Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

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Quito, Ecuador

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

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Overview

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.

Have an authentic cultural experience
Enjoy an included box lunch
Relax in convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Quito

What's Included

Private transport
Certified naturalist English speaking guide
Box lunch
Native guide
Horseback Riding (Shared)
Safety equipment

Extra drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up will be done at 7:10 a.m. from your hotel or address, within Quito's district.

Operating hours
.7:10 am

What To Expect

Quito

Machachi

Cotopaxi National Park

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
Passengers must weight below 200 pounds or 96 Kilos because of the carrying capacity of the horses.
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Featured review

Katherine_A

Our Guide Miriam was so knowledgable and made the whole experience so delightful with history and facts and folklore of the Andes. It was a peaceful and beautiful experience words will not do it justice.

Reviews

4.8

based on 37 reviews

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Louise_S, Jan 2025

Lovely tour, well behaved horses with amazing views and Diana out guide was great. Only disappointjng thing we were told and confirmed on the booking it was a private tour but the horse riding was a mixed ability group and also told we would be able to canter/gallop but we didn't as there were people in our group who had never ridden before

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear guests, Thank you very much for your nice review!! We are very happy to know you loved your tour with Diana! And what you said is very true, this tour offers private transportation, private bilingual tour guide, so most of the day you are enjoying privacy and flexibility, but but only on the horseback riding if there are other guests you have to share the experience with them, as you understand we have to take advantage of the best weather everyday for all the adventurous people that wish a fabulous experience. Thank you very much again!! Kind regards, Your Ecuadorian friends,

Wonderful day with horses and Cotopaxi views

Glenn_G, Nov 2024

Miriam was a great guide. She navigated the rough terrain up to Cotopaxi confidently. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and had lots of great information. I loved getting the tour from a local guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear guests, Thank you very much for choosing this fabulous day trip to Cotopaxi National Park!! We are glad to know you felt very comfortable with our local guide! Kind regards, EBT,

A pretty way to spend the day outside exploring the Cotopaxi area.

Sharilyn_B, Nov 2024

An expensive excursion but so unique that it is worth it! We truly loved the horseback ride and hospitality of the hacienda staff. They provided us with warm drinks, warm clothes, and a great ride to view Cotapaxi. Our drive to the lagoon and hike was refreshing with beautiful views. It’s always nice to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Our tour guide, Ivan was very pleasant, calm, informative, and a pleasure to be around. He was knowledgeable and took great care of us for the day.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear travelers, Thank you very much for recommendin our horseback riding tour to future travelers that wish they could have a great day at Cotopaxi National Park!! Kind regards, Your Ecuadorian friends,

Horses and Volcanoes…What are you waiting for?

Andrew_S, Sep 2024

Incredible experience for my finance and myself. The guide was excellent and the views exceptional. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear travelers, We totaly agree with you, this tour is fantastic and it is one of our specialties. Thank you very much!! Your Ecuadorian friends,

So glad we did this!

Angela_S, Sep 2024

Beautiful panoramic vistas. So glad my daughter and I did this. The hacienda was so charming. It was built in early 1500s. Even though was cold and windy it was a wonderful tour. This was just the 2 of us on the tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the fauna and birds on easy hike around lagoon at Cotopaxi. Even though it was cloudy and chilly we had a great time.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear trevelers, Thank you very much for choosing us! We are also glad to know you loved your horseback riding tour at Cotopaxi region. Your Ecuadorian friends,

Amazing Experience

Katherine_A, Sep 2023

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear guests, Thank you so much for choosing this fabulous day trip! It was a real pleasure doing our best for you all! Kind regards, Ecuador Best Tours,

Cotopaxi

Christine_N, Oct 2021

We first had a snack and drink before getting the traditional cowboy attire on. Then rode some very remote trails for around 2 hours. The guide was very informative in English and Spanish about the area. At the end of the trail we again had something to drink before heading to Cotopaxi. Our guide Luis was fun and very open to our wants and needs.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear friends, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us at Cotopaxi region! The pleasure was ours... Kind regards, Ecuador Best Tours,

Great day at Cotopaxi!

Mary Frances L, Apr 2019

We had a great day at Cotopaxi! We started the day horseback riding at a hacienda near Cotopaxi. We then continued on to the Cotopaxi National Park, driving up to 15,000 feet and seeing the top of the volcano. After that, we took a short hike around a lagoon in the park. Luis was an excellent guide, very accommodating and knowledgeable. He also speaks excellent English, so that was very helpful for us. This has been the highlight of our trip to Ecuador.

Response from Host, May 2019

Thank you very much for sharing with us your great experience at Cotopaxi!! This review will be very helpful for future travelers make their best choice...!! Kind regards, EBT