Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Biking Tour with Lunch Group Tour
ID: GYG1047886-O-1612480
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
06:30 hours
Description
Experience the thrill of mountain biking down an Active Volcano: Cotopaxi. Trek to the Rivas Refuge, enjoy a scenic drive, and savor a delicious lunch in the Cotopaxi National Park. Fun bicycle tour.
Begin your adventure with a pickup from Quito or the surrounding area. Head to Cotopaxi National Park, one of Ecuador’s most important protected areas.
Drive up in a 4x4 to the Parking Lot at 4,500 meters (14,764 ft). Enjoy an optional trek to the Rivas Refuge (4,864 m / 15,951 ft) before returning to the parking area to start your Downhill ride.
Experience the thrill of a single-track trail down to Limpiopungo Lagoon (3,800m / 12,467 ft). Feel the rush as you transition through different types of terrain and into páramo vegetation.
After your ride, enjoy lunch around the national park before returning to your pickup location.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of a DownCountry ride from Cotopaxi Volcano Slopes to the North.
- Enjoy a scenic drive up to 4,500 meters in a 4x4 vehicle
- Trek to the Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters for stunning views
- Experience the transition from volcanic terrain to páramo vegetation
- Savor a delicious lunch in the Cotopaxi National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts in Quito or nearby towns.
Different bicycle routes are available based on skill level.
The tour involves high altitude, reaching up to 4,864 meters.
Participants should be in good physical condition.
INCLUDED
- Mountain biking experience
- Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
- 4x4 transport to starting point/ support car
- Optional trek to Rivas Refuge
- Downhill ride to Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Tourguide/biker
- Bicycle rental and helmet
- Ecuadorian lunch (soup and a main dish)
- Juice with lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Additional food or drinks with lunch (available to order at extra cost)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
