This circuit is exclusively on routes suitable or cyclists - without the need for transfers. You will discover the diverse nature and ancient culture of Ecuador as you bike through spectacular Andean landscapes, including the sparkling crater lakes of Cuicocha and Quilotoa, the snow-capped peaks of Cotopaxi and Cayambe, and the hot springs of Baños de Agua Santa.

Private transport, plus flight from Cuenca-Quito
Guide
Accommodation based on double or twin rooms, with breakfast included.
Entrance fees to the parks and churches described in the itinerary

A small daypack
Hiking boots/shoes
Warm, waterproof clothing (Cotopaxi)
Gloves (Cotopaxi)
Sun screen
Hat
Sunglasses
Flashlight (Amazon)
Light, long-sleeved shirt (Amazon)
Light trousers (Amazon)
Swimwear
Personal items, ie: medicine, passport

Day 1: Arrival in Quito

Day 2: Quito - Cumbayá - Quinche

Day 3: Cayambe

Day 4: San Pablo - Zuleta - Otavalo

Day 5: Otavalo Market - Quiroga - Cuicocha
The deep blue Cuicocha Lake, at 3,400 metres, is set in a volcanic crater with two emerald green islands and offers visitors stunning views across the province of Imbabura and the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes.

Day 6: Tram Ride - Lloa

Day 7: Guagua Pichincha - Quito City Tour

Day 8: Sangolqui - Molinuco - Tambopaxi

Day 9: Limpiopungo Lake - Cotopaxi Refuge

Day 10: Zumbahua - Quilotoa - Tigua
This magnificent region of the Western Andes takes us past numerous indigenous towns, lush mountainsides and desert-like plains, to the area´s most spectacular sight - Quilotoa crater lake.

Day 11: Tigua - Baños

Day 12: Baños
Located at a subtropical 1,800 metres altitude, at the foot of the smoke-spewing Tungurahua Volcano, Baños is a perfect place for relaxing. We will visit sugarcane plantations, the cathedral, wood and tagua workshops, a zoo with tropical wildlife and of course the natural thermal pools that give the town its name.

Day 13: Baños - Quito

Day 14: Depart from Quito

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