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Biking Banos, Biking Banos Ecuador, Bikes for rent in Banos. Some riders just need more, this is why one of the most popular adventures we have is mountain biking. We rent bikes , and also arrange mountain biking tours to different destitanions like Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Tungurahua volcano ; just  to mention few.

 

BIKING BANOS

One of the most popular trips in Baños is biking to the waterfalls. This tour lasts more than half a day and you can rent the best mountain bikes with us and enjoy the bizarre nature between the Sangay and the LLanganates National Park.

Waterfall Route Banos

Leaving Baños you will bike mostly downhill for 17 kilometers south of Banos. After 20 minutes you’ll arrive at Agoyan, the first waterfall, where you can stop to rest and take pictures. The next stop is Manto de la Novia where you can stop and cross over the impressive Pastaza River in a cable car.

The views of the waterfall from above the river are unbeatable. After 17 km you will arrive in the town of Río Verde (Green River) where you can take a break to enjoy the next waterfall, Pailón del Diablo. You can hike down through cloud forest for about half an hour to enjoy the view on this impressive waterfall. Then you can continue to Machay, the final waterfall in the case you will have more time, where you will have the opportunity to hike down to the waterfall as well and cool off in its powerful and refreshing water. After you are done swimming and taking in the impressive Machay, you can head back to Río Verde to where you can take a truck for heading back to Baños.

Approximate length of tour: 4-5 hours

Not included: Entrance to waterfalls, cable cars, Zip Lining, guide, transport to bring the bikes to Banos

Prices: Private tour 2 to 4 people 25USD per person, 5 to 9 people 20USD , 10 people onwards 10USD , party bus tour ticket for 6USD , bike rental for the day 10usd  per person.

 

COTOPAXI

Cotopaxi National Park tour is an exciting day tour that begins with spectacular views of the unique Andean landscape in the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. Inside the National Park we hike up to the refuge which is situated at 4,810m (15780 feet) on the Cotopaxi snowline. Depending on conditions we will then hike up to 5,000m (16,404 feet) where it can be possible to see the glacier. Lunch is served with spectacular views to the valley below and onto the surrounding volcanoes, followed by a safety briefing to commence our descent on mountain bikes! There are two sections to the mountain biking, the first of which we recommend to experienced riders. The journey finishes at the beautiful lagoon at the base of Cotopaxi.

FROM QUITO

Departures: Wednesday , Friday and Saturday from Quito

  • Pick up at 7 am at Blue House Hostel
  • Travel to Cotopaxi National Park.
  • Hike to José Rivas refuge.
  • Reach the glaciers (if time is favorable).
  • Biking down to Limpiopungo Lagoon.
  • Lunch
  • Return to Quito  between 6 or 7pm

Price: 60USD per person , shared tour

FROM BANOS

Departures:  Every day private tour

  • Meeting point at Imagine Ecuador at 8:30am
  • Travel to Cotopaxi National Park  till 4600 meters , 3 hours
  • Hike to José Rivas refuge.
  • Reach the glaciers (if time is favorable).
  • Biking down to Limpiopungo Lagoon.
  • Lunch
  • Return to Banos  between 5pm

Price: 90 USD per person, private tour

CHIMBORAZO

We will leave Baños and take a private van to Riobamba, driving 3 hours until we arrive at the Hermanos Carriel refuge at 4,800 meters.

From there we will hike for 30 to 40 minutes until we get to the second refuge, EDWARD WHIMPER, at 5,000 meters. Walking just a little further we will arrive at the THILMAN Glacier.

After exploring the glacier we will hike back down to the Hermanos Carriel refuge and begin the descent on bicycle through the CHIMBORAZO NATURE RESERVE, until we reach the village of SAN JUAN and/or RIOBAMBA. Then our private car will take us back to Baños.

Departures: Every day

Price: 90USD per person

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