Everything you need to know before you go
FAQs
Frequent questions and answers
About Colombia:
You must have a valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
Citizens of the United Kingdom and most European countries, as well as Australians, New Zealanders, Americans and Canadians, do not require a visa and will receive a 90-day entry permit upon arrival.
It is your responsibility to arrange visas prior to departure if necessary.
90% of Colombia’s territory is located north of the equator, with the Department of Amazonas to the south. Although the territory is completely in the Intertropical Zone, the climates of the different regions vary considerably thanks to the different altitudes.
The 3 meals are included in the tour price, as well as water and fruit during the tour. If you have a special diet, please let us know at the time of booking. Most diets can be catered for, but it is always important to inform us in advance.
The Colombian meal is based on meat and fried foods, and lots of fruit but we can accommodate vegetarians. Breakfast is considered an important meal in Colombia and includes fruit juice, coffee or hot chocolate, fruit, eggs and bread. In rural areas, lunch (served between 12 and 4pm, is usually the main meal of the day). A traditional Colombian meal begins with soup, followed by a main course, a drink and sometimes a dessert, usually very sweet. Dinner is lighter. Obviously, in view of the efforts made, they will be adapted and we will make up for the calories expended. You will be amazed by the abundance and flavours of fresh fruit in Colombia.
Health:
We strongly recommend that you contact your physician prior to your trip so that he or she can advise you on any necessary vaccinations.
The existence of Covid-19 adds a number of new safety protocols to our current practices, and while we cannot eliminate all risks, we can significantly reduce them by establishing hygiene and physical distance protocols.
A negative Covid PCR test or vaccination will be required to participate in our tours.
This is to increase the safety of you, your companions and staff, as well as the local populations along the route.
It is compulsory to be well insured for the duration of your trip to ensure your peace of mind and comfort. Make sure you take out good insurance covering your entire stay as you would for any trip abroad.
About tours:
Our cycling vacation starts in Medellin and we depart for every tour on Monday. We are aware that people join Green Pedal Tours from all over the world. It is advisable to arrive the weekend before the tour in order to acclimatize to the altitude of the region and also to establish the first contacts with the group and the guides.
Solo participants, couples, friends and siblings with different levels of cycling experience and fitness.
- Insect repellent
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Band-aids (bandages)
- Antiseptic wet wipes
- Rehydration salts (dioralyte)
It is compulsory to be well insured for the duration of your trip to ensure your peace of mind and comfort. Make sure you take out good insurance covering your entire stay as you would for any trip abroad.
Accommodation is chosen for its comfort and authenticity. However, some hotels have a swimming pool. Only single rooms are reserved. If you wish to share, you should mention it during the reservation process.
Green Pedal Tours offers you a bike that meets your needs in all aspects. We have bikes according to your size and equipment that guarantees a good performance during the tour: aluminum frame, 9-speed Shimano transmission kit, all terrain tires and comfortable saddles, are some of the features of our bikes. We check the bikes to keep them in perfect condition.
However, you can bring your own bike or even get the one of your choice here in Colombia. Green Pedal Tours will be happy to advise you.
- Transfer Medellin Airport Hotel
Hotel accommodation with full board including 3 meals per day.
Guided, fully bilingual supported bike rides with support cars with spare wheels and mechanical support and transportation of your personal belongings during the whole trip (Possibility to get on the car if you feel tired).
Workshops and meetings with local people in the afternoon (or rest at the pool or hotels for those who wish)
Fruits and water during the trip
Liters and liters of fresh air
Green, lots of green to relax the spirit
Sunshine to form vitamin D in the skin and fix calcium and phosphorus in your bones
To book your trip, we require a deposit of USD 200 per person for a long excursion.
By registering and participating in these cyclotourism trips, all the terms and conditions of this activity are accepted. In addition, the registered person admits and declares that he/she has read all the information available.
