COTOPAXI, CHIMBORAZO AND BAÑOS VOLCANO HIKING EXPEDITION

Volcanoes and Cloud Forrest

General Overview

Experience the thrill of biking through Ecuador’s most iconic volcanic landscapes and scenic highlands. Begin with an exhilarating ride at Cotopaxi National Park, descending from 4,800 meters through volcanic ash plains and páramo. Continue to Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest peak, where you’ll bike from snowline to valley, passing breathtaking vistas and spotting vicuñas. End the adventure in Baños, cycling through lush valleys, waterfalls, and Andean cloud forests. This tour blends adrenaline, nature, and unforgettable sights.


Maximum Altitude:

5.000m (16.000 feet)

Minimum Altitude:

1.820m (5.971 feet)

Difficulty level:

Family Adventure Moderate


What to bring

• Raincoat/ Wind Jacket

• Sun glasses

• Warm Clothes (layers)

• Sun Protector

3-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. After lunch, return to Quito or continue your Ecuador adventure!


Price from $399 per person

Included: Support vehicle, lunch box, drinking water, warm tea, mountain bikes (hard tail), all transportation, all safety gear (helmet, hand gloves) accommodation and veteran bilingual guides.

Not included: Other drinks, personal expenses and tips.


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