Quito to Otavalo by Bike

During the Northern Hemisphere’s spring (from March to July) Safari brings you the best of mountain biking on the backroads from Quito to Otavalo.

Leaving Quito on the old Nono Rd. you pass through the cloud forests to Apuela. The trail then leads you back up the mountains to Otavalo. The 4-day adventure includes a rest day at Nangalvi to explore the archeology and enjoying the Hot Springs! 

A 4x4 jeep as a support vehicle accompanies our specialized trailer and Rock Hopper Mountain bikes. Riding through remote villages rarely visited outsiders the route offers stunning views and a physical challenge. This route is for the mountain biking enthusiast. To enjoy the countryside we keep the distances fairly short, biking across the ridges of the Andes at an altitude of around 1500m to 2000m (while you don’t need to acclimatize) the support vehicle are appreciated on the uphills!

The journey finishes with a long downhill swoop into the famous market town of Otavalo, home of the famous Saturday market, where traditional weavings and many other crafts are on sale

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