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Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .
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Joined 2023
Cotopaxi Volcano is a must-visit destination for mountain biking in Ecuador. This imposing snow-capped cone offers incredible slopes for XC-DC riding.
We drive up in a 4x4 to 4,500 meters (14,764 ft). We do an optional trek to the Rivas Refuge (4,864 m / 15,951 ft) and then return to the parking area to start a downhill ride on a single track trail down to Limpiopungo Lagoon (3,800 m / 12,467 ft).
Let’s experience the transition to different types of terrain, and then into páramo vegetation.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Please let us know the exact address where you're staying
Cotopaxi National Park
Welcome to the ancestral and sacred Andes region!
We’re visiting Cotopaxi National Park, a protected natural area that is home to several volcanoes — the most iconic and meaningful being Cotopaxi, the second-highest volcano in Ecuador.
We will make a few stops to acclimate before reaching the highest parking lot at 4,500 meters (14,764 ft). From this point, you can choose an optional hike to the José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters (15,951 ft), or start the bike descent toward the volcanic valley where the Limpiopungo Lagoon lies at 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Cotopaxi National Park also offers several other biking routes, and just outside the protected area, there's a bike park.
Depending on your fitness level and preferences, we can practice Enduro, Trail, Cross-Country (XC), or Downcountry (DC).
If you wish, two activities — such as trekking and cycling — can also be combined in one experience/tour.
Lunch time
Some minutes from the National Park.
Please let us know allergies or food restrictions.
There.are some traditional options and vegetarian/vegan dishes.
Ending Point
Your hotel or the place where your pick up was
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Private Transportation 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser (skilled driver, tolls, gasoline fee included)
-Tour Guide/ biker
-Bicycle full Shimano, front suspension 29' , helmet
-Entrance fee Cotopaxi National Park
-Pick-up and Drop-off in your hotel
-Water refill (don't forget your bottle)
-Meals (10-15USD per person)
-Souvenirs
-Tips (10%)
Tour Important Information
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
If you take a longer tour (more days), it's possible to book the tour on weekends. Please let me know your plan and I can adapt the itinerary
Important message from the supplier
You can organize a personalized adventure in the whole country if you require, let me know if you need suggestions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Andrea V.
Hi there! I'm a passionate tour guide and explorer with nearly 15 years of experience working on cultural projects, museums, and heritage spaces in Quito and Ecuador. Over the years, I’ve explored mountains, trails, and hidden routes leading to the Coast and the Amazon—by 4x4, bike, public transport, or even on foot! Living in the Central Andes has allowed me to connect deeply with indigenous communities and nature.
Besides classic tours like Otavalo, Mitad del Mundo, Quilotoa, Papallacta, Mindo and more I also offer unique journeys with a fresh perspective, taking you beyond the ordinary into stunning, lesser-known landscapes. Traveling is about experiencing, not just visiting.
Reviews
Kyle C.
“Chévere!!!”
I had a great experience with Andrea and her teammate, Pablo. They were punctual, professional and friendly. I made two friends in Ecuador by the time they dropped me off. Muchos gracias Andrea and Pablo!!!
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Andrea V.
Muchas gracias a ti Kyle! So great adventure crossing the Andes mountains, specially Cotopaxi National Park.! Ecuador is your home now , you're always welcome! Abrazos amigo! Andrea Pablo
Aransas S.
“Andrea is a dream guide! ”
Andrea and her driver, Pablo, vastly exceeded our expectations at every turn (and there are LOTS of turns on these windy roads). They are both incredibly knowledgeable, intuitive, warm, and connected to both the place and the people we visited and to our experience as their guests. I was on the fence about the investment, but the value add vastly exceeded the cost. We were able to experience the tourist sites, culture, cuisine, and history more deeply because of Andrea and Pablo’s guidance. Oh and she is an amazing photographer, so it looks like we hired a pro to capture our vacation. Major bonus! We are a couple traveling with two teen children and they somehow managed to create a trip that was perfect for all of us, individually and collectively- constantly adapting the journey for our needs. We can’t wait to travel with them again.
Andrea V.
Thank you so much! Those days were truly special for us too — we learned a lot from you y hablamos un poco de español también, ¿verdad? :) I’m so happy you enjoyed the trip! You’re always welcome back to Ecuador — there’s still so much beauty to discover here. Thanks for recommending us to future travelers! Warm regards, Andrea Pablo says Hi!!! :)
$250/ per group
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