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Offroad Ecuador ADVenture Guided Motorcycle Tour

6 DAYS
FROM $3,370

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85% DIRT

15% paved

SERVICE LEVEL

Casual

à la carte dining

GROUP SIZE

1-8 Motorcycles

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE

Guided Off-Road Motorcycle Tour Overview

  • Tour Starts and Ends:  Quito, Ecuador.  Airport Code: UIO
  • Tour Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
  • Time Needed: 7-8 days vacation
  • Riding Days: 6
  • Rest Days: 0
  • Route: 80% Unpaved / 20% Paved
  • Support Truck: with 5+ riders
  • Total Distance: 770 miles / 1,234 kilometers
  • Elevation gain / loss : 16,633 meters / 54,570 feet
  • Climatic Zones:  Tropical Rainforest / Tropical Grasslands / Highlands Pampa / Cloudforest

WARNING: This is not a normal motorcycle ride. This tour requires elements of endurance and stamina. Riders must be able to ride in adverse weather conditions and adverse road conditions and for long time periods of time  (up to 10 hours)

If you are adventurous, this tour is for you -it is for those who love to ride off-road and way, way off the beaten track. The tour aims to avoid pavement as much as possible. It is full of spectacular off-road riding in areas of Ecuador that most people don't ever get the opportunity to see.  

The tour will immerse you into a part of this world that time has forgotten and into places where farming is still done with ancient techniques. It will take you to villages where people are surprised to see strangers.  We'll stop to meet people that are happy to show us their way of farming, cooking, and living.   It is a ride through incredible terrain, mountain passes, and around crater lakes.  

The Offroad Ecuador ADVenture Tour passes through several climatic zones in elevations from sea level to 13,500 feet.  It offers a chance to view native wildlife while gaining an intimate understanding of the incredible biodiversity found in Ecuador.

MotorcycleSingle 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
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*

$3,160

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*

$3,280

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*

$3,460

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

$3,400

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.

Suzuki DR650 LOW*

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LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches

REGULAR: 34.8 inches

$3,400

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 RS650R *

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$3,400

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

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$3,760

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

$3,700

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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$3,700

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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$3,700

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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$3,760

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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$3,760

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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$3,760

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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$3,820

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 900 Rally

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$3,820

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.

Husqvarna Norden 901

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$3,820

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.

Honda Africa Twin 1100 DCT

$3,940

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.

$1,050

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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.

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.

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

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Elevation Profile

TIMELINE OVERVIEW

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1 - Otavalo

Elevation Profile - Day 1

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Day 1
Quito-Inti'ñan-San José de Minas-Laguna de Mojanda-Otavalo
Distance Covered: 94 miles / 151 km 

Intinan museum on equator on motorcycle adventure tour in ecuadorYou’ll begin your six-day “Offroad Ecuador ADVenture" from our shop located in the fashionable neighborhood of La Carolina in Quito, Ecuador - 2850 meters (almost 2 miles above sea level) in the Andes Mountains, on the Equator, in South America.   Quito was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the 1970s for having the best-preserved and least altered historic center in all of Latin America.  We recommend you arrive a day or two in advance of the tour to experience this majestic city and to acclimate yourself to the high altitude. looking over the fields after san jose de minas offroad dirt motorcycle adventure

On the morning of the tour departure, you’ll be outfitted with the offroad motorcycle of your choice, thoroughly equipped for the adventure ahead. We will provide a thoughtful presentation that will answer all of your questions concerning the route, local customs, rules of the road, and group riding techniques.

San_Jose_de_MinasThe first day's ride is designed to give you a sampling of the different types of roads you will be riding.   We will ride asphalt, cobblestone, and unimproved dirt roads.

The first stop will be in the middle of the world. The Inti-ñan museum is situated right on the Equator.  Inti-ñan means "path of the Sun" in Quechua, a native language of Ecuador.  We'll get a short tour of this magical site, a place that the indigenous peoples have revered for thousands of years.ride up to mojanda offroad ecuador adventure dirt bike motorcycle adventureYou will learn how the ancient people came to understand that this was the center of the world, centuries before "modern" geography or GPS devices. You can play with gravity here and perform some experiments to learn about the Coriolis effect caused by the Earth's rotation. See the water spin different directions down a drain, depending on which hemisphere it is.  You will also get to know how the indigenous populations of Ecuador live and visit some typical homes of a few different cultures you will find in Ecuador. This tour will give you excellent background information on Ecuador and its people so that you will better understand the people as we pass through the various regions of Ecuador.

Dirt roads around laguna mojanda offroad ecuador motorcycle adventure tourAfter the visit to the Inti-ñan museum, we will be riding in the Northern Hemisphere.  We will first pass through a desert canyon on a road that will bring you into a deep gorge. This area resembles the landscapes you would find in Arizona or the California desert. Then ride out of the canyon into a lush green patchwork of fields of vegetables, roses, and dairy cattle.  We'll stop in the charming little town of San José de Minas with its beautiful stone church and well-manicured central park.

From San José de Minas, climb in altitude on spectacular dirt back roads giving grand vistas of the serene farmlands and forests below. The beautiful aromas of eucalyptus and pine forests will waft into your helmet.Mojanda_Lake

Stop to add a layer of clothing as you ride up to a height of over 12,000 feet (3714 meters) to view the majestic Mojanda Lake surrounded by the Fuya-Fuya mountain which stands guard over it. This high road will be the first time you will be in the high-altitude paramo climate on this ride.

From there,  ride down, through the colonial city of Otavalo, famous for its expansive indigenous market. Otavalo is known to have one of the most highly concentrated 

otavalo market spices ecuador motorcycle adventure tour Native American populations in all of the Americas. You should stop here to view the various crafts, textiles, and other unique colorful items for sale at the Plaza de Los Ponchos.

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We will finish the day's ride along the calming shores of Lake San Pablo and settle in for the night in a private lakeside cabin at the Hosteria Cabanas del Lago.  We will have a delicious dinner alongside the lake and you will return to your private cabin, warmed by a wood fireplace.

Day 2 - Mindo

Elevation Profile - Day 2

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Day 2
Otavalo-Cotacachi-Cuicocha Lake-Apuela-Nangulvi-Mindo
Distance Covered: 118 miles  / 189 km


luis leather tanner in cotacachi motorcycle adventure dirt tourAfter a full American-style breakfast on the shore of Lake San Pablo, it is on to the town of Cotacachi, just north of Otavalo. Cotacachi is known for its leather artisans.  We will stop here at the market in the center of town - this is an excellent opportunity to get a new belt, wallet or even leather jacket at fantastic prices.  We'll visit with a traditional leather artisan who tans leather using centuries-old, chemical-free processes to produce beautiful leather hides.  laguna cuicocha

From Cotacachi, we'll ride through picturesque small towns and have another stop to visit Cuicocha Lake.  This lake, which is a crater, lies at the foot of the extinct Cotacachi Volcano (16,300 feet or 4968 meters).  The volcano's eruptions in the past created the lake and produced the minerals that make the surrounding valley one of the most productive agricultural regions in the Andes.  The lake is over 600 feet (300 meters) deep, and the native people believed it had no bottom but was a tunnel to the Pacific Ocean.  

This day involves a ride through very remote sections of Ecuador, on unimproved dirt roads with very little traffic.  It will have incredible views of farmlands and natural forests.   You will pass through remote villages that are rarely visited by outsiders.

Suzuki DR650 riding dirt road in northern ecuadorThen its a significant drop in elevation into the scenic region of the Intag river. This region is becoming famous for its excellent coffee, thanks to the organization of a local coffee growers association.  The Intag farmers use the broad leaves of other plants like bananas, naranjilla, and guayaba to give a natural shade to the coffee bushes.   These other crops also provide the farmer with his food and give him his independence.  The result is a vibrant, organic, robust coffee that is exported around the world. coffee tour in rio intage ecuador motorcycle dirt tour

'We will stop in the friendly town of Apuela to visit the Rio Intag Coffee Growers and see how they select the beans by hand and how they roast coffee.  You may want to buy some of the local Rio Intag coffee to bring home to your friends and family.

After lunch, continue the descent into the Intag valley and stop for a swim in the warm thermal waters at the Nangulvi thermal baths.  This place is an excellent opportunity for lunch along the roaring Intag river. This area of Ecuador is known for its abundant wildlife and bird species.

We'll turn onto a road that goes deep into the cloudforest and the Nono Biological Reserve, known as one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Then a refreshment break at the Bellavista Bird Lodge, a world-famous bird watcher destination.  We'll have a fantastic show of many multi-colored hummingbirds, toucans and several other species of bird.  Mindo

Septimo paraiso Hotel Ecuador 2The end of the day's ride is in the cloudforest town of Mindo, known for its natural surroundings and fun atmosphere.  We will have a tour of an organic chocolate maker to see how cacao beans are harvested, processed, fermented, and turned into delicious chocolate. After this full day, we will check into the luxurious Septimo Paraiso Cloudforest Reserve Lodge and enjoy the heated pool, jacuzzi and billiards room.  We'll enjoy a hearty, country-style dinner accompanied by their world-famous onion bread.

Day 3 - Chugchilan

Elevation Profile - Day 3

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Day 3
Mindo -Las Pampas-Sigchos-Chugchilan
Distance Covered: 134 miles  / 215 km

rding up towards las pampas dirt road motorcycle tour ecuadorOnce out of Mindo, we will be riding on some of the most scenic roads in the Ecuadorian cloudforest. After crossing the roaring Rio Blanco (a popular white-water rafting destination), you'll turn onto a windy unpaved road and through a friendly town. Then you'll do a series of climbs back into altitude and into the cloudforest again, this time in an even more remote part of it, where ornithologists from around the world visit every year on the lookout for new species. You'll descend again, back into the rainforest, to an altitude of about 2,000 feet. The warm air will tempt you to jump in one of the many crystal waterfall lagoons in this area for a refreshing swim. You'll continue through several coffee, chocolate, and "exotic" fruit farms.  Then you'll begin a climb again that will last the rest of the day.

Then we will begin climbing again and will continue to do so for the rest of the day. First, it's some severe switchbacks that give tremendous views over the rapidly shrinking valley below.

There are times when this road can get a bit muddy, but the views and scents are out of this world.  We pass through lush jungle, rainforest, and then reach the small village of San Francisco de las Pampas. This town is in a very remote and secluded area of Ecuador, and we are usually warmly greeted by the friendly townsfolk.   We will stop here for lunch before continuing our climb.

pack for a purpose charity motorcycle adventure dirt tourFrom Las Pampas, we will continue our climb, eventually reaching an altitude of about 13,000 feet. You will now be in a completely different climate than just a few hours before.  It's chilly here, and the views are stunning.  Wild alpaca and guinea pigs run freely.  We will cross over a high altitude pass. From here, you will feel like you are in an airplane in its final descent as we roll down switchbacks that lead to the town of Sigchos. Sigchos has been around for many centuries and was an Indigenous settlement and trading post long before it became a Spanish town in the 1530s.

motorcycles with nice view riding up from las pampas

From Sigchos, we continue on Incan cobblestone that becomes a newly paved, twisty road, which is among the most scenic in all of Ecuador. This road stretch is known as the "Quilotoa Loop" and draws backpackers and adventurers from afar for the comfortable pace of life and scenery.

sun setting on dirt road above sigchos ecuador motorcycle adventure tourWe will finish your ride this day at the comfortable Mama Hilda's Inn. This family-run bed and breakfast will immediately make you feel as though you belong in the family. We will enjoy a homestyle Ecuadorian dinner of pots and pots of food.  The President of Ecuador has stayed here on a few occasions, and it is one of our favorite overnight stops.

Day 4 - Salinas de Guaranda

Elevation Profile - Day 4

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Day 4
Chugchilan-Quilotoa Crater Lake-Zumbahua-Angamarca-Salinas
Distance Covered: 129 miles  / 208 km
 

After a hearty breakfaKTM at Quilotoast at Mama Hilda's, we leave the village and take a dirt road down the side of a cliff and into the deep canyon.  The scenery is stunning, and the varying landscapes of rocky precipices, dry forests, and lush farmlands will amaze you.  After a climb out of the canyon, we reach an altitude of over 12,800 feet to arrive at the awe-inspiring Quilotoa Crater Lake. This caldera was formed after a catastrophic volcanic eruption about 800 years ago. It still has a strange, unusual blue-green color due to the minerals that bubbled in from the earth's core.

We'll then ride into the town of Zumbahua. Zumbahua is an indigenous town where people here dress in the brightly colored traditional dress. You'll notice that most people here are still speaking the language of the Incan Empire - Quechua - and the townspeople are super friendly and welcoming. We'll enjoy another snack of empanadas at the market square. We'll be heading into the cooler elevations from here, and we'll want to be full of energy.

Angamarca_CotopaxiAfter Zumbahua, we will again be on unpaved dirt and gravel roads and through some of Ecuador's most picturesque regions. We will rise through the cloud forest, then into highlands pampa, where wild alpacas and llamas roam free.  You will get to a height here of about 13,500 feet.  Be prepared as the weather can change here quickly.   We'll see traditional mud homes here.  Inside, residents use guinea pigs to heat their homes in the cold elevations. Potatoes and lentils grow here, and it's the staple food for the people up here.

Then, we pass through the quaint, charming little town of Angamarca.  Angamarca means "Condor's Nest" in the native language, Quechua.  This town will give you insight into Ecuador's traditional life because things haven't changed much in this town over the centuries.  You will be met with lots of curious townspeople as few people ever pass through this town.traditional mud home

You'll ride along sheer cliffs that give astounding views of a valley several hundred feet below.   The dirt road has a few small river crossings and very little traffic.  We make another deep descent on the Western Slopes, into the town of El Corazon. Here they brew and bottle their unique brand of strong liqueur - an aquadiente flavored like bubblegum, coconut, pineapple, or chocolate. This moonshine is pure alcohol that is quite good yet inexpensive. El Corazon is a very friendly town and the right place to stop for lunch.

road-to-angamarcaFrom El Corazon, we will again face challenging dirt roads that wind through thick jungles. We'll ride in mystical green pastures with a beautiful crystalline brook. You will see neighbors helping each other with farm work, which is the tradition here. We will then arrive in the picturesque, isolated village of Simiatug. The town has the remnants of a 17th-century church, which was mostly destroyed in an earthquake. It is surrounded by mountains and dirt roads stretching out in all directions.  You will feel as though you have ridden into a time warp.Salinas de Guaranda

Taking a dirt road out of Simiatug, we will continue to ride and gain altitude on a series of switchback dirt trails.  The air through this section of the cloudforest is scented with wild orchids and tropical plants and will get cooler and fresher as you continue the climb.

We will cross a high mountain pass at around 13,400 feet before arriving in the village of Salinas de Guaranda. This town is unique in Ecuador as it has a Swiss heritage.   Here they make chocolate and cheese in the Swiss tradition, and we will have a dinner of fondue and raclette at a local restaurant.  At the Cachi Yacu Hotel, you can get a good night's sleep in a room overlooking the village.  The night will be chilly as you will be sleeping at an altitude of about 11,500 feet.

Day 5 - Quevedo

Elevation Profile - Day 5

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Day 5
Salinas-Arrayanes-Quevedo
Distance Covered:  79 miles / 126 km

You'll probably be a little worn out from yesterday's long ride. We will have a more relaxing morning and enjoy the clean mountain air and inspiring sights of the village of Salinas de Guaranda. Salinas has a fascinating and inspirational history. A little over 40 years ago, most of its residents were in extreme poverty and making pennies by selling milk and other produce to large producers.  They got together and decided to form a cooperative town economy with the goals of full employment, keep the young people from leaving town to the cities, and to better the standard of living for its residents.SALINAS CHEESE MAKERS

They learned to make cheese and chocolate from a Swiss philanthropist and began making a profit by selling high-quality cheese in Quito and other cities. With the success of their cheese and chocolate production, they no longer live in mud huts, their quality of life has improved dramatically. Over the years, they have expanded into other areas, with the townspeople voting on what investments they should make to share the profits. They now make hand-made soccer balls, wool yarn, herbal remedies, and several other natural products. 

We will enjoy a tour of the town to show you the salt fountains (why Salinas has its name) and all of the diverse economic activities that go on in this small town.  It is a fascinating and inspirational tale of success that these enterprising and optimistic residents will tell you in more detail. 

Back on the bike, we'll head into the deep wilderness.  It is a ride along the edge of a steep precipice that will give you 100-mile views of the clouds and coastal plains below.  You'll ride among small family farmers with their pigs, donkeys, and cows along the roadside.  Chickens will cross the road for no apparent reason.  

We will pass through high altitude Andean villages such as Arrayanes, a hamlet of about eight houses, where the villagers make a savory, ripened Andean Mountain cheese. We'll stop to get a taste and see the small operation. Other villages make Parmesan, Mozzarella, and different cheeses from the healthy and happy dairy cows here. Here, the townspeople are very friendly and welcoming, as we motorcycle adventurers are the only ones ever to visit their villages. We encourage our riders to bring small gifts of pencils, crayons, toothbrushes, or other goodies for the kids here, as part of our Pack for a Purpose community initiative.

The air will get warmer as we descend once again deep into the rainforest.  Lemon, orange, and mandarin trees fill the air with new scents.  There are several clear rivers where you can cool yourself off with a quick swim. 

As we get to sea-level, we'll be riding through expansive chocolate, banana, teak, and palm groves on a twisty, exhilarating ride. We'll stop to meet the farmers and producers here so that you can get a better feel for the way of life in the lower elevations of Ecuador.  Quevedo is an agricultural center and was the first Chinese settlement in Ecuador, and many of the Chinese restaurants date back to the 1920s. We will try Ecuador's best Chinese-Ecuadorian cuisine before settling into the Hotel Olimpico for a great swim in its Olympic-size pool with waterslides and high dives, and a comfortable night's sleep in their well-appointed suites.
Day 6 - Quito

Elevation Profile - Day 6

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Day 6
Quevedo-Pucayacu-Sigchos-Quito
Distance Covered: 165 miles / 263 km 

We wDirt Bike Riding in Ecuadorill climb back into the tropical rainforest region from Quevedo, first passing grand palm, banana, and cacao plantations and then into coffee country.  From the town of Velez, we will continue gaining in altitude and into another seldom visited part of Ecuador, including the villages of Guasaganda and Pucayacu, with dairy and cattle farms.  Pucuyacu has an exciting animal market, and the town square usually has vendors selling a variety of fresh fruits of all types.  We'll have an energizing snack to propel us into the upcoming fun. You will face some of the most challenging portions of this ride (we saved them for last). On tight unpaved switchbacks, you will climb about 6,000 feet in just a few miles!palm grove in ecuador

You will have incredible views all along the way of this fantastic region as you get higher and higher in altitude.  This wooded zone is the Illiniza National Forest, and the beautiful forests and small farms in this remote, isolated pocket of the country will have you pulling out your camera over and over.

Then, we will cross back into the town of Sigchos to complete the scenic "Quilotoa Loop," riding excellent roads of cobblestone with magnificent vistas in all directions. Dropping into a deep valley on an unimproved dirt road, we'll visit a capulin cherry grower and winery to taste these popular berries.  In the town of Isinlivi, we'll meet the skilled carpenters that are teaching children of the region how to design and build high-quality wood furniture.  Then it's more hardcore riding as we cross over a 13,400-foot pass overlooking thewoodworking in isinlivi ecuador several volcanoes in one of the most dramatic sections of the Andes mountains.

rose farm worker in ecuador on quilotoa loopWe will stop to visit a rose farm that will show us how several varieties of roses are grown, cut, sorted, and packed for shipping around the world. We'll be able to try different products that are surprising made from roses. After, we will ride one of the most scenic stretches of this intercontinental highway, the "Avenue of Volcanoes."  Here we'll be surrounded by several volcanoes, including Cotopaxi - the world's tallest active volcano.  We'll enjoy the last lunch together at the Cafe de la Vaca, serving some of the best Ecuadorean soul food in the country.

We'll end the day where we started at our shop.  Here you can enjoy a hot shower, hot tub, and a drink at our honor bar before heading out for dinner or catching a flight home.

 

What to Expect

This guided motorcycle adventure tour will start in our offices located in the Carolina neighborhood of Quito, the safest and most convenient part of Quito.  We suggest arriving in Quito a day or two early to enjoy the city and to get the paperwork out of the way so we can have a relaxed start on Day 1. 

On the morning of our departure, we will provide a detailed and thoughtful presentation on Ecuadorian rules of the road, customs, courtesies, and group riding protocols.  We will supply you with the offroad capable adventure motorcycle of your choice, fitted with waterproof luggage system and a tankbag if you want one. If there are more than five riders on the tour, a support truck will be available to carry your luggage and will carry bottled water. The support truck is able to respond in an emergency and to make your ride more comfortable. However, it is not intended to be used for "taking a break from riding." You are expected to ride for the entire trip.  If there are fewer than five riders on tour, we may not provide a support truck, and you will need to carry your gear in the saddlebags or luggage system supplied with your bike.

The route you will follow over the next six 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. The route is mostly unpaved, unimproved (not gravel) natural, primarily single-lane dirt roads.  The roads are chosen for their lack of traffic and outstanding scenery. The Guide will make many stops throughout the day to introduce you to the locals, explain the local history and show you "hidden gems" that are not common knowledge.

We do not want you to "push your limits." Instead, 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. In the highlands, you can expect the chance of passing showers 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 14,500 feet (where temperatures are 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, we will stay in unique, carefully selected hotels, lodges and inns. 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 Tours

Accommodations

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

Pricing

MotorcycleSingle 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
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*

$3,160

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*

$3,280

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*

$3,460

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

$3,400

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.

Suzuki DR650 LOW*

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LOW SEAT: 33.2 inches

REGULAR: 34.8 inches

$3,400

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 RS650R *

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$3,400

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

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$3,760

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

$3,700

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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$3,700

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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$3,700

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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$3,760

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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$3,760

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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$3,760

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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$3,820

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 900 Rally

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$3,820

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.

Husqvarna Norden 901

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$3,820

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.

Honda Africa Twin 1100 DCT

$3,940

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.

$1,050

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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.

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.

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.  

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 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 - no extra charge for your own room!
  • All meals
  • Tolls
  • Fuel
  • All other activities and tours listed in the itinerary and more
  • Pre-tour 20% discount on any high-quality riding gear from our partner, Klim
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
  • Souvenir decal
  • VIP access to the Freedom After-Ride Lounge with a hot shower, library, gym jacuzzi, and honor bar.


You do not have to pull your wallet out on our guided tours!

What's Not Included

Scheduled Guided Motorcycle Tour Dates

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.

truck icon1 = The truck icon indicates that this tour date has enough riders to have a support truck provided.  A support truck is guaranteed for the tour date(s) with this icon.  


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