewhere in the world, it’s hard to justify not doing it. Interested? Click the button below to start the journey!

Is Colombia safe?
Colombia today is not the Colombia people remember from decades-old headlines. The locals are frustrated by the outdated reputation and have worked hard to leave it in their past. Santa Marta and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region are established tourism areas with a strong local economy built around travel, coffee, agriculture, and hospitality.

We operate on a vetted, private route that we ride regularly. We stay in trusted properties, work with local partners we know personally, and avoid areas that don’t make sense for travelers. You’re not wandering into unknown territory — you’re riding a route that’s been intentionally built and refined.

You’re also never alone. Our guides live in Santa Marta and understand the terrain, the culture, and the logistics.
What's the total cost, really?
The total cost of $2450 included renting a Honda 190 for 5 days. All your food, fuel and a bed each night are included. This is considered an all-inclusive tour.

It costs $150 extra to upgrade to a Honda 300. Better suspension and more leg room is what your really paying for. Anyone over 5'11 and/or 200lbs should consider it.

Your flight to and from Santa Marta is not included.

Hotels are double, and on 2 of the nights triple, occupancy. You can request your own room at the nightly rate where we stay. A room for night zero is included. A room for night 5 is not. Most riders choose to fly out the last day of the tour.
How hard is it - actually?
The roads are technically challenging. If it rains they become difficult and in some sections unpassable and we have to reroute. I would say be ready for an adventure. You should be a cempetant off-road adv rider - not a beginner friendly route.

Crashes can happen. You are responsible for costs associated with repairs. Repairs are cheaper than the US rates. Medical coverage come with the rental of the motorcycle and covers most casual incidents.

We spend about 6 hours per day actually riding. There is no support vehicle follow us but there is a support vehicle within a few hours notice if needed.
What's the weather like?
Colombia has 2 seasons; wet and dry. Wet season is exactly like it sounds. It rains every day. Dry season is hit and miss. On our last tour we got no rain for 5 days and on the very last day we got an afternoon shower for a couple hours.

The temperature is pretty consistent at 80-90 degrees. It warm and it's humid. In the sun feels hot but a lot of our riding is in the canopy of shade and the air feels perfect as it rushes by. As we climb into higher elevations it will get as cool as 55 degrees.

We recommedn rain gear that you can easily remove and jackets /pants that have a lot of airflow.
What should I bring?
Your full riding kit is recommended. Helmets, real boots, gloves and at minimum light armor. You can buy gear in Santa Marta like helmets, boots, etc. but breaking in new gear isn't the most comfortable.

We find that your full-size check bag will suffice for moto gear and your carry on covers your personal clothing. t-shirts, shorts, etc are also easy to buy at local stops.
How do I get there?
The airport you want to fly into is Santa Marta, Colombia. It's easy enough to google flights and find one but here's a pro hack when you are price shopping.

Split your flights into seperate purchases. Fly into Bogota or Medallin (the two biggest cities in Colombia) as a first flight. Search Colombian's local airlines (Latam or Avianca) for the shorter flight from there to Santa Marta. I've seen better deals that way but it is more hassle.

Bogota Airport has a really cool sleep pod rental if you end up on a long layover. Ask me how I know.