EPIC ANDES E-MTB TOUR

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2025

ITINERARY

Welcome to the Coffee Region of Colombia

Upon your arrival whether at Pereira or Armenia International Airports (with codes PEI, and AXM respectively), our staff will be waiting for you at the gate. They will assist you with your luggage and ensure the safe transportation of you, your bike, gear, and fellow biking enthusiasts to your chosen accommodation.
Our team will provide seamless transportation from the airport to Salento, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey. In the evening our crew will meet you and we´re going to enjoy a great welcome dinner and organize all the details about our MTB tour.

Southwest Salento Trails

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In this day of Enduro adventure, you will conquer four extensive trails nestled in the breathtaking Andean forest of the southwest of Salento municipality, a hidden gem within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department. These legendary trails, known as the Ventiaderos Trail, La Selva Trail, ‘Waterfall Trail’, and Parapentes Trail are revered by the local mountain biking community. Together, these routes span an impressive 14 kilometers, offering a thrilling elevation loss of 2,437 meters.
Our adventure begins early in the morning when our trail hunters team will pick you up from your place of lodging. We will then embark on a 4×4 vehicle to ascend the Central Mountain Range by a road locally known as ‘La Linea‘. This road serves as the primary route across the Colombian Central Mountain Range. Our starting point for this exhilarating journey on the ‘Venteaderos Trail‘ will be at an elevation of 3,000 meters (10,006 feet).

In this day of Enduro adventure, you will conquer four extensive trails nestled in the breathtaking Andean forest of the southwest of Salento municipality, a hidden gem within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department. These legendary trails, known as the Ventiaderos Trail, La Selva Trail, ‘Waterfall Trail’, and Parapentes Trail are revered by the local mountain biking community. Together, these routes span an impressive 14 kilometers, offering a thrilling elevation loss of 2,437 meters.
Our adventure begins early in the morning when our trail hunters team will pick you up from your place of lodging. We will then embark on a 4×4 vehicle to ascend the Central Mountain Range by a road locally known as ‘La Linea‘. This road serves as the primary route across the Colombian Central Mountain Range. Our starting point for this exhilarating journey on the ‘Venteaderos Trail‘ will be at an elevation of 3,000 meters (10,006 feet).

North-Center Salento Trails

On this thrilling enduro day, you’ll conquer three extensive and exhilarating trails situated in the pristine highlands of Salento municipality, nestled within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department, part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. These three trails are known by the local mountain biking community as the ‘Nieblas Trail’ ,  ‘Alegrias Trail’ and ‘El Ocho Trail’, these trails collectively span an impressive 13 km and boast an elevation loss of  1,750 meters.

On this thrilling enduro day, you’ll conquer three extensive and exhilarating trails situated in the pristine highlands of Salento municipality, nestled within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department, part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. These three trails are known by the local mountain biking community as the ‘Nieblas Trail’ ,  ‘Alegrias Trail’ and ‘El Ocho Trail’, these trails collectively span an impressive 13 km and boast an elevation loss of  1,750 meters.

Expedition to the Wax Palm Forest

Kick off an epic day of E-Enduro with the iconic Wax Palm Trail, a 10-kilometer descent featuring 767 meters of elevation loss through the pristine wax palm forest of La Carbonera. Feel the rush as you carve through breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by towering palms. The adventure continues with the legendary ‘Camino Real Route,’ a 19-kilometer downhill ride boasting 1,655 meters of elevation loss through the majestic Andean Forest of Salento’s Central Mountain Range. Starting at 3,340 meters and ending at 1,816 meters, this route takes you through trails like Alegrias and the historic Indigenous Trail for an unforgettable mountain biking experience.

Kick off an epic day of E-Enduro with the iconic Wax Palm Trail, a 10-kilometer descent featuring 767 meters of elevation loss through the pristine wax palm forest of La Carbonera. Feel the rush as you carve through breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by towering palms. The adventure continues with the legendary ‘Camino Real Route,’ a 19-kilometer downhill ride boasting 1,655 meters of elevation loss through the majestic Andean Forest of Salento’s Central Mountain Range. Starting at 3,340 meters and ending at 1,816 meters, this route takes you through trails like Alegrias and the historic Indigenous Trail for an unforgettable mountain biking experience.

Transfer to Manizales

«Our team will transfer you to Manizales, the mountain biking capital of Colombia. Surrounded by vast coffee fields and a picturesque, vibrant landscape filled with native trees and natural springs, this authentic, traditional region offers a truly immersive experience. You’ll be fully immersed in the stunning scenery and rich culture of Colombian coffee country, creating memories that last a lifetime.»

Los Nevados Natural Park Trail

Colombia's Longest Trail: Let’s go to shred 2,394 meters of elevation loss in just one trail

The «Los Nevados National Natural Park Trail» follows a historic route used by mules and horses, which is earning international acclaim for its 22.3-kilometer length and staggering 2,394-meter of elevation loss. This is the Colombia’s longest mountain bike trail.

In the early morning, we’ll depart from Manizales by car towards the central mountain range near Nevado del Ruiz, locally known as “Páramo de Letras”, situated approximately at 3800 meters above sea level. Here, our biking adventure will commence on unpaved paths, traversing a unique ecosystem of the tropical Andes where, with some luck and keen observation, we may spot wildlife such as the Andean Bear, Andean Condor, and Bearded Helmetcrest Hummingbird. Following a few kilometers, we’ll embark on one of Colombia’s most thrilling descents: the Los Nevados National Natural Park Trail, affectionately dubbed “El Desquite Trail” by local riders. Stretching 22.3 kilometers and an elevation loss of 2,394 meters, this trail is renowned among Enduro MTB (All Mountain) enthusiasts for its challenging terrain through lush Andean forests and grasslands. Descending from 3711 to 1756 meters, riders will encounter exhilarating obstacles and breathtaking scenery along the way.

The «Los Nevados National Natural Park Trail» follows a historic route used by mules and horses, which is earning international acclaim for its 22.3-kilometer length and staggering 2,394-meter of elevation loss. This is the Colombia’s longest mountain bike trail.

In the early morning, we’ll depart from Manizales by car towards the central mountain range near Nevado del Ruiz, locally known as “Páramo de Letras”, situated approximately at 3800 meters above sea level. Here, our biking adventure will commence on unpaved paths, traversing a unique ecosystem of the tropical Andes where, with some luck and keen observation, we may spot wildlife such as the Andean Bear, Andean Condor, and Bearded Helmetcrest Hummingbird. Following a few kilometers, we’ll embark on one of Colombia’s most thrilling descents: the Los Nevados National Natural Park Trail, affectionately dubbed “El Desquite Trail” by local riders. Stretching 22.3 kilometers and an elevation loss of 2,394 meters, this trail is renowned among Enduro MTB (All Mountain) enthusiasts for its challenging terrain through lush Andean forests and grasslands. Descending from 3711 to 1756 meters, riders will encounter exhilarating obstacles and breathtaking scenery along the way.

Mountains of Hell

Mountain bike tours in Colombia

Embark on an incredible single-day enduro tour where you’ll conquer four thrilling and exhilarating trails winding through the Andean Forest and the coffee region of Manizales. Nestled within Colombia’s picturesque Caldas department, this area is part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. These four trails are known by the local mountain biking community as Guacaica River TrailAvocado TrailSugar Cane Trail and Hummingbird Trail, these trails collectively span an impressive 15.7 km and feature an elevation loss of 1,848 meters.

The landscapes for this single-day enduro tour are located near the city of Manizales, within the buffer zone of Los Nevados National Natural Park. This area is renowned among Colombian mountain bikers as the capital of mountain biking in Colombia, offering a diverse range of terrains and breathtaking scenery. The region’s unique combination of high-altitude trails, lush forests, and expansive coffee plantations provides an unforgettable experience for riders of all skill levels.

Embark on an incredible single-day enduro tour where you’ll conquer four thrilling and exhilarating trails winding through the Andean Forest and the coffee region of Manizales. Nestled within Colombia’s picturesque Caldas department, this area is part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. These four trails are known by the local mountain biking community as Guacaica River TrailAvocado TrailSugar Cane Trail and Hummingbird Trail, these trails collectively span an impressive 15.7 km and feature an elevation loss of 1,848 meters.

The landscapes for this single-day enduro tour are located near the city of Manizales, within the buffer zone of Los Nevados National Natural Park. This area is renowned among Colombian mountain bikers as the capital of mountain biking in Colombia, offering a diverse range of terrains and breathtaking scenery. The region’s unique combination of high-altitude trails, lush forests, and expansive coffee plantations provides an unforgettable experience for riders of all skill levels.

PARTY TIME: SEE YOU NEXT TIME!

You can have a delicious breakfast and relax for the rest in the morning. We will be waiting for you in a new adventure!

BIKE RENTAL

Don’t have a E-Bike with you? Don’t worry, we can rent it to you

The only thing you need is to pack your suitcase and prepare yourself to enjoy the best scenarios of tropical America for the practice of Mountain Bike. We will take care of the rest

Mountain bike for rent

TESTIMONIALS

from the tour (EPIC ANDES)

Javier Alanis
Javier Alanis
Mexico
Excellent attention and service from the Trail Hunters team. From start to finish, a first-class experience. The trails we rided exceeded my expectations and the landscapes, the food and the charisma of the Colombians made us feel at home at all times. Congratulations to the Trail Hunters team. I will definitely be back.
Nikos
Nikos
Switzerland
Our experience with Trail Hunters and Simon was excellent. He came to our accommodation with the bicycles, water bottles and some snacks and off we went into some very nice paths through the coffee region near Manizales. He was attentive to make sure no one is left behind and everyone can follow at their pace, pausing whenever needed. He took videos of photos of us with his own camera but also with ours. We really felt that he tried to tailor the experience to our preferences and he had a positive and friendly attitude from beginning to end. The scenery was nice along the way, we saw some parrots flying by, the uphill part was challenging and the downhill part was certainly fun.
Kasia S
Kasia S
Canada
Had a beautiful day with Simon from Trail Hunters who is a wonderful host along with his partner Paula. Had a chance to spend the day riding in the mountains enjoying quaint fincas, a coffee tour (delicious coffee tasting included ) and getting to know the city of Manizales. Their gear is awesome and Simon is very flexible at adjusting the day to suit your needs. Well organized, felt safe and well looked after. Highly recommended!
Alexandre
Alexandre
France
El recorrido que hice con TrailHunters fue la mejor experienza que tuve para visitar la región cafetera, atravesando plantaciones de bananos, caña y café, descubriendo unos pueblitos hermosos perdidos en las montañas. Los guías son muy buenos para explicar y acompañar durante todo el esfuerzo, muy profesionales y muy amistosos. Gracias por trasmitir su pasión!!
Mikel
Mikel
España
Soy español y he viajado hasta Manizales para montar en bici. Contraté a Trail Hunters para poder montar en una de Enduro/DH. El guía es un profesional de la bicicleta y como monitor es aún mejor, te ayuda a bajar sin tener ningún tipo de problema, siempre teniendo en cuenta el nivel de cada rider; este solicita que nivel quiere de bajada y escoje entre las diferentes opciones propuestas. Me llevó a una finca bananera donde pude disfrutar de las más exquisitas frutas que he probado nunca, y después también me llevó a comer a una hacienda cafetera donde pude disfrutar de las mejores vistas y de un almuerzo típico estupendo. Resumiendo, es el mejor downhill y enduro personalizado que he probado, es como pedir a la carta en un restaurante el mejor plato y que te salga justo como lo deseabas, solo que en este caso en lugar de un plato de chef te llevas una experiencia física completa, digna de recomendación.
Juan R
Juan R
Chile
Mi parte favorita fue la ruta en si, los paisajes y el extraordinario acompañamiento (de lujo!) Trail Hunters es la mejor opción de la región para todos los viajeros que lleguen a Manizales y eje cafetero y quieran vivir una experiencia única de MTB ajustada a las necesidades y condiciones particulares. El día de hoy me regalaron una experiencia inolvidable.
Olga
Olga
Estonia
Amazing day enjoying breathtaking views around Manizales on a mountain bike with beautiful people Simon and Paula ✨ Pros: Easy communication, perfect service, great food, lovely guides. Cons: None
Nicolas P
Nicolas P
Netherland
We did the Epic Andes trail, which was quite challenging but very nice! The area is beautiful, you really get to see the coffee area. Simon and Paula have everything perfectly organised, including transport, and nice meals and places to stay. Very recommended for the ones who like a high level mtb challenge but also want to enjoy!
Matt Butler
Matt Butler
My experience with Trail Hunters was amazing. I contacted them to enquire about doing two days of Downhill and Single Track and they definitely delivered. Paula responded to me super fast with all the relevant information of the trails and what would be included in the package. When I arrived in Manizales Simon and Paula met with me at my hostel the day before to discuss the plan for the following day of riding. Simon was my guide.
Juan Carlos Robledo Sánchez
Juan Carlos Robledo Sánchez
Today I had an unforgettable cycling experience thanks to Trail Hunters. They prepared a route that was completely adjusted to my wishes, needs and physical condition. Simón and Paula are super professional in their work, they were attentive to me all the time and showed me some wonderful routes and landscapes. If someone wants to go through the coffee region and do a MTB, DH, Enduro or recreational route, Trail Hunters is the option.

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To book a tour, you can pay the total value or make a deposit of at least 20% of the total value. To do this, give us your basic information and our team will provide you with an international payment link.

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