Offroad Pacific Discovery Guided Motorcycle Tour
70% DIRT
30% paved
SERVICE LEVEL
Casual / Upscale hotels
à la carte dining
GROUP SIZE
1-9 Motorcycles
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
Guided Off-Road Motorcycle Tour Overview
- Tour Starts and Ends: Quito, Ecuador. Airport Code: UIO
- Tour Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
- Time Needed: 8-9 days vacation
- Riding Days: 6
- Rest Days: 1 in San Clemente
- Support Truck: with 5+ riders
- Distance: 1,229 kilometers / 764 miles 60% unpaved road / 40% paved road
- Climates: Cloudforest, Tropical Rainforest, Tropical Grasslands, Paramo, Dry Forest
- Highest Elevation: 3,364 meters | 11,037 feet
- Lowest Elevation: 0 ft /m - sea level
- Elevation Gain / Loss: 12,187 meters | 39,984 feet
- Availability: All year long! See tour dates below
This off-road adventure tour will be the most memorable ride to the beach you will ever have. The route brings you through several wildlife refuges and protected forests, to sparkling waterfalls, and to the small fishing villages and sandy beaches of Ecuador's enamoring coastline. This is an opportunity to experience several different cultures, varied ways of life, and distinctive cuisines. The tour goes through some of the most bio-diverse regions in the world and parts of rural Ecuador that few visitors get to see. Lodging is in top-notch, exclusive lodges and hotels that are truly off the beaten path.
As with all of our tours, we believe Ecuador is best unlocked through its people. We'll meet people from many walks of life from farmers to fishermen to archeologists. Our resident guides will show you their secret places along this route and introduce you to friends we have along the way. Off-bike activities include a visit to the Tulipe archeological site, a visit to a palm tree farm and processor, the Inti-ñan Solar Museum, and a surfing lesson. The tour packs a lot into a very exciting week to create memories that will last for a lifetime.
Hero Xpulse200*
| $4,120
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*
| $4,260
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 SEAT: 33.2 inches REGULAR: 34.8 inches | $4,400
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*
| $4,470
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*
LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches REGULAR: 34.8 inches | $4,400
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*
| $4,400
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,750
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*
| $4,750
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
| $4,750
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,890
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
| $4,890
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
| $4,890
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
| $5,030
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
If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price. | $1,900
If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price. |
2 Vehicles Sharing Room
If you are traveling with someone who will be riding a separate motorcycle and sharing your room (1 or 2 beds), take 10% off the price of each bike! | 10% Discount
If you are traveling with someone who will be riding a separate motorcycle and sharing your room (1 or 2 beds), take 10% off the price of each bike! |
* Bikes marked with an asterisk are not configured to take a passenger since they use saddlebags and not panniers for luggage.
All prices are in United States Dollars (USD) - the official currency of the Republic of Ecuador
Things You Will See
Itinerary
Day 1 - Mindo
Elevation Profile - Day 1
Day 1
Quito - Inti'ñan - Nono - Mindo
Distance Covered: 114 km / 71 miles
You'll begin this 7-day/6-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.
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 will be ridden. You will have the opportunity to safely become accustomed to asphalt, dry gravel, cobblestone, and dirt farm roads.
Inti-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. Our group 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. During your first stop directly on the “red line,” 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. This will enable you to understand better the cultures and ways of life you will experience as you pass through various regions.
Departing 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 that are full of dense, green forests and steep mountains.
We'll turn onto a dirt road that will take us to the small town of Nono and then into the Nono Biological Reserve - a wildlife refuge that is famous for being one of the world's most biodiverse regions. It contains the small Andean Spectacled Bear and thousands of species of colorful birds and frogs.
We'll stop at the Bellavista Bird Lodge, turn the engines off, sit silently for a couple of minutes, and see hundreds of colorful birds surround us and put on a show.
From there, we'll drip down into the microclimate of the town of Mindo - a funky cloudforest town with lots of adventure sports and activities available. We'll visit an organic chocolate maker to see how raw cacao is grown and transformed into a premium, gourmet chocolate. We'll then ride deeper into the cloudforest and check into a private cabin alongside the Mindo river at the Mindo Garden Lodge.
Day 2 -Cielo Verde
Elevation Profile - Day 2
Distance Covered: 106 km / 65 miles
After a hearty breakfast, including fresh, exotic fruit juices, we'll visit the amazing butterfly farm. It has several species of butterflies in all stages of life from chrysalis on up. It's an amazing place and a good way to start our morning. We'll then visit a coffee farm to learn how coffee is grown, selected, roasted, and packed. We'll learn what makes a good coffee bean and have a second cup here before heading out of Mindo.
We'll ride into the Sacred Valley of Tulipe - home of the ancient Yumbo people. This unique culture left many artifacts, pyramids, and a unique road system of tunnels.
We'll visit the ceremonial pools here in The Tulipe archeological site. No one understands the actual use of these large spaces. The stone pools have a symbolic structure (one is in the shape of a jaguar), which, when filled with water, apparently served as celestial observatories of the night sky. This meant the Yumbo were not only able to interpret the stars but, as they entered the pools, they were metaphorically able to bathe among the stars reflected on the water's surface. Here they predicted the future and revealed cosmic secrets to the initiated.
Descending deeper into the mysterious, mist-shrouded forest with giant anthuriums, mosses, and towering trees, we'll arrive in the village of Pacto, where we will have a short hike to an amazing waterfall where we can have a refreshing swim. Afterward, we'll replenish on some of the locally grown exotic fruits. We'll hop on the bike and continue down in elevation, into the magical cloudforest.
We'll pass a few muddy spots that will demand all of your attention, so we will stop a few times so that you can fully appreciate and take in this beautiful part of the world. It's an area that National Geographic has made famous thanks to their "expeditions" in this area. We'll get an immersive experience in this enchanting forest.
We'll ride through the Mashpi Cloudforest reserve, one of Ecuador's most beautiful forests. With wild orchids, colorful birds, and pristine waterfalls. It's a ride you will never forget. We'll do a river crossing right over a waterfall - a once in a lifetime experience.
Then we will stop for a fascinating visit to the exotic fruit farm and research center run by our friends Jim and Mimi. Here they grow over 600 species of exotic fruits, herbs, and spices from all over the world. Jim and his wife live in a rustic, two-story wooden house, and we stayed in a small, equally rustic guest house made from a bamboo-like grass. The open structure, which is nestled into the dense forest, serves as a home and a business for Jim’s seed sales. There are bundles of colorful fruits or bags of seeds ready for mailing in every corner of the building. The couple has been living in this very remote location in the middle of the rainforest for over 30 years. When they started, they had to walk six hours through very dense vegetation to reach a dirt road with a bus service, and there was no electricity. For food, they mainly had to grow it themselves. We'll taste some bizarre fruits, play a game of identifying spices and herbs from their unique scents, and see firsthand the extensive collection of rare trees and specimens in this fantastic fruity place.
We'll end the days ride at the Cielo Verde Lodge, in the small village of Cielo Verde at about 1200 feet in elevation. They have private access to a crystal clear river beach, swimming pool, and jacuzzis. We'll enjoy a fine dinner of the local cuisine.
Day 3 -Samé
Elevation Profile - Day 3
Cielo Verde - Golondrina - Quininde - Same
We'll have a last jump into the crystal waters of the Huanduriaco River, have a traditional Ecuadorian breakfast, and head out from the beautiful village of Cielo Verde.
Our first stop will be at an international award-winning chocolate producer. The Mashi chocolate farm is owned by Alejandro Solano and his wife, Agustina. Alejandro is one of the region's expert birders, able to recognize calls from a distance and zoom in to find the bird before it moves on. The farm grows "Nacional trees" - known as the world's best chocolate - and creates Mashpi Artisanal Chocolate bars through an elaborate process. Alejandro and Agustina combine their passions-tending to cacao groves in the cloud forest shade to preserve the land and natural habitats of the rare species of birds here. The final product captures the richness of the climate, and like shade-grown coffee, has a depth of flavor not found using other growing techniques. We'll get to taste this famous chocolate on our tour of their farm.
We'll pass immense fields of the cabbage palm tree. These are what you probably know as "hearts of palm" that adorn salads around the world. We'll stop to meet a cabbage palm farmer and open up this tree's stalk to taste a fresh heart of palm. The light, flaky taste and texture are delicious and nothing at all like the canned variety.
We'll pass through acres and acres of majestic palm groves. We'll meet some of the farmers here and visit a palm processing operation - that turns these giant palm nuts into the vegetable oil you use every day in your soap, french fries, and thousands of other products. We'll visit a palm oil processing station to see how these palm nuts are made into vegetable oil.
Then we'll continue through these beautiful farmlands on dirt roads and cross the Guayllabamba River using a small ferry.
At the town of Quininde, known for its exotic fruit markets, we'll join a rolling, paved toad that will take us to the coast and give us fun, wide sweeping turns and spectacular views of the residents that live along the rivers here. It's a different culture and people here, and their attitude is always warm, friendly, and festive.
We'll get to the coast and skirt around the city of Esmeraldas, and head down the coastline, passing the beach towns of Tonsupa and Atacames. We'llclaw over a few dramatic cliffs giving spectacular views of the ocean and arrive at the charming El Acantillado hotel, near the town of Same. Here we will have access to a private beach, and we'll check into our private cabins high on a cliff overlooking the beach and ocean below. The seafood dinner will leave you with tastes that you will crave long after this tour is over.
Day 4- San Clemente
Same - Galera - Pedernales - Canoa - San Clemente
After a visit to the caves along the cliffs along the private beach, we'll have a fresh shrimp omelet breakfast (or something else) and head out on the road. We'll ride into the Galera - Cabo San Francisco Marine Reserve Park - one of Ecuador's most beautiful natural untouched sections of coastline. We'll stop for a visit to the Playa Escondida Reserve, run by our friend Judith who has been actively protecting this part of the world for over forty years.
We'll continue along the coastline on a mix of paved and unpaved roads that have the feel of a giant garden along a rocky coastline. This is one of the most remote and least visited parts of the Ecuadorian Coast, and it is a stunning landscape.
We will see that the preferred form of transport here is horseback. We usually stop for lunch in the somewhat chaotic little city of Pedernales. Known as the capital city for shrimp harvesting and trade in Ecuador (the country's third most important export) here, you can enjoy some of the great restaurants serving the freshest shrimp you will have ever tasted in your life!
Our ride continues down the unspoiled coastline of empty, sandy beaches and into the warm, friendly fishing village of Jama. You will then head inland for a ride on some of the serene, undisturbed countryside of Manabi, passing many grass-fed cattle farms.
We'll ride through the fishing/surfing village of Canoa and continue along the coast and across the bridge at the Bahia de Caraquez. Here, we will drop onto the beach and continue for about 18 miles riding in the sand, right on the beach along the cliffs. This is not a brief ride - it's about a 20 mile stretch of pristine and sometimes rocky coastline.
There are not many places left in the world where you can ride so far, right on the beach, so we hope this will be a memorable experience!
We'll end the day's ride at the luxurious and beautiful Palma Azul Hotel & Spa and enjoy the local seafood specialties of the province of Manabi.
Day 5 - Rest Day in San Clemente
Day 5
Rest Day in San Clemente
Break Day! Relaxation and sunshine!
You can also take the bike out and explore the beautiful backcountry of Manabi Province. Or take a boat expedition to explore the famous bird-watching mecca of El Corazon Island. Corazon Island is a haven of mangroves, located between Bahia de Caraquez and San Vicente in the Chone River estuary in Manabi. Inside, there is a path through the mangroves where native guides interpret the mangrove's life and its rich biodiversity. It is a community ecotourism project that seeks to educate and preserve mangrove resources through its inhabitants and visitors' education.
Or, you can pull up a chair at some of the great hang-outs, beachside bars, and restaurants and enjoy a restful day away from the bike.
Day 6 - Valle Hermoso
Elevation Profile - Day 6
San Clemente - San Isidro - Valle Hermoso
We'll have some time to enjoy the beach this morning and the fresh salty air before we head out. To the north, we head through a dry forest and home to the legendary Ceibo tree. Known as the "tree of life," Ceibo trees (pronounced “SAY-bo”) is a striking feature of the coastal Ecuadorian landscape. Straight from a Tim Burton film or a page out of Dr. Seuss, these large trees feature bright green bulbous trunks, prominent buttresses, and a disarray of heavy limbs extending in all directions.
The tree produces a silky flower called Kapoks. Historically, the super-soft kapok fibers were collected and used to fill pillows, mattresses, stuffed dolls, etc. The waxy coating found on the fibers makes the fluff resistant to water and highly buoyant; thus, kapok was used worldwide until the mid-1900s in life preservers, life vests, and seat cushions.
We'll head away from the coast, heading inland into a land of rolling hills with a wide variety of climates, landscapes, and crops. There are rice fields, cattle farms, protected dry forests, and fruit trees. We'll take curvy paved backroads and a route of unpaved farm roads through this magnificent land.
We'll end the day at a phenomenal hotel, the Kashama Hotel & Spa, in the rainforest, at the Andes base. The hotel is unique in that it is built directly into a waterfall. It offers fantastic cuisine and an experience of the local culture of the friendly Tsachila people. You will enjoy a good night's rest with the sounds of the waterfall lulling you to a deep slumber.
Day 7 - Quito
Elevation Profile Day 7
After a refreshing swim in the waterfall, we'll have breakfast and start riding up the foothills of the Andes. We'll climb in elevation, passing lush green farms growing coffee and tropical fruits. The first part of the ride is on a super twisty, curvy road that will exhilarate you.
From then, we will head down into the valley of the Rio Blanco - a mighty river known by kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. We'll have a stop at the Rio Sucio falls - a popular local swimming hole with several "food court" restaurants.
From there, it is unpaved roads through an area of the country that attracts bird watching enthusiasts from around the world. We'll start heading upwards, and the air will thin out as we climb to an altitude of over 12,000 feet. We'll have fantastic vistas of the valley below. We will be passing by several spectacular waterfalls as we ride through small villages such as Chiriboga and other settlements in the cloudforest on the western slopes of Ecuador.
Coming over the last pass, we'll re-enter Quito and get an amazing view of this sprawling city from high above. We'll re-enter the city and pass through the picturesque colonial center - the first place in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the 1970s, thanks to its well-preserved ancient colonial buildings and magnificent churches.
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What to Expect
This guided motorcycle adventure tour will start in our offices located in Quito's Carolina neighborhood, near many hotels, restaurants, bars, museums, and shops. We suggest arriving in Quito a day or two early to enjoy the city and get the paperwork out of the way to have an easy start on Day 1.
On the morning of our departure, you will receive a detailed and thoughtful presentation on Ecuadorian rules of the road, customs, courtesies, and group riding protocols. You will be provided the adventure motorcycle of your choice, fitted with a waterproof luggage system and a tankbag if you want one. If there are more than five riders on tour, a support truck will be available to carry your luggage and carry bottled water. The support truck can respond in an emergency and make your ride more comfortable. If there are fewer than five riders on the tour, we may not provide a support truck, and you will need to carry your gear in the saddlebags or luggage system provided with your bike.
The route you will follow over the next seven days is based on several years' of experience and riding these routes many times. Your guide knows the route thoroughly, having ridden it several times before, and will show you our favorite, secret places and introduce you to the people, ways of life, and villages along the way. The route is primarily on unpaved, unimproved dirt roads through remote areas of the country. The riding is not very technical and suitable for riders with some experience riding on unpaved surfaces.
We do not want you to "push your limits." Rather, we want you to be able to lift your head, look around, and enjoy the amazing scenery during the ride.
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 between sea level (where temperatures can be around 90 degrees Fahrenheit) to 12,500 feet (where temperatures are in the 40's Fahrenheit). Dressing in layers is recommended. Please see this article for more information about the weather in Ecuador.
Accommodations
We will stay in high-end, unique, carefully selected hotels, lodges, and inns throughout the tour. See this page for details, photos, and links to the accommodations provided. 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 you with detailed information to prepare for the ride, including a packing list. No knowledge of Spanish is required - your Guide can speak English and Spanish fluently. Before you travel, we recommend that you familiarize yourself in advance with these recommended guidebooks and maps.
About Our Offroad Motorcycle Tours
Accommodations on this Tour
Our accommodations are selected for their exceptional quality, location, and unique character. Below are the accommodations featured on this tour.
Pricing
Hero Xpulse200*
| $4,120
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*
| $4,260
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 SEAT: 33.2 inches REGULAR: 34.8 inches | $4,400
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*
| $4,470
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*
LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches REGULAR: 34.8 inches | $4,400
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*
| $4,400
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,750
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*
| $4,750
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
| $4,750
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,820
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
| $4,890
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
| $4,890
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
| $4,890
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
| $5,030
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
If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price. | $1,900
If you will be riding with a passenger, (pillion) who will share your double room (1 or 2 beds), add this price. |
2 Vehicles Sharing Room
If you are traveling with someone who will be riding a separate motorcycle and sharing your room (1 or 2 beds), take 10% off the price of each bike! | 10% Discount
If you are traveling with someone who will be riding a separate motorcycle and sharing your room (1 or 2 beds), take 10% off the price of each bike! |
* Bikes marked with an asterisk are not configured to take a passenger since they use saddlebags and not panniers for luggage.
All prices are in United States Dollars (USD) - the official currency of the Republic of Ecuador
Before booking a tour with us, please carefully read our 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 before departure or pickup 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 or problems with flight departures, etc.
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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 a credit card. We accept Mastercard, Visa, 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
- Knowledgeable, Experienced, Local Resident Guide
- Saddlebags or hard luggage system
- Tank bag
- Luggage storage and locker use while riding
- Guaranteed departure policy (we go even if only one participant signs up - we do not cancel tours on you!)
- Support Vehicle (5+ motorcycles)
- Single occupancy (your own private room at no extra charge)
- All meals on riding days
- Tolls
- Fuel
- All activities and tours listed in the itinerary (and other surprise activities not listed)
- Pre-tour 20% discount on any high-quality riding gear from Klim
- Souvenir T-Shirt
- Souvenir Decal
- VIP access to the Freedom Riders' Lounge with a hot shower, gym, library, jacuzzi, and honor bar.
What's Not Included
- 100% Refundable security deposit to cover any damage to the rental motorcycle
- Hotel accommodations before and after the tour in Quito
- Trip cancellation, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
- Any activity not described in What's Included
- Meals not listed
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Click on any of the dates above to begin the quick online reservation process. If you don't see a tour date that works for you, please request a new tour date.
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