Mountain Biking Into the Subtropical Valley of Intag

LTE-QTP008 (Option 3): Biking Downhill to the Subtropical Cloud Forest
A unique adventure off the beaten path, we depart from Otavalo and head up (by car) to the Ucshapungo Community, and from there it is a downhill ride from 3500 meters down to 1200 meters above sea level. Abundant flora and fauna can be admired on the route down the Andes Mountains, which lasts approximately 5 hours. We will pass through a breathtaking and ever-changing landscape. Upon arrival at Nangulvi in the Intag Valley we can enjoy a restoring bath in the local hot springs.
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Meet / Depart  Otavalo – Ecuador   Includes   Breakfast & Lunch  Private Transportation Mountain Bike with front suspension, helmet, knee and elbow pads English Speaking Guide Support Vehicle    Not Included Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages Gratuities and personal expenses. Anything not specified.   Activity Level  This trip can be adapted for all levels. Most of the ride is downhill and it is not steep. In general, it is an easy trail.	Detailed Itinerary In the surroundings of the Otavalo market, we find a dirt road that leads from the Andes into lower valleys in the subtropics of Intag and its cloud forest. Our trail has many birds and we pass by small rural villages where can admire local agriculture. The 60km bike ride is mainly downhill from approximately 3,500 meters near Cuicocha Lake (Andean zone) to 1,500 meters, in the subtropical Cloud Forest of Intag.   After this adventurous biking trip, there will be the opportunity to bathe in the thermal pools at Nangulví. A dip in the hot water will wash away the dust and tiredness and you'll feel 'brand new'. After a relaxing swim and lunch, we will take you back to Otavalo by car. Return to Quito. What to Bring Passport, comfortable walking shoes/tennis shoes, warm clothing, windbreaker, rain ponchos in winter months, hat or cap, plastic water bottle, sun-block, sunglasses, waterproof small backpack, camera with high and low speed film, cash or travellers checks.	Highlights Indigenous Communities We will pass by small villages on the way, where we will be able to admire local agriculture. You will pass through small indigenous communities that you would never see otherwise, and experience the Andes and its descent close up. Hidden trails and smooth dirt roads Enjoy a smooth and relatively easy downhill ride: this will allow you to really “take in” and appreciate the landscape around you. Intag Subtropical Cloud Forest First, appreciate as the surroundings drastically change as you descend, and then once in the subtropical cloud forest, you will be able to enjoy flora and fauna in abundance. Intag is also a great place for bird watching! Nangulví Hot Springs After finishing the ride, enjoy soaking in volcanic hot springs at the cooperatively run eco-tourism complex in Nangulví.
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