Private Cotopaxi Horseback, Wildlife & Vast Views

Quito, Ecuador
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Duration8h - 9h
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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

After a scenic drive from Quito, enjoy a local food tasting and dress in traditional Chagra attire. While riding, you will enjoy impressive views of the landscape, volcanoes, and wildlife.

After this adventure, you will walk around the Limpiopungo Lagoon or hike to the José Rivas Refuge at 4860 FASL (15 500ft). Finally, your guide will suggest the best places to have lunch before the return to your hotel.

Options

Grand Expedition

Driver + Professional Guide
Transport Availability: Mini Van (5 pax + guide) or Mini Bus (6-10 pax + guide)
Pickup included

Family and Friends

Driver Guide
Transport Availability: Special SUV (Up to 4 passengers) or Mini Van available
Pickup included

Mini Group

Driver Guide
SUV (Toyota, Renault, Kia)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Traditional Chagra riding equipment
  • Entrance fee to Cotopaxi National Park, Horseback riding
  • Local food tasting
  • Bottle of purified water
  • Professional bilingual Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Machachi
    Pass by
    As we pass through Machachi, we'll take a scenic drive along the legendary "Avenue of the Volcanoes." Your guide will do more than simply point out the geography; they will transport you through time by sharing the ancient legends and epic battles for love starring these Andean giants.
  2. Cotopaxi National Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Before arriving at the National Park, we will make a short stop where our guide will offer you a local food tasting to start the ride with energy. Then, get ready for a 2-hour horseback ride. Dress in the traditional attire of a Chagra (Ecuadorian cowboy), including a poncho (wool cape) and zamarros (leather chaps), to ride while enjoying spectacular views of the volcanoes, wildlife, and unique landscapes. Your journey leads to Salitre Pucará, the remains of an ancient Inca military outpost and the place where the ancient Inca Trail passed through. Though only a few stone foundations remain today, you will discover why this specific point was chosen as a strategic control point.
  3. Laguna de Limpiopungo
    40m · Admission ticket included
    After your horseback adventure, take a walk around the Limpiopungo Lagoon, you'll enjoy the serenity of the páramo and observe diverse birdlife or depending on your energy levels, we can hike up to the José Rivas Refuge at 4860 FASL (15 500ft).
  4. Cotopaxi National Park
    1h
    After our adventure, our guide will give you some recommendations for a traditional lunch. In that place, you will be able to taste authentic flavors of the region while recharging your energy in a unique natural setting. Finally, our guide will take you back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby at the start time of your tour.

Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, weather may vary please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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