Small-group Otavalo market and Middle of the World Mountain Bike Tour from Quito

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Join me to cycle through unique trails in the Middle of the World. We will begin our adventure in Quito towards the community of "Guachala" where the equinoctial line crosses. You can check several times with your GPS that you are at latitude 0'0 "0". We will also visit pre-Columbian archaeological sites that were used by our ancestors as astronomical observatories wich offer us incredible views of the Cayambe volcano.

We will visit all these beautiful places by bicycle along a route of approximately 25km full of history and adventure. After the biking we are going to visit one of the bigest craftmarkets in south Amrerica, "La Plaza de los Ponchos" where you can find a lot of handycrafts made in Ecuador.

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Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

Mirador de Oton

We visit "Otón" viewpoint to appreciate the wonderful landscape of the Andes and hopefully the beautiful Cayambe volcano

10 minutes • Bao Gồm Vé

Departing from Quito we are going to visit this rural community where the aboriginal people of Ecuador discovered the Middle of the World becuse of the advance knowledge in astronomy.

3 hours • Không Có Vé

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Lunch

Hidratación con el uso de plantas medicinales locales para el recorrido en bicicleta

Use of bicycle

Guía Bilingüe

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Small-group Otavalo market and Middle of the World Mountain Bike Tour from Quito

Pickup included

Đánh giá

5.00

11 đánh giá

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Great and Varied Day with Mauro
DayTrip315067,,22 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was wonderful and Mauro made it so. The biking was fun and interesting (loved seeing the Rose farms and harvesting), lunch delicious, and the market was packed with people and goods, even later in the day. Mauro's knowledge, genuine interest in people, and sharing with others was key to the experience. We even talked about coming back and doing a multi-day ride experience with him!
Amazing bike trip, Mauro is a beacon of knowledge.
bierenwater,,14 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great experience with Mauro.His knowledge of Equador is amazing. The bike trip was well planned and the bikes were in excellent shape. I would definitely come back and meet up with Mauro again.
This will be one of the most scenic rides you have ever done!
jeffhH629DH,,29 thg 7, 2025
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5.00
Mauro has put together an amazing route that is challenging but manageable for anyone with moderate bicycling skills. The diversify of beautiful views ranging from canyons to snow capped mountains were unbelievable. As a bonus, Mauro peppered the trip with interesting stops that highlighted Ecuadorean history and plants. Do this trip, you won’t regret it!
Fantastic, unique experience to see the Middle of the World!
megangabie,,26 thg 7, 2025
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5.00
This was such a cool experience!! Mauro made it extra special. We ended up running into some traffic challenges on the way and had to take a big detour. Mauro made it so fun and interested and stopped at a few places so I could try some unique snacks. He was easy to talk to and knew SO much about the history, I would have literally paid just for him to drive me around and tell me things. Lol. Plus, I am not a mountain biker — but he made it approachable and tailored it to my skills and what I was comfortable with. It was the best day.
One of the best experiences in Ecuador
kleila0,,3 thg 4, 2025
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5.00
We had an amazing day. This is a truly unique experience and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Mauro is a fantastic guide with so much knowledge about Ecuador and he shares the information at a very good pace. The bike trip is incredible. Beautiful route, doable but challenging enough to feel like you have earned the delicious lunch. And you get to ride on the real ecuator with no other tourists around :)
Immersive Experience to Ecuadorian Culture
csv25,,21 thg 9, 2024
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5.00
AMAZING TRIP!!! Mauro and Jenn were super knowledgeable and accommodating during the trip. They knew exactly where to take us for amazing views and excellent food. You feel immersed in the country and its culture. When I go back again to Ecuador, he is the person to tour the country with. 5 Stars!
Awesome day trip
patriciahR7887QQ,,13 thg 4, 2024
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5.00
This was such a fun day! Mauro was a great host and always had something to talk about. The bike I rode was nice and the ride at the equator had great scenery. The lunch was fantastic! I would definitely recommend this experience!
Way more than a bike tour--a great experience!
DaphneElizabeth,,8 thg 1, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Mauro was referred to us by a friend who did this mountain bike tour and we could not have been happier. We got some great exercise while traversing the equator through beautiful farmland and a canyon with waterfalls, followed by the reward of a yummy local lunch. The market he took us to afterwards in Otavalo was a perfect place to buy really nice gifts. Mauro picked us up right in our hotel lobby and provided mountain bikes, helmets, gloves, water, and even a little handlebar bag for our phones and wallets. He knew exactly where to stop so you could see 0 degrees on your phone and took some great photos and videos of us along the way. The bike ride was fantastic, but what we didn't know going into the trip was how knowledgeable Mauro is about Ecuadorian history, folklore, politics, the economy--you name it! The conversations during the car ride to/from where we biked were fascinating. There wasn't a single question we asked that he didn't know the answer to. I highly recommend this trip and if we return to Ecuador we'll be looking Mauro up for another adventure!
100% recommend! Perfect day!
459summerj,,14 thg 12, 2023
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5.00
Definitely one of the best tours I’ve been too - Mauro is a very professional and experienced guide and I feel I’m in safe hands. The perfect day started when Mauro showed up with his modified red 1974 VW Beetle! It was my first mountain biking experience and Mauro is always very mindful of how I was doing. Loved all random facts about the mountains / volcanoes / vegetations he shared during the ride too. Lunch was very good and authentic. And we went to Otavalo post lunch and had 1h shopping time which was enough for me. Apart from all the factual stuff, I really appreciate Mauro as a guide - he has montons of knowledge - from Ecuadorean history to cuisine to plantation to mountain biking and even types of birds! He not only knows the past but also closely follows Ecuador and the world trend which makes the 4h out and back car ride much more enjoyable! I learned so much and appreciated Ecuador more now.
Great tour and nature
OverFlow10,,22 thg 5, 2022
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5.00
Mauro is a great guide who knows literally everything about Quito and its surrounding areas. The bikes he provides are top notch. The nature during the tour is extremely stunning and worth every cent. Recommending this tour to anyone that wants to break out of the city and see what Ecuador has to offer.