The Best Motorcycle Tours in
Colombia:
Official BMW Motorrad Partner
Your Vision, Our Expertise. Join the Elephant Moto Family.
At Elephant Moto, we don’t just “run tours”—we design experiences. Founded in 2014, our mission is to provide stories to tell for a lifetime. As one of the few Official BMW Motorrad Partner in the region, we offer a level of technical precision and local expertise that is unmatched. Led by Mauricio “Micho” Escobar—a certified BMW instructor and three-time International GS Trophy Marshal—every route we design is vetted for maximum engagement, safety, and cultural depth.
While our published itineraries are industry benchmarks, the majority of the groups we host choose a custom-designed tour. We specialize in taking a “parche” (group) of friends and building a private expedition from the ground up.
- Tailored to You: Whether you want a high-intensity five-day mountain blast or a three-week trans-Andean journey, we scale the logistics to your timeframe.
- Any Terrain: We can design routes that are 100% pavement through the twistiest mountain corridors or technical dual-purpose tracks that push your skills and the machine.
- Expert Feedback: You bring the vision; we provide the local knowledge to ensure the mileage, weather windows, and boutique stops are flawless.
One of the biggest advantages of riding with us is that Colombia is a 365-day riding destination. Because we are only four degrees north of the equator, we don’t have traditional seasons—we have verticality.
- Four Seasons in a Day: In the Andes, the weather is defined by elevation. You can climb from 98°F tropical river valleys to 44°F volcanic passes at 14,000 feet in just a few hours.
- Biodiversity on Two Wheels: Colombia is the most biodiverse country for its size, with 314 distinct ecosystems. This means every hour of riding offers a completely different landscape, from the red-rock Chicamocha Canyon to the lush Coffee Axis.
Use these 10-day packages as the baseline for your group’s dream trip.
- Colombia 10-Day Dual Purpose: 2,300 km of 60% pavement and 40% dirt. This “Personal Trophy” crosses the Central and Eastern mountain ranges, including highlights like Villa de Leyva, Barichara, and sleeping in bamboo cabins by the La Miel River.
- Colombia 10-Day Paved (On-Road): 100% asphalt focus on the best mountain ribbons in the country. Includes a rest day in the vibrant city of Medellín and stays in premium boutique hotels like Casa Terra and Plantación.
We provide a “turn-key” premium experience so you can focus entirely on the ride.
- Pristine Fleet: Ride the latest models, including the BMW R 1300 GS, maintained to showroom standards.
- Full Support: Every expedition includes a 24/7 support vehicle for luggage, towing, and hydration.
- Boutique Hospitality: We skip the generic hotels for a curated mix of historic haciendas and upscale resorts like Termales del Ruíz, featuring natural hot springs at nearly 14,000 feet.
Expedition FAQ – Expert Insights
- For many, old preconceptions about “danger” are the first things that bubble to the surface, but the reality on the ground is a beautiful surprise. While official advisories often sound alarming, they typically refer to isolated border regions far from our routes. In the Andes, you’ll find a country that has undergone a massive transformation; tourism is booming, and the hospitality is world-class. From the egalitarian “free-for-all” of Bogotá traffic—where motorcycle police give you a thumbs up—to the refined tranquility of fine dining in Barichara, the biggest risk here is actually the one from our famous tourism slogan: “The only risk is wanting to stay”. We maximize your safety by using strictly vetted routes, certified guides, and 24/7 chase vehicle support.
- No. In Colombia, your home-country license is valid as long as it uses the same Latin alphabet. It remains valid for the duration of your tourist entry permit, which is typically 90 days.
- We require a credit card pre-authorization for the deductible cap, which is $3,500 USD in Colombia.
- Yes, but it depends on the type of tour. Our paved routes are ideal for passengers and we put their comfort at the top of the list. Our dual-purpose tours are more designed for solo riders.
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