2-DAY OTAVALO BIKING THE ANDES & HOMESTAYING

2-DAY OTAVALO BIKING THE ANDES & HOMESTAYING

2-DAY OTAVALO BIKING THE ANDES & HOMESTAYING

2 DAYS
FROM USD 475

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Trip Type:
Active Adventure
Activity Level:
Moderate to challenging
Small Group:
Max. 6 / Av. 4

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TRIP ACTIVITIES

Biking
Culture
Hiking

TRIP OVERVIEW

This magical packages are perfect for biking lovers that want to explore the diversity of the Andes, just outside of the capital of Ecuador enjoy biking the slopes of Imbabura volcano, explore small authentic villages full of customs and traditions and discover the hidden secrets of the Andes walking around Otavalo, the largest handicraft market in South America.

ITINERARY


It is going to take us 2 hours to reach the beginning of the glacier of Cayambe volcano at 15,000ft (4500mt). This is the only volcano on earth whose summit is crossed by the equator line and the only snow-capped mountain directly on the equator.
We will start our adventure with a short hike to the glacier, then we will bike down the slopes of this magical mountain to reach the middle of the inter-Andean valleys.
Later in the afternoon, we will be transferred to the slopes of Imbabura volcano to enjoy a cultural encounter with local people and learn their traditional way of living. Our accommodation for the night will be a homestay at different local families of the San Clemente community.

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • 🏠 Accommodation: San Clemente home stay.
  • 🍽️ Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.


After a family breakfast, we will start our day driving along the slopes of Imbabura volcano, taking our bikes up to the mountains with stunning views of the Andean valleys and lakes, like San Pablo Lake, considered one of the largest lakes in the highlands of Ecuador.
Our bikes will run along a small path going across the Imbabura and Cubilche volcanoes, to reach the San Pablo Lake for 35 miles on flat, up- and downhill trails, to finally arrive at the town of Otavalo where we explore the largest market we have in South America, with its colorful, handmade articles.

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Inclusions

What’s Included?

  • Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation and trucks.
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy: 1 night at the best homestay in the Ecuadorian Andes.
  • Meals:  1 Breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
  • Activities: 2 days of biking along the Andes, visiting local villages, time sharing with local communities, visiting the largest handicraft market in South America.
  • Gear: High-quality MTB (disc brakes and front suspension), Shimano Deore parts, gloves and helmets.
  • Trip Leader:Certified AJ expert English-speaking. adventure trip leader and local guides.

What is not included?

  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
TRIP OVERVIEW ​

This magical packages are perfect for biking lovers that want to explore the diversity of the Andes, just outside of the capital of Ecuador enjoy biking the slopes of Imbabura volcano, explore small authentic villages full of customs and traditions and discover the hidden secrets of the Andes walking around Otavalo, the largest handicraft market in South America.

TRIP ACTIVITIES
Actividad Biking
Actividad Culture
Actividad Hiking


It is going to take us 2 hours to reach the beginning of the glacier of Cayambe volcano at 15,000ft (4500mt). This is the only volcano on earth whose summit is crossed by the equator line and the only snow-capped mountain directly on the equator.
We will start our adventure with a short hike to the glacier, then we will bike down the slopes of this magical mountain to reach the middle of the inter-Andean valleys.
Later in the afternoon, we will be transferred to the slopes of Imbabura volcano to enjoy a cultural encounter with local people and learn their traditional way of living. Our accommodation for the night will be a homestay at different local families of the San Clemente community.

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • 🏠 Accommodation: San Clemente home stay.
  • 🍽️ Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.


After a family breakfast, we will start our day driving along the slopes of Imbabura volcano, taking our bikes up to the mountains with stunning views of the Andean valleys and lakes, like San Pablo Lake, considered one of the largest lakes in the highlands of Ecuador.
Our bikes will run along a small path going across the Imbabura and Cubilche volcanoes, to reach the San Pablo Lake for 35 miles on flat, up- and downhill trails, to finally arrive at the town of Otavalo where we explore the largest market we have in South America, with its colorful, handmade articles.

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

What’s Included?

  • Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation and trucks.
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy: 1 night at the best homestay in the Ecuadorian Andes.
  • Meals:  1 Breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
  • Activities: 2 days of biking along the Andes, visiting local villages, time sharing with local communities, visiting the largest handicraft market in South America.
  • Gear: High-quality MTB (disc brakes and front suspension), Shimano Deore parts, gloves and helmets.
  • Trip Leader:Certified AJ expert English-speaking. adventure trip leader and local guides.

What is not included?

  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
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Is this tour for me?

Trip Type:
Active Adventure
Activity Level:
Moderate to challenging
Small Group:
Max. 6 / Av. 4

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Suzanne G
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Amazing 10 day Ecuador land trip with Alfonzo We had a wonderful 10 day trip exploring Ecuador with our guide, Alfonzo. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. We learned about the history and culture of Ecuador and heard personal stories about Alfonzo’s family and life in Ecuador and the Galapagos. We hiked mountains, visited historic sites, hot springs and the Amazon and ate local food (including grubs!). We lucked out and our friends and us (4 people) were the only partipants on our tour so we got extra attention and could help shape our experience more. Also, Alfonzo’s knowledge of the English language is impressive. He even got our jokes and joined in. I would strongly recommend using Adventure Journeys and ask for Alfonzo for your Ecuador land tour.
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Jan L
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Wonderful Quito visit Sol our guide gave us a wonderful taste of Quito and the surrounding area. We visited a biscotti making business, the equator solar museum, a colourful market in an Andean town, another town that sold leather and finally visited a waterfall On a second day we had a walking tour of historic Quito. She was an excellent guide with great humour and very friendly and helpful to all our group

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Hey there!We're thrilled that you enjoyed your journey through Quito. Hope you're planning your next adventure with us soon so that you can build even more memorable moments. Keep on enjoyingTake care!
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Nicky S
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Excellent Tour Guide Alfonso from Adventure Journeys was an amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure our experience was exceptional. I highly recommend him.

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Hey there!Wow, we're thrilled that you found your travel experience with us so compelling. We're always glad to offer unforgettable experiences to our dear guests. Hope to see you back here for another adventure soon.Take care!
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Alexander S
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Alfonso: the Best Guide in Ecuador Alfonso is the best! He made the trip absolutely incredible! He is so knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible.

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Hey there!Thank you for telling us how great your experience was. We really appreciate the feedback and kind words of our guests. We hope to see you here back soon for another adventure.Take care!
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tony m
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Ecuador Is Incredible. Such a great trip! Alfonso was our guide -- he is fantastic. The itinerary gives you a pretty good overview of Ecuador. My favorite days were those we spent in the Amazonian forest near Tena, hiking on Chimborazo, and exploring Cuenca. We were able to stay in a couple of haciendas -- those were wonderful.

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Hey there!Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate being part of such moments, and would love to show you even more the next time.Take care!
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Jane B
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Once in a lifetime trip Fantastic trip Leo our guide was amazing and our driver. Knowledgeable and always felt safe. Full on and I felt I saw everything I had wanted to see and more.

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Hey there!Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We'd love to have you here soon for another experience. Take care!
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EMRANA A
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Bucket list experience! 5 days in galapagos seeing the giant tortoises snorkelling and hiking the islands. Jose was a superb guide who shared his knowledge freely and made every experience delightful.

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Hey there!Thanks for sharing your experience; we really appreciate your feedback. We'll wait to see you back here soon enough for another adventure.Take care!
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Andrew T
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David was an excellent tour guide in Quito. He was very attentive,knowledgeable and always willing to help everyone. His Enthusiasm ,professionalism made our trip enjoyable and memorable. Thanks to his hard work and thoughtful arrangements, had a wonderful and pleasant experience throughout the tour. We truly appreciate everything he did for us and highly recommend him to other travelers.

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Hey there! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us this much. Hope to see you back soon so that you can enjoy even more memorable experiences.Take care!
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James Patterson
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Quito City Tour with Wellington The while trip was amazing and gave us great insights of Quito.

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Hey there!Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us; we really appreciate it. Hope to see you back here soon.Take care!
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kari s
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An Unforgettable Journey Ecuador is a wonderful place. It is a land of breathtaking contrasts. I discovered its charms thanks to David, who is the best guide I have ever encountered in my many travels. He has expert knowledge, which he shares in a way that is both interesting and engaging. Additionally, he takes excellent care of the entire group, ensuring no one is overlooked. You can really tell he loves what he does

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Hey there!We're thrilled about your wonderful experience here. We'll prepare something special for your next visit. Thank you for your feedback and kind thoughts.Take care!
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  • The order of the itinerary may change if necessary.
  • At the time of the reservation, the entire payment per person is required (non-refundable)
  • In case the passengers do not appear to take the tour or cannot travel for any reason, they will be considered as NO SHOW and a 100% penalty will apply.
  • If the reservation is not paid in full, no service voucher is delivered.