Ecuador

 

San Jorge Sample Biking Itineraries

San Jorge has over 12 years experience in mountain biking downhill and cross-country. All tours are around second and third roads - forget pavement! We invite you to tour with the President of Pinchincha Province Mountain Biking Commission of as one of your Bilingual English-Spanish private guides. You will visit beautiful mountains, valleys, jungles, forgotten villages and active volcanoes in the paradise of Ecuador. All tours are based from San Jorge Eco-Lodge, outside of Quito.

2-5 Day Mix and Match Tour

Do 2 or more of these day tours to make up the itinerary that you prefer:

* The Dog Circuit :: 1 day, 42 km A soft cross-country, farm adventure.
This ride offers marvelous sightseeing of the northwest country area by secondary routes. Visit the forgotten village of Nono; Santa Rosa Canyon, Pululahua Mountain and the brave bull farms. Visit the original monument of the Middle of the World in Cala Cali.

* Nono - Tandayapa Route - downhill Trip :: 1 day, 55km
This is a famous bird watchers secondary route. While descending from the beautiful virgin cloud forest, visit the Sierra, an enormous canyon, Tandayapa and Pinchincha´s untouched foothills.

Biking around Pinchincha Volcano Crater Basin short up hill & down hill :: 1 day, 27km
Bike up to Singuna Mouth High Valley, visiting the Alto Peru area and Inca Ditch. While entering this natural area, pass through four short tunnels and then in no time be at the base of the Guagua Pinchincha Crater. Continue on a flat route, ascending 250 meters in 6 km. No cars – it is highland rain forest!

Bike up to Rucu Pinchincha Mountain :: 1 day 4700 mts o.s.l. (over sea level)
You need to be in good shape for this trip. The ride is a beautiful uphill crossing with gorgeous sightseeing of Quito, Andes Farms and high barren plain vegetation. An unforgettable high altitude experience with your bike!

Cotopaxi - downhill :: 1 day, 20km
Transport to Cotopaxi National Reserve. Bike downhill through gorgeous scenery from 4500 mts. o.s.l. (over sea level). Visit Limpiopungo Lake, Ruminahui, Pasochoa, and Sincholagua Mountains. Drive through Volcanoes Avenue.

Andes and Amazon Basin Trip :: 5 days, 177 km

All the climate steps in the World - high barren plain, highland rain forest, humid tropical rain forest.Plan to arrive early AM at San Jorge Eco-Lodge and pack up to leave for your expedition. Cross the Central Andes Chain, the magic Cotopaxi Volcanoes and ride through traditional villages. Cross Patate, a green, flowering valley and relax in the hot spring village of Banos. Visit waterfalls and typical attractions in the area. Ride to Puyo, a capital Amazon village.

Day One - Downhill and flat. Boliche National Park, (Nasa area), Cotopaxi National Park, Latacunga. (55 km)
Day Two - Flat, downhill, and uphill. Salcedo-Patain-Pillaro-Patate-Banos. (60 km)
Day Three – Banos, Shell, Mera, and Puyo. (62 km)
Day Four - Relax and swim in small Amazon River. Visit a botanical garden of the area. Return to San Jorge Eco-Lodge.
Day Five - Early AM Transfer to Quito Airport

Includes: Lodging based on double/triple occupancy, hot showers, meals (box lunches), transfers, mountain bike, transportation, bilingual guide, professional assistance.

Excludes: National park entrance fees, extra food and beverages, insurance.