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Horseback Ride & Hike in Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito

Quito, Ecuadorby Latin Adventures Cía Ltda

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 14 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Enjoy a thrilling horseback riding experience in the Cotopaxi National Park and have a spectacular view of the Andes Mountains. Our guide will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. to go to "El Pedregal", located in the Southeast of Quito, among the Rumiñahui, Pasochoa, Sincholagua, and Cotopaxi volcanoes! Once you arrive at a traditional hacienda of the Andes, and get a "canelazo" as a welcome drink, you have the opportunity to wear typical costumes of the Ecuadorian Chagra. This full-day tour from Quito includes a 2-hour horseback adventure and explores the most iconic volcano of Ecuador.

What's included

  • Box lunch (in shared service)
  • 2-course lunch (only in private service)
  • All activities, horses, local guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in centrally hotels in Quito
  • Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
  • Tips
  • personal expenses

Itinerary

Explore the Cotopaxi National Park by horseback riding and going through volcanic rock ravines, several Historical Haciendas, and indigenous communities in a full-day trip from Quito. After 2 and a half -hours of horseback riding you will visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon. Take a short hike in the surroundings of Limpiopungo Valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-feet (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. (optional hike) You will experience different landscapes, either choosing a long tour going through different mountains or a simple tour on roads going through the forest and communities. Return to Quito.

Meeting and pickup

Hotels pick up/drop off outside of the city have an extra charge

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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