Take an all-mountain mountain biking tour from the Andes, to the cloud forest, to the sunny coast of Ecuador. Ride your heart out, stay in local haciendas, and enjoy the hospitality of some of the world’s kindest people. This adventure is powered by our local partners at Activexpedition.

After an arrival day in Quito, head northwest of the capital, deeper into the Andes. Your adventure begins with one big drop and some fun, bumpy terrain on the Frog’s Trail. Next up, experience the cloudforest of the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve - named for a volcano with an unusually inhabited caldera. Ride the Infiernillo Trail as it drops from the sierra into the forest (with a couple of climbs), as well as long, high desert descents on El Chota Trail.

Following the Avenue of Volcanoes south, our next destination is Cotopaxi National Park, named for Ecuador’s most iconic and one of the highest active volcanoes on Earth. Ride sandy singletrack through other-worldly lava rock fields on Cotopaxi Trail, and look out over Incan ruins. Going south, we’ll head toward the mighty Chimborazo (20,564 feet) and ride the high alpine rock and sand of Los Hieleros Trail with its astounding panoramic vistas. Last and hands down the best is Mama Rumi, one of South America’s best MTB trails. Originally carved by the ancient Inca, follow this trail on a 6,500 foot mostly downhill ride characterized by singletrack, lots of bobsled sections, and natural jumps. If you’re an advanced rider and in search of a true adventure, this trip is just right for you.