We will cycle through unknown trails in the middle of the world full of history and beautiful landscapes of the Andes near Cayambe volcano.
We begin our Bicycle adventure in the community of Guachalá where the equator line crosses and you will be able to check several times with your GPS that you are at 0'0“0” latitude. We will also visit pre-Columbian archaeological sites that were used by our ancestors as astronomical observatories and offer an incredible view of the Cayambe volcano. The bike route is approximately 23 km (may vary according to your level) we will also visit the famous handicraft market of Otavalo and other sites that will surprise you.
This will be a full day experience , but don't worry, we won't be on the bikes the whole time, we will make stops along the way to take pictures, learn something interesting or to try the food.
Start: 7h30 at your place in Quito
End: around 18h00 back in Quito
Local guide to show you the route and help you with anything in English or Spanish
We pick you up directly from your hotel or Airbnb so please share the location
Enjoy a local and traditional lunch with the famous Bizcochos. (Let us know if you are vegetarian or vegan or if you have a food restriction)
You will ride a MTB for your size (S, M, L) in perfect condition
We provide the safety equipment for this activity.
Your tour guide will bring you a bottle of Guayusa tea. A natural energy drink from the Amazon jungle
If you want to visit this museum we can but the entrance is not included ($5 USD)
We meet at your hotel to begin this MTB experience so you don`t have to taka a taxi or move to a meeting point
This town is famous for it`s weather been at lower elevation than Quito it is warmer meaning is good to grow fruits that we can taste.
This place offer us an incredible view of the Andes, in a good day you can see Pichincha, Pululahua, Cotopaxi and Cayambe volcanoes
The biking adventure begins with an exciting mountain bike route around the community of Guachalá, which is located at latitude 0°0"0' right on the equator. This route could change according to your physical level from 13 to 23 km so you decide how long you want to ride.
After the exciting bike ride, we stop to enjoy a delicious typical Ecuadorian lunch.
We will continue to the San Pablo Lake viewpoint and dock, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding mountains, offering exceptional opportunities to capture the natural beauty of the region.
The Otavalo Market is known for being one of the largest indigenous markets in South America. Immerse yourself in the explosion of colors, aromas and sounds as you navigate among the local handicrafts, textiles, jewelry and food.
We drive you back to Quito, to your place or to other place in the city that maybe you want to explore before dinner.
