Mexico (Oaxaca) · EnduroDuration
8 Days
Level
Intermediate
Style
Enduro / Trail
From
$2,595
The expeditionMexico (Oaxaca).
The Sierra Norte cloud forest and the community-built Ixtepeji trails, with mezcal, street art, Hierve el Agua, and a culture day baked in.
- Full enduro days at La Cumbre Ixtepeji
- The community-built Ixtepeji trails
- Guided tour of Hierve el Agua and a mezcal distillery with tastings
- Oaxaca City street-art tour and local lunch laps
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
Arrival Day
Airport pickup, a bike build with your guides, and orientation in Oaxaca City.
Day02
Benito Juárez to Mil Rios
50 km / 35 mi and 6,500 ft of descent down a 2,000-year-old trail to Tule, with a traditional lunch.
Day03
Riding at La Cumbre Ixtepeji
14.4 km / 9 mi and 8,000 ft of descent on Ixtepeji's soft, loamy soil; move up to mountain cabañas.
Day04
Full enduro day at Ixtepeji
20 km / 13 mi and 9,000 ft of descent, including the famous Cerezo trail, with an optional sunrise hike.
Day05
Ixtepeji to San Pablo to Oaxaca City
An epic descent of over 20 miles and 6,500 ft back down to the city.
Day06
Hierve el Agua and mezcal distillery tour
A no-ride culture day: swim the mineral pools of the petrified waterfall, then tour a family mezcal distillery.
Day07
Street-art tour and local lunch laps
A 3-hour street-art tour, then local Oaxacan lunch laps — 20 km / 15 mi and 3,000 ft of descent.
Day08
Departure Day
Breakfast and airport transfer.
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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