Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

4.8 (37 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is one of our specialties! Ride a "criollo" horse at the foothills of the Rumiñahui volcano, and learn all about the "Chagra" culture, with the best experienced local tour guides and cowboys. Take some personal challenges at Cotopaxi volcano, considered the second highest active volcano of the world, and one of the most beautiful mountains on this planet!! Make your stay in Quito an unforgettable experience, and avoid unnecessary crowds...!

What's included

  • Horseback Riding (Shared)
  • Safety equipment
  • Native guide
  • Certified naturalist English speaking guide
  • Private transport
  • Box lunch
  • Extra drinks

What to expect

Here you have the opportunity to experience the joy, adrenaline and nostalgia that our Chagras live day by day while they are working in the high mountains of the Andes! Your naturalist guide will pick you up at 7:10 a.m. to go to "El Pedregal", located 60 km southeast from Quito, in between the Rumiñahui, Pasochoa, Sincholagua and Cotopaxi volcanoes! After an hour and a half driving, you'll arrive to a traditional hacienda of the region, and getting a "canelazo" as a welcome drink, you have the opportunity to wear typical costumes of the Ecuadorian Chagra, which will be very useful for your great shared adventure on horseback, that will take approximately 2 unforgettable hours!

After this great experience you say goodbye to your horse, in order to enter the National Park. Around 2:00 p.m., in the encounter with the Cotopaxi volcano (19,347 ft), you'll be surrounded by ancient dried lava flows, mountains, lakes, wild horses and ecosystems that surprisingly change while you gain elevation on the course! You will also see the exotic wildlife while you participate of the different activities offered on this exciting adventure! You will be back in your hotel of Quito at 5:00 p.m.

  1. Quito
  2. Machachi
  3. Cotopaxi National Park
  4. Cotopaxi National Park

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up will be done at 7:10 a.m. from your hotel or address, within Quito's district.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
  • It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
  • Passengers must weight below 200 pounds or 96 Kilos because of the carrying capacity of the horses.
  • Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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