3 Day Northern Ecuador ​Multisport Tour
A classic Ecuador multisport where you will bike on an exhilarating trail through diverse ecosystems down the slopes of a volcano, hike through a lush cloud forest filled with waterfalls, wildlife, and over 500 bird species, and raft the Rio Blanco, one of the the best river runs.
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DAY 1: MOUNTAIN BIKING THROUGH MONTANE CLOUDFOREST
We start our adventure biking a smooth uphill incline to 3,300 meters above sea level on the road behind Guagua Pichincha – the volcano which looms over Quito. Next comes a thrilling descent into montane cloud forest. This area is one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Bird-watchers from around the world are particularly attracted to the area around the Mindo Cloudforest Reserve, where we will be spending the next two evenings. We bike all the way to our delightful lodge near the Mindo Cloudforest Reserve and spend a relaxing evening here enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the forest night. (L, D) 
DAY 2: PRE-MONTANE CLOUD FOREST HIKE
We’ll hike to beautiful waterfalls set in stunning primary cloud forest full of dozens of orchids and butterflies, and may be able to spot some of the area’s 520 species of birds, including the renowned Andean Cock of the Rock, quetzals, tanagers, toucanets, and motmots. We set out again at dusk to experience the waking of the forest’s nocturnal life. We will be introduced to a frog conservation project by a pond, where frogs serenade us with their nightly concert. We will then take a short walk to meet the amphibian performers and their nocturnal friends up close. Afterwards, we return to our forest cabins for another relaxing evening. (B, L, D) DAY 3: RAFTING ON THE BLANCO RIVER We start off on the Blanco River, called “the White River” because of its relentless flow of white rapids. This is one of the best rafting runs of Ecuador’s western Andes. After a safety briefing, we navigate 30 km of Class III – III+ rapids and waves, admiring the breathtaking rainforest, abundant birdlife, and hopefully river otters. Some of the birds commonly sighted include cormorants, herons, and kingfishers. We return to Quito in the afternoon. (B, L) |
2022-2023 Price per person double occupancy in US$: $881 with 2 people, $705 with 3 people, $604 with 4 people. $571 with 5 people. Single supplement = $153 INCLUDED:
Private transportation, overnight accommodations, rafting equipment, quality mountain bikes (Shimano Deore 27 speed, front suspension, disc brakes), spare bicycle, helmet, gloves, professional bilingual guide and meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) NOT INCLUDED: hotel & restaurant beverages, and tips IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
TRAVEL TIME: 1 to 3 hours per day SEASON: All year ALTITUDE: 500 m to 3300 m (1,600 ft to 11,000 ft) AVERAGE TEMPERATURE CLOUDFOREST: DAY 18-30ºC, NIGHT 14-20ºC, high humidity SUGGESTED: Non-cotton trekking gear, hat, sunglasses, sun block and mosquito repellent WHITEWATER CLASSIFICATION: Class I – easy, Class II – novice, Class III – intermediate, Class IV – advanced, Class V - expert 
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