Ecuador Bike Tour: El Cajas to Lowlands

Embark on an exhilarating bike adventure in Ecuador, descending from the majestic Andes through cloud forests and breathtaking panoramic views. Experience diverse natural scenery and climates in just a few hours!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parroquia Tarqui - Departing from Cuenca, the journey will take an hour to reach the highlands of El Portete de Tarqui, situated at 9,064 feet above sea level, marking the continental divide of waters. Here, the descent begins by bike on a traffic-free alternate road, perfect for cycling and surrounded by lush green landscapes.
  • Giron - As the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation and Support vehicle
  • Snacks
  • Helmet
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bicycle use
  • Certified tour guide
Additional Information

Discover Ecuador by bike starting from the Andean highlands. Embark on an exhilarating 25-mile downhill ride along “El Camino Viejo,” a dirt road perfect for cycling. This route takes you through native forests, farms, communities, and offers breathtaking panoramic views.
In just a few hours, you can witness the diverse natural landscapes and varying…

Location
Calderon Park
Mariscal Sucre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Denae_d
Sep 20, 2024
Seeing the different layers of Ecuador from a bike - It was a great way to see the countryside! And the views were amazing! Adrian was friendly and informative about the area, and a great bike mechanic. We were not expecting mountain bikes with electronic assist, but it sure was appreciated since we were not yet acclimated to the altitude. Next time we hope to spend more time in Cajas National Park, but some roads there were blocked by mudslides so we went to a different valley.
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Steve
Jul 28, 2019
Best Ride of My life, Absolutely Incredible! - Even though we got off to a bit of a late start, we rode up to the Mirador west of Cuenca in their vehicle with the bikes, which only took about an hour. Starting at an elevation of around 14,600 ft, we descended on the main road for several miles before turning off to a side road, and eventually a gravel road. Riding through the cloud forest was a truly unforgettable experience. We ended the ride about 4 to 5 hours later at an elevation of 2,100 ft. Adrian and Jose were great, and even fixed a flat I had. Can't say enough good about the experience. One note though if you are considering doing this, I would only recommend it for somewhat experienced cyclists.
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Scott
Jan 28, 2019
Great adventure on the downhill tour - I had a really nice time dropping over 10,000 feet into the coastal cloud forest with Adrian and his crew. I was the solo member of the tour and felt a little spoiled by the care provided to me. It was a great mix of adrenaline, nature, and culture in some off the main road areas. If you like downhill biking, or mountain biking, this would work for you, but if you are an intermediate casual biker, this would also work for you too. I think Adrian is very accomodating. He let me go ahead and rip it up a bit, but he was very willing to go slower if needed.
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