Cotopaxi Volcano: Biking Small Group Full Day Tour
After picking you up at the Meeting point (Foch Plaza) at 8:00 am, you will be driven south down the Pan-American Highway. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to have majestic views of the Avenue of Volcanos, part of the central Ecuadorian Andes!
Our ride will take place in Cotopaxi National Park named after one of the highest active volcanoes on earth, which at just over nineteen thousand feet, is a sight to behold and one of the most stunning in Ecuador.
You will bike next to the volcano’s base at 13.000 feet, on dirt roads and single tracks surrounded by an other-worldly landscape dotted with rocks strew by the volcano during its last major eruption. Depending on your luck in this area, you might see wild animals such as deer, alpacas, lamas, bulls, and horses. The ride is about fifteen miles and mostly on flat terrain.
To finish our day, you will have a picnic with a lovely view of incredible Inca ruins and then return to Quito.
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Shared Day Tour
What's included in Cotopaxi Volcano: Biking Small Group Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cotopaxi National Park
After picking you up at the Meeting point (Foch Plaza) at 8:00 am, you will drive south down the Pan-American Highway. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to have majestic views of the Avenue of Volcanos, part of the central Ecuadorian Andes! Our ride will take place in Cotopaxi National Park named after one of the highest active volcanoes on earth, which at just over nineteen thousand feet, is a sight to behold and one of the most stunning in Ecuador. You will bike next to the volcano’s base at 13.000 feet, on dirt roads and single tracks surrounded by an other-worldly landscape dotted with rocks strew by the volcano during its last major eruption. Depending on your luck in this area, you might see wild animals such as deer, alpacas, lamas, bulls, and horses. The ride is about fifteen miles and mostly on flat terrain. To finish our day, you will have a picnic with a lovely view of incredible Inca ruins and then return to Quito.
Inclusions
- Gear: Mountain bike & helmet
- Meals as described in itinerary (1x lunch)
- Transportation from and to Quito’s meeting point.
- 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
- Fees for museums or natural reserves.
- Additional food or beverages.
- Optional tips for guides and drivers.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Important things to bring: warm and waterproof clothing, rain jacket, gloves, a big bottle of water, sun block SPF 50-100, a cap or hut, a scarf or buff, sunglasses and passport.
- Keep in mind that climate at 4000 meters can change suddenly from sunny to cold with stormy winds and wet snow.
- It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have
- The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unpredictable circumstances
- In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:
- Arrival and departure information of international flights
- Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp)
- Food restrictions
- Medical restrictions
- Please take into consideration that lunch will be served at around 03:00 PM, so it is recommended to bring some extra food.
- Please note: For the use of bicycles, you will be kindly asked to sign a document that you accept responsibility of the good use of the bicycle and you will be asked to let an identity document that will be given back after the tour. Thank you for your comprehension
- Necessary equipment: Please bring with you the following items: warm clothing (including a change of clothes) gloves, scarf, hat, sunglasses, long socks, cotton pants and waterproof jacket. Water. Hiking shoes/boots. Camera. Snacks. Sun cream
- In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information: Meeting point In La Mariscal or In the Historical centre (old town)
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
- This tour operates with a minimum of 4 guests. If you are a solo traveler, please contact us to check availability and additional details.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Leave from Plaza Foch in Quito at 07:00. Address: the bus leaves at 07:00 AM from the corner of Juan Leon Mera and Mariscal Foch (in front of the Magic Bean restaurant). Please be there at 06:50 AM. *Please let us know upon confirmation the desired pick-up location
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You receive from the operator an updated travel voucher based on your travel details, flights and availabilities. You will receive this travel voucher 2 weeks before departure via the Viator chat. If you haven’t received this please send us a message
