Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
Description
Explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback in an unforgettable journey through nature, culture, and adventure in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. This unique tour combines authenticity, safety, and expert guidance all within the park itself, a privilege few tours offer. You’ll ride with two experienced guides: • Your private English-speaking guide, who picks you up in Quito and stays with you all day. • A traditional chagra from Machachi, sharing his knowledge and horsemanship. Picture yourself riding along highland trails, spotting wild horses, and breathing in the fresh mountain air beneath the towering Cotopaxi Volcano. You choose the pace and duration: enjoy a 2-hour scenic ride or go deeper with up to 4 hours of horseback adventure. This isn’t just sightseeing it’s a truly immersive Andean experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We move along the avenue of the volcanoes towards the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park
Arrival at the Cotopaxi National Park entrance where instructions for the horseback ride and equipment will be given.
Immerse yourself in a unique experience as you explore the magnificent landscapes of this Ecuadorian natural paradise on the back of majestic horses. Discover the beauty of nature on a tour full of adventure, adrenaline and connection with the environment.
Welcome to the exciting trekking adventure in the Limpiopungo Lagoon! Get ready to explore one of the most impressive natural treasures of the Cotopaxi National Park. On this excursion, you will enter a world of amazing landscapes, unique biodiversity and fresh mountain air. As you walk along well-marked trails, you will be amazed by the scenic beauty of the lagoon, surrounded by towering mountains and surrounded by lush vegetation.
Lunch in Cotopaxi
return to your hotel/accommodation in Quito
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We pick up in Metropolitan Area of Quito. - Pick up outside the Metropolitan Area of Quito has a cost of USD 35 per person.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(40)
Ayrton Saúl Cevallos was an amazing guide and we would highly recommend. He was very knowledgeable about the area, culture and each site we visited. His English is excellent. He made the entire experience exceed our expectations. The Horseback riding was such a great experience in Cotabato.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review dear Edee! We’re delighted to hear that Ayrton helped make your experience so memorable. His passion for sharing the local culture, history, and natural beauty truly shines through, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the horseback riding experience it’s such a unique way to explore the stunning landscapes of the region. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Best regards, Real Dreams Team
Here’s a natural, strong English version you can use: We felt very well taken care of throughout the whole experience. The communication was excellent — we always knew what was going on. The guide truly looked after us, shared a lot of interesting information about Ecuador, and we learned so much. He was very kind, flexible, and professional — he definitely deserves a bonus. Thank you so much — this was money very well spent. We highly recommend this experience to everyone. It’s an amazing combination of horseback riding and connection with nature. Best regards!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re truly happy to hear that you felt well taken care of throughout the entire experience and that everything was clear and seamless for you that’s exactly what we strive for. It’s also wonderful to know how much you enjoyed the experience with your guide; we will definitely share your words with him, he’ll be very grateful. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We would love to welcome you back anytime for another adventure in Ecuador. Best regards, Real Dreams Team
It was fantastic a great experience and more by our guide Carolina, treated us very friendly, was well attentive, made our experience 1000 times better. The tour had beautiful views Cotopaxi. The ride was perfect, we had no problem. Also the walk to the Cotopaxi volcano was amazing. Loo I recommend 100%
¡Muchísimas gracias por sus palabras, amigos! 🌟 Me alegra de corazón saber que disfrutaron del tour al Cotopaxi, la cabalgata y la caminata. Fue un placer acompañarlos y poder hacer que su experiencia fuera especial. ¡Gracias por recomendarme y por compartir estos momentos tan lindos! Espero verlos de nuevo en otra aventura! 🐎
Guide, Pedro Toaquiza was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable. & on time. The horseback riding guide was very nice, but hard to communicate with because of the language difference.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Pedro was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and punctual, and that you enjoyed the horseback riding experience. We look forward to welcoming you again!
Amazing 10/10 experience, my guide worked hard to show me the best of Cotopaxi! Everything was very well put together and organized.
Hi Chase! Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the horseback riding experience in Cotopaxi and that everything was perfectly organized. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure in Ecuador!
Excellent horse safari in Cotopaxi and drive up to the volcano. . the driver, Pedro , spoke excellent English, however the safari guide spoke no English
Hi Andrew Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the horse safari in Cotopaxi and the drive up to the volcano with Pedro. We appreciate your comment about the safari guide’s language skills and will work on improving this aspect for a better experience. We hope to welcome you again!
I really enjoyed my trip to the Cotopaxi National Park. My guide was lovely to talk to. We went to the hut on the Cotopaxi and I was struggling, but he gave me all the time I needed to adjust to the altitude. No stress at all. After I went on a scenic and incredibly long horseback riding trip through the National Park. The landscape was simply stunning, felt always safe and enjoyed so much seeing the "wild" horses. Highly recommend this trip, would do it again!
Hi Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Cotopaxi National Park. It’s great that your guide made you feel comfortable while adjusting to the altitude, and we're glad you had the opportunity to enjoy the scenic horseback ride through such stunning landscapes. The wild horses truly make it special! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Pedro picked me up from my hotel right on time at 7am and we drove up in a nice clean new car to Cotopaxi. I was the only guest driving up. We went on a 3 hour horse trek which is very easy - even for beginners. Super calm ponies going at a slow rate. Very peaceful and meditative. Then we had a choice of driving up to the volcano peak or going for a walk around the lagoon. I chose the latter and it was very pleasant. It was a very windy day. Lunch was a simple authentic meal that hit the spot and then we had a good drive home. Thanks Pedro!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the serene horse trek and the walk around the lagoon with Pedro as your guide. It's wonderful to know that the day was peaceful and pleasant, and that you appreciated the authentic meal and smooth drive. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures!
A great day in Ecuador. Beautiful views and tasty food. Our guide, David, was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to others!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful views and tasty food, and we're glad David made your experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back!
The trip to Cotopaxi was a dream. We had great weather and a great view of the mountain. Highly recommended! Our guide was nice, helpful and accommodating. Everything was very well organized. Overall we had a great time.
Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung! Wir freuen uns, dass du deine Tour zum Cotopaxi genossen hast und alles gut organisiert war. Wir hoffen, dich bald wieder für ein weiteres Abenteuer begrüßen zu dürfen!
