Andean horseback experience

1-2 days

From Quito, Ecuador’s Andes

duration : from 1 to 2 days
price : 1 day $105 p.p. - 2 days $190 p.p. *min 2 people
depart : 08:00 am
pick-up : designated meeting point

Embark on a 2-day, 1-night horseback riding adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes, combining breathtaking landscapes, local culture, and authentic chagra experiences.

This immersive tour allows travelers to connect deeply with the rural Andean way of life, learn about traditional horse handling, explore scenic valleys, and enjoy the hospitality of local communities. Perfect for those seeking culture, nature, and adventure in one unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

  • Your adventure begins with a scenic ride from Pifo to the traditional village of Píntag, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and introduced to the local customs and Andean traditions. After a short ride to the ranch, you’ll learn about chagra attire and horse equipment, establish a bond with your horse, and begin riding through the breathtaking Andean mountains. During the day, you’ll enjoy breaks to observe local practices, engage with livestock, and sip traditional herbal tea. The evening concludes with a cozy ride to your cabin, where a delicious local dinner awaits, followed by relaxing by the fire under the starlit Andean sky.

  • Wake up to a peaceful breakfast on your terrace, surrounded by the serene sounds of nature. Enjoy a short walk to take in the scenic surroundings before check-out. Return to Quito, concluding your 2-day adventure enriched with culture, nature, and chagra traditions.

  • Meals (vegetarian options available), snacks, cabin, horses and equipment (traditional poncho and pants), guide, transportation.
    **Tips for guides not included.
    Please NOTE : breakfast 1st day and lunch 2nd day not included.
    **English translator available (additional cost)
    **Trip available for 1 full day or 1 day & 1 night, ask for a customized quote.

    accommodations Glamping style:

    • Cabin 1, capacity max. 2 people with small kitchen, fire pit and grill area, outdoor shower, hot water, outdoor private bathroom, tea and coffee

    • Cabin 2, capacity max. 6 people with kitchen, fire pit and grill area, indoor stove, outdoor shower, hot water, indoor private bathroom, tea and coffee

    • *Tent rental for camping available, ask for a customized quote

  • Warm, comfortable and water-proof clothing, change of clothes for three days, water-proof hiking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, flashlight, power bank, snacks, reusable water bottle.

    • On-site rustic cabin – Traditional style, located at the ranch, close to the horses and nature. No hot water, no Wi-Fi; a true “roots” experience for adventure seekers.

    • Glamping-style cabins (40 min ride):

      • Cabin 1: Max. 2 people, small kitchen, fire pit and grill area, outdoor shower with hot water, private outdoor bathroom, tea and coffee.

      • Cabin 2: Max. 6 people, full kitchen, fire pit and grill area, indoor stove, outdoor shower with hot water, private indoor bathroom, tea and coffee.

    • Tent rental for camping – Available upon request; custom quote provided.

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