Cotopaxi MTB / Enduro / Down Hill
Description
One of the most epic DH rides in Ecuador, join and discover off-the-beaten-path trails, have fun in company of local riders with the most amazing views of Cotopaxi.
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Itinerary
After we pick you up, we drive south of the city of Quito, down the Pan-American highway, in clear days is a very scenic drive with amazing views of different volcanoes, once we arrive at the entrance of the park, you have few minutes to use the facilities and to have some coca tea. Later we continue driving into the reserve all the way up to the Parqueadero at 15.000 feet. Cotopaxi volcano with over than 19.000 feet is the highest active volcano in Ecuador, and it is surrounded by some spectacular landscapes of valleys and other volcanoes. Our first DH ride will be down THE HOLY RIDGE trail, the first part would be on sandy volcanic material and steep trail, later we continue the single track on some rocks and then the moorlands full of grass, with some luck we might spot wild horses and the majestic Andean condor. We normally do 2 or 3 rides depending on your physical condition and weather. We return to Quito in the late afternoon.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(13)
Nice guides! Jose and Ali were awesome We had a Blast! The view and the trip was good. You need to be a good mountain biker.
It turned out we didn't ride in Cotopaxi as the trails were closed. As a result we rode some cool trails in Quito. Jose was an excellent guide and took us on some super cool trails. He also provided lunch for the group at his ranch which was a fun experience and delicious food. Great day. Highly recommend the trip!
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Great ride. Guide (Oscar) was very good - knowledgeable of area, good with a not so good rider, and went with whatever I wanted to do. The area was incredible even if I did fall a bunch. Had a blast, learned some things, great pics (weather turned out for us), good lunch and another fun experience in Ecuador. Looking forward to coming back!
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Oscar was an outstanding guide, beautiful landscape, partly technical challenging MTB downhills. Great equipment and breathtaking Trails. Highly recommended for experienced MTBer.
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My father and I had a blast at this tour. Chris took us perfectly step by step through the trails, so my father who isn't a downhiller found a good pace for himself. As I was traveling with my family, they took care of my mother, who would be alone otherwise. So we all 3 could expierience Cotopaxi differently, but at the same time. Tbh. the price seems high, but bike, gear, shuttle, a great guide, fotos and a final cerveza are included ;)
Great guide and a great trip. Super memorable riding the slopes of active Cotopaxi. Very accommodating for the large group we had
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In my group we were all pretty avid mountain bikers and I wasn't sure what to expect going into this. I couldn't have been happier with what we got. The mountain biking was super fun, challenging, and the type of experience you can't get anywhere else. We were all happy with the full suspension Trek, Marin and even one Yeti. The guides fit right in with our group and were fun to ride with while at the same time prepping us for the next section and keeping us safe. I would highly recommend this activity while in Ecuador.
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The tour was the most unique mountain biking I have ever experienced. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I truly could not believe the work they put in on our behalf to make an incredible and memorable day
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Great views and chance to experience the environment around Cotopaxi from a different perspective. Our very experienced guide Christian was excellent, provided not only proactive advice on riding and safety but geared the trip to our level and provided great insight into the local environment, plants , history and wildlife along the way. Equipment was top notch and well maintained. Fluent English made communication easy . Great box lunch. Our teens loved this trip. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a more active way to see Cotopaxi.
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Amazing trip!! My family loves mountain biking and this tour was perfect for it. We had amazing views of Cotopaxi and it was perfect for all different abilities. Chris is a great guide and for anyone thinking about seeing Cotopaxi, I would 1000% recommend this tour!
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