Cali Motorcycle Tour: Haciendas & Cane Museum

66 kilometers through sugar country to a colonial mansion and its river pool

A motorcycle tour from Cali that covers 66 kilometers through the Valle del Cauca to two heritage sites: the Museo de la Caña, built around an 18th-century house with period furniture and the history of sugar cane in Colombia, and Hacienda El Paraíso, a preserved 19th-century estate where Jorge Isaacs set his novel "María," with a river, pool and forest landscape. You ride as the driver (with your own license and experience) or as a passenger with an assigned expert driver at no extra cost; both roles include an English or Spanish-speaking guide, lunch, photos and video of the day, helmet and body protections, and insurance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Cane Museum and Hacienda Paraíso

• Travel 66 km from Cali
• Explore Museo de la Caña
• Visit Hacienda El Paraíso mansion
• Enjoy pool by the river

The Experience

The ride starts on the roads of Valle del Cauca and covers about 66 kilometers over roughly eight to nine hours. You'll travel on a high-capacity motorcycle built for two, fitted with a helmet, body protections and a rain cover. If you're riding as a passenger, an expert driver handles the bike and the route; if you have a motorcycle license and experience, you can ride yourself. Either way, a guide fluent in English and Spanish travels with you and narrates the stops.

The Museo de la Caña sits in a landscape of color and nature around a house built in the 18th century—a typical example of colonial architecture from the region. Inside are furniture and decorative objects from the 19th and early 20th centuries that trace the evolution of sugar cane in Colombia. From there, the route continues to Hacienda El Paraíso, a beautifully preserved 19th-century mansion set among rivers, lush trees and forest. The estate is the setting of Jorge Isaacs' novel "María," and the grounds include a pool built between a river where you can spend time cooling off. Lunch is included during the day, along with soda and water.

The tour covers fuel, parking fees, insurance and a video record with photos of the ride. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the eight to nine hours on the motorcycle, and you must be 18 or older. If you're riding as a passenger, you'll be a woman due to local restrictions; drivers have no gender restriction but must hold a valid license and have riding experience.

What’s included

• Private transportation on a high-capacity motorcycle with helmet and body protections.
• expert motorcycle driver (if you're a passenger) and English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• lunch and soft drinks.
• video recording and photos of the route.
• fuel surcharge, parking fees and insurance.
• rain cover.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Colombianbikeroads

Is this one for you?The ride lasts eight to nine hours on a motorcycle over 66 kilometers, so you'll need moderate fitness and comfort with extended time on the bike. If you're a passenger, an expert driver handles the route; if you're the rider, you must have a valid license and riding experience—either way, the guide and the two heritage stops are the same.

Top questions

Can I ride the motorcycle myself on this Cali tour, or do I have to be a passenger?

You can ride yourself if you have a valid motorcycle license and riding experience; otherwise, an expert driver operates the bike and you ride as a passenger at no extra charge. Either way, a guide in English or Spanish accompanies you.

What is the Museo de la Caña, and what will I see there?

The Museo de la Caña is built around an 18th-century colonial house in a landscape of nature and color. Inside are furniture and decorative objects from the 19th and early 20th centuries that tell the history and evolution of sugar cane in Colombia.

What is Hacienda El Paraíso and why is it significant?

Hacienda El Paraíso is a beautifully preserved 19th-century mansion set among rivers, lush trees and forest. It is the setting of Jorge Isaacs' famous novel "María" and includes a pool built between a river where you can swim or rest during the visit.

How long is the motorcycle tour from Cali, and how far do we ride?

The tour lasts eight to nine hours and covers about 66 kilometers along the roads of Valle del Cauca to reach both heritage sites.

What safety gear and protections are provided?

The tour includes a helmet, body protections and a rain cover for each rider. Insurance is also included, and the motorcycles are high-capacity models designed for two riders on road travel.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is included along with soda and water. Video and photos of the ride are also provided, as well as parking fees and fuel surcharge.