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We had the great fortune of having one of the company's owners, Eric, as our guide. He was right on time and gave us a lot of information about the park on the way up the mountain. The lodge's description of the tour stated a bike ride down the mountain from the main parking lot. Eric told us that they don't do that anymore, but allowed my son and I to do it while my wife and daughter drove down in the following truck. From there, he was able to coax my daughter to bike the road even though she was uncomfortable with the bikes. He gave us all the time we needed and the route provided terrific views of the park that we otherwise would not have seen. He also allowed us to stay out for an extra hour or so since we were slower than other adult groups. We couldn't be happier with the tour.

Cecil & Andres were our guides for the day and they were awesome. So kind and considerate and really wanted to make our experience the best! I went with my two boys and they helped us have a great time and stay safe while doing it. We really had one of the best days of our lives! Eric made a custom day for us, and it turned out to be just perfect!

This was a great excursion! The guide and driver were very friendly and helpful the whole time. It is a lot of time in the car, but the biking is a lot of fun and it is amazing to be out in Cotopaxi National park! When we went there were only 4 of us in the group so the excursion was very personalized and more intimate, and we hardly saw anyone else in the park all day. You can choose how much you want to bike throughout which is also nice!

We had a great day biking down Cotopaxi today. Our guide Andreas was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We were lucky to be the only people on the tour today and he took the tour at a pace that was comfortable for us, and he made sure we got safely down the volcano. Gabriel, our driver was also great and was always on handheld needed. A great day trip from Quito, highly recommend.

We had an amazing time with Andres as our tour guide. He always made sure we were well informed about the obstacles ahead since we are not experienced mountain bikers. We had an e-bike which made the ride much more enjoyable. Nothing beats riding in the prairie with wild horses, Cotopaxi, Ruminahui, and Pucara del Salitre surrounding you. Erik and Mateo, the owners, were wonderful as well.

Premium Cotopaxi -Full Day Hike & Bike Trip The views of Cotopaxi and the mountain biking were absolutely wonderful! We were so lucky that most of the day was either cloud-free or just partly cloudy; however, as is often the case in the mountains, the clouds rolled in during the mid-afternoon. Still, it was a beautiful day overall! I very seldom write negative reviews, yet I believe travelers should submit honest reviews. Travelers' notes: Dutchman Adventures took over from Biking Dutchman a few years back, so not all the reviews on TripAdvisor reflect the current owner, Dutchman Adventures. The bikes weren't exactly premium or quality, as they’re a bit older. My bike had some pretty worn tires, and one guest mentioned they wouldn’t ride a bike in such condition. Also, the seats are hard and narrow, so make sure to wear padded cycling shorts! The gears worked, but only just. The lunch is a tuna fish sandwich. It’s a bit puzzling how they advertise the cycling distance as 31 kilometers (19 miles) when it was only 18 kilometers (11 miles). They run this tour on Mondays. In Quito, the 4x4's license plate isn't allowed during certain hours, so we first get picked up in a car and then transferred to the 4x4 at a gas station. It is a little confusing why they would run a tour on days they cannot enter the city zone. Next year, we will look for a different tour company.

We had a brilliant time on the tour. We are a family of 3 with a 14 year old, plus a friend. All from UK. The bikes were all good quality and well kept. Both Andre's and Ceaser were fantastic. Really informative and created a cycle route that really allowed us to experience the area. The weather was wet, but that did not stop us having so much fun. Thank you so much Andre's for looking after us and showing us how amazing Cotopaxi was. Highly recommend.

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Great cycle, epic views and lovely tracks. We started at snow level at almost 12,000 feet, rode a short distance on the car track and then off road on some single/double width tracks. I’d rate them as between blue and red skill level from a UK perspective. Our guide Andreas looked after us well, always explained what was coming up, checked to see that the speed and conditions were ok, nice guy and we felt safe with him. Also really nice to know that Patricio the driver was never far away with the support vehicle (very professional driver, the roads aren’t easy to navigate). The weather turned to heavy rain while we were out so we couldn’t cross the river as per the original plan, we were offered some alternative routes and we decided to cut the route short and cycled to some ancient Inca ruins instead. The route was mostly downhill with some short flat and uphill sections. We hired e bikes (that’s what we’ve got at home, we’re 60 and were a bit worried about the altitude!). I was pretty breathless but the e bike meant I could still enjoy it. The bikes were basic but well maintained and safe, I’d have loved a set of mudguards - expect to get dirty! Helmets and gloves were provided. We did two trips (the other was into the Mindo Cloud Forest), both very enjoyable. I’d recommend them.

Andres and Caesar were wonderful hosts. They tailored the ride for both my husband and I Great because we are at different skill levels. Andres took us to unique areas we’d have never found on our own. They picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. We also felt safe the entire time.

We had a fantastic day with Andreas visiting El chaquiñan & Papallacta. I would 100% recommend this tour, the mountain biking was great fun and fine with altitude for tourists from the Uk. Andreas was an amazing guide who gave us fantastic information and facilitated a great day. We were picked up and dropped off from our hotel, which was great. Thank you!