HORSEBACK RIDING
We have one or more day tours
- Horseback riding to volcán Cotopaxi y Rumiñahui
- Horseback riding to the National Park Cotopaxi
- Horseback riding to the Refugio el Quinde
- Horseback riding to the Iliniza Volcano
- Horseback riding to the Pululahua Volcano
- Horseback riding through the tradicional haciendas
- Horseback riding through the Volcano Avenue
ROUGHT INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
HORSE-RIDING TREK TH We will depart from the office in Otavalo by car to a rural community or a hacienda. From there, we will start our horse-ride through native forest and indigenous communities where we will be able to observe the daily life of the people. From there, we will visit Cuicocha Lake and enjoy a meal of traditional food. There will also be time at the lake to partake in a boat ride around the islands. From Cuicocha Lake, we will return to the rural community.
ZULETA HORSE BACK RIDING
Zuleta is renowned for the Zuleteño horse which is a unique mixture of Spanish-Andalusian, Engl ish and Quarter horses. The outcome of this cross-breeding is a robust Andean horse with a good disposition for riding.
Many of our guests come specifically to Zuleta for one of our 3 to 7 day riding programs. Riders will have numerous opportunities to explore the Andean countryside along high altitude trails (between 9.000 and 11.000 feet) that wind through ‘páramo’ grasslands and cloud forest, along cobblestone trails and through local villages.
All excursions are accompanied by a local guide, although an english speaking guide is always available. All-day rides include a fine, 3 course country picnic with wine and Zuleta cheeses.
HORSEBACK RIDING EXPEDITION ON THE LAST INCAN EMPEROR´S TRAILS
Travel back through the ages as you enjoy the ecological miracle and exceptional sights of the Ecuadorian countryside. Ride our Mustang horses with traditional saddles up to Guagua Pichincha. Visit the Andes potato and cattle farms and ride up to the Paramo (4700 ms o.s.l). San Jorge invites its guests to discover this unique part of Ecuador on a Horseback Riding Eco-Adventure to the High Barren Plains and Highland Rainforest at San Jorge Botanical Reserve. Experience the ancient wonder of the Andes Mountains riding The Last Incan Emperor's Trails, following in the footsteps of the ancient Incas along a pre-Inca road (1500BC).
Horseback Riding Overnight Camping Expedition: Take a 2, 3, 4 or 5 day horseback riding expedition to the Rucu & Guagua Pichincha Volcano slopes & Alto Peru High Barren Plains. Overnight camping in tents, meals and guide.
PULULAHUA HORSEBACK RIDING
Transport from Quito to Pululahua crater, refreshments, a guided 4-hour horseback ride around the central volcanic core Cerro Pondoña, via lahar fields and through mountain cloud forests, lunch, horseback ride to the Green Horse Ranch and transport back to Quito. Sections of this route into and out of the crater can be completed on foot, by taking short cuts through the stunning landscape.
RUMIÑAHUI AND COTOPAXI VOLCANOES (2 days)
This program combines a horse ride along the beautiful highlands of the Rumiñahui Volcano and Cotopaxi, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Overnight will be in a confortable camp. Easy Level
COTOPAXI NATINAL PARK (01 day)
This is a wonderful experience on horseback, at the foothills of the impressive Cotopaxi Volcano. You will ride through plain landmarks and valleys surrounded by a spectacular natural scenery. Easy level
