- 6 full days of spectacular mountain biking action along lost trails of Ecuador’s Andes. This is very much an off the beaten path adventure!
- Enjoy an incredible diversity of landscapes along the biking route, including snow-capped volcanoes, dry valleys and lush cloud forest.
- Bike down the slopes of famous Cotopaxi volcano – one of the highest active volcanoes in the world.
- Bike the epic Mama Runi Trail, considered one of the top mountain biking trails in South America, and route of the famous Mama Runi downhill race.
- Cycle inside the largest inhabited volcanic crater on the planet at Pululahua, and along the foothills of giant Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Volcanoes.
- Non-biking highlights include: treking at Chimborazo Volcano – the closest point on earth to the sun. Visit to Otavalo market – the best bargains and locally made handicrafts. Experience local indigenous culture and traditions.
- Overnight at charming guest houses and/or historic haciendas each night, for a guaranteed cosy stay.
Short Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrival and hotel transfer. Free time to explore. Briefing at 6 PM.
- Day 2 Mountain Biking Quito: Green & Blue Trails. Ride Metropolitan Park trails, visit organic farm for lunch, bike Lumbici trails. Meals: B / L
- Day 3 Teleférico Downhill & Equator Visit. Cable car up Pichincha, ride scenic trails, visit Equator Line. Meals: B / L / D
- Day 4 El Chota Valley & Afro-Ecuadorian Culture. Bike from paramo to dry valley, visit artisan workshop, cooking class. Meals: B / L / D
- Day 5 Otavalo Market & Hot Springs. Shop Otavalo market, relax at Papallacta hot springs, head to Cotopaxi. Meals: B / L
- Day 6 Cotopaxi Volcano Trails. Ride down from nearly 15,000 ft or explore Cotopaxi Bike Park. Meals: B / L
- Day 7 Chimborazo: Iceman Trail. High-altitude ride at Chimborazo, learn local traditions, pizza night. Meals: B / L / D
- Day 8 Mamarumi Downhill or Quilotoa. Final ride through lush forest and plantations or Quilotoa crater trails. Meals: B / L / D
- Day 9 Departure Day. Transfer to the airport based on your flight. Meals: B
Fast Facts
Fast Facts
9 Days / 8 Nights
