Nantu – Ecuadorian experience

Nantu ¡Vive la Experiencia Ecuatoriana!

!Somos apasionados por Ecuador!

Buscamos mostrar esos detalles que nos hacen únicos, desde paisajes impresionantes hasta la carismática gente que se encuentra aquí.

Nuestro objetivo es poner en valor el patrimonio, cultural y natural, del Ecuador. Mantenerlo vivo a través de experiencias educativas y recreativas. Conectar el pasado y el presente para fomentar el desarrollo local de manera sostenible.

    
 
 
       Best bike tour I’ve ever been on
This is as honestly the best tour I’ve ever been on (and I have travelled full time for the last 4 years being digitally nomadic so I’ve done quite a few). Mauro was not only super kind and chill, but extremely knowledgeable about Quito, the history of the city and the country in general. I learned more than I could have imagined riding with him. We rode 25kilometers which was incredible, but he can adapt to your level of riding you’d like. I really feel like I got a good feeling of the city and was able to understand the terrain and layout really well with this length. He took me up the church spires and we even had a mini chocolate tour with delicious chocolates and coffee to keep us going on our ride. Do not hesitate to book with Mauro, will definitely recommend to all my friends and family visiting Quito.
  
 
    
   Lanny Z 
 2024-03-15
 
 
 
      Bike ride through Quito
We have a wonderful day with Mauro! Just the two of us. We thoroughly enjoyed our day riding through the old town, seeing churches, the chocolate tour was fabulous. It was the perfect mix for us. Great hearing from our guide about the city and the people. We were very impressed with Quito. If you have a chance, do this ride! 👏✅👍🙏
  
 
    
   Sherpa724225 
 2024-03-01
 
 
 
      Fun
Sooo fun, what a great way to see the city. Mauro is a chiller and a fountain of information. Showed us some great spots
  
 
    
   Girish S 
 2024-01-02

    
 
 
       100% recommend. Not only the tour is great with amazing landscape and just the right balance between easy and a bit ‘more fun’ trails, Mauro is a great storyteller and knows a lot about his country and the areas where we rode by. Totally a must do if you are in Quito area!
  
 
    
   Lana 
 2024-04-21
 
 
 
      This was such a fun day! Mauro was a great host and always had something to talk about. The bike I rode was nice and the ride at the equator had great scenery. The lunch was fantastic! I would definitely recommend this experience!
  
 
    
   Patricia 
 2024-04-12
 
 
 
      This was a wonderful experience. It reminded me of my childhood when I used to ride my bike, and the restaurant had great food and a wonderful exhibition. Mauro is also very accommodating and friendly, and knows a lot about the history of the region. I definitely recommend it.
  
 
    
   Devin 
 2023-12-23
 
 
 
      Inolvidable experiencia.Mauro es super amable y una persona empapada del lugar y de la actividad.Muy recomendable para los amantesde la bicicleta.
  
 
    
   Getsemaní 
 2023-10-24
 
 
 
      Should you find yourself with a day and some extra energy and wish to get your ass kicked, this is a _very_ pleasant way to do it. Biking like your lungs need a separate vacation is a fantastic reminder that we can always test ourselves a wee bit more. Mauro is a fantastic host/ guide/ person to spend time with. The ride to and from the site was filled with conversation about local info and congenial banter. It’s like renting an old friend for a day!The restaurant was better equipped than most places I have seen. Especially the baño. New. Dry walled. Clean. Polite and well cared for dogs, which is a bonus for me. This was the best money I spent on this continent. (so far, but still)
  
 
    
   Andrew 
 2023-07-25
 
 
 
      This was a fantastic adventure! The biking was just the perfect amount of challenge to make us feel like we deserved the delicious (and plentiful) Ecuador lunch. Mauro is a lovely host mindful of his participant’s abilities and he shares a wealth of local and historical knowledge. The bikes were in great condition and the helmets appreciated. The trip to the Otovalo market was a bonus and a great end to the day.
  
 
    
   Peggy 
 2023-07-04
 
 
 
      I've logged +100k miles of riding and this route was amongst my favorites, bike worked great - really a wonderful overall experience... Fantastic (gluten free) lunch, great story telling/history experience, market was cool, awesome to drive around and get the lowdown on the culture. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! A++
  
 
    
   John 
 2023-06-15
 
 
 
      What an amazing day and experience this was with Mauro. Everything was perfect, and above my expectations. Mauro is friendly, knowledgeable and interesting, and knows exactly what he’s doing - I felt like I was in safe hands. He also speaks excellent English too. The mountain bike was in fantastic condition and perfectly maintained, Mauro had all the necessary safety equipment and more, and the route was personally designed by him to show some of the most beautiful countryside on the equator. I was collected from my apartment block exactly as scheduled in the morning, and then we drove about an hour to our location to start the ride. The ride was ideal for my intermediate skill level; just the right amount of uphills and downhills and different terrains to keep it interesting, and about 23km in length. (I declined the option to climb up to a viewpoint, as my legs were getting a little tired). Then we had a great lunch, 3 courses, which was delicious. I’m vegetarian and that was no problem at all. Then we visited a handicraft market which was very colourful and interesting. After that, Mauro dropped me back directly to my apartment. All in all, a perfect day. If you are looking for a bike riding experience in Quito then I highly recommend Mauro!
  
 
    
   Adrian 
 2023-06-07
 
 
 
      Mauro is a top notch tour guide, just like all the other reviews mentioned. I mentioned wanting to see rose plantations and without asking did some research beforehand to set us up with a tour. You will not be disappointed!
  
 
    
   Devon 
 2023-05-27
 
 
 
      Mauro is an amazing guide who is familiar with the culture and people of the sites we visited. Mountain biking was extremely fun, and we were able to go at our own pace. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Quito!!
  
 
    
   Ryan 
 2023-03-08

    
 
 
       Ecuador is my 34th country and my first in South America. A one week solo trip for my birthday turned into moving there for about 6 weeks to fully take in the country and it’s wonderful people. I initially met Mauro on an organized tour but was so impressed by how knowledgeable, kind and organized he was that I ended up booking multiple private tours with him for the duration of my prolonged stay.

I have asthma and, while I LOVE hiking, it has been a little challenging for me ever since I caught Covid in 2021. My lungs have never quite been the same, but Mauro was extremely patient and accommodating and I throughly enjoyed all the experiences I booked with him! He really listens to what your interests are and makes sure you get to see what you planned to on the itinerary; his genuine love for Ecuador and his job truly shows.

Being a woman travelling solo, i'm always cautious especially with all the buzz going on about Ecuador right now; I truly felt safe and comfortable my whole time in Ecuador and have made some wonderful friends (including other travellers, my Airbnb hosts and super personable tour guides like Mauro).

In addition to his positive energy, knowledge of the region and super kind demeanour, his pricing is very reasonable and I had a much better time booking privately with him than I did with the larger companies. While I normally prefer group organized tours to meet others while travelling, many of the other travellers I met in Ecuador were running into similar issues with the larger companies that seem to be operating as a monopoly under different names and showed almost zero knowledge of hospitality basics when interacting with tourists 😬

The routes Mauro chose for his bike tours were not difficult and are fully customized to your own capabilities and preferences. I was pleasantly surprised with how much easier biking in Quito was than I’d anticipated and we got to discover so many cool places we would’ve probably driven right by if on a bus! Not to mention it’s a carbon free way to explore the beautiful city.

Ecuador is such a STUNNING country with so much to offer; don’t let the news and bad business practices and terrible customer service of the larger tour companies prevent you from exploring this beautiful place, meeting some of the kindest people and probably making wonderful lifelong friends! Of course it’s always wise to be aware of your surroundings when travelling solo but booking a tour with a kind, knowledgeable guide like Mauro makes the whole experience so much more seamless. Highly recommend both Ecuador as a destination and Mauro as a guide! And as a bonus Mauro takes wonderful pictures and videos for you and will help you practice  your español. Muchas gracias mi amigo! ☺️
  
 
    
   Amira Hamour 
 2024-04-21
 
 
 
      Las mejores experiencias y los mejores viajes,
100% recomendado!!  Guías excelentes que brindan información valiosa de cada lugar, excursiones únicas a lugares geniales. Todo esto, sumado a risas imparables durante todos los paseos.
  
 
    
   Daniela Martínez 
 2024-02-11
 
 
 
      Nantu tiene un increíble servicio de turismo. Los guías son muy profesionales los cuales brindan una excelente calidad.
Nantu te hace descubrir las maravillas ocultas de Ecuador, y a la vez ofrecen servicio de turismo en bicicletas, muy recomendo sobre todo para recorrer el centro de Quito y tener una experiencia cercana con las tradiciones ecuatorianas.
  
 
    
   Martha Erazo 
 2024-02-11

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