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Cloud forest horse riding tour
Mystical ride in the clouds!!!
This is a great short horse riding tour for intermediate riders, taking you to visit some of the wonderful Andean scenery surrounding the Machachi area including cloud forest at Corazon Volcano.
- 3 days of horse riding through the spectacular Andes mountains
- Enjoy time at historic Hacienda La Alegria, and surrounding area
- Marvel at stunning views of "The Avenue of the volcanoes"
- Ride through unspoiled primary cloud forest, a mega-diverse habitat
- Learn ancestral knowledge of medicinal forest plants
Cloud forest horse riding tour
REFERENTIAL 2024 PRICES - PRICES PER PERSON
- Minimun 3 passengers
- $550
"Referential price - Please check with our sales team"
Itinerary
- DAY 1 Ride La Alegria & surroundings - Ride in the hacienda arena to get acquainted with the horses + explore neighboring haciendas and mountains + visit the milking barn and aging cheese cave (Riding time 4 hours).
- DAY 2 Ride to Corazon Volcano - Ride west towards Corazon up to 4,000 meters, then descent into the cloud forest + relax and tea time at Hacienda Bomboli (3,000 m) (Riding time 6 hours).
- DAY 3 Ride from Cloud Forest up the Andes - Ride the historic old road that until 1960 connected Quito with the coast (Riding time 4 hours).
Click below for a more detailed itinerary description, complete with meal and guide inclusions.
Tour Specifications
Inclusions
- 3 days quality horseback riding in the Ecuadorian Andes with all the necessary equipment, including wool ponchos, rain ponchos and chaps, horse bag, and helmets.
- 2 nights of accommodation on double/twin basis: one at Hacienda La Alegria, one in the cloud forest
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Meals as listed in the itinerary, gourmet international and Ecuadorian food.
- Lunch boxes on the second day ride, the first and third day are with lunch at the hacienda
- Your choice of wool protected saddles. You may also bring your own equipment
Exclusions
- Single supplement
- Transport to and from Hacienda (Happy Gringo can quote a driver separately for this service if required)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Tour Dates
- This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year.
About Itinerary
- This tour can run with a minimum of 3 riders.
- Be prepared for all weather: periods of intense equatorial sun, followed by chilly Andes’ winds or rain.
- You will spend time at altitudes exceeding 11,000 feet (3900m), so it is important to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
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