Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey exploring the hidden trails surrounding the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano on this thrilling day tour from Quito. Ride high-quality e-bikes designed to provide exceptional support, allowing you to cover more ground with ease.
Guided by local experts, you'll navigate the stunning terrain and learn about the rich history, flora, and fauna of the area. Your guide will share insights into the diverse ecosystems and the importance of preserving the delicate páramo environment.
Traverse a variety of terrains, including dirt, grass, and sand, surrounded by volcanic materials. Follow natural water channels and discover hidden gems like Santo Domingo Lagoon and Inca ruins, where you'll learn about the region's pre-Hispanic history.
Guided by local experts, you'll navigate the stunning terrain and learn about the rich history, flora, and fauna of the area. Your guide will share insights into the diverse ecosystems and the importance of preserving the delicate páramo environment.
Traverse a variety of terrains, including dirt, grass, and sand, surrounded by volcanic materials. Follow natural water channels and discover hidden gems like Santo Domingo Lagoon and Inca ruins, where you'll learn about the region's pre-Hispanic history.
Full Itinerary
Today, we embark on an exhilarating drive south of Quito, heading toward the Avenue of the Volcanos—a name bestowed by the renowned German explorer Alexander Von Humboldt during his South American explorations in the early 1800s. The scenic drive will take approximately two hours until we reach our starting point for the e-bike activity.
Along the way, we’ll make a quick stop to refresh and use the facilities before we dive into the adventure. Your guide will conduct a safety briefing and provide an introduction to the proper use of the e-bike equipment, ensuring you're fully prepared for the ride ahead.
We’ll commence our e-bike journey at an impressive 13,000 feet elevation, right in front of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in Ecuador, standing tall at 19,400 feet. With its snow-capped peak and iconic conical shape, Cotopaxi is a sight to behold, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes formed by the high-altitude páramo ecosystem—a unique habitat home to diverse flora and fauna. With a bit of luck, you may encounter wild horses, deer, the elusive Andean fox, and even some majestic bird species, including the Andean Condor, Ecuador's national bird. Our ride will primarily feature flat terrain with a moderate climb toward the end, covering about 25 miles on a mix of single and double tracks. You’ll experience various surfaces, including dirt, grass, and sand, all enriched by volcanic materials from Cotopaxi's last eruption. We’ll follow the water channels formed by the melting glaciers of Cotopaxi and make our way to Santo Domingo Lagoon, where you'll enjoy a different perspective of the volcano.
As we continue, we’ll visit the Inca ruins, where your guide will share insights into our pre-Hispanic history. Finally, we’ll complete our loop at Limpiopungo Lagoon, where we’ll return to the vehicle for our drive to a local restaurant. Here, you can savor a delicious homemade lunch before we make our way back to Quito.
Depending on your preference, the ride can be tailored to be slightly shorter or longer, ensuring an experience that suits your adventure style!
Along the way, we’ll make a quick stop to refresh and use the facilities before we dive into the adventure. Your guide will conduct a safety briefing and provide an introduction to the proper use of the e-bike equipment, ensuring you're fully prepared for the ride ahead.
We’ll commence our e-bike journey at an impressive 13,000 feet elevation, right in front of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in Ecuador, standing tall at 19,400 feet. With its snow-capped peak and iconic conical shape, Cotopaxi is a sight to behold, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes formed by the high-altitude páramo ecosystem—a unique habitat home to diverse flora and fauna. With a bit of luck, you may encounter wild horses, deer, the elusive Andean fox, and even some majestic bird species, including the Andean Condor, Ecuador's national bird. Our ride will primarily feature flat terrain with a moderate climb toward the end, covering about 25 miles on a mix of single and double tracks. You’ll experience various surfaces, including dirt, grass, and sand, all enriched by volcanic materials from Cotopaxi's last eruption. We’ll follow the water channels formed by the melting glaciers of Cotopaxi and make our way to Santo Domingo Lagoon, where you'll enjoy a different perspective of the volcano.
As we continue, we’ll visit the Inca ruins, where your guide will share insights into our pre-Hispanic history. Finally, we’ll complete our loop at Limpiopungo Lagoon, where we’ll return to the vehicle for our drive to a local restaurant. Here, you can savor a delicious homemade lunch before we make our way back to Quito.
Depending on your preference, the ride can be tailored to be slightly shorter or longer, ensuring an experience that suits your adventure style!
Top Experienced Certified English-Speaking Guide
Private Transport
Quality E-biking gear (with front suspension, hydraulic brakes, 1x10 speeds, gloves and helmets)
Lunch
Hydration
Fees to the reserve
Tips for guides and drivers
Travel Insurance
Biking Pants
Long sleeve jersey
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Fleece
Comfortable shoes for biking
Optional personal gloves and helmet
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Extra set of clothing
Camera
BIKING COTOPAXI