Top Ecuador Horseback Riding

Save tired legs when exploring the vast outdoor landscape of Banos by opting for a small-group horseback riding adventure. This quicker and easier mode of transport lets you navigate uphill tracks and access some of the area’s most stunning natural attractions. Along the way, see iconic sites such as Casa del Arbol (entrance fee not included) and the majestic Tungurahua volcano.

Go where cars can’t on a horseback riding experience in Baños. Rather than sticking to the beaten path, you’ll go off-road into the countryside and see parts of the area that most first-time visitors miss. Plus, a small group limited to only 10 other travelers ensures you enjoy personalized attention.

This small-group activity allows visitors to experience Banos on horseback, connecting visitors with the nature and animals of the area. Visitors will be taken along an ecological trail to see Tunguraha volcano and an area called Nahuazo, which is rich in mineral pools and ruins of past eruptions. The trip will finish at a coffee bar in the mountains.

Enjoy incredible landscapes, green valleys and tiny indigenous highland villages in the Andes. If this trip falls on a Monday you can visit a local farmers market.

Explore the Ecuadorian Andes on an all-day guided horseback adventure with a personal guide. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to Cotopaxi National Park, where you’ll get a safety briefing before being paired with a horse. Let your private guide tailor your ride to your skill and experience level and set off together on a three-hour journey through the foothills of scenic Cotopaxi Volcano. Enjoy lunch at a hacienda included.

Experience the best of the Sierra region on a full-day trip to Cotopaxi National Park with horseback riding. Hotel pickup takes you El Pedregal to a local hacienda where you’ll enjoy a traditional drink. After your horseback ride, enjoy a provided boxed lunch before heading to the park. There, you’ll get up close to ancient lava flows, wild horses, and more.

Combine two Ecuadorian passions—horseback riding and food—in one experience on this private tour from Cuenca, without having to worry about transportation or logistics. Ride a horse through the Tarqui Valley as you learn about its plants and wildlife; and then visit an organic farm for an Ecuadorian cooking class. Pick your own ingredients, learn to make an authentic local dish or two, and savor your creations for lunch.