Private Half-Day Cable Car and Horseback Tour Above Quito

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quito, Ecuador

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in views of Quito and the ring of volcanoes that surround the city on this half-day guided tour. First, climb aboard a cable car and rise above the Ecuadorian city. Following that, explore by horseback the Pichincha Volcano to a height of 15,000 feet (4,600 meters) and catch views of snow-capped volcanic peaks and the Andean landscape.

This combination tour offers two unique ways to see the city
Ideal for first-time visitors to Quito, tour offers an overview of the city
Avoid paying for a taxi; transportation is included
Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided

What's Included

Bottled water
All activities
Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Horses
Entrance fee to Teleferico in Quito

Food and drinks
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

TeleferiQo Quito

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rucu Pichincha

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 2 people per booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 11 reviews

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See Quito in the most amazing way!

Paul_E, Feb 2025

We booked this last minute excursion at 10:00 pm and our driver was there to pick us up at 7:30 am the next morning! Carlos went with us through the entire trip and provided very useful information and facts about Quito, as well as handling all the details of riding the Telefarico. We met our horse handler Lucia and we set off on horseback to a height of 5000 meters! The views were magnificent, and the horses are perfectly trained to follow the trails! I highly recommend this adventure!

This was such an amazing...

Jason_L, Jan 2025

This was such an amazing time my wife and I were blown away Diego was the best tour guide ever 10/10

Cable car

Tracey_H, Oct 2024

The cable car is brilliant as is the trip to the peak and my guide Diego was a lovely chap. However the size of the ponies is not big enough for European riders. I am experienced horsewoman and not a pony patter and could feel my pony struggling in the altitude and with my weight to the point I frequently stopped and rested her and was grateful when we got off to rest them and to walk. Basically don’t do the horse riding option if you are over 5ft4 or overweight

Horseback adventure of a lifetime!

June_R, Sep 2024

Our guide, Diego was exceptional! Very knowledgeable and helpful. This was an experience like no other. I would highly recommend this adventure.

This tour more than...

Peiney_A, Jul 2024

This tour more than exceeded my expectations. I had a smile on my face the whole ride up. You take the Teleferico up, take a short walk to the chapel to meet your horses, ride the horses up, about an hour, then it's about a 15 to 20 minute hike up to the peak. The horse ride back down is about another hour, back to the barn. You'll walk the rest of the way back to catch the cable car back down. There is a great cafe that overlooks the city, must stop in there and have a warm beverage and snack before heading back down.

Great memorable experience

Michael_S, Sep 2022

Diego was our guide, he was great. Dante was also great, both went above and beyond. The views and experience was very memorable. 15,000ft up in the Andes is quite an experience.

Fantastic, Ask for Angel

Stuart_S, May 2022

Our guide Angel was the best. He picked us up at the hotel at 8 AM, took us straight to the Gondola trip, and then to meet the horses. He knew everyone, was patient with me and my acclimation to the altitude. He knew exactly what to do at any point in time. Angel was knowlegeable and we had a a fantastic day.