Bikepacking from Quilotoa to Isinlivi

Quilotoa - 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 - 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.

San Pedro - 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 - Here we will spend the night.

Bikepacking Isinlivi to Lasso

Bikepacking into the Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi National Park - In the morning we will bike on some dirt roads to reach the entrance of the Cotopaxi reserve.

Cotopaxi Volcano - 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.

Bikepacking back to Quito

Cotopaxi Volcano - Today we start biking on flat terrain across the park.

Laguna de Limpiopungo - 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 - 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 - Later we continue biking down back to Quito, where our driver will be ready to take you to your hotel.

• 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

Embark on an unparalleled cycling adventure! Discover the stunning Andes region of Ecuador, journeying from the vibrant turquoise waters of Quilotoa Crater Lake to the awe-inspiring snow-covered Cotopaxi volcano. Traverse exclusive single tracks and dirt roads, all while enjoying breathtaking views of Andean farms and gaining insights into the culture of the indigenous communities.

Stay in delightful eco-lodges and historic colonial Haciendas for a truly memorable experience.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.