MOUNTAIN BIKING CHIMBORAZO
Why take this tour?
- Enjoy 2 combined activities between the hike on the Chimborazo volcano and downhill biking and the visit to the Chimborazo Canyon, Full day.
- We descend by bicycle from Primer Refugio del Chimborazo at 4800 meters above sea level through the dry sandy paramo, surrounded by vicuñas and flora to the indigenous village of San Juan at 2900 meters above sea level (28km).
- There are 2 bike routes, fun-extreme route, or easy-calm route, you can choose from
Important
- We pick you up from your Hotel, airbnb, Terminal Terrestre or at the address indicated in RIOBAMBA, we can also pick you up in the city of Baños (additional price).
- Videos with a Go Pro Hero 12 camera of the entire bike ride.
- You will learn about the local indigenous culture, their clothing, Kichwa language, with masks and folkloric dance with the guides.
Details
PRICE: $70 X person (minimum 2 persons) discount for 3 and 4 persons, if you travel alone, ask us and we will help you.
DURATION: From 8am-5pm
AVAILABILITY: Every day
PLACE OF DEPARTURE: Riobamba, we pick you up from your hotel, airbnb, bus station, bus station, etc.
Optional (We can pick you up in the city of Baños, additional price $20 per person, minimum 2 persons)
Itinerary
- 08:00 We pick you up from your hotel in Riobamba or designated place.
- 08:45 Riobamba welcome cocktail (canelazo)
- 10:00 Arrival and registration at the Chimborazo Faunal Reserve (4300 masl)
- 10:45 Walk from the first refuge Carriel brothers (4800mnsm) to the second refuge Whymper (5000msnm) and for 10 minutes more we reach the lagoon condor cocha (5100msnm) but if your condition is very good we can walk more to the snow or the needles Whymper (5250msnm).
- 13:30 Descent by bicycle from the first refuge at 4800 masl to the indigenous village of San Juan with a total of approximately 28 km, here we put on safety equipment such as elbow and knee pads.
- 14:30 In this bike route you can take pictures in the San Juan canyon (Chimborazo canyon with heights between 60-100m high) also the route is 28 kilometers to reach the village of San Juan, passing through the mountain road, accompanied by vicuñas and indigenous crops.
- 16:00 Lunch
- 16:30 Return to Riobamba
- 17:00 End of Tour
MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR CHIMBORAZO FROM RIOBAMBA
Outputs:
Every day, by reservation.
Includes:
- Round trip transportation from Riobamba
- Tourist Guide
- Bicycle
- Equipment (helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, gloves)
- Go Pro camera for videos
- Lunch (Soup, main course, dessert) or vegetarian
- Visit to the Chimborazo Canyon
- Entry permits to the Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve
- Typical cocktail (Canelazo)
- Traditional masks for photos and dancing
- Video Photos
- If you are in good physical condition, have good acclimatization and good weather, you can climb up to the Whymper Needles at 5280 meters above sea level (equipment, helmet, snowshields, poles).
Does not include:
- Beverages
- Iva (12 % value added tax) only for Ecuadorians if they want an invoice.)
- Flash memory or pen drives to send all videos from the GO PRO
- Lodging in Riobamba
- Tips
- Snack
How to book:
- Send a WhatsApp to (+593) 99-823-6014 or an email to info@ecuadoradventurestrip.com with the following specifications: Name of the tour, date of the tour, number of people, first and last name, ID or passport number, city or country of origin.
- Once we receive the information we will coordinate the details of the trip and payment methods.
- The payment must be made with the advance payment of 50% of the value. Do not forget to send proof of payment to WhatsApp (+593) 99-823-6014 or email info@ecuadortravelstrip.com.
Important:
- A is a private and exclusive program for couples, friends, or family, children, seniors of 1, 2, 3 to 4 people in a vehicle maximum and if there are more people another transport with another guide.
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Comfortable and warm clothes.
- Chocolates, energy drinks and water.
- Sunscreen, a light backpack to store extra clothes for the wind.
Important:
- You can buy cap, glasses, gloves, souvenirs at the office in Riobamba before leaving.
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