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Offroad Pacific Discovery Self-Guided Tour

 

 

7 DAYS
FROM $2,345

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70% DIRT

30% paved

SERVICE LEVEL

Casual and Upscale Lodging

à la carte dining

CUSTOMIZABLE

Extensions available

Self-Guided Off-Road Motorcycle Tour Overview

  • Tour Starts and Ends: Quito, Ecuador. Airport Code: UIO
  • Time Needed: 8-9 days vacation
  • Tour Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Riding Days: 6
  • Rest Days: 1 - in San Clemente
  • 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
  • Navigation Aids Provided: Pre-ride briefing, Daily Route Sheets and Maps
  • Support: 24 hours via prepaid local cell phone, back-office monitoring and tracking
  • Availability:  All year long!
  • Fully Customizable

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 the small fishing villages and sandy beaches of Ecuador's enamoring coastline.  This dual-sport offroad motorcycle tour 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 indeed off the beaten path.

As with all of our tours, we believe you can best unlock Ecuador through its people.  You'll have the opportunity to meet people from many walks of life from farmers to fishermen to archeologists. Our Road Book and programmed GPS make it easy to have a fantastic adventure.  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 an inspiring week to create memories that will last for a lifetime.  

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.

Motorcycle / 4x4
Single 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*

$2,345

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*

$2,485

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

$2,625

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

$2,625

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*

$2,695

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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$2,625

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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$3,045

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

$2,975

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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$2,975

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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$2,975

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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$3,045

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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$3,045

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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$3,045

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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$3,115

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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$3,115

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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$3,115

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

$3,255

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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$3,045

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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$3,115

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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$3,255

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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$3,255

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.

$895

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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

Route Map

Elevation Profile

TIMELINE OVERVIEW

Things You Will See

Itinerary

Day 1 - Mindo

Elevation Profile - Day 1

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Day 1
Quito - Inti'ñan - Nono - Mindo

Distance Covered:  114 km / 71 miles

museo intinan ecuador offroad 4x4 motorcycle adventure tourYou'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.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 the 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 you will experience 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 that are 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. From here, you enter 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. 

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, we'll drop 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.   You'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

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Day 2
Mindo - Tulipe - Pacto - Mashpi Reserve - Cielo Verde

Distance Covered:  106 km / 65 miles

mindo butterfly garden motorcycle adventure tourAfter a hearty breakfast, including fresh, exotic fruit juices, stop to visit the amazing butterfly farm.  It has several species of butterflies in all stages of life from chrysalis on up. It is an amazing place and a good way to start our morning.  You can then visit a coffee farm to learn how coffee is grown, selected, roasted, and packed.  You'll learn what makes a good coffee bean and have a second cup here before heading out of Mindo.coffee plant tour motorcycle dirt bike adventure 4x4 ecuador

Then you will ride into the Sacred Valley of Tulipe - home of the ancient Yumbo people.  The Yumbo is a unique culture that left many artifacts, pyramids, and a unique road system of tunnels. You may visit the ceremonial pools here in the Tulipe archeological site.  No one understands the actual use of these vast spaces. The stone pools have a symbolic structure (one is in the shape of a jaguar), which, when filled with water, apparently served as astronomical observatories of the night sky.  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.fun at the fruit farm

Descending deeper into the mysterious, mist-shrouded forest with giant anthuriums, mosses, and towering trees, you'll arrive in the village of Pacto. Here you will be able to take a short hike to a fantastic waterfall where you can have a refreshing swim.  Afterward, we'll replenish ourselves on some of the locally grown exotic fruits. We'll hop on the bike and continue down in elevation into the magical cloudforest.

Cascada Gallito de la Peña Offroad Pacific Discovery Route Ecuador 4x4 motorcycle adventure tourYou'll pass a few muddy spots that will demand all of your attention. You may want to stop a few times so that you can fully appreciate and take in this beautiful part of the world.  It is 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.

You'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 over a waterfall - a once in a lifetime experience.fruit_farm

watercrossing over waterfall ecuador mashpi forest motorcycle adventure tourThen you can stop for a fascinating visit (included) 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. 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 Mashpi_forestover 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 strange 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.cielo verde lodge on offroad pacific discovery motrocycle adventure tour ecuador 640

You'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.  You'll enjoy an excellent dinner of the local cuisine.

Day 3 -Samé

Elevation Profile - Day 3

Self Guided Dirt Bike Adventure Tour in Ecuador
Day 3
Cielo Verde - Golondrina - Quininde - Same
252 km / 157 miles

Mashpi Chocolate SampleYou can have a morning jump into the crystal waters of the Huanduriaco River, traditional Ecuadorian breakfast, and head out from the beautiful village of Cielo Verde.towards golondrina ecuador motorcycle adventure tour 4x4

Your first stop will be at an international award-winning chocolate producer.  Alejandro Solano and his wife Agustina own the Mashpi chocolate farm. 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.   You will get to taste this famous chocolate on our tour of their farm.

palm_grove_near_golondrinaYou'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.  You can stop to meet a cabbage palm farmer (location in GPS) 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.heart of palm grower ecuador motorcycle adventure tour

You'll pass through acres and acres of majestic palm groves. You can meet some of the farmers here and visit a palm processing operation. These processing plants turn these giant palm nuts into the vegetable oil you use every day in your soap, french fries, and thousands of other products.

Then you will continue through these beautiful farmlands on dirt roads and cross the Guayllabamba River using a small ferry. 

DIRT road on pacific coast motorcycle adventure tourThe town of Quininde is known for its exotic fruit markets. Here you will join a rolling, paved road that will take you to the coast. The route will provide you with full sweeping turns and spectacular views of the farms and residents who live along the rivers.  It's a different culture and people here, and their attitude is always warm, friendly, and festive.
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You'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.  You'll claw over a few dramatic cliffs giving spectacular views of the ocean and arrive at the charming El Acantillado Lodge, near the town of Same.  Here you will have access to a private beach, and you will check into your private cabin high on a cliff overlooking the beach and ocean below.  

Day 4- San Clemente

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Day 4 
Samé - Galera - Pedernales - Canoa - San Clemente
330 km / 205 miles

unspoiled coastline of ecuador on offroad pacific discovery tour motorcycle adventureAfter a visit to the caves along the cliffs along the private beach, you will probably want to have a fresh shrimp omelet breakfast (or something else) and head out on the road. You'll ride into the Galera - Cabo San Francisco Marine Reserve Park - one of Ecuador's most beautiful natural untouched sections of coastline.  You'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. cabuyal beach

Continue along the coastline roads that have the feel of a giant garden along a rocky coastline.  This section of road is one of the most remote and least visited parts of the Ecuadorian Coast, and it is a stunning landscape.

Offroad pacific discovery route ecuador motorcycle 4x4 adventure tourYou will see that the preferred form of transport here is horseback.  We usually stop for lunch in the somewhat chaotic little city of Pedernales. This small city is the center of the shrimp trade in Ecuador (the country's third most important export). Along the town's beach, you can enjoy some of the great restaurants serving the freshest shrimp you will have ever tasted in your life!Ecuadorian-Shrimp-Ceviche-10

You will continue your ride down the unspoiled coastline of empty, sandy beaches and into the warm, friendly fishing village of Jama.  Then, you will head inland for a ride on some of the serene, undisturbed countryside of Manabi, passing cattle farms. 

3 amigos on suzuki dr650 on beach in ecuador motorcycle adventure tourYou'll ride through the fishing/surfing village of Canoa and continue along the coast and across the bridge at the Bahia de Caraquez.  Here, you will drop onto the beach and continue for about 18 miles. You will be riding in the sand, right on the beach along the cliffs (depending on the tides, this is done either going to San Clemente or returning on Day 6).  This beach ride is not a brief - it is a lengthy 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!

You'll end the day's ride at the luxurious and beautiful Palmazul Hotel & Spa.

Day 5 - Rest Day in San Clemente

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Day 5

 Rest Day in San Clemente
0 miles / 0 km (optional riding available)
 

Break Day! Relaxation and sunshine! 

You can 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

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Day 6
San Clemente - San Isidro - Valle Hermoso
264 km / 164 miles

ceibo_treesYou'll have some time to enjoy the beach this morning and the fresh salty air before you head out.  To the north, we head through 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 Ecuadorian coastal 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.highway to the coast ecuador motorcycle adventure

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 threads makes the fluff resistant to water and highly buoyant. Kapok was used worldwide until the mid-1900s in life preservers, life vests, and seat cushions.

riding through banana plants ecuador motorcycle adventureYou'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.  You'll take curvy paved backroads and a route of unpaved farm roads through this magnificent land.Kashama Hotel Ecuador 001

You'll end the day at a unique hotel, the Kashama Eco Resort & Spa, in the rainforest, at the base of the Andes.  The hotel is unique in that it is built into a waterfall.  It offers fantastic cuisine and the 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

 

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Day 7
Valle Hermoso -  Rio Blanco - Chiriboga - Quito
191 km / 119 miles

breakfast at kashama before riding motorcycle back up into the andes on dirt bike adventure tourAfter a refreshing swim in the waterfall,  have breakfast and start riding up the foothills of the Andes.  You'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.   cascada la sucia ecuaodr motorcycle adventure tour

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 favorite local swimming hole with several available small restaurants.

cotopaxi_eruprting_quitoIt is unpaved roads through an area of the country that attracts bird watching enthusiasts from around the world.  You'll start heading upwards, and the air will thin out as we climb to an altitude of over 12,000 feet. You'll have fantastic vistas of the valley below.  You will be passing by several spectacular waterfalls as you ride through small villages such as Chiriboga and other settlements in the cloudforest on the western slopes of Ecuador.

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Coming over the last pass, you'll re-enter Quito and get a fantastic view of this sprawling city from high above.   You'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 self-guided motorcycle adventure tour (or self-drive 4x4 tour) will start in our offices located in Quito's Carolina neighborhood, the safest and most convenient part of Quito.  Prior to your departure (on the day prior or the morning of departure), we will fill your mind with a detailed and thoughtful presentation on Ecuadorian rules of the road, customs, and courtesies. We will instruct you on operating your pre-programmed GPS unit and will give you a packet containing your prepaid hotel vouchers and daily map sheets with points of interest. There are detailed descriptions of local highlights and information on "hidden gems" that aren't common knowledge.  You can use this information to tailor your day - including as much or as little as you like. The route will be reviewed with you in detail to provide you with additional useful information about the timing, suggestions for lunch stops, and where to get gas along the way.  

On the morning of your departure, you will be provided the off-road-capable motorcycle of your choice. The bike is prepared 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 also have a prepaid cell phone to call us for support at any time during your trip.  We will carefully review the bike with you using our multi-point checklist to be sure that everything is in perfect working order. We will make sure that you know what to do in case of an emergency or breakdown.

We developed the route you will be following based on years of research, riding, and exploring on our own and with guided groups.  The route is not highly technical and is composed primarily of unimproved dirt roads (natural dirt roads without gravel, etc.).  Two relatively long riding days require stamina and the ability to adapt to possible adverse weather and road conditions. You will be traveling in areas where access to medical care may be hours away.

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

During your ride, Ecuador Freedom staff will monitor your daily progress using your bike's onboard GPS satellite tracking system. We can assist you by telephone if you need to change your route, need roadside assistance, or 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 of sea level where temperatures can be around 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 11,500 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
Throughout the tour, you will stay in ideally-located, high-end accommodations. See this page for details and links to the specific accommodations provided.  Ecuador Freedom has the right to substitute accommodations of equal quality due to availability and will notify you of these changes.  Please see this article about food on the coast of Ecuador.

Packing List and Preparation
Ecuador Freedom will provide you with detailed information to prepare for the ride, including a packing list.  You should know how to make general motorcycle repairs and maintenance and to be able to change an inner tube.  Before you travel, we recommend that you familiarize yourself in advance with these recommended guidebooks and maps.

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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.

Motorcycle / 4x4
Single 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*

$2,345

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*

$2,485

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

$2,625

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

$2,625

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*

$2,695

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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$2,625

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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$3,045

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

$2,975

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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$2,975

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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$2,975

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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$3,045

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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$3,045

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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$3,045

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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$3,115

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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$3,115

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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$3,115

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

$3,255

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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$3,045

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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$3,115

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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$3,255

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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$3,255

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.

$895

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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
  • Comprehensive pre-ride briefing
  • Preparation lists, information, and videos
  • Prepaid cell phone with 24-hour support
  • Saddlebags or hard luggage system
  • Single-occupancy hotel rooms standard
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 3 Dinners
  • 20% discount on high-quality riding gear from Klim
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
  • Souvenir decal
  • Luggage storage and locker usage while riding
  • Mashpi Chocolate Tour
  • Exotic Fruit Farm Tour
  • VIP access to the Freedom Riders' Lounge™ with hot shower, jacuzzi, and honor bar.
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 - Palmazul Hotel & Spa

Palmazul Hotel & Spa

Add an extra rest day at the beach at the Palmazul Hotel & Spa

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

Shamanic Cleansing

Shamanic Cleansing Ceremony

Add a shamanic cleansing ceremony by the Tsachila Tribe at the Kashama Lodge to purify you and remove bad spirits Flat Fee: $95 per person

Rest Day - Kashama Lodge

Kashama Lodge Extension

Add an additional day, staying at the Kashama Lodge and Spa

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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