Northern Bogota by Bike

Highlights / General details

Give Bogota's traffic jams the middle finger and see the city by bike on this Bogota tour. Follow the bike paths and cycle through hip 'hoods, past leafy parks and colonial mansions, churches and cool cafes, to see a side to Bogota that many tourists miss out on. Explore Bogota’s hip northern neighborhoods from a different perspective. Bike through backstreets and discover the brighter side of a typically traffic-jammed city. Cycleon Bogota's iconic ciclorutas (bike paths) from the popular Parque 93 to historic Usaquen, past the trendy Zona T, Avenida 19, Carrera 7, Parque El Chicó and back. Snack on exotic fruits and natural juices popular in Bogota.

Inclusion

Local English-speaking guide; Bike; Helmet; 1 bottle of water; 1 local snack; Lock & safety equipment.

Exclusion

Additional food and drinks; Items of a personal nature; Tips & Gratuities for guide.

Hours of operation

Departure date: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Start time at 8:30am. No tour departures: 20 Jul 2014; 7 Aug 2014; 24 Dec 2014 to 4 Jan 2015; 24 Dec 2015 to 3 Jan 2016.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location Meeting point: Click Clack Hotel Cr 11 No. 93 -77 Bogota. Finish point: Click Clack Hotel Cr 11 No. 93 -77 Bogota.

Itinerary Start your urban two-wheeled journey in the trendy Parque 93 and Zona T, gaining local insight into Bogota's very contrasting urban lifestyle. Visit bohemian Usaquen, a historic neighbourhood founded by indigenous peoples in 1539 and now home to artists, musicians, writers, and many trendy cafes and restaurants. Discover its central square, church, and colonial streets. Cycle through the affluent neighbourhoods of Santa Barbara and Santa Ana, both very representative of Bogota's elite. Ride on Bogota's ciclorutas (bike paths), the pride and joy of Bogotanos, to Parque El Chicó. Play Frisbee with your group or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity. As you discover the city's contrasting neighbourhoods, you'll see what cycling in Bogota entails and what it means to the locals, and also get to explore beyond what the typical Bogota tourist sees -perfect, non?!

Participant restrictions

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Additional Information Casual wear & rain jacket is recommended for this tour. What to bring: water bottle, sunscreen, pocket money, and your camera.

Itinerary

Start your urban two-wheeled journey in the trendy Parque 93 and Zona T, gaining local insight into Bogota's very contrasting urban lifestyle. Visit bohemian Usaquen, a historic neighbourhood founded by indigenous peoples in 1539 and now home to artists, musicians, writers, and many trendy cafes and restaurants. Discover its central square, church, and colonial streets. Cycle through the affluent neighbourhoods of Santa Barbara and Santa Ana, both very representative of Bogota's elite. Ride on Bogota's ciclorutas (bike paths), the pride and joy of Bogotanos, to Parque El Chicó. Play Frisbee with your group or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity. As you discover the city's contrasting neighbourhoods, you'll see what cycling in Bogota entails and what it means to the locals, and also get to explore beyond what the typical Bogota tourist sees -perfect, non?!

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Location

Meeting point: Click Clack Hotel Cr 11 No. 93 -77 Bogota. Finish point: Click Clack Hotel Cr 11 No. 93 -77 Bogota.

Itinerary Start your urban two-wheeled journey in the trendy Parque 93 and Zona T, gaining local insight into Bogota's very contrasting urban lifestyle. Visit bohemian Usaquen, a historic neighbourhood founded by indigenous peoples in 1539 and now home to artists, musicians, writers, and many trendy cafes and restaurants. Discover its central square, church, and colonial streets. Cycle through the affluent neighbourhoods of Santa Barbara and Santa Ana, both very representative of Bogota's elite. Ride on Bogota's ciclorutas (bike paths), the pride and joy of Bogotanos, to Parque El Chicó. Play Frisbee with your group or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity. As you discover the city's contrasting neighbourhoods, you'll see what cycling in Bogota entails and what it means to the locals, and also get to explore beyond what the typical Bogota tourist sees -perfect, non?!

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Additional Information Casual wear & rain jacket is recommended for this tour. What to bring: water bottle, sunscreen, pocket money, and your camera.

Policies For your Bogota Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people. If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation