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Self-Guided Ecuaduro Enduro Adventure

14 DAYS
FROM $4,090 USD

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80% DIRT

<20% paved

SERVICE LEVEL

Casual and Upscale Lodging

A la carte dining

CUSTOMIZABLE

Extensions available

Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour Overview

  • Tour Starts and Ends:  Quito, Ecuador.  Airport Code: UIO
  • Tour Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
  • Time Needed: 15-16 vacation days.
  • Riding Days: 13
  • Rest Days: 1
  • Route:  80% unpaved | 20% paved
  • Accommodations: 3-4 star hotels and lodges
  • Breakfasts: 13
  • Dinners: 9
  • Total Distance: approximately 2,212 km / 1,375 miles
  • Total Elevation Gain / Loss: 33,651 meters / 110,403 feet
  • Highest Elevation: 4108 meters / 13,477 feet
  • Lowest Elevation: -2 meters / -6 feet
  • Assistance & Monitoring:  24-hour telephone support and back-office tracking and monitoring
  • Materials Provided:  Programmed GPS, Daily Route Sheets, Pre-Ride Briefing
  • See the "What's Included" tab below in the pricing section for more details

This 14-day self-guided enduro motorcycle tour  / self-drive 4x4 tour is designed for those with a sense of adventure and the time and energy to take on an amazing adventure through the Andes and Pacific regions of Ecuador.  

The route will bring you to a wide variety of climates, cultures, and elevations.  You'll visit the beautiful cloud forests on the Western Slopes of the Andes, soak in unique volcanic hot springs, haggle at the indigenous markets in Otavalo, savor freshly grown coffee from the some of the world's top growers, swim in crystalline waterfalls, surf the Pacific Coast and revel in the outstanding vistas all along the way.

Each night's accommodations are in carefully selected exclusive hotels, haciendas and wilderness lodges that are as diverse as the terrains you will traverse. The hospitality of each venue has its particular regional character, which is evident in every gesture.

Motorcycle / 4x4Single Occupancy

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Hero Xpulse200*

$4,090

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Honda XRE 300*

$4,370

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Suzuki DR650*

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LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches

REGULAR: 34.8 inches

$4,650

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Suzuki DR650 LOW*

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LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches

REGULAR: 34.8 inches

$4,650

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Honda XR650L*

$4,790

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

SWM RS650S*

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$4,650

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Aprilia Tuareg 660

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Yamaha Tenere 700

$5,350

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Husqvarna 701 Enduro*

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$5,350

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

BMW F750GS

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$5,350

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

BMW F800GS

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Triumph Tiger 800 XC

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Triumph Tiger 850 Sport

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

BMW F850GS

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Husqvarna Norden 901

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Honda Africa Twin 1100 DCT

$5,910

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Suzuki Jimny 4x4

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Volkswagen Amarok 4x4

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$5,910

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Ford Ranger Diesel 4x4

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$5,910

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Passenger Sharing Room

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If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price.

$1,695

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If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price.

* Bikes marked with an asterisk are not configured to take a passenger.

All prices are in United States Dollars (USD) - the official currency of the Republic of Ecuador

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Elevation Profile

TIMELINE OVERVIEW

Travel day to Quito

Arrival in Quito

Travel day to Quito

Accommodations in Quito: Not included.  We will provide you with a list of recommended hotels in Quito near our shop in the heart of the fashionable La Carolina neighborhood so that you can relax and explore the nearby galleries, museums, and cafés.

Travel day to Quito

1 or 2 days prior to the tour start date

Pre-Tour Registration and Tour of Quito

Arrive a day or two prior to departure to enjoy Quito and we'll provide you with tickets on the Hop-on / Hop - Off bus to enjoy a stress-free day in the capital.  For those who want a little more fun, we can provide you with a selfd-guided tour of Quito on one of our 150cc motorscooters. When you stop in, we will process the paperwork so that you'll have an easier departure on Day 1.

Day 1

Quito - Mindo

Distance: 97 km | 60 miles
Included Meals:  Dinner
Activities: EcoRuta del Quinde, Guapambra Waterfall, Bellavista Cloudforest Bird Lodge, Organic Chocolate Factory
Accommodations: Terazzas de Dana Boutique Hotel

Day 1

Day 2

Mindo - Chugchilan

Distance: 214 km |133 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities: Swimming in Devil's Falls
Accommodations: Black Sheep Inn

Day 3

Chugchilan - Salinas de Guaranda

Distance: 149 km | 93 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast 
Activities: School Visit, Grain Mill
Accommodations: Cachi Yacu Hotel

Day 3

Day 4

Salinas de Guaranda - Quevedo

Distance: 131 km | 82 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast 
Activities: Cheese Maker, Wool Mill, Soccer Ball Maker, Ham Curing, Salt Mines, Palm Oil Growers
Accommodations: Hotel Olimpico

Day 5

Quevedo - San Clemente

Distance: 205 km | 127 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast 
Activities: Swimming, Surfing, Crossing a floating bridge
Accommodations: Casa de Terrazas 

Day 5

Day 6

Rest Day in Canoa

Distance: ? km | ? miles (you may use the bike to explore on your own)
Included Meals: Breakfast 
Available Activities: Surfing, Paragliding, Kite Surfing, Mangroves Tour, Deep Sea Fishing, Nightlife
Accommodations: Canoa Beach Hotel

Day 7

Canoa - Galera

Distance: 261 km | 162 miles (80% paved day)
Included Meals: Breakfast 
Activities: Swimming, Surfing, Equator, Shrimp Farm
Accommodations: Cumilinche Club

Day 7

Day 8

Galera - Cielo Verde

Distance: 282 km | 175 miles (50% paved day)
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities: Swimming, Palm Hearts Farm, Cacao Farm & Chocolate Maker
Accommodations: Cielo Verde Lodge

Day 9

Cielo Verde - Otavalo

Distance: 195 km | 121 miles 
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities: Exotic Fruit Farm, Mashpi Reserve, Waterfall, Hot Springs, Coffee Growers, Otavalo Market
Accommodations: Hacienda Cusin

Day 9

Day 10

Otavalo - Hacienda La Primavera

Distance: 155 Km / 96 miles 
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities: Traditional Leather Maker, Chachimbiro Hot Springs
Accommodations: Hacienda Primavera Wilderness Lodge

Day 11

Hacienda La Primavera - Tulcan

Distance: 142 km / 88 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast 
Activities:
Coffee Growers, El Angel National Park, Tufiño Hot Springs, Excursion to Colombia, Sanctuary de las Latas

Accommodations:  Palacio Imperial

Day 11

Day 12

Tulcan - Aloburo

Distance: 111 km / 69 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities:
El Angel National Park, Swimming, Horse Riding

Accommodations:  Hacienda Piman

Day 13

Aloburo - Papallacta

Distance: 170km | 106 miles 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Laguna Yaguarcocha, Paila Ice Cream Maker, Cheese Maker, Quitsato Equator monument, Oyacachi Hot Spring, Coca-Cayambe National Park
Accommodations: Termas Papallacta Hot Springs Spa & Resort

Day 13

Day 14

Papallacta - Quito

Distance:  150 km | 93 miles
Included Meals: Breakfast 

Activities: Enjoy a relaxed morning at Termas De Papallacta Spa Resort, Lago Muerto Pungo

Return Home

Return home

Many international flights leave around midnight from Quito.  If you are catching a flight the same evening as the last day of the tour, you may enjoy VIP access to our "Freedom Riders' Lounge" - complete with a hot shower, jacuzzi, gym, and honor bar before your flight home.

Return Home

Itinerary

Day 1 - Mindo

Elevation Profile - Day 1

 

Dirt Bike Deluxe Motorcycle Adventure Tour in Ecuador Cloudforest Mindo

Day 1
 
Quito - Inti'ñan - Nono - Mindo

Distance Covered:  114 km / 71 miles

museo intinan ecuador offroad 4x4 motorcycle adventure tourYou'll begin this 14-day/13-night adventure from our shop in Quito, Ecuador. In 1978, Quito became the first place on the planet to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for having the best-preserved historic center in all of Latin America. Quito is high on the Altiplano Plateau (the second highest in the world) in the Andes at 9,350 feet.  We suggest that you arrive a day or two early to experience our magnificent capital city while getting acclimated to the high altitude before beginning the tour.mindo

During the first morning of the tour, you’ll be outfitted with the motorcycle of your choice and given a thorough orientation answering all questions concerning local customs, rules of the road, riding signals, Ecuadorian driver courtesies, and more. The first day’s ride purposefully includes a sampling of the different types of roads that you will ride.  We will show you how to operate your pre-programmed GPS unit with daily routes and be given a "Road Book" with details and points of interest for each day.  We will provide you with an "emergency kit" containing a pre-paid cell phone, first aid kit, tools, and other items to ensure your ride goes smoothly.  You will have the opportunity to safely become accustomed to asphalt, dry gravel, cobblestone, and dirt farm roads.

pululahua crater motorcycle advrenture tour ecuador 4x4Inti-ñan means “path of the Sun” in the Quechua language, and the Inti-ñan Museum is situated directly on the Equator. The indigenous peoples have revered this site for thousands of years. You will learn how ancient people came to understand that this was the center of the world centuries before the advent of modern geography or GPS devices. On the “red line” marking the equator, you will experiment with gravity, including witnessing how water drains either clockwise or counter-clockwise, depending on which side of the Equator you are standing. You will also have the opportunity to see how the indigenous populations of Ecuador live by visiting models of their homes. These models will enable you to understand better the cultures and ways of life that you will experience in real life as you pass through various regions.

waterfall on hummingbird road mindo quito suzuki dr650 motorcycle adenture tourDeparting the Inti-ñan Museum, you are now officially outside of the Quito metropolitan region and have begun riding in the Northern Hemisphere. Your second stop is to view the beautiful Pululahua Crater Geo-Botanical Reserve, a crater formed by a volcanic eruption 2,500 years ago. From there, head onto the Andes' western slopes full of dense, green forests and steep mountains.bird on offroad pacific discovery route ecuador motorcycle dirt bike advrenture tour

You'll turn onto a dirt road that will take you to the small town of Nono. It is here where you will begin your ride into the Nono Biological Reserve. This wildlife refuge is famous as one of the world's most biodiverse places.   It contains the small Andean Spectacled Bear and thousands of species of colorful birds and frogs. 

Please stop at the Bellavista Bird Lodge and turn the engines off and sit silently for a couple of minutes and see hundreds of colorful birds surround us and put on a show. 

cacao beans ecuador motorcycle adventure From there, you'll drop down into the microclimate of the town of Mindo - a funky cloudforest town with lots of adventure sports and activities available. You can stop to visit an organic chocolate maker to see how raw cacao is grown and transformed into a premium, gourmet chocolate.   Then you'll ride even deeper into the cloudforest and check into a private cabin at the Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge.

 

Day 2 - Chugchilan
Day 3 - Salinas de Guaranda
Day 4 - Quevedo
Day 5 - San Clemente
Day 6 - Rest Day in San Clemente
Day 7 - Galera
Day 8 - Cielo Verde
Day 9 - Otavalo
Day 10 - Hacienda la Primavera
Day 11 - Tulcân
Day 12 - Aloburo
Day 13 - Papallacta
Day 14 - Quito

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About Our Offroad Tours

What to Expect

This 14-day self-guided motorcycle adventure tour will start in our offices in the Carolina neighborhood of Quito.  Before your departure, we will provide you with a detailed and thoughtful presentation on the written and unwritten rules of the road, customs, and courtesies in Ecuador. We will instruct you on how to operate your pre-programmed GPS navigation unit. We will hand you a packet with your prepaid hotel vouchers and daily map sheets. The roadbook will provide points of interest, descriptions of local highlights, and "hidden gems" that aren't common knowledge. The route will be reviewed with you in detail to provide additional useful information about the timing, suggestions for lunch stops, and where to get gas along the way. You can use this information to tailor your days - including as much or as little as you like. 

On the morning of your departure, you will be outfitted with the off-road-capable motorcycle (or 4x4) of your choice. The vehicle is fitted with a waterproof luggage system, a first aid kit, a tankbag (if you want one), spare innertubes (or tire repair kit), and a set of tools. You will have a prepaid local cell phone to call us for support anytime during your trip.  We will carefully review the bike with you using our multi-point checklist to ensure everything is in perfect working order before your departure. We will ensure you know what to do in case of an emergency or breakdown.

You may use our lockers and storage area to store your luggage and belongings that you will not take with you on the ride.

The route you will follow over the next fourteen days is based on several years of experience and riding these routes on our guided tours.  The route is not highly technical. It is a dual-sport tour, with a mix of paved backroads and natural, unimproved dirt roads.  The tour is mostly on unpaved roads and avoids the pavement as much as possible, taking you to places seldom visited by outsiders. Several stops are available, marked on the GPS unit and the daily route sheets. 

You should be aware that you will be traveling in areas where access to medical care may be several hours away.

You will have many opportunities for amazing photos and stops in remote villages where visitors are very rare. Locals are friendly, and the areas visited are very safe, with very low crime rates. 

Ecuador Freedom staff will monitor your daily progress during your ride using an onboard GPS satellite tracking system. We can assist you by telephone if you need to change your route, roadside assistance, or need help in any way.

Upon returning, you will have access to our honor bar, jacuzzi, hot shower, and staff that can assist you with your next destination.

Weather and Temperatures

Weather and temperature ranges in Ecuador are generally the same year-round. You can expect the chance of passing showers in the highlands but rarely a full day of rain.  Chances for a full day of rain are more likely on the western slopes of the Andes in March, April, and early May.  This ride will be in elevations from sea level (where temperatures can be around 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit) to about 13,500 feet (where temperatures can be in the 30's Fahrenheit). Dressing in layers is recommended.  Please see this article for more information about the weather in Ecuador. 

Accommodations
Throughout the tour, you will stay in carefully selected accommodations with many amenities and upgraded, superior rooms or suites. when available, See this page for details, photos, and links to the hotel accommodations. Breakfast is included for each overnight stay, and dinners are included when staying in an area without other dining options. Ecuador Freedom has the right to substitute accommodations of equal quality due to availability and will notify you of these changes.

Packing List and Preparation
Ecuador Freedom will provide detailed information to prepare for the ride, including a packing list. Please also read our article entitled Preparing for a Self-Guided Tour: The Essentials.  You should know how to make general motorcycle repairs and maintenance and be able to change an innertube (click for a video tutorial).  Before traveling, we recommend you familiarize yourself with these guidebooks and maps.

Accommodations on this Tour

Accommodations on this tour

Our accommodations are selected for their exceptional quality, location, and unique character. Below are the accommodations featured on this tour.

Video - How We Select Accommodations

Pricing

Motorcycle / 4x4Single Occupancy

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Hero Xpulse200*

$4,090

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Honda XRE 300*

$4,370

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Suzuki DR650*

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LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches

REGULAR: 34.8 inches

$4,650

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Suzuki DR650 LOW*

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LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches

REGULAR: 34.8 inches

$4,650

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Honda XR650L*

$4,790

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

SWM RS650S*

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$4,650

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Aprilia Tuareg 660

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Yamaha Tenere 700

$5,350

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Husqvarna 701 Enduro*

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$5,350

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

BMW F750GS

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$5,350

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

BMW F800GS

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Triumph Tiger 800 XC

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Triumph Tiger 850 Sport

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

BMW F850GS

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Husqvarna Norden 901

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Honda Africa Twin 1100 DCT

$5,910

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Suzuki Jimny 4x4

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$5,490

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4

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$5,630

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Volkswagen Amarok 4x4

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$5,910

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Ford Ranger Diesel 4x4

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$5,910

This is the standard pricing if you are traveling alone (or traveling with friends but each with a single room). Single occupancy is standard on all of our self-guided and guided motorcycle tours.

Passenger Sharing Room

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If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price.

$1,695

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If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price.

* Bikes marked with an asterisk are not configured to take a passenger.

All prices are in United States Dollars (USD) - the official currency of the Republic of Ecuador

Before booking a self-guided tour with us, please carefully read our Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour Terms and Conditions

Our reservation system is automated and accessible through the "Book Now" or "Reserve Online" buttons. The system will take you through a few easy steps to book your tour and any desired extensions.  The system is secure and uses a third-party, Ecuadorian payment system called Kushki, which meets all international regulations and security standards. Payment may be made using any major credit card.  Please note that we must collect a government-issued ID number from you when booking due to Ecuadorian banking regulations.  You may use your passport, driver's license, or any other government identification number.

Alternatively, you may request payment through PayPal in the system (click the PayPal logo on checkout). If you prefer to send a wire transfer, please let us know (using the "Ask a Question" button or "Contact" menu item, and we will provide our banking details.

Deposits are refundable minus 10% of the total rental or tour price only if canceled at least 90 days prior to departure or pick-up date. Cancellations are very costly to us as they impede our planning and ability to sell rentals and tours to other customers. Therefore, cancellations for any reason made less than 90 days before the pickup or departure date are not refundable nor may they be applied to a future rental or tour.

To protect yourself from this loss of your deposit, it is up to you to secure travel insurance that covers cancellations due to health problems, civil unrest, acts of God, family tragedies, any issues, cancellations or delays with flight departures, etc. 

Medical and security emergencies happen; when they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world’s leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk, and crisis response services to travelers worldwide. Memberships start at $129

Global Rescue has created the industry’s most complete travel insurance that was built with the outdoorsman in mind. With minimal exclusions, the IMG Signature Travel Insurance is the perfect add-on to your Global Rescue membership.

To find out more information please visit our landing page at: https://partner.globalrescue.com/freedombikerental

The balance (second 50%) of your rental or tour is due when you pick up the bike in our office in Quito.   The second 50% can be paid in cash, (United States Dollars), with PayPal, or with a credit card.  We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.  A 100% refundable security deposit using a credit card for the rental motorcycle or 4x4 is also required and is separate from the payment for the tour.  Security deposits are $500 - $2500, depending on the vehicle selected.

What's Included
  • Unlimited Mileage Motorcycle Rental 
  • GPS Navigation System with programmed routes for each day
  • Back-office tracking and monitoring
  • Road Book with daily maps and guide to points of interest
  • Detailed pre-ride briefing
  • Preparation lists, information, and videos
  • Prepaid cell phone with 24-hour support line
  • Backoffice Monitoring 
  • Saddlebags or hard luggage system
  • Hotel Accommodations listed on this page (single occupancy is standard)
  • 13 Breakfasts
  • 9 Dinners
  • Mashpi Chocolate Tour
  • Exotic Fruit Farm Tour
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
  • Souvenir decal
  • Luggage storage and locker usage while riding
  • VIP access to the Freedom Riders' Lounge™ with a hot shower, jacuzzi, and honor bar.
  • Exclusive 20% discount on high-quality riding gear from (you will not find this at any store - only for Ecuador Freedom customers!)
What's Not Included

Available Extensions

Add additional rest days to your trip to relax and explore the area on your own.  Simple, flat fees include extra lodging, breakfast and vehicle rental fees.

Rest Day - Hacienda Primavera

Hacienda Primavera Lodge Extension

Add a rest day at the Hacienda Primavera Lodge

Simple, flat fee includes an extra day of lodging and vehicle rental.

Add Riding and Rest Day - El Jardin Misahualli Lodge

El Jardin Misahualli Lodge

Add an extra day of riding and stay in the Amazon Basin.

Simple, flat fee includes an extra day of lodging and vehicle rental.

Private Fishing Charter

1 Day Private Fishing Charter

Spend a full day deep sea fishing on a private fishing boat.

Contact us for current pricing

Add Rest Day - Termas de Papallacta

Termas de Papallacta

Add an additional day, staying in a private cabin with hot springs at the Termas de Papallacta Lodge.

Simple, flat fee includes an extra day of lodging and vehicle rental.

Galapagos Cruise

Galapagos Cruise

We work with the the longest-running cruise operator in the Galapagos and offer our tour customers special reduced pricing on permium tours in the Galapagos of 4,5 and 8 day cruises.

Please let us know if you would like more info


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