SCHEDULE

This is an open schedule from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We recommend departing at 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM for the best experience. (Please contact Turismo Ecuador 24 Management in advance to coordinate your preferred departure time.)

Location: Baños de Agua Santa – Baños to Río Verde Route – Tungurahua Province, Ecuador
Total Duration: 3 to 5 hours (bike ride with optional truck return)
Tour Type: Ecotourism – Cycling – Nature – Soft Adventure
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate (mostly downhill ride)

DETAILED ITINERARY

Meeting at Turismo Ecuador 24 Office

Your adventure begins at the Turismo Ecuador 24 office, where our team will welcome you for registration and document verification.

Required Documents

• Passport (for international visitors)
• National ID (for Ecuadorian citizens)

Equipment Delivery

Before starting the tour, you will receive all the necessary equipment for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Your rental includes:

• Well-maintained mountain bike
• Safety helmet
• Security chain and lock
• Printed route map
• Digital route 

If you would like to explore with a professional guide, guided service is available for an additional fee. Please contact Turismo Ecuador 24 Management for pricing and availability.

Safety Briefing

Before departure, our staff will provide a complete orientation covering:

• Bicycle operation
• Safety recommendations
• Route information
• Local traffic guidelines

Once the briefing is complete, your cycling adventure begins.

First Stop: Agoyan Waterfall

Distance: 7 km (approximately 30 minutes)

Your ride begins along one of Ecuador's most scenic cycling routes.

During this section you will enjoy spectacular views of:

• Agoyan Hydroelectric Dam
• Agoyan Waterfall
• Culebrilla Waterfall
• La Esperanza Waterfall
• Scenic tunnels surrounded by cascading waterfalls

This section is perfect for photography and enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Second Stop: Pastaza River Viewpoint & Old Road

Additional Distance: 2 km (approximately 20 minutes)

Continue along the historic road that existed before the tunnels were built. Today it has been converted into a scenic cycling route with panoramic views over the Pastaza River.

Upon arriving at Rio Blanco, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy several optional adventure activities, including:

• Glass Bridge
• Tibetan Bridge
• Zipline
• Bridge Jumping
• Extreme Swing Ball

Optional activities: USD $10 to $25 depending on the attraction. Cash is recommended.

Third Stop: Manto de la Novia

Distance: 15 km from Baños (approximately 20 minutes)

Visit the spectacular Manto de la Novia, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Baños.

You may choose between:

• Crossing the river on the famous Tarabita Cable Car
• Walking to the panoramic viewpoint

Tarabita Fee: USD $2.

After visiting the waterfall, continue riding toward Pailon del Diablo.

Fourth Stop: Pailon del Diablo

Distance: 17 km from Baños (approximately 1 hour including the visit)

Upon arriving in Rio Verde, you'll find secure parking areas where you can leave your bicycle before visiting the waterfall.

Visitors can choose between two hiking trails:

Long Trail

• Approximately 1 hour round trip.
• Takes you close to the base of the waterfall.

Short Trail

• Approximately 30 minutes round trip.
• Offers spectacular panoramic views from above.

Entrance Fees

Day Visit

• General Admission: USD $3

Night Visit (Pailon Nocturno)

• Long Trail: USD $5
• Short Trail: USD $3

Return to Baños

After visiting Pailon del Diablo, you have two options:

Option 1

Ride your bicycle back to Baños while enjoying the Waterfalls Route once again.

Option 2

Return by truck.

• Travel Time: Approximately 40 minutes
• Transportation Fee: USD $3 per bicycle

At the end of the tour, please return your bicycle, helmet, chain, and lock to the Turismo Ecuador 24 office.

Optional Extension to Puyo

If you plan to continue your trip toward Puyo, you may send the bicycle and equipment back to Baños by truck after paying the transportation fee.

Please provide the driver with:

• Turismo Ecuador 24 office address
• Company contact phone number

For security purposes, take a photo of the truck's license plate and the driver's identification and send it to Turismo Ecuador 24 Management.

WHAT TO BRING

• Passport or National ID
• Sunscreen
• Hiking or Trekking Shoes
• Waterproof Jacket
• Drinking Water
• Camera