Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Experience a pedaling expedition like no other! Explore the most beautiful Andes Ecuadorian region, from the turquoise waters of the Quilotoa Crater Lake to the most majestic Cotopaxi snowcapped volcano, ride exclusive single track and dirt roads while having amazing views of the Andean farms, and learn about the culture of the indigenous people.
Accommodation is provided at charming eco-lodges and colonial Haciendas.
What's included
Accommodation for 3 nights
Private Transport on days one and four
Water and snacks available whenever
All fees to reserves and museums
Lunch
Experienced & Certified English-Speaking Guide
Dinner
Breakfast
Biking gear: Trek quality bikes with front suspension, certified helmets and gloves.
International or domestic flights
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips for guides and drivers
Airport Transfers
What to expect
Day 1: Bikepacking from Quilotoa to Isinlivi
Quilotoa
8h
Today we will pick you up at your hotel in Quito city, and then travel for 3 hours by car to the entrance of the Illinizas Ecological Reserve.
Illiniza Ecological Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included
Here we will have some coca tea and then prepare all the equipment for today's ride. We will start taking the trails of the rim of Quilotoa. From there we will have amazing views of the turquoise water of the crater. We will be riding single tracks and in some parts we will have to push our bikes as it is very steep to bike.
30m
Later we will start the decline down to San Pedro town. Here we will have a short break and have some food. Later we continue down an impressive canyon. There we will start climbing for a couple of hours till we reach Isinlivi village.
Isinlivi
8h
Here we will spend the night.
Day 2: Bikepacking Isinlivi to Lasso
8h
Today after a very healthy breakfast we will start climbing for about 3 hours to the top of the mountain where we have a huge rock known as Guingopana. From there we will have amazing views of the valleys on both sides.
Pass by
Later we continue biking down to the village of Toacaso and to the Hacienda where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Bikepacking into the Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
In the morning we will bike on some dirt roads to reach the entrance of the Cotopaxi reserve.
30m · Admission ticket included
On the way we will stop at San Agustin de Callo Hacienda to have some nice coffee and learn about the history of the Incas.
Cotopaxi Volcano
Pass by · Admission ticket included
Later we continue into the park on a paved road surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees. In the afternoon we will reach 13000 feet where we will camp and enjoy a bonfire in front of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
Day 4: Bikepacking back to Quito
Cotopaxi Volcano
4h · Admission ticket included
Today we start biking on flat terrain across the park.
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Pass by
Our first stop will be at the Limpiopungo volcano where we will have some nice views of the Rumiñahui volcano, named after a very important Inca warrior. Also today with some luck we might view the majestic Andean condor.
El Tambo
30m
We will continue on dirt roads and a single track next to the Cotopaxi. Along the ride, we will see a lot of volcanic material from the last eruptions of this volcano. We will stop at the Inca ruins known as Tambo.
Quito
Pass by
Later we continue biking down back to Quito, where our driver will be ready to take you to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our guides will pick you at the lobby of your hotel, they will have our company Uniform.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
