Private Cotopaxi Horseback, Wildlife & Vast Views

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Itinerary

1. As we pass through Machachi, we'll take a scenic drive along the legendary "Avenue of the Volcanoes." Your guide will do more than simply point out the geography; they will transport you through time by sharing the ancient legends and epic battles for love starring these Andean giants.

   Passes by

2. Before arriving at the National Park, we will make a short stop where our guide will offer you a local food tasting to start the ride with energy. Then, get ready for a 2-hour horseback ride. Dress in the traditional attire of a Chagra (Ecuadorian cowboy), including a poncho (wool cape) and zamarros (leather chaps), to ride while enjoying spectacular views of the volcanoes, wildlife, and unique landscapes. Your journey leads to Salitre Pucará, the remains of an ancient Inca military outpost and the place where the ancient Inca Trail passed through. Though only a few stone foundations remain today, you will discover why this specific point was chosen as a strategic control point.

   2 hAdmission included

3. After your horseback adventure, take a walk around the Limpiopungo Lagoon, you'll enjoy the serenity of the páramo and observe diverse birdlife or depending on your energy levels, we can hike up to the José Rivas Refuge at 4860 FASL (15 500ft).

   40 minAdmission included

4. After our adventure, our guide will give you some recommendations for a traditional lunch. In that place, you will be able to taste authentic flavors of the region while recharging your energy in a unique natural setting. Finally, our guide will take you back to your hotel.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Quito

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Quito

Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.

The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.

Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).

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