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You connect with what’s important and disconnect from everything else.
That feeling is the purpose of all our travel experiences.
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Villa de Leyva
Tour Description
Villa de Leyva
Oct 19-27, 2024
Nov 23-Dic 1, 2024
Jan 11-19, 2025
Mar 8-16,2025
Villa de Leyva was founded in 1572 in the Zaquencipá Valley, part of the territory of the Muisca indigenous peoples, and has witnessed the history of Latin America, from pre-Columbian times, through the conquest, the colonial era, to the struggles for independence. Its houses and streets are an architectural and cultural legacy from each of these moments.
Villa de Leyva is located in the heart of Boyacá, a department that, due to its challenging mountain passes and high altitude, is the birthplace of great Colombian cyclists and one of the epicenters of cycling in Latin America.
- Cycle at an altitude of over 2,100 meters along the roads of Boyacá that shaped the first great Colombian cyclists.
- 9 days, 8 nights in the best accommodations available in our Villa
- 5 bike rides, each with an average of 50 km (31 mi) and 600 meters (1.970 ft) of positive elevation gain, just hard enough to enjoy the route, saving time and energy to experience the village.
- Begin your rides in an almost desert landscape and in a matter of kilometers enjoy the incredible scenery of the Andean forests.
- Delve into the heart of Villa de Leyva, one of the most beautiful cultural and historical heritage towns in Colombia, nestled in the heart of the world’s longest mountain range: the Andes.
- Visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a jewel of subterranean engineering, and the village of Egan Bernal, champion of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia.
- Walk through the Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, one of Colombia’s National Parks with a páramo and Andean Forest ecosystem.
- Day 1: arrival in Bogota, technical briefing, and welcome dinner.
- Day 2: ride through the Sabana de Bogotá to the El Sisga dam.
- Day 3: round trip from Villa de Leyva to Chiquinquirá with a stop in the crafts village of Ráquira.
- Day 4: hike in the Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary.
- Day 5: fullness and rest day, with an optional short ride for those who still have strength in their legs.
- Day 6: ride to Moniquirá, the town that smells like bocadillo, the food par excellence of the ‘escarabajos’.
- Day 7: Explore in depth Villa de Leyva, one of the most beautiful cultural and historical heritage towns in Colombia, situated in the heart of the world’s longest mountain range: the Andes.
- Day 8: visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and farewell to the trip in Andrés Carne de Res, one of the most famous party spots in Colombia.
- Day 9: check out.
- Mechanical assistance in all the routes of our itinerary.
- Unpacking and assembly of your bike at the beginning of the trip.
- Asistencia mecánica en todas las rutas de nuestro itinerario.
- All food and beverages on each ride (fruits, bars, gels, water, hydrating drinks, etc.).
- Broom vehicle.
- Expert bilingual guide assistance.
- Disassembly and packing of your bike at the end of the trip.
- Double room with one bed:
$6,000 USD ($3,000 per person) - Double room with two beds:
6,000 USD ($3,000 per person) - Single room:
$3,500 USD
- 8 nights in the best accommodations available in Bogotá and Villa de Leyva (single accommodation with an additional cost, subject to availability).
- All breakfasts and lunches during the tour.
- 6 dinners.
- Bilingual guides and support staff during the tours.
- Accompanying vehicle on the bike tours.
- Refreshments (fruits, bars, gels, water, hydrating drinks).
- Mechanical assistance on the route and preparations for each ride.
- Unpacking and assembly of your bike at the arrival.
- Packing for departure.
- Land transfers specified in the Villa itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Amenities and fullness and recreation activities detailed in the itinerary.
FAQ – all you need to know
All Villa tours include:
- Double occupancy accommodations in the best available accommodations during the tour (single supplement subject to availability).
- All breakfasts and lunches during the tour.
- Bilingual guides and support staff during the tours.
- Accompanying vehicle on the bike tours.
- Food and beverages refueling.
- Mechanical assistance along the route and bike set-up for each ride.
- Unpacking and assembly of your bike at the arrival.
- Packing for departure.
- Transfers specified in the itinerary.
- Amenities y actividades de fullness y de recreación detalladas en cada plan.
The Price of each plan is specified in the detailed information and in its brochure. To book a tour, you must complete the form by clicking here, upon submission you will be redirected to the payment site to make the initial deposit, securing your spot on the trip. For 2nd and 3rd payments you will be contacted by our team. By booking you acknowledge that you are aware of and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
The realization of the trip is subject to the completion of a group with a minimum of 5 registered persons.
Yes, we have an alternative itinerary for non-cyclist travelers. Please get in touch with us for more details.
Yes, Villa de Leyva offers entertainment for the whole family. Get in touch with us to arrange a special itinerary for your children.
Yes, in the booking form, you will find options to share your dietary preferences with us.
At VILLA, we cycle to relax. We have a large staff and flexible itineraries to ensure that everyone goes at their own pace, with the level of effort they prefer.
We have the following dates for our Tour Villa de Leyva :
- OCT 19-27, 2024
- NOV 23 – DIC 1, 2024
- JAN 11-19, 2025
- MAR 8-16, 2025
If you have another date planned for your vacation, contact us and we will arrange a personalized VILLA for you and your group.
