In only two days you will experience enough of Ecuador to last a lifetime of memories! On this trip you will traverse some of the most impressive Andean scenery in Ecuador. Our first day is spent riding and exploring stunning Cotopaxi National Park before spending the night in a local Hosteria. On day 2, we cycle in and around spectacular Quilotoa crater lake in Ilinizas National Park. We'll walk down to the strikingly colorful Crater Lake, passing picturesque Indian communities along the way. We cycle the Grand Canyon of Ecuador and end with a mind blowing donwhill bike ride to Pujili before returning to Quito in time for dinner.
Highlights
Pedal some of the world's most spectacular Andean scenery
Ride downhill in site of the world's highest active volcano, Cotopaxi
Hike to the Quilotoa Crater Lake
Visit Indian communites
Scream down the amazing downhill to Pujili
Ride along the Grand Canyon of Ecuador ...view more details
Abbreviated Itinerary
DAY 1: Ride the foothills of Cotopaxi National Park
DAY 2: Quilotoa Crater Lake and the downhil to Pujili ...see full itinerary
Why should I choose this trip? What makes it better (different) than other trips?
This is a truly memorable trip packed into only two days! We will ride some of the most impressive Andean scenery in Ecuador as we visit the world's tallest active volcano, Cotopaxi, and also the spectacular jade colored Quilotoa Crater Lake. ...view more details
What kind of person will enjoy this trip?
Active people who want to see the best of Ecuador, but not from a bus. Some bicycling experience is helpful. ...view more details
DAY 1:
We arrive at Cotopaxi National Park via the northern entrance and head south, crossing through highland plateaus with typical paramo vegetation and fauna amidst stunning volcanic scenery. We visit Limpiopungo Glaciar Lake on the foothills of the Ruminahui Volcano. We exit the park south down through the valley that leads to Lasso. Overnight at a local Hosteria. (L, D)
DAY 2:
Start with an early hike down to the deep jade colored crater lake. Cycle towards Zumbahua along the "Grand Canyon" of Ecuador. Amazing downhill bike ride to Pujili.
Altitudes: 4,500-2,800 m. After lunch transfer back to Quito. (B, L)
Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace - Mountain Bike Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Crater
