8 Day Off-Road Expedition Guided Motorcycle Tour in Ecuador

Overview

On the way you will be amazed by the landscapes that will take your breath away, you will cross from 2800 meters to reach sea level, you will get to know the natural wonders that Ecuador has for you, waterfalls, and lagoons, cliffs, lots of flora and their fauna. We must warn you that after this unforgettable adventure between dirt roads and asphalt, you will not want to stop riding motorcycles in Ecuador.

Highlights

• Start and ends in Quito
• Discover hidden villages
• Explore the banana capital of the world
• Ride through the Ecuadorian Andes, cloud forest, and coast
• Admire the butterflies at the butterfly farm
• Ride across a floating bridge
• 12 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: QUITO – ALLURIQUIN \| 173 km (125 miles)

   We will have an informative session in our offices in Quito, where the latest documentation will be completed, the equipment will be delivered and tested, and the motorcycle of your choice will be provided. Then, after a brief summary of roads and safety, you will be on your way. We begin our adventure with a short road but full of adrenaline, perfect to fit the motorcycle for the next few days. After crossing the city and being able to see a little of its contrasts, we say goodbye to the asphalt to start the first stretch of land of our adventure, this road leads us through small villages ful

2. Day 2: ALLURIQUIN – QUILOTOA \| 201 km (125 miles)

   We started early with breakfast by the river. We are heading towards one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador, the Quilotoa Lagoon, a few minutes after leaving the hotel we find the detour in which we leave the asphalt and take a dirt road. We begin our ascent again towards the mountains, a little technical road but full of adrenaline and culture. We start the road with a waterfall next to the road, with which we can verify that Ecuador is a rich country thanks to its water sources that cross the entire country. We continue our way to meet friendly people who always greet us with a smile wh

3. Day 3: QUILOTOA – QUEVEDO \| 140 km (87 miles)

   We start our day early with some dirt that will take us between the valleys seen from the top of our hotel. A flat view crossing places that will leave us breathless with a flavor of Ecuador among pastures with cattle and crops in the area, potatoes, peas, among others while riding towards Quilotoa. The transition between off-road and asphalt in every leg allows us to have some rest while covering some distance to the next destination of interest. After approximately 30 minutes on the road, we will go out to the pavement. A winding road between immense green mountains takes us to the coast, wi

4. Day 4: QUEVEDO – CHONE \| 220 km (137 miles)

   The first step will be to cross a river part of the Daule Peripa dam over a barge, this is where we say goodbye to the asphalt again, and a great adventure begins. The road with some loose stones and surrounded by water, green vegetation, banana and coffee plantations, leads us to the Daule Peripa dam. And to cross it we will have to drive over a floating bridge in which we can feel that we sail with our 2-wheel companions, we will have time to take pictures and enjoy it while we share with residents willing to have a good talk. Continuing with our path and already accustomed to our motorcycle

5. Day 5: CHONE – MOMPICHE \| 256 km (160 miles)

   We’re heading north this time, and our road takes us to our first stop in the town of Eloy Alfaro, here we will take a break after traveling for approximately 1 hour, its inhabitants come to us with open arms and tell us a little about their traditions. The Manabita has unique peculiarities, which are reflected in its festivities where the religious and the pagan are mixed, inheritance of European peoples that are intertwined with the customs of the aborigines that inhabited this fertile land. Festivals such as San Pedro and San Pablo, and the famous Montubios rodeos, which have their origin i

6. Day 6: MOMPICHE (RELAX AND ACTIVITIES AT THE BEACH)

   This day is dedicated to relaxation. We can enjoy one of the best beaches that Ecuador offers us, surfing, sand, a small hidden place to enjoy. We have some places that we can visit this day, Playa Negra, a beach whose natural sand is black and bright. Also, Portete beach, where we will enjoy a relaxing walk along its beach and its silence, or take surf lessons To complete the day.

7. Day 7: MOMPICHE – MINDO \| 325 km (202 miles)

   We said goodbye to the beach after breakfast. Today we will have mostly asphalt to one of the most iconic places in Ecuador, the population of Mindo is known for its immense variety of flora and fauna, birds of all colors, and its beautiful waterfalls. We can see an abrupt change of vegetation while enjoying a delicious freshly opened water coconut for us. Upon arriving in Mindo and after leaving our belongings in our selected eco-lodge you could go to a restaurant where you will enjoy the fantastic cuisine of the place most of it based on Palmito, other typical dishes, international dishes, e

8. Day 8: MINDO – QUITO \| 110 km (68 miles)

   We prepare for a final with a flourish, a short day but full of fun. After breakfast, we leave for the most prominent place in Mindo, where we can learn about the evolution of butterflies, from eggs to become beautiful and colorful butterflies that will flutter around us. We continue our journey overland to Quito, we can see crops of various types of fruits, cocoa, tree tomato, among others are the protagonists on the sides of the road until we reach a magical place where we can feed directly from our hands to the flagship bird from the city of Quito, the hummingbird. We will enjoy a drink, a

Ride Details

Terrain

80% off-road, 20% asphalt. Medium difficulty, two long off-road legs

Bike

Honda Africa Twin Adventure DCT, Honda XRE300, Royal Enfield Himalaya 400, Suzuki DR 650, Suzuki VSTORM 650 XT, KTM 790 adventure, KTM 1290 SuperAdventure R

Mileage

1425 kilometers / 890 miles

Daily rides

110 - 256 kilometers / 68 - 160 miles

Riding gear

included: Helmet, 25-liter waterproof saddlebags, Joe Rocket textile water-resistant jacket, waterproof touring gloves, upper and lower body rain tops, touring trousers

Meals

Breakfast and dinner

Accommodation

Sleipnir Ecuador has chosen various hotels along the route.

Food

You will be provided with breakfast, dinner, and snacks.

Getting There

This motorcycle tour takes place in Ecuador. On the way, you will be amazed by the landscapes that will take your breath away, you will cross from 2800 meters to reach sea level, you will get to know the natural wonders that Ecuador has for you, waterfalls, lagoons, cliffs, lots of flora and their fauna. Sleipnir Ecuador must warn you that after this unforgettable adventure between dirt roads and