Best Bike Tour in Guatape

The Free Morning Ride

Three mornings a week — Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30am — Mountain Bike Colombia runs a free guided ride from Casa de Ciclistas. It lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers routes through Guatapé and the surrounding countryside: waterfront roads along the reservoir, local farmland tracks, and viewpoints that most visitors never reach.

Bikes and helmets are provided. No experience is needed, and there is no requirement for a high fitness level. If you can ride a bike, you can do this ride. It is the best introduction to cycling in Guatapé and one of the only free guided rides in Antioquia.

Register in advance — it takes one minute. The ride leaves exactly on time.

Guided Half-Day and Full-Day Tours

For visitors who want more terrain, distance, or time in the saddle, Mountain Bike Colombia guides half-day and full-day rides around Guatapé. Routes vary depending on the group’s fitness level and interests.

Options include: reservoir loop routes with lake views, backcountry trails through the hills above town, routes connecting Guatapé to El Peñol and surrounding villages, and combination rides that include stops at viewpoints, local farms, and — on some routes — Dulce Amazónica for Amazonian ice cream.

Book a Discovery Call before your trip to discuss which route suits your group, how many people, what fitness level, and what kind of experience you’re after.

Multi-Day Expeditions from Guatapé

Mountain Bike Colombia also runs multi-day expeditions across Colombia, departing from Medellín and Guatapé. These include routes through the Andes, the Coffee Region, and a humanitarian expedition into the Colombian Amazon — where riders travel into remote Indigenous territories and participate in community support work.

These expeditions are not casual tours. They are for riders who want to see Colombia from the saddle over several days, in terrain that cannot be reached any other way. Book through a Discovery Call.

Why Casa de Ciclistas

Casa de Ciclistas is a café, restaurant, and cycling hub on the malecón in Guatapé. Mountain Bike Colombia operates out of here — it’s where the free morning ride departs from, where bikes are kept, and where riders gather before and after guided tours. Come in for breakfast or coffee before a ride, or stop in after to eat and recover.

Next door: Dulce Amazónica, with Amazonian ice cream made from rare fruits sourced from Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon. A natural stop after a morning ride.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bike tours are available in Guatapé?

Mountain Bike Colombia runs guided rides ranging from a free 90-minute morning ride three times a week to half-day and full-day guided tours around the reservoir, the countryside, and the backcountry trails above Guatapé. Multi-day expeditions across Colombia — including the Amazon — are also available.

Is the free morning ride really free?

Yes. Mountain Bike Colombia runs a free guided ride every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30am from Casa de Ciclistas on the malecón. Bikes and helmets are included. It’s open to anyone who can ride a bike — no experience, fitness level, or special gear required.

How do I book a guided bike tour in Guatapé?

For the free morning ride, register in advance — it takes one minute. For guided half-day and full-day tours, book a Discovery Call with Mountain Bike Colombia to discuss the right route for your group and fitness level. Bookings can also be arranged directly at Casa de Ciclistas.

Do I need experience for a bike tour in Guatapé?

No experience is needed for the free morning ride or beginner-friendly tours. The terrain around Guatapé includes flat waterfront roads, rolling countryside, and steeper backcountry trails. Mountain Bike Colombia matches the route to the group.

What type of bikes are used on guided tours?

Mountain bikes suitable for the terrain — trails, dirt roads, and paved routes around the reservoir and countryside. Bikes and helmets are provided on guided tours and free rides. You do not need to bring your own equipment.

Can tour groups or large groups book bike tours in Guatapé?

Yes. Mountain Bike Colombia handles groups. Book a Discovery Call to discuss logistics, group size, fitness level, and which routes suit the group best.