Ecuador · Cycling Tours / Mountain Biking

Ecuadorian Adventure Quito and Andean Tour 6D 5N

6 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Quito. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 6-day Andean adventure from Quito
  • 02 Stay in Quito and Baños de Agua Santa
  • 03 Rafting experience surrounded by natural scenery
  • 04 Cycle the Route of the Waterfalls
  • 05 Bike through Cotopaxi National Park
  • 06 Visit Limpiopungo lagoon and high-altitude landscapes
  • 07 Relax in the thermal pools of Papallacta
  • 08 Airport pickup and drop-off included

Discover Ecuador’s Andean highlights on a 6-day adventure that combines city stays in Quito with outdoor experiences in Baños de Agua Santa, Cotopaxi National Park, and Papallacta. Along the way, enjoy dramatic mountain landscapes, rafting, waterfall routes by bicycle, high-altitude biking near Cotopaxi, and time to relax in Papallacta’s hot springs.

This itinerary is designed for active travellers looking to experience nature, adventure, and some of Ecuador’s most scenic destinations in one trip. With accommodation included, airport transfers, breakfasts, lunches, and a private professional guide, it offers a convenient way to explore the Andes in both English and Spanish.

Discover Ecuador’s Andean highlights on a 6-day adventure that combines city stays in Quito with outdoor experiences in Baños de Agua Santa, Cotopaxi National Park, and Papallacta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Baños de Agua Santa
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer in + HotelReception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.Accomodation in Quito

2
Day 02

Quito – Baños de Agua SantaDeparture from Quito towards the city of Baños, on the way we will be able to observe the imposing landscapes of our mountain range, Arrival to the city of baths, check in, then visit the tree house and lookout of the city, time for dinner.Accomodation in Baños de Agua Santa

3
Day 03

Rafting + Route of the WaterfallsBREAKFAST in the hotel - We start the descent by the river will experience the excitement and strength of the water as well; incredible views of the virgin environment that surrounds you for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.In the afternoon we will make the route of the cascades by bicycle visiting the Agoyán waterfall, mantle of the bride and the Devil’s Pailon, after the tour we will return to the hotel, time for dinners.Accomodation in Baños de Agua Santa

4
Day 04

Biking through CotopaxiBREAKFAST at the Hotel - 07:00AM Departure early in the morning to the Cotopaxi National Park where our adventure begins we cross the pine forest and soon arrive to the visitor center of the park. After visiting the Center, we continue the ascent in our vehicle with traction on the 4 wheels until we reach the highest point of the route, 4.500 meters / 15.000 feet.The first 8 km will take us for 700 m on dirt roads through volcanic ash and tundra. At 3.800 m. Actually, you have to pedal while we drive another 8 km between volcanic rocks and wild horses to our place of lunch in an Inca ruin at 3.700 m.We headed towards the Limpiopungo lagoon at 3.800 m, where we started the 16 km descent by bicycle on land and paved paths through the pine forest. After this, the bike adventure is over for now and around 16:00 we are back in QuitoAccomodation in Quito

5
Day 05

Biking through Papallacta07:00AM - Departure from Quito to Papallacta, Arrival to the Hot Springs, where you can enjoy the thermal water pools to which you are attributed healing properties, Then we will start our cycling tour from the Virgin by the old road to Pifo until tying with the chaquiñán the old route of the train and then we will arrive to the sector of Cumbaya, the total journey will be of 55 km, 90% will be lowered in the afternoon. Return to Quito CityAccomodation in Quito

6
Day 06

Transfer OutBREAKFAST in the hotel.

Transfer to the airport end of the trip and our services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Quito. 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Private professional guide

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Airport International Mariscal Sucre (UIO) or The place where the tourist will be indicated

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Quito.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Quito.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Quito..

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