Ecuador Adventure Tours

Horseback Riding in Pululahua - 1 Day Tour

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Departure Day: upon request
Price for 1 day: USD 95.-
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In the Andean highland, some 10 miles North of the capital Quito, the 4000-year dormant volcano of Pululahua is situated. Its geographical position, mild climate, the beauty of the surrounding countryside and wide biological diversity make this a real insider trip for tourists and natural scientists alike.

Primarily, you have the opportunity to discover this exciting landscape on horseback, right into the furthest corners of the crater, passing by deep gorges, rushing mountain streams yielding warm volcanic springs, eroded lahar fields blooming with wild orchids, deserted chalk mines and tropical mountain forests. In addition, Pululahua is the starting point for many interesting rides in the surrounding area.

Robust little mountain horses are perfectly suited to this terrain, which, as you would expect from the middle of the Andes, gets very steep and overgrown in places. Some are sparkly, some are more laid back, but all of the horses are amiable and easy going, all are sure-footed and have plenty of stamina. The tours are lead by an experienced multilingual guide.

Pululahua - Tour 1 Day
Transport from Quito to the Green Horse Ranch, inside the National Reserve Pululahua, about 40 miles north from Quito. From the ranch you ride through the stunning landscape of this ancient volcanic crater - the biggest one on the whole American continent and one of only two inhabited craters in the world - with its constantly changing sceneries and huge bio-diversity. While circling the inner cone, you witness volcanic history and nature, interesting geological formations, mineral avalanches blooming with wild orchids and traditional Andean agriculture. Riding time about 4 hours. Lunch with panoramic view over valleys and cloud forest covered mountains. Optional photo-stop at the Ecuadorian monument Mitad del Mundo. Transport back to Quito.

Participants: Groups up to 10 people, with or without riding experience, no particular level of fitness is required.

From Pululahua Volcano to Bellavista Bird Lodge

Prices 2010:
USD      85, - per person with minimum 4 people
USD      95, - per person with minimum 2 people
USD    110,- with one person

Included:
Transportation, box lunch, horse and equipment, tour guide, entrance fees, rubber boots.

Not included:
Tips, drinks, personal equipment, personal expenses, insurance.

What to bring:
The most adequate clothing consists of long sleeved shirts and long trousers during the day (to protect you against sun and insects). A sweater or a fleece jacket are recommended for colder hours of the day, as well as a gore-tex jacket or a similar kind of jacket to protect you against rain, a hat with a broad rim, sport shoes or even riding boots. We provide you with rubber boots which are more suitable for shorter walks than proper riding boots. Please remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, camera and a water bottle.

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