6–8 ore
2 lingue
Biglietto mobile

In evidenza

The Cotopaxi with 19397 feet above the sea level, is considered as the highest active volcano on earth, it is located in the central Andes of Ecuador, it is part of the National Park of the same name, and its main attractions are; Cotopaxi Volcano, Rumiñahui Volcano, wild horses and bulls, the remains of the last eruption of the volcano have left amazing landscape formations and nowadays are part of great biking paths. Important Note: A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this trip

Incluso

Cosa è incluso

Private transportation
Lunch
Use of bicycle
Gear: Trek X caliber, 29 inches wheels, rock shock suspension, hydraulic brakes, bontrager helmets.
Certified AJ expert English-speaking Adventure Trip Leader

Cosa non è incluso

Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
Tips

Itinerario

We begin this adventure driving south on the pan American highway for about 2 hours, this area is known as The Avenue of Volcanoes, it was named like this by the famous German Explorer Alexander Vond Humboldt, on the way you might be able to enjoy views of volcanoes like Cayambe, Antisana, Pichincha, Illinizas, Pasochoa and Corazon. Once we enter the park we will drive on the high alpine line, and we will learn from our local guide about the flora and fauna of the Paramo Ecosystem, along the road we will cross a pine tree forest and with some luck you could spot a white tail deer. The biking experience will start at 13000 feet of elevation and will take place on a dirt road surrounded by the remains of the last eruption of Cotopaxi that was about 140 years ago, we will see wild horses and bulls along the road, and later we will ride on a fun single track all the way to the Pucara Inca Ruins, here our guides will prepare some delicious lunch for you. Then in the afternoon we will continue riding for about 1 hour to the Hacienda Santa Ana. Biking time.- from 2 to 4 hours Biking Distance.- 20 miles ( 32 Km) Elevation Gain.- 300 feet ( 91 m) What to wear.- Biking shorts or pants, t-shirt, fleece, biking or tennis shoes.
5 hIngresso incluso

Cancellazione

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Da sapere prima di partire

Prelievo: Il prelievo è incluso per tutti.
Tipo di biglietto: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Dimensione del gruppo: Fino a 15 viaggiatori
Gestito da: Adventure Journeys

Specialized infant seats are available
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

How it compares in Quito

Its from-price is 92% above the median of the 338 gite di un giorno we list in Quito.
Its length is typical for the group.

About Quito

Quito, capitale andina d'alta quota dell'Ecuador, ha uno dei centri coloniali meglio conservati dell'America Latina, tra vulcani e monti verdi.

Il centro storico fu tra i primissimi luoghi dichiarati Patrimonio dell'Umanità UNESCO, e le sue chiese, piazze e monasteri sono spettacolari. La Compañía de Jesús risplende all'interno di foglia d'oro, la Basilica del Voto Nacional ha gargolle a forma di animali ecuadoriani, e la Plaza Grande è circondata dalla cattedrale e dal palazzo presidenziale.

Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).

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