VOLCANOES & ANDEAN VILLAGES

4 DAYS | APPROX. 730 KM | GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR

Experience Overview

Discover the quieter and more authentic side of Ecuador on a four-day guided motorcycle adventure through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, remote Andean villages and spectacular mountain landscapes.

Ride through volcanic valleys, traditional communities and winding mountain roads, visiting the famous Quilotoa Crater, the charming town of Salinas de Guaranda and the waterfalls and landscapes surrounding Baños de Agua Santa.

Day 1 – Quito to Sigchos via the Avenue of the Volcanoes

Depart Quito and ride south through Ecuador's famous Avenue of the Volcanoes, surrounded by impressive mountains and volcanic landscapes. Continue towards the remote Andean region around Sigchos, discovering beautiful mountain roads and traditional rural communities. Arrive in Sigchos and settle in for your first overnight stay.

Day 2 – Sigchos, Quilotoa Crater and Salinas de Guaranda

Leave Sigchos and ride towards the spectacular Quilotoa region. Stop at the famous Quilotoa Crater, where you can enjoy a coffee and admire the breathtaking volcanic scenery. Continue through the Andean highlands towards Salinas de Guaranda, a traditional mountain town known for its rural communities and beautiful surroundings. Overnight stay in Salinas.

Day 3 – Salinas de Guaranda to Baños de Agua Santa

Depart Salinas and leave the high-altitude landscapes behind as you ride towards Baños de Agua Santa. Enjoy the changing scenery, from wide Andean valleys and mountain roads to dramatic slopes, green landscapes and waterfalls. Arrive in Baños and enjoy your third overnight stay.

Day 4 – Baños to Quito

After breakfast, begin the final ride back to Quito through Ecuador's beautiful mountain landscapes. Enjoy the last stretches of the journey before returning to the capital and completing your four-day Andean adventure.

What's Included

  • Motorcycle rental (selected model).

  • Professional motorcycle guide on a separate motorcycle.

  • Fuel and tolls.

  • Three nights of accommodation in Sigchos, Salinas de Guaranda and Baños (private rooms).

  • Hotel breakfasts during the tour, when provided by the accommodation.

  • Lunch on all four days.

  • Quilotoa Crater visit.

  • Helmet, riding gloves, riding jacket and rain gear.

What's Not Included

  • Personal travel insurance.

  • Optional motorcycle insurance.

  • Dinners and additional food or drinks.

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs.

  • Activities not specified as included.

Motorcycle Options & Pricing (USD)

  • Daytona Everest 300 $999

  • Hero Xpulse 200 $999

  • Suzuki DR650 $1100

  • Kawasaki KLR 650 Gen 3 $1199

  • Pillion passenger: $399

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 23 years.

  • Valid motorcycle licence.

  • Comfortable riding on paved roads and gravel sections (approximately 20% of the route).

  • $500 refundable motorcycle security deposit.

Departure Information

  • Starting point: JC Motorcycle Adventures office, Quito.

  • Usual departure: 8:00 AM.

  • Departure dates: Available on request.

  • Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.

  • Maximum group size: 10 participants.

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