AMAZING COLOMBIA ON 2 WHEELSMountains, Adventure, Colonial towns, THE place to ride, Are you ready?

You are invited to the motorcyclist’s paradise: Colombia. Amazing landscapes, people and top notch riding are waiting for you.

Ride and explore Colombia with the best: Elephant Moto

10 DAYS 2,300 KMS UNFORGETTABLE ROUTES DUAL PURPOSE ADVENTURE

We start in the capital of Colombia and ride the most insane and incredibly beautiful mountain roads you’ll have ever seen. Don’t let us tell you about, come and live it.

LANCE GINES

Lance Gines is an avid adventure rider from Boise, Idaho with 47 years and 1.7 million miles of experience. He has an immense passion for riding, teaching others to ride better and for Colombia.

Colombia got into his blood from the moment he first laid eyes on her landscape and people. Riding in Colombia is the pinnacle for adventure riding in Lance’s mind. With amazing tarmac and gravel roads alike, beautiful colonial villages and metropolitan cities, Colombia is a riders paradise.

Lance is excited to share this amazing country with you while helping you to become a better more rounded rider at the same time.

MICHO ESCOBAR

Micho is a designer by trade and motorcyclist by conviction. He is also the owner and founder of Elephant Moto in Colombia, a certified BMW Motorrad instructor and tourguide. Madly in love with his country, Micho is proud to show it off to his clients. He feels that adventure riding is the best way to get to know a place. Micho has ridden and lead tours worldwide including the USA, China, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Perú, Europe, Morocco and, of course, Colombia. His passion for adventure riding and intimate knowledge of Colombia combine to provide you with the adventure of a lifetime. He and Bill are excited to be sharing this adventure with you in early 2017.

Based in Bogotá, Elephant is an official partner of BMW Motorrad worldwide and the authority on motorcycle rental and adventure touring in Colombia. Elephant strives to provide once in a lifetime experiences that will leave customers with stories to tell around the campfire for years to come.

Tour Summary

STORIES TO TELL FOR A LIFETIMEImagine the most amazing motorcycle road in the world. What would it be like? Would it race along the Pacific coast like California’s Highway 1? Would it launch you high into the Andes where condors soar beneath the clouds? Maybe you would be greeted by ghosts of the ancients as they watch over their people from the parapets of an old castle ... and would those people warm your heart with their kindness and their smiles? If it was all of this, and laced with asphalt ribbons disappearing into a wooded pathway struggling for significance against a persistent rain forest, it would be Colombia. And, it would smell like coffee.

Start city: Bogotá End City: Bogotá Total number of days: 10 (includes arrival and departure) Riding Days: 8 KMS: Approx. 2,300 Highlights: Bogotá Eastern Plains Wild Life Safari Barichara Las Gachas Ventanas de Tisquizoque Villa de Leyva and so much more!

*THIS TRIP REQUIRES OFF ROAD EXPERIENCE ON BIG BIKES

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ITINERARYDATES: March 6th to 15th, 2020 An itinerary with adventure and discovery in mind. We will take you through the back roads, on a journey you will never forget.

Day 1 - Arrival Bogotá Day 2 - Bogotá - Yopal Day 3 - Yopal - Hato La Aurora Day 4 - Hato La Aurora Day 5 - Hato La Aurora - Sogamoso Day 6 - Sogamoso - Barichara Day 7 - Barichara - Las Gachas Day 8 - Las Gachas - Villa de Leyva Day 9 - Villa de Leyva - Bogotá Day 10 - Departure

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ITINERARYDay 1: Arrival Bogotá Welcome to Bogotá. Colombia’s capital and largest city. Welcome dinner. Get some rest and get ready. If possible try to schedule an early arrival to Bogotá. We highly recommend arriving 1 day before. Hotel: B3

Day 2: Bogotá - Yopal And we are off!! Our first riding day will take down to the eastern plains. The massive flatlands of Colombia that neighbor with Venezuela. We will cross the Eastern Mountains range and drop down to the city of Yopal. Hotel: GHL

Day 3: Yopal - Hato La Aurora We will ride the Eastern Plains towards the beautiful natural reserve of Hato La Aurora. This family farm turned hotel and wildlife sanctuary will show us a side of Colombia few have seen. Hotel: Juan Solito

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ITINERARYDay 4: Hato La Aurora We have a rest day in La Aurora, where we will take part in a wildlife safari and will have the opportunity to see Capybaras, different types of birds, alligators, if we are lucky maybe an Anaconda and if we are really lucky we might even spot a Jaguar. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to take a refresher off-road training. Hotel: Juan Solito

Day 5: Hato La Aurora - Sogamoso We leave the plains behind and climb back up the Eastern Mountain range towards the town of Sogamoso. Where we will spend the night at a beautiful colonial hacienda, where Simón Bolivar spent some time during his quest for independence. Hotel: Hacienda Suescun

Day 6: Sogamoso - Barichara A breathtaking ride through the twisty mountains roads of the Eastern Mountain range will have us crossing some beautiful scenery as we make our way to the quiet little colonial town of Barichara. Hotel: Misión Santa Barbara

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ITINERARYDay 7: Barichara - Las Gachas A short but stunning ride will have us riding through some iconic and beautiful towns of this part of Colombia. Our destination is the river of Las Gachas, home to natural pools made by the erosion of water on the rocky slab bottom of this river. We will have the afternoon to hang out at the river and relax. Hotel: Terrazas de Guadalupe

Day 8: Las Gachas - Villa de Leyva An amazing ride will take us from natural wonder to natural wonder. As we make our way through the mountains we will arrive at the spectacular waterfall of Las Ventanas de Tisquizoque. We will have lunch at the waterfall with fascinating views. After lunch we will make our way to another colonial town: Villa de Leyva. Hotel: Casa Terra

Day 9: Villa de Leyva - Bogotá Today you will have some time in the morning to explore this beautiful town. Afterwards we will embark on a short ride that will bring us back to the capital city of Bogotá. Hotel: B3

Day 10: Departure We say farewell but not goodbye, as we are sure we will ride together again.

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WEATHER & GEOGRAPHY

Colombia is a land of microclimates. When the Andes arrive to Colombia they split into 3 mountains ranges: Western, Central & Eastern. This provides for a very rugged and mountainous geography. Which in turn provide an insane amount of different climates and diversity.

We will be riding through many different climates. Though most of the time we will be in hotter ones. Do expect temperatures across the board, from close to freezing to super hot. As we traverse the mountains we will experience these changes within minutes.

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COLOMBIA INFOCapital: Bogotá Population: 45 Million approx Currency: Colombian Peso Exchange rate: 1 USD = $3,300 COP Language: Spanish

Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world. Our main export products include: flowers, gold, emeralds, coffee.

Colombia has been chosen by Lonely Planet as one of the top travel destinations of 2017. They are not mistaken.

Is it safe? Colombia has had a history of internal conflict for the past 50 years. But things have dramatically improved over the last 10 years. We are coming out of difficult times and turning into a top tourist destination. There is no reason to be worried about safety.

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WHAT TO PACKRIDING SUIT: Pick a suit that works well in different temperatures.

- Light pants - Shorts - T shirts - Sweater - Swim suit - Mosquito repellent - Sunblock - Hat - After riding shoes to walk around destinations. - Rain gear.

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VACCINESColombia does not require any vaccines from travelers coming from the USA. Nonetheless we will be in places where mosquitoes can be common. We have not had a single problem with Malaria or Yellow fever with any of our customers. But as the saying goes: better safe than sorry.

Please consult your doctor if you have any doubts about how to prepare for a trip to Colombia.

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PRICES AND INCLUSIONS10 rider limit. Prices based on shared rooming.

R1200GS = $4,950 USD F800GS = $4,790 USD F700GS = $4,630 USD

Passenger: $3,300 USD Single room: $500 USD INCLUDES Motorcycle rental 2 motorcycle guides and instructors (Lance Gines & Micho Escobar) Hotels (mixed from boutique hotels to shared cabins) Support vehicle with driver and trailer 9 dinners. All breakfasts. ELEPHANT Apparel Hydration in support vehicle Transfers air-hotel-air

NOT INCLUDED Fuel Motorcycle protective gear Medical Insurance Lunches and personal expenses Air tickets Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list

Contact

WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN PROVIDING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. WE PROVIDE STORIES TO TELL FOR A LIFETIME

Micho and Lance have a short but significant friendship. Adventure riding is in our blood and we are very happy to offer this trip in collaboration. Lance has been to Colombia before and has first hand experience with the country and Micho is a local with plenty of knowledge. We are looking forward to an amazing ride!

If you have any questions please contact Lance or Micho:

Micho Escobar +57 318 362 1661 micho@elephantmoto.com

Lance Gines +1 208 921 6845 Lrosscogines40@yahoo.com

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