Cycling Tours & Bike Trips in Ecuador Andean Highlands
Explore a wide diversity of bicycle tours through Ecuador Andean Highlands. We have 13 adventures that vary from 6 days to 14 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 Ecuador Andean Highlands bicycle tours
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- 10 Days Biking The Ecuador Volcanoes
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- Ecuador Biking Experience
- Ecuador Land of Giants MTB 7D - Enduro - Guided Cycle (All Inclusive)
- Bike Adventure in the Andes
- Ecuador Multisport Adventure - 8 days
- Bike Tour in Ecuador
- Mountain Biking in the Northern Highlands 6 Days
- Cycling in the Ecuadorian Volcanoes 10 Days
- Cycling Tour Through the Andes of Ecuador 7 Days
Ride through Ecuador's Andean Highlands at altitudes up to 4,800 meters around Chimborazo Volcano and navigate the sandy trails of this iconic peak. Cycle through the Illinizas Ecological Reserve to Quilotoa Crater, then descend through canyons to reach the village of Isinlivi. Bike across the páramo ecosystem of Cotopaxi National Reserve, spotting Andean condors and wild horses.
Duration 10 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano, Cayambe, Otavalo, Chimborazo Volcano, Riobamba, Banos, Quilotoa Age Range Ages 7+ Operated in English, Spanish Physical Rating Moderate Distance 376 mi Operator Responsible Travel South America From $3,500
1% off- US$3,450
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Papallacta, Cayambe, Otavalo, Tabacundo Age Range Ages 7+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 148 mi Operator Adventure Journeys From
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Duration 14 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake, Cotacachi, Cotopaxi National Park, Saquisili, Zumbagua, Quilotoa, Latacunga, San Miguel de SalcedoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 396 mi Operator avenTOURa From
1% off- US$3,247
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano, Banos, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 18+ Distance 272 mi Operator Climbing Mountains From $3,977
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Cycle through Cotopaxi National Park at 3,900 meters on natural roads, passing wild horses and remnants from the volcano's eruption 140 years ago, then drop down on single tracks to Pucara Inca ruins and ride around Imbabura volcano on paved roads with nice views of Lake San Pablo.
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Papallacta, Cayambe, Otavalo Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 144 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
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Pedal 33 kilometers through Llanganates National Park on Trek X Caliber bikes with hydraulic disc brakes, starting in cloud forest and dropping down to Pastaza River Canyon where waterfalls cascade beside cobblestone paths, passing Andean farms with Tungurahua Volcano views before reaching Baños.
Duration 8 days Destinations Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Llanganates National Park, Papallacta, Otavalo Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 198 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
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Tackle the technical downhill from Chimborazo's Hermanos Carrell Refuge at 4,850 meters, pedaling past vicuñas on specialized bike trails through high-altitude páramo. Descend Cayambe Volcano from 4,600 meters through volcanic terrain where the equator crosses permanent snow, and ride Cotopaxi's single-track from 4,500 meters through soft sandy ground to Limpiopungo Lagoon at 3,800 meters. Ride El Chaquiñan railway path in Cumbayá Valley and the cloud forest descent from Pacto through the Andean Chocó, with accommodations in Riobamba and expert guides for this serious physical-level adventure.
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cumbaya, Nanegalito, Mindo Valley, Cayambe, Cotopaxi National Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Volcano Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Distance 317 mi Operator Global Land Tour International 
Cycle through Ecuador's changing climates, starting high in the Andean Highlands at 3,350 meters and dropping to the tropical Intag Valley. The route takes you past extinct Imbabura volcano and beautiful Cuicocha crater lake with great views, then pedal the old railroad from Cumbaya through a gorge to El Quinche.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cumbaya, Quito, El Quinche, Cayambe, Ibarra, Chachimbiro, Cuicocha Lake Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 105 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
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Start at 4,800 meters on Chimborazo's slopes, Earth's highest point from the planet's center, then descend past quinoa and carrot fields. Ride through the Cotopaxi National Reserve's páramo ecosystem on mixed double and single track trails with views of the 6,000-meter active volcano. The Llanganates mountain range's winding paved roads lead through lush cloud forests, descending to Baños de Agua Santa with views of active Tungurahua volcano throughout the route.
No departure dates availableDuration 10 days Destinations Quito, Cayambe, Otavalo, Cotopaxi National Park, Chimborazo Volcano, Banos, Llanganates National Park, Ilinizas National Park, Quilotoa, Isinliví Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 397 mi Operator ASI Reisen 
Ride through the Ecuador Andean Highlands on quality mountain bikes with hydraulic brakes, starting from Quito's volcanic valleys to indigenous villages near Cayambe. Pedal along the foothills of Imbabura volcano and through traditional Kichwa communities with expert bilingual guides. Enjoy organic meals sourced locally while tackling routes between 2,800 and 4,200 meters elevation.
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations Quito, Cayambe, Otavalo, Cotopaxi Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park, Chimborazo Volcano, Banos Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 278 mi Operator ASI Reisen
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