ECUADOR ROAD CYCLING
FOLLOW THE ROUTES OF ECUADOR'S RICHARD CARAPAZ
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HIGHLIGHTS OF ECUADOR ROAD CYCLING TOUR
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Number of Days
6 days / 5 nights. -
Visits
Cayambe, Ibarra, Otavalo, Carchi Province. -
Activities
Road cycling. -
Private tour
Private or Group tour. -
Dates
Choose your own flexible travel dates. -
Prices From
$1620 Per Person!
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ECUADOR ROAD CYCLING TOUR
FOLLOW THE ROUTES OF ECUADOR'S RICHARD CARAPAZ
- A stunning road cycling trip in Ecuador’s Northern Andes. These routes have been used by many famous Ecuadorian cyclists, including Ricard Caparaz (winner of Giro d’Italia 2019 and Olympic gold medallist 2021)
- 4 full days of spectacular road cycling action through a diversity of different landscapes, including snow-capped volcanoes, high altitude passes, Andean lakes, cloud forest, rolling agricultural hills and quintessential indigenous villages.
- Follow the routes that Richard Carapaz used to train for races, and many other famous Ecuadorian cyclists still follow. We’ll even visit the now famous family home of Carapaz.
- Non-cycling highlights include: Otavalo market – the best bargains and locally made handicrafts. Visit to a rose plantation – Ecuador is famed for it’s large and long-lasting roses. Experience local indigenous culture and traditions.
- Overnight at charming guest houses and/or historic haciendas each night, for a guaranteed cosy stay.
ECUADOR ROAD CYCLING TOUR
PRICES PER PERSON 2025
- 2-3 Riders
- $1795
- 4 or More Riders
- $1620
*Minimum 2 passengers, maximum 10 passengers per tour.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival to Quito at your own pace, evening briefing to meet your guide and the rest of the group as well as learn about what’s in store for the days of your expedition! (no meals included)
- Day 2: Cayambe – Ibarra. On the road in Imbabura Province, home to many different indigenous groups who tend fields of wheat, barley, potatoes and corn. Gourmet lunch at Hacienda Zuleta, home of former president Galo Plazo Lasso, followed by more road cycling. (B/L)
- Day 3: An unforgettable day following the road routes of Richard Carapaz from Tulcan in El Carchi province. We’ll hit some ambitious high-altitude routes and even have the chance to run into some of Ecuador’s famous riders. Another great highlight – a visit to the house of Richard Carapaz, champion of the Giro d’Italia 2019 and Olympic gold medallist! (B/L)
- Day 4: Road cycling past fields and plantations from Ibarra to Otavalo. On route we’ll visit indigenous wood carving and weaving workshops, before finishing at Otavalo Market for souvenir shopping. (B/L)
- Day 5: Dry Valleys - From the chill of the mountain breeze into the temperate cloud forest. We’ll descend into San Jose de Minas to visit a rose plantation, before a more demanding ride down to the river Pisque. (B/L/D)
- Day 6: Tour ends after breakfast at your Quito hotel. (B)
Click below on the "Full Itinerary" button for a more detailed itinerary description, complete with meal and guide inclusions.
