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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This Pasochoa horseback ride takes you to Sillunchi Farm, an hour south of Quito, to ride with the local chagras. Trails cross open pastures, eucalyptus groves and páramo on the slopes of an extinct volcano, while Cotopaxi, Rumiñahui and the Illinizas line the Avenue of the Volcanoes on clear days.
Back at the farmhouse, a three-course lunch comes straight from the land, followed by the afternoon milking with the farm team. The pace adapts to every group, so families and first-time riders feel at ease. Pair it with one of our Andes mountain tours for a deeper look at highland life.
What's included
Meals as described in the itinerary.
Tours and transfers as described in the itinerary.
24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
Horseback ride 2 hours
Additional food or beverages.
Optional tips for the guide.
Personal expenses.
Medical insurance.
What to expect
Quito
1h
At 9:00 am, your guide and driver meet you in your hotel lobby. You head south out of the city towards the Pasochoa volcano, passing through the Valle de los Chillos and the green Andean countryside.
1h · Admission ticket included
At 10:00 am, nestled on the slopes of Pasochoa, Sillunchi Farm welcomes you with a warm canelazo, the traditional highland drink of hot cinnamon and naranjilla (with or without a splash of local sugarcane spirit), and a light snack. You’ll meet your horse, get fitted with a helmet and gear, and receive a safety briefing from the farm’s chagras, the Andean cowboys.
Pasochoa Forest Reserve
2h · Admission ticket included
At 11:00 am, ride out across Sillunchi’s lands at the foot of this extinct volcano: open pastures, eucalyptus groves, country trails and páramo landscapes. On clear days, the views stretch along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, with peaks such as Cotopaxi, Rumiñahui and the Illinizas on the horizon. The pace is adapted to your group, so both beginners and experienced riders can enjoy it.
2h · Admission ticket included
At 1:00 pm, back at the Sillunchi farmhouse, you enjoy a home-style three-course lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients, many from the farm itself, featuring Andean classics such as a hearty soup, a traditional main course, and a homemade dessert.
1h · Admission ticket included
At 3:00 pm, join the farm team for the afternoon “ordeño” and see how cows are milked the traditional way, and give it a try yourself if you like. Then stroll around the grounds, stables, gardens and old buildings of Sillunchi, and learn about rural life and the history of the Andean haciendas.
Quito
1h
At 4:00 pm, say goodbye to Sillunchi and Pasochoa, and enjoy the scenic drive back to your hotel in Quito.
Meeting and pickup
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Pickup details
Pickup is at 9:00 AM from your hotel lobby in Quito. Your private guide and driver will meet you there. Please be ready 10 minutes before departure; we will reconfirm the exact pickup details before the tour.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour only operates from Monday to Friday.
To enter Ecuador, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended departure from the country.
Prices are subject to seasonal surcharges during Christmas, New Year’s, and Holy Week.
Important things to bring: warm and waterproof clothing, gloves, water, energy snacks, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
Keep in mind that the weather at 13,000 ft (4,000 m) can change suddenly from sunny to cold with stormy winds and wet snow.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
