What U.S. the mileage and elevation gain each day for this trip?

you start at 9000 ft then 2 day almost 10k then at the end of the day is 7000 the rest of the trip is around 8k

The single supplement is quite expensive… Is there an option to share a room or a way of not paying almost an extra hundred dollars per night for that?

unfortunately, we don't have anyone else for this specific departure, however we guarantee the date even with 1 person. This is why we charge the single supplement rate. we can still offer this departure just in case

Could you please tell me what dates this tour will be running?

If we have minimum of 2 participants we can guarantee any date. Just let us know your travel dates once you decide to join our program

I would like to do a cycle tour in Ecuador and see the Galapagos Island withing 2 weeks. Could you please send some itineraries?

Thank you for contacting us, we currently have this tour available.

I would like to do this with my father, he is 62 but he is in good physical conditions and we ride once per week in our country with a local bike group. His longest distance 4 months ago was 90 km, on a full day tour, with a road bike. Also he does a bit of MTB. So I am wondering, what is the level of difficulty for this downhill ? Are the bikes safe ? Would we get assistance in case we are not able to complete the whole ride ? And what types of bikes do you guys have available ? We would preferably want disc brakes bikes or some really good mtb bikes, I currently own a Merida One Twenty 400 Mountain Bike 2021, so would like to have more information on what bikes are we using more specifically.

Difficulty level is medium. Distances vary day to day between 10 to 25 miles. You always have a car next you in case you can't continue and will take you to the next hotel. Our mtb bikes are disk brakes too and good enough for all sizes.

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Ecuador Biking Spirit 8 Days Tour

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This was a fantastic tour! The places we stayed were also great..lots of charm, lovely people, and delicious food!
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Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Hotel Ibis Quito, La Pradera, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Meet at the lobby, 18:30)
Accommodation
Hotel (IBIS)
Optional Activities
- Full day exploration of Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
- Full day tour of Quito or surroundings (can be arranged in advance)
Landmarks
Quito's Old Town
Day 2
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Biking tour of Quito city
- Visit to Ejido Park
- Visit to National Congress Building
- Visit to Alameda Park
- Visit to Sucre Square
- Visit to Main Square
- Visit to Compania Church
- Cycling through Garcia Moreno Avenue
- Cycling through La Ronda Street
- Visit to Cumanda City Park
- Visit to Santo Domingo
- Visit to Basilica Church
Optional Activities
- Teleferico (Quito's Cable Car) - extra cost, must confirm with tour operator
Landmarks
Ejido Park
National Congress Building
Alameda Park
Sucre Square
Main Square
Compania Church
Garcia Moreno Avenue
La Ronda Street
Cumanda City Park
Santo Domingo
Basilica Church
Teleferico
Day 3
Quito - Tandayapa Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at trout farm), Dinner
Accommodation
Hostel (Sumak Pakari)
Included Activities
- Visit to Intiñan (Equator Museum)
- Mountain biking tour from Nono to Tandayapa Valley (19 miles, approximately 3 hours)
- Lunch at trout farm with nature stops
Landmarks
Intiñan (Equator Museum)
Nono
Day 4
Tandayapa Valley - Nangulvi Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Willka Ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Mountain biking tour through Nanegal-Playa Rica-Garcia Moreno Road (38 miles)
- Stop at Playa Rica community to sample local fruits
- Cloud forest cycling
- Guayllabamba river crossing
- Relaxation at Nangulvi hot springs
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk through gardens to spot hummingbirds (optional, before breakfast)
Landmarks
Nanegal
Playa Rica
Garcia Moreno Road
Guayllabamba River
Nangulvi Hot Springs
Day 5
Nangulvi Valley - Cotacachi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Home-stay (Yellow Guest House)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking tour at Cuicocha Lake
- Scenic cycling through indigenous villages
- Descent to Cotacachi
Optional Activities
- Explore Cotacachi town (self-guided)
Landmarks
Cuicocha Lake
Cotacachi Volcano
Day 6
Cotacachi - Otavalo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ at guest house)
Accommodation
Home-stay (Yellow Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit to Otavalo Handcraft Market
- Walking tour of Poncho's Plaza (approximately 1 hour)
- Visit to Peguche Waterfall
- BBQ dinner at guest house
- Optional lesson on making Canelazo (traditional Andean drink)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of the leather town
Landmarks
Otavalo Market
Poncho's Plaza
Peguche Waterfall
Day 7
Otavalo - Tabacundo - Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking at Las Lagunas de Mojanda (12,000 ft altitude)
- Cycling through Paramo (Andean Grasslands)
- 27-mile descent to Tabacundo
Landmarks
Las Lagunas de Mojanda
Paramo
Day 8
Quito
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Quito or Ecuador (free advice available from tour operator)

Landmarks
Quito's Old Town

Landmarks
Ejido Park
National Congress Building
Alameda Park
Sucre Square
Main Square
Compania Church
Garcia Moreno Avenue
La Ronda Street
Cumanda City Park
Santo Domingo
Basilica Church
Teleferico

Landmarks
Intiñan (Equator Museum)
Nono

Landmarks
Nanegal
Playa Rica
Garcia Moreno Road
Guayllabamba River
Nangulvi Hot Springs

Landmarks
Cuicocha Lake
Cotacachi Volcano

Landmarks
Otavalo Market
Poncho's Plaza
Peguche Waterfall

Landmarks
Las Lagunas de Mojanda
Paramo

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Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

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Accommodation
4.5
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4.7

Lyle
November 10th, 2025
5
This was a fantastic tour! Josue and Diego were amazing, so attentive to every detail, taking us on great trails...
This was a fantastic tour! Josue and Diego were amazing, so attentive to every detail, taking us on great trails with wonderful views and a variety of terrain, some quite challenging but never too much. They were also so personable and caring that I genuinely miss their company. The places we stayed were also great..lots of charm, lovely people, and delicious food!Show more
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Josue and Diego made your tour memorable and that you enjoyed the trails, views, and accommodations along the way. It means a lot that you felt so well cared for. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Warm regards, Guide Team
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Ellen Petronella
June 27th, 2024
5
Excellent trip. Guide and driver were very good. Beautiful scenery and accommodation. Highly recommended
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Hello Ellen! We are extremely happy to hear that you had a really good experiencie with our team, biking in Ecuador. We can't wait to see you again in a new adventure with Guidecuador.
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Helen
Asked on September 20th, 2025
What U.S. the mileage and elevation gain each day for this trip?
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  you start at 9000 ft then 2 day almost 10k then at the end of the day is 7000 the rest of the trip is around 8k
- H
  Helen
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Is is road biking or mountain biking?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Is road biking (secondary road) in most of the trip but also is paved road is some parts.
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Heidi
Asked on January 4th, 2025
The single supplement is quite expensive… Is there an option to share a room or a way of not paying almost an extra hundred dollars per night for that?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  unfortunately, we don't have anyone else for this specific departure, however we guarantee the date even with 1 person. This is why we charge the single supplement rate. we can still offer this departure just in case
C
Carole
Asked on July 13th, 2024
Could you please tell me what dates this tour will be running?
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  If we have minimum of 2 participants we can guarantee any date. Just let us know your travel dates once you decide to join our program
- C
  Carole
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Is that a good time to visit Ecuador?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  Oct is the begging of raining season but is ok
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Lauren
Asked on February 24th, 2024
I would like to do a cycle tour in Ecuador and see the Galapagos Island withing 2 weeks. Could you please send some itineraries?
Other
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  Thank you for contacting us, we currently have this tour available.
B
Brenda
Asked on February 22nd, 2023
I would like to do this with my father, he is 62 but he is in good physical conditions and we ride once per week in our country with a local bike group. His longest distance 4 months ago was 90 km, on a full day tour, with a road bike. Also he does a bit of MTB. So I am wondering, what is the level of difficulty for this downhill ? Are the bikes safe ? Would we get assistance in case we are not able to complete the whole ride ? And what types of bikes do you guys have available ? We would preferably want disc brakes bikes or some really good mtb bikes, I currently own a Merida One Twenty 400 Mountain Bike 2021, so would like to have more information on what bikes are we using more specifically.
Tour Details
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2023
  Difficulty level is medium. Distances vary day to day between 10 to 25 miles. You always have a car next you in case you can't continue and will take you to the next hotel. Our mtb bikes are disk brakes too and good enough for all sizes.

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Ecuador Biking Spirit 8 Days Tour

Itinerary

Quito

Optional Activities

Quito

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Quito - Tandayapa Valley

Included Activities

Tandayapa Valley - Nangulvi Valley

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nangulvi Valley - Cotacachi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cotacachi - Otavalo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Otavalo - Tabacundo - Quito

Included Activities

Quito

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