Riding with Motolombia was amazing. I cannot wait to be back.
You meet Mike and two minutes later you feel like you are talking to an old friend. One of the reasons this is so enjoyable is because of Mike and Diana, they are the best people and they always go out of the way to provide you with the best experience. The other members of Motolombia staff were super helpful as well helping me get setup to start my tour.
Motolombia offers a premium experience, where you get all of the fun and none of the work. Motolombia handles all the work, logistics, preparation, hassle. You don't need to carry a tool kit or know how to fix anything. Everything is taken care for you.
When I arrived my bike was ready for me. Oil changed, tank full, all reviewed, almost brand new. No worries about mechanical breakdowns or anything. If anything were to happen (unlikely since the bike was so new) Motolombia would handle it.
The scenery, the people, the culture are amazing.
Great routes, a lot of nice twisty roads, the mountains and scenery so amazing that the pictures do not make it justice.
Colombia is very safe. Prices for travel, food, and lodging are incredibly good and affordable.
The number of riding hours per day was perfect. Several nice breaks, made it so I never felt tired, Instead, I was soaking in the experience and the scenery.
This was my first ever motorcycle trip longer than a single day. I was careful, and I was riding at my own skill level, and level of comfort. I never felt pressured to hurry up or to go beyond what I felt comfortable with. Quite the contrary, both Mike and my fellow riders were there for each other the whole time.
The accommodations and the places we stopped for meals were excellent. It would take me weeks to research and plan all that, and I would still not have the insight that the locals do.
My trip was hiding during the pandemic, and Colombia has very strict biosafety protocols in place and near-universal mandatory mask-wearing. Motorcycling is inherently socially distant, but if you worry about the virus, you are probably safer in Colombia than in the United States.
I never feared for my safety. Quite the contrary, all my interactions with the locals were overwhelmingly positive, they were super helpful and friendly. Several people even asked to take photos with our group.
If you enjoy riding motorcycles, Motolombia offers experiences that you cannot miss. I cannot recommend it enough.