Ecuador · EnduroDuration
12 Days
Level
Intermediate
Style
Enduro / Trail
From
$3,195
The expeditionEcuador.
Descend over 3,000 vertical meters off glacial volcanoes, on singletrack laid over the ancient Inkan highway.
- Ride subtropical jungle under a lush green canopy
- Freeride the ancient CotoPaxi and Chimborazo volcanoes
- Trails on the great Inkan highway, Colombia to Chile
- Fifteen different eco-systems in a single trip
Is this trip for you?
Built for intermediate riders.
You should be comfortable on technical singletrack and steep descents, riding multiple days back to back at altitude. You don't need to be a racer — you need to love earning the down.
Fitness level
Level 2 · Intermediate
Big descents and consecutive ride days.
Day by dayThe Itinerary
Day01
Arrive Quito
Airport pickup and hotel check-in; arrive early to start acclimatizing to altitude.
Day02
Discover the MTB Heart of Quito
The Metropolitano and Lumbisi trail systems for acclimation — 14.4 km / 9 mi and 5,000 ft of descent.
Day03
Travel to Cotopaxi and ride the park
Multiple shuttle runs through forested singletrack near the volcano, 300-400 m of descent per lap.
Day04
Cotopaxi Freeride Frenzy
Three freeride routes starting at 4,600 m, roughly 1,000 m of descent per lap.
Day05
Rest and travel to Bolívar
A travel day through the Valley of Volcanoes with lunch in Ambato, into the cloud-forest region.
Day06
Touching the Sun on the Chimborazo Volcano
Shuttle to 4,500 m for a 5,000 ft descent down an ancient ice-harvester's mule trail.
Day07
Mama Rumi — Cloud Forest of Bolívar
A 1,000-year-old agricultural route: over 2,100 m of descent in just 11 km.
Day08
Rest day — waterfalls and food in the jungle
Waterfall swimming and a cocoa-plantation visit in the lush jungle.
Day09
The Devine Divino
A ridge trail down through the jungle with tight switchbacks, finishing in a banana plantation.
Day10
Cloud forest trails and sunset views
Repeat favorites or ride new lines, capped by a sunset ride on the Chanquil ridge.
Day11
Pack bikes, return to Quito and farewell dinner
Back to Quito to pack up and celebrate the trip.
Day12
Departure Day
Breakfast, then your guide takes you to the airport.
On the groundThe Gallery
What's included
- Accommodation for the entire trip
- Multiple days of guided MTB rides in various ride locations
- 1 professional, local, bilingual MTB guide per 4 riders
- Local guides in each location
- All transportation during the trip (minus transportation during free time)
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All breakfasts, all lunches, trail snacks, and purified water for riding
- Entrance fees to bike parks and trails on ride days and cultural days
- Cultural activities
- 24/7 support
- Signature Two Wheel Epix ride jersey
Not included
- Airfare to/from the trip
- Travel insurance
- Bike gear and safety gear
- Guiding team tips (10–15% of trip price, per person)
- Anything not listed in What's Included
Good to know
How many people are in a group?+
3–8 riders on public trips and 2–12 on private trips (a fee applies to 2-person trips).
How does payment work?+
A $500 deposit (non-refundable) holds your spot, and the remaining balance is charged 60 days before the trip date.
What's the cancellation policy?+
The deposit is non-refundable once paid, and full payment is non-refundable inside 60 days before departure. Trip insurance must be purchased the same day as the deposit in order to protect your trip value.
What food is included?+
All breakfasts and lunches, trail snacks, water, and one apres beverage per rider per day. Dinners are not included.
Is airfare included?+
No, but your airport pickup is included.
How do I get my bike there?+
Riders pack their bike into a bike box or bike bag (we recommend Dakine) and check it as normal luggage.
How much is the airline bike fee?+
Under 51 lbs it's usually $30–$50 with United, American, or Delta. Over 52 lbs it's $80–$150. It's often free with status.
What is the trail level?+
Every trip other than our Advanced-specific trips is built for intermediate to pro riders. Every trail is intermediate-friendly without being mundane for expert-plus riders.
Is there a lot of pedaling?+
No — around 300 ft (100 m) of pedaling per ride day. It's mainly shuttle riding.
What is the weather like?+
Across our trips temperatures range from 40–90°F (5–30°C). You'll want a puffy jacket and a rain jacket.
What about altitude sickness?+
All trips are built to acclimatize riders to altitude gradually, and all guides are highly trained on altitude sickness.
Departures
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