Private Day-Trip to Antisana Reserve Ecological Reserve

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Submerge deep into the Andean Páramo in the Antisana Ecological Reserve with this biking and hiking day trip. Observe Andean birds in Secas Lagoon. Hike around La Mica Lagoon and enjoy an exciting bike trip back to Pintag. Antisana Ecological Reserve is home to a wide variety of life and is considered one of the ten "hot spots" of the world. Get close to nature and explore the Ecuadorian highlands with a full adventure itinerary.

What's Included

Basic Biking Equipment (Bikes, Helmets)
Bilingual professional guide
Transport to/from Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY) - Antisana Ecological Reserve
Lunch
Additional food and drinks.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Your hotel of stay in Quito Directions: Your Hotel in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY) Dates: Every Day Return point: Original departure point IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour.

What to expect

The guide will pick you up at your hotel of stay in Quito.

Travel by van to the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Stop at la Laguna de Secas.

Make a short stop in the Antisana Páramo for bird watching to spot the famous Andean Condor (depends on weather)

Continue towards La Mica Lagoon and get an explanation of the place.

Hike on one of the two main trails: Trail of Condors for 2 hours or Trail Micaloma for 1 hour.

After the hike, ride 7 km back and get on the bikes for a 12.5 km of downhill biking back towards Pintag.

Here we'll have Lunch in the local restaurant.

Return to Quito. Drop off at the original departure point.

Climate:

The weather in the Antisana Reserve is unpredictable so please bring warm and waterproof clothing. The Reserve’s highest point is 4,000 masl and the temperatures usually hovers around the 12°so we recommen acclimatizing at least one day. Please, don’t make this excursion your first one right after arriving Ecuador. The hike and the bike ride are moderate and you need no climbing expertise, however, we do recommend getting a good night sleep the night before.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather or events beyond our control (force mejeure) no refunds are applicable.
  • Important: we recommend you to bring warm clothes (layers), eater-proof jacket, gloves, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes, extra pair of socks, extra pants, sunglasses, sun cream and walking stick, water bottle
Supplied by Galapagos Tours Nature Galapagos & Ecuador

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Mountain Bike Tours
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