Every Fire of the South tour is a culinary journey through Colombia's diverse food culture. Riders eat regional specialities at every stop — bandeja paisa in Antioquia, freshwater trout in the Andes, traditional arepas in the Coffee Region, and fresh Colombian breakfast served by your guide on the road.
Bed and breakfast is included at every partner hotel on every tour. Lunches and dinners are taken at locally recommended restaurants chosen by your guide — places that locals eat, not tourist traps. Costs for lunch and dinner are not included in the tour price unless specified in a custom package.
Bandeja paisa is the iconic dish of the Antioquia region of Colombia. It is a hearty plate of red beans, white rice, ground meat, chicharrón (fried pork belly), chorizo, fried egg, arepa, avocado and plantain. It is the ultimate fuel stop for a day of riding in the Andes.
The Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero) is known for freshwater trout, traditional arepas, local cheese, fresh tropical fruit and — of course — some of the finest coffee in the world. Fire of the South tours stop at family-run restaurants and coffee farms throughout the region.
Yes. Colombia has a rich and varied food culture with plenty of options for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. Our guides are briefed on all requirements before departure and will always recommend suitable options at every stop.