Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito to Puembo to El Quinche to Cayambe
You'll start with a short transfer to Cumbaya on Quito's outskirts, then hop on your bike for a ride along an old railway line cutting through a gorge to Puembo. From there you'll continue cycling to El Quinche where your driver picks you up and takes you to Cayambe. Along the way stop for some local bizcochos pastries paired with coffee or hot chocolate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour on old railway line through gorge to Puembo
- Cycling to El Quinche
Optional Activities
- Try local bizcochos pastry with coffee or hot chocolate
Landmarks Cumbaya Puembo El Quinche 
- Day 2
Cayambe to Lake San Pablo
This day takes you cycling through Cayambe's agricultural paths and rose plantations toward a small pass that separates Pichincha and Imbabura provinces. From the viewpoint there you can see into the next valley. After that the route descends to Lake San Pablo where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through rose plantations and agricultural paths
- Pass between Pichincha and Imbabura provinces with valley views
- Descent to Lake San Pablo
Landmarks Lake San Pablo - Day 3
Lake San Pablo to Ibarra to MuseArt Pantavi
You'll cycle up a paved road toward the foothills of extinct Imbabura volcano, passing through agricultural fields to reach Zuleta village known for its embroidery work. Then follow the old Pan-American Highway toward Ibarra's outskirts before biking into a green sugarcane valley where the temperature noticeably warms up around 75°F/24°C. The day ends at MuseArt Pantavi, a country estate with a swimming pool, gardens, and art displays.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling to foothills of Imbabura volcano
- Visit to Zuleta village known for embroidery
- Cycling along old Pan-American Highway
- Descent into sugarcane valley
- Stay at MuseArt Pantavi estate
Landmarks Imbabura Volcano Zuleta Ibarra 
- Day 4
San Francisco to La Victoria to Chachimbiro
After your driver takes you to San Francisco you'll begin a long and varied descent on your bike. Stop at Cahuasqui herb farm to learn about Andean herbs and how they produce essences, oils, and soaps. Continue descending to La Victoria, an Afro-Ecuadorian village in the Sugarcane Valley. You'll head back to MuseArt Pantavi through the sugarcane fields, then spend the afternoon relaxing in Chachimbiro's thermal baths to recover those tired legs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Long descent from San Francisco
- Visit to herb farm at Cahuasqui
- Visit to La Victoria Afro-Ecuadorian village
- Thermal baths at Chachimbiro
Landmarks Cahuasqui La Victoria Chachimbiro Thermal Baths - Day 5
Cuicocha to Intag Valley Cloud Forest to Nangulvi
Your driver transfers you to Cuicocha crater lake where you'll begin your bike tour on a paced road with minimal traffic. You reach the highest point at 3,350 meters and then experience a thrilling descent into the cloud forest of Intag Valley where vegetation and temperature change dramatically. After the descent you'll walk for two hours through verdant cloud forest toward Plaza Gutierrez, passing a small waterfall and possibly spotting tropical birds. Pick up your bikes from the support vehicle and cycle down to Nangulvi where you stay at a small ranch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour from Cuicocha crater lake
- Cycling to 3,350 meter highest point
- Descent into Intag Valley cloud forest
- Two-hour walk through cloud forest to Plaza Gutierrez
- Cloud forest exploration with waterfall and bird watching
Optional Activities
- Technical mountain bikers may complete walking stage by bike
Landmarks Cuicocha Crater Lake Intag Valley Plaza Gutierrez - Day 6
Nangulvi to Chontal to Quito
On this final cycling stage you'll follow the Intag River to the small town of Chontal with alternating climbs and descents but no major elevation changes. After this your driver transfers you back to Quito where the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final cycling stage along Intag River to Chontal
Landmarks Intag River Chontal
