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Cotopaxi Chagra Andean cowboy for a day
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
Let's ride with an authentic Chagra traversing the most amazing paramos on the Rumiñahui Volcano!
We will leave Quito early in the morning (07H30) and head towards Hacienda El Porvenir at 3,600 m. (11,808 ft.). After a brief riding lesson, our ride begins towards the slopes of the dormant Rumiñahui volcano on exclusive paths inside the hacienda. As we travel across majestic Andean panoramas, we will discover herds of imponents wild bulls, Andean birds (chances of Condors) and spectacular landscapes.
Our destination is near the rocky peaks of Rumiñahui where one can see 12 or more volcanoes on a clear day. We will stop by Chusigmachai, or the Owl Refuge, before riding back to the farmhouse to enjoy a packed lunch.
After this legendary ride, we will visit Hacienda El Porvenir to relax our muscles at the three whirlpools of APU Mountain SPA wet area. Then we will return to Quito.
Riding Time: Five hours.
NOTE: Horse riders can’t exceed 220 pounds of weight.
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Let's ride with an authentic Chagra traversing the most amazing paramos on the Rumiñahui Volcano!
We will leave Quito early in the morning (07H30) and head towards Hacienda El Porvenir at 3,600 m. (11,808 ft.). After a brief riding lesson, our ride begins towards the slopes of the dormant Rumiñahui volcano on exclusive paths inside the hacienda. As we travel across majestic Andean panoramas, we will discover herds of imponents wild bulls, Andean birds (chances of Condors) and spectacular landscapes.
Our destination is near the rocky peaks of Rumiñahui where one can see 12 or more volcanoes on a clear day. We will stop by Chusigmachai, or the Owl Refuge, before riding back to the farmhouse to enjoy a packed lunch.
After this legendary ride, we will visit Hacienda El Porvenir to relax our muscles at the three whirlpools of APU Mountain SPA wet area. Then we will return to Quito.
Riding Time: Five hours.
NOTE: Horse riders can’t exceed 220 pounds of weight.
Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch - Packed Lunch
- Helmets, chaps, whool poncho, and water poncho
- Entrance to APU Mountain Spa
Not included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Drinks not included
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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
- Horse riders can’t exceed 220 pounds of weight.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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