The Experience
About the Trip
What it actually means to ride the Andes with 11:11.
This isn't a rental. It's an expedition.
Every 11:11 Tinto y Carretera experience is a fully guided, small-group motorcycle expedition through the mountains around Medellín and beyond. You don't get handed a set of keys and a map — you get a guide who rides beside you, a support vehicle within reach, and an itinerary built around real roads, real culture, and real access to a Colombia most travelers never see.
How each journey runs
A local guide leads every ride, sets the pace to the group, and handles the logistics — routes, fuel stops, hotel check-ins, and anything unexpected — so you can focus on the road. Groups stay small, four to eight riders, across all six experiences: a day on The Sleeping Giant, the full-board Journey to Jardín, Tectonic Waters, or The Roof of the Andes, our five-day Grand Condor Journey, or the fifteen-day ultra-premium traverse.
Who it's for
Most riders who join us are comfortable, confident motorcyclists — solid experience on paved roads, at ease on the occasional stretch of gravel, but not necessarily off-road specialists. Our routes are chosen for scenery and access, not to test hardcore enduro skills, so you don't need dirt-bike experience to enjoy any of our six experiences. First-time visitors to Colombia, couples, small groups of friends, and solo travelers are all welcome — every group is led by a guide, so nobody rides alone.
What you need to join
- A valid motorcycle license (bring the physical card)
- A valid passport
- Minimum age 18, accompanied by a guardian if under 21 — no upper age limit
- Comfort riding a motorcycle on paved and light gravel roads
What's included
- Your choice of a Xpulse Rally, or Xpulse Pro V2 adventure motorcycle, fully prepped, maintained, and insured
- An expert local guide riding with you every day
- Boutique hotels and lodges, handpicked for character
- Farm-to-cup coffee experiences and meals rooted in Colombian tradition
- Private access to villages, artisans, and encounters most travelers never reach
- Full route planning, fuel stops, and a support vehicle within reach
Prefer a specific model? Every experience includes a choice between our three core motorcycles, and other models can be arranged through our partner catalog on request.
What's not included
- International and domestic flights to and from Medellín
- Personal riding gear you'd rather bring yourself (helmet and protective gear are provided)
- Travel insurance beyond Colombia's mandatory SOAT coverage
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Safety & insurance
Every motorcycle carries SOAT, Colombia's mandatory insurance, covering emergency medical care for riders, passengers, and third parties. It doesn't cover damage to the motorcycle, theft, personal belongings, or non-emergency evacuation, so we recommend independent travel insurance for anything beyond that. Your guide carries a tool kit, tire-repair kit, and spare tubes on every ride, and a support vehicle is always within reach on multi-day expeditions.
Ready to see the Andes from the road?
Every experience is limited to a small group. Check upcoming departures or reserve your dates.