Name: 4 Day North - West Culture Revival Guided Motorcycle Tour in Ecuador
Brand: Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.5 (1 reviews)

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

08:00

Accommodations for this tour will be in hotels and eco-lodges. Rooms are single occupancy.

Program

One of the highlights of the area is the Nambillo waterfall. A natural spot that is reached within an hour and a half of moderate riding level. It possesses such a wide variety of flora and fauna which makes the walk through the trail more pleasant. There is a natural oasis with a waterfall of about 15 meters drop (50 feet) where visitors can freshen up before the journey back, or use it to engage in other activities such as canyoning.

On day two, the journey begins towards Otavalo, known as the “Intercultural capital of Ecuador”. Here it is possible to enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes and travel off-road while admiring the countryside cruising on your motorcycle rentals. Imbabura, the province in which Otavalo is located, possesses a huge cultural as well as ethnic diversity, along with handcrafts skillfully created by the locals and a flourishing commercial sector. In this context, we can mention that here we can find the largest handicraft market in South America. The province is also the center of important local history. We can also mention the aspect of cultural diversity, thanks to the presence of indigenous musical influences and traditions upheld by the locals and their friendly attitude towards visitors.

Day 1: QUITO – NONO – MINDO | 80km (52 miles)

Before the day starts we’ll go through a final preparation stage in which the last paperwork will be filled, gear will be given and tested. The motorcycle rental of your choice will also be delivered at this point. Then, after a quick briefing on roads and routes, safety advice, and quick guidance, we’ll be on your way. The departure time will be at 9:00 after all the paperwork is settled. After a ride of about 45 minutes, we will arrive at the small town of Nono, which has quite an interesting history behind it, agricultural land filled with crops that will offer you colorful landscapes.

After leaving Nono we will pass through the eco-route called “Paseo del Kinde” (Path of the hummingbird), declared the first bird-watching site in South America. We will have the chance to find ourselves riding while being surrounded by over 400 different species of birds including 20 different species of hummingbirds. We’ll be able to enjoy the fauna of the tropical cloud forest. After this, you will go back to the main road that takes you to Mindo (E28 Highway). Around noon, is be expected to check-in at the hotel to later have lunch at our Eco-Lodge where biodiversity is combined with the tranquility and comfort and which perfectly combines traditional décor with the surroundings.

Ecuadorian cocoa beans are known worldwide, many call this “the food of the gods” and Mindo is also well known for the production of fine chocolate made from prime Ecuadorian cocoa beans, which come from the surrounding area. Cocoa beans are known for having more than 300 health improving properties since they contain vitamins and minerals as well as healthy doses of potassium and copper, which are mainly useful for cardiovascular health and as an energy booster. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to attend what we call “The Chocolate Tour”, where you will witness the different stages for the preparation of Mindo’s fine chocolate, which you probably eat back in your country and now you get the chance to see the process firsthand from the makers themselves, a unique experience included in our guided tour.

This is an experience that you will be able to share with your family and friends back home! The whole activity lasts for about two hours, filled with pure tasty fun! We will be back at the hotel by 19:00, just in time to take a nice, relaxing shower in the absolute comfort of top accommodations. Then directed to the beautiful restaurant for the last meal of the day.

Day 2: MINDO – NANEGALITO – MAGDALENA | 250km (156 miles)

After having breakfast and checking that our batteries are charged, we’ll continue our motorcycle tour to the town of Nanegalito for about 45 minutes, and begin our biggest adventure of the day in terms of riding difficulty, 4 hours on a dirt road. Our moto adventure tours in Ecuador will take you to incredible landscapes in the Andean region, one of these is the pass to the province of Imbabura, well known internationally for the lakes and the indigenous textile market that we find in the area. By the time to start feeling hungry, we will be arriving to the region of one of the most beautiful crater lakes you can find in Ecuador.

The Cuicocha Lagoon, a beautiful geological formation in the region, where we will have the opportunity to have lunch inside the national park with a magnificent view of this natural landscape. After lunch, we will take a boat ride inside this still active volcano, where we will learn a lot about local traditions and the formation of this lake, and finally, before leaving the park area, we will pass through the interpretation center. , where we will know the details of this Ecological Reserve

Day 3: ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY

This day is dedicated to learn about the Andean culture, specifically the Caranqui community. The Magdalena Community is a set of houses located on the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano, where they welcome guests to be part of their families and carry out traditional activities for an intercultural experience, we will accompany the residents to their daily activities, gastronomy classes (learn to cook typical dishes of the area), milking, herding, cycling, hiking and horseback riding in the nearby mountains and hidden treasures such as Mount Cubilinche.

Day 4: MAGDALENA – CONDOR PARK – QUITO | 165km (102 miles)

We take our motorcycles back to Quito. As part of this trip, we will visit the “Parque Cóndor”, a bird rescue center. Here we learn about the different species of birds that exist in Ecuador and South America as well. Worth to mention that this refugee is partially founded with the purchase of your tour. We will be able to see up close the flagship of the Andes and Ecuador, the Condor. Then, on our way back to Quito, before finishing our trip we will visit the museum of the middle of the world so that we can get a glimpse of the different cultures in Ecuador and know their peculiarities.

Looking forward to an adrenaline rush? There is no better place in the world for motorcycling than Ecuador. We will have lots of adrenaline flowing when we’ll make our way to the “Yahuarcocha endurance track”.

It was first built as a tourist road but with the long-term idea for it to become a racing circuit (you might think of Mount Panorama). It was built around a volcanic lake, around the 1960s; the name of the track comes from a local indigenous language called Kichwa, spoken by the largest indigenous nationality of Ecuador, and it means “blood lake”. According to our indigenous ancestry, this place existed back in the days when the Incas, the largest South American civilization around the 15th century, and local indigenous resistance, fought each other for the right to these lands. Legend says the bodies of the ones dying were thrown into the lake, turning the water red lake for a while, thus it was named Yahuarcocha after this famous battle.

Lunch will be served and it will be based on local cuisine, a unique experience different from anything you could try elsewhere in Ecuador.

After you had enjoyed the beauties of the Northern part of Ecuador, its culture, and food, we’ll head back to Quito’s headquarters to finalize our tour. This doesn’t mean the end of the fun, as we will have 120 km of pure twisties to ride with good asphalt.

Instructors

Davos “Gambito" Garces

David is an Ecuadorean globetrotter that lived mainly in Ecuador, all over Europe, and US. Speaks fluently three languages, English, Spanish and Portuguese. His motorcycle career started at age 14, and since then he hasn’t been able to get off bikes and has been riding in all sorts of terrains as every good biker should. He has an amazing short run on superbike races, being on the 3rd place in the Nationals in 2013 and 2014 in the 1000 cc. category racing for Ducati, and 1st place in the 1000cc. Panamerican Championship in Peru in 2015 also racing with Ducati. Pretty friendly and approachable.

Location

These areas clash into the western Andes and all the water is released into the western face of the slopes creating a new ecosystem that people call the Cloudforest, considered as one of the hottest spots for biodiversity on the planet. It also provides the ideal growing conditions for coffee and chocolate.

Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner has the perfect route for you to be delighted with the taste of these two sweets from the gods. You’ll be visiting a few coffee farms and handmade chocolate production spots on the way.

One of the highlights in the area is the Nambillo waterfall. A natural spot that is reached within an hour and a half of moderately riding level. It possesses such a wide variety of flora and fauna which makes the walk through the trail more pleasant. There is a natural oasis with a waterfall of about 15 meters drop (50 feet) where visitors can freshen up before the journey back, or use it to engage in other activities such as canyoning.

On day two, the journey begins towards Otavalo, known as the “Intercultural capital of Ecuador”. Here it is possible to enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes and travel off-road while admiring the countryside cruising on your motorcycle rentals. Imbabura, the province on which Otavalo is located, possesses a huge cultural as well as ethnic diversity, along with handcrafts skillfully created by the locals and a flourishing commercial sector. In this context, Sleipnir Ecuador can mention that here you can find the largest handicraft market in South America. The province is also the center of important local history. They can also mention the aspect of cultural diversity, thanks to the presence of indigenous musical influences and traditions upheld by the locals and their friendly attitude towards visitors.

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Food

Your daily breakfast and dinner is included. You will also be provided with snacks during the ride.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner
Snacks

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

Ready to roll fully fueled unlimited Mileage Motorcycle Rental with all the toys installed
Multilingual local guide, connected with intercoms with all participants
Support Truck for groups of 5+ riders
Tolls
Rain Tops (upper and lower body)
Gasoline for your whole tour.
Snacks during your ride
Touring helmets, pants, trousers, and gloves
3 nights accommodation on single occupancy base in hotels and eco-lodges
Activities specified in your tour (depending on availability)
Briefing the day before we start. (Here is where your adventure begins)
Specified Meals in the tour (breakfast and dinner)
35lt. GIVI last generation saddlebags and a 45 lt. Duffel bag
Bulletproof Medical Insurance
First aid kit, tire repair kit, portable air compressor, and tool kit
GPS Tracking System with a panic button on each bike for you to use, and with it, 24-hour assistance from our support center
Third-party liability and medical insurance mandatory in Ecuador (SPPAT)
Storage for your excess luggage during your ride

What's not included

A voucher for a security deposit using a major card
Ecuador IVA tax (if you’re Ecuadorian)
Hotel accommodations before and after your tour
Alcoholic beverages
Unspecified meals in your tour
Unspecified activities in your tour

How to get there

Recommended Airports

GYE

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

268 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 400 per person

UIO

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

15 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 50 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. If you wish to be picked up at the airport, Sleipnir Ecuador can arrange it to bring you to your hotel in Quito at a cost of 50 USD back and forth.

Airport: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Airport transfer available: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (US$ 400 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Mariscal Sucre International Airport Airport transfer available: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (US$ 50 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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Day 1: QUITO – NONO – MINDO | 80km (52 miles)