Volcanoes of Ecuador, 12-day Mountain biking tour with Cotopaxi summit

Philippe Cacoye, a certified mountain biking guide, will led you on this fun, thrilling and astonishing 12-day mountain biking tour of the volcanoes of Ecuador, including the Cotopaxi summit, as you mountain bike around the stunning terrain whilst taking in and admiring the culture and scenery of the country.

Andes

1 Day

All year

Very high

Advanced

Highlights

* Mountain bike around the spectacular volcanoes of Ecuador!

* Ascend the highest active volcano in the world, Cotopaxi!

* Discover and explore the culture of the villages, towns and cities

* Experience the amazing wide open mountain biking spaces

Description

I will guide you on this truly awesome and spectacular 12-day mountain biking tour of the volcanoes of Ecuador, including an ascent of the highest active volcano in the world, Cotopaxi. We will be navigating the wide open tracks that wind around the expansive red and black terrain, whilst also negotiating the high altitude, and making time to discover and explore villages, towns and cities along the way.

The Ecuadorian Andes is one of the prettiest and most gorgeous sections of the Andes Mountains, with its abundance of natural reserves, volcanic lakes, flora and fauna, and colourful, vibrant villages. Some of the cities nestled within include Quito, Otavalo, Cayambe and Banos.

Our journey begins when we meet at Mariscal Sucre Airport near Quito, where all relevant information about the trip will be given out.

From there we head off in to the volcanoes and mountains of the countryside, with every day providing us with a new challenge, the high altitude physically testing us a we traipse and travail around the epic landscape, scenery and terrain.

The cities of Quito, Otavalo, Cayambe and Banos are full of fascinating and rich histories and cultures, which we get to explore when stopping there.

The centerpiece of our journey is the ascent of the mighty and majestic Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world at 5897m and a unique mountain biking location owing to the myriad of single tracks of the natural reserve near the summit.

After 12 intense days of mountain biking and cultural pursuits, we finish our trip back in Quito having seen and experienced the best that this South American gem has to offer.

This is the most unique and fun way to explore the Ecuadorian Andes – book now for this one-in-a-lifetime experience!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Luggage transfer

Price details

Price is for a minimum group of 6 people.

Itinerary

Day 1 to 12: Meet, bike, explore, finish

Meet in Tababela, mountain bike every day – including ascent of Cotopaxi and exploration of villages, towns and cities, finish back in Tababela

Details

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Please bring with you: Very warm socks Warm skintight trousers Pants or overall Goretex Snow gaiters 1st and 2nd layer Very warm jacket (ex : R3 Patagonia) Jacket of protection Goretex Polar cowl or cap Sunglasses high protection Skin high protective cream

Meeting point

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

About the guide

Philippe

I organize and lead original mountain biking adventures around the world. Join me if you are looking to have fun and challenge yourself as you explore some new places on two wheels!

I look forward to getting to know you!

Languages

French | English

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