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ECUADOR - MOUNTAIN BIKING TRIPSTHE ANDES RANGE - COAST INTERIORS - AMAZON BASIN ENJOY FIRST-CLASS MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS WITH THE EXPERTS FOR MOST PEOPLE, THE EXTREME CYCLING ENVIRONMENT OF THE ANDES IS BEST ENJOYED GOING DOWNHILL… Ecuador offers
the cyclist seemingly endless back roads and trails to explore.
The Incas, who were legendary road builders, and their living descendants,
have been carving scenic paths for centuries. The Andes creates a playground
of huge vertical descents and gut-wrenching climbs at altitudes where
the snow line and the equator meet. Descents of 10,000 ft. in a single
day can be obtained in several areas of the country. Cotopaxi Volcano,
is not only the highest active volcano in the world, the world-class
descent directly down the slopes of it is considered by many of the
top professional downhill racers today, to be the fastest downhill
course in the world. Cotopaxi Volcano, the technical descent down
Pichincha Volcano and trips that take riders from the heights of the
Andes to the Amazon Basin are all highly recommended.highly recommended.
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San
Jorge Eco-Tours has over 12 years experience in mountain biking downhill
and cross-country. All tours are around second and third roads -
forget pavement! 
You will need to be in good shape for this trip. A beautiful uphill
crossing with gorgeous sightseeing of Quito, Andes Farms and high
barren plain vegetation. An unforgettable high altitude experience
with your bike! This tour is also available as a downhill-only
option, with transportation to the top and then riding the rest
of the way down.Altitude: 3200-4000 mts
We
begin our journey with transport to Cotopaxi National Reserve
and drive through páramo (desert) landscape to the highest
point, where we take a moment to enjoy the magnificent views of
8 different volcanoes. Here, we begin our descent down the slopes
of the world's highest active volcano. Only the most adventuresome
would let go of the brakes on this ride, as doing so will cause
incredible acceleration. Bike downhill through gorgeous scenery
from 4500 mts. o.s.l. on dirt roads through volcanic ash and páramo
landscape to Inca ruins at 3.700 mts where we stop for lunch,
keeping an eye out for majestic condors in the skies above . In
the afternoon, we roll past shimmering Limpiopungo Lake, through
pine forest. We will also visit Ruminahui, Pasochoa, and the Sincholagua
Mountains, areas considered sacred by the Incas. Altitudes: 4500-3200
mts. (15000-10600 ft.)
Only
third class and small roads, down in the Western Pichichas area.
We will cross the Pachincha mountain range (Guagua and Rucu).
And make our way downhill by the highland rain forest and cloud
forest in the western region. Only for Adventure People!!! We
begin our journey at 3300mts and down to 1200mts through an area
in which roads were destroyed by volcanic eruption- in many cases,
we will have to make our own roads! We will also have to cross
the Cristal River a few times to complete the trek. This is a
total adventure experience for Adrenaline People only! We will
be sleeping in tents and lonely farms, very few creature comforts
on this one, but tons of fun. Something to tell the grandkids
about!
All
climate steps in the World - high barren plain, highland rain
forest, humid tropical rain forestPlan to arrive early AM at
San Jorge Eco-Lodge and pack up to leave for your expedition.
Crossing the Central Andes Chain, the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano
and riding through traditional villages. Cross Patate, a green,
flowering valley and relax in the magical hot spring village
of Banos. Some truly incredible views can be had here, weather
permitting. Next, we visit spectacular waterfalls and typical
attractions in the area. Ride to Puyo, a capital Amazon