COTOPAXI, CHIMBORAZO, BAÑOS AND MISAHUALLI BIKING EXPEDITION

From Snow Volcanoes to the Amazon

General Overview

This tour will showcase Ecuador’s incredible diversity. Go to the highest point in Ecuador and the closest point on Earth to the sun and descend to the Amazonian Basin where you will see an ocean of green inhabited by a vast array of mammals and insects. Spend one day in Ecuador’s premier adventure town and enjoy what only the Ecuadorian Amazon can offer. Mountains and Jungle in one trip. How cool is that?


Maximum Altitude:

5.000m (16.000 feet)

Minimum Altitude:

450m (1.476 feet)

Difficulty level:

Family Adventure Moderate


What to bring

• Raincoat/ Wind Jacket

• Sun glasses

• Warm Clothes (layers)

• Sun Protector

4-DAY ADVENTURE ITINERARY

Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park Biking Tour
Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, where you'll reach the highest point of the tour at 4,800 meters (15,000 feet). After exploring the Visitors' Center, enjoy cycling the plains at the bottom of the volcano in single tracks on a mixture of ash and páramo. We will take you to a fresh water spring where you may during the freshest and most delicious water you have ever had! Experience stunning views and the chance to spot condors. The ride concludes at Limpiopungo Lake, followed by a relaxing drive to Ambato for the night.

Day 2: Chimborazo Volcano Biking Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain, and the highest place in the world measured from the center of the earth. From the Edgar Whymper Refuge at 5,000 meters (16,400 feet), descend by bike through breathtaking highland landscapes, spotting vicuñas along the way. After a 20 km ride through snow-capped peaks and rural Andean fields, you’ll arrive in Ambato, where you’ll return to Quito by jeep.

Day 3: Baños Cloud Forrest and back to Quito

After breakfast, head to the mountain east of town for thrilling activities like a giant swing, zipline biking, and a treehouse with spectacular views. Begin an exhilarating descent through winding roads and breathtaking landscapes to Puyo. Visit El Pailón del Diablo, an incredible waterfall offering a close (and wet!) experience. Bike along the Avenue of the Orchids, noting dramatic changes in temperature and vegetation as you enter the Amazon basin. 

Day 4: Misahualli and back to Quito

After sleeping in Sinchi Warmi, a Quechua women-run hotel offering a unique blend of traditional culture and modern comfort. Explore the Amazon as we journey up the Napo River to Caiman Island, where you'll feed caimans and witness the traditional process of making chocolate with the Quechua community. After this enriching experience, we return to Quito, concluding a memorable adventure in the of the Amazon rainforest.


Price from $530 per person

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Included: 

  • Support Vehicle

  • Bilingual Guides

  • First Aid Kit

  • Mountain bikes (hard tail)

  • Private transportation

  • Protections (helmet, knee/elbow and gloves)

  • Spare Bicycle

  • Homemade Lunch

  • Purified water and tea

Not included:

  • Breakfast

  • Personal expenses

  • Other drinks

  • Tips

  • Meals not listed in itinerary


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