Andean horseback experience

2-d/1-n | Pintag, Pichincha

duration : 2-days / 1-night
price : $155 per person *min 2 people
*discounted rate for 3+ people
depart : 08:00 am return : 12:00 pm
pick-up : designated meeting point in Pifo

day 1 :

  • Pick-up at the designated meeting point, followed by a 30-minute ride to Pintag

  • Warm welcome and introduction to local customs and traditions in the village center

  • Begin the adventure with a scenic 20-minute ride to the ranch, admiring the beautiful landscapes

  • Learn about traditional chagra attire and equipment, prepare your horse, and establish a connection

    • Ride through the breathtaking Andean mountains, taking in the pristine scenery

    • Break for a snack while learning about chagra life, then continue riding through the ranch

    • Engage with livestock—feeding, care, and lasso-throwing (weather and time permitting)

    • Relax with a traditional herbal tea

    • Enjoy a 40-minute ride to your cabin, where a delicious meal awaits. Unwind by the fire under a starlit sky

    day 2 :

    • Wake up to a delicious breakfast on your terrace, accompanied by the soothing sounds of nature

    • Take in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy a refreshing walk before check-out

    • End of your stay and return to Pifo

  • 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 without the night, ask for a customized quote.

    accommodations :

    • 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.