Price: From USD 671 Grade: Moderate Location: Andes Highlands, Amazon Basin
Detailed Itinerary
• Day 1: Quito - Otavalo
Depart from Quito at 7 am. Drive & Bike direction Otavalo. After exploring the colorful market in Otavalo, we head to the crater lake Cuicocha. The afternoon ride will lead us back to Otavalo, through quaint villages and striking views of surrounding volcanoes. Night in Hotel.
• Day 2: Papallacta
Often taking advantage of our support vehicle to take us on the uphill legs, we head eastwards to the jungle and the hot springs town of Papallacta. Volcanoe Cayambe, and Antisana watch over our every move. Night in Hotel.
• Day 3: Amazon Basin - Tena
Four hour ride through lush rainforest to Tena, in the Amazon basin. Dinner and night in lodge at river bank. Night in Hotel.
• Day 4: Jungle Hike
A jungle hike accompanied by a Quechua Indian guide. Night in Hotel.
• Day 5: Baños and the Avenue of Orchids
Bike from Tena to Baños through famous "Avenue of Orchids". Night in hotel.
• Day 6: Baños
Free day in Baños, a chance to rest tired muscles in the hot springs, hike the surrounding hills, or relax in one of the town's lovely cafes. Night in hotel
• Day 7: Chimborazo
Jeep to Chimborazo, the highest volcano in Ecuador, for far-reaching views. Ascent on foot until Refuge (5000 m) Fine descent on bike through patchwork fields. Night in hotel.
• Day 8: Cotopaxi National Park
Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park, and the chance to bike down from the car park at 4 500 meters. Bike on highlands to Inca Ruins. Drive back to Quito. End of our services.
PRICE (USD)
TOUR
PAX
PRICE (USD) per person
8 Days / 7 Nights
2-4
$ 815
4 or more
$ 687
Single Supplement: $ 165
◊ PRICE INCLUDES
Professional bilingual Guides,
fully equipped 4x4 back up vehicle,
mountain bikes, with v-brakes and front suspension,
all protective gear (helmet, gloves, knee & elbow pads),
7 nights accommodation,
breakfast & lunch every day,
purified water
◊ PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Meals not mentioned above (D=dinner).
• Entrance fees (e.g Cotopaxi and Chimborazo US$ 10,00 each one, • Papallacta US$7).
• Drinks.
• Tips.
• Personal expenses.
