Half-Day Horseback Riding Tour
- Half day
- Beginners welcome
- Starts and ends in Machachi
- Small groups or private
Overview
A perfect option for travelers who want to experience horseback riding in Cotopaxi at a relaxed pace. Ideal for beginners and first-time riders.
Ride through open páramo with a certified local guide, on calm and well-trained horses, with views of Cotopaxi Volcano on clear days. A relaxed pace, ideal for beginners and first-time riders.
Itinerary
Meeting point and safety briefing
Your half-day horseback ride in Cotopaxi begins at our ranch in Machachi, at the foot of the Andes near Cotopaxi National Park, where your local guide welcomes you and introduces you to the horses.
Before heading out, your guide fits your riding equipment, chooses the horse that suits your experience and explains how to mount, steer and stop. A few easy minutes in the corral help first-time riders feel comfortable.
Starts and ends: our ranch in Machachi
Equipment: helmet and riding gear included
Ride across the páramo to the Cotopaxi viewpoint
An easy-paced ride through the open highland plains and local farmland, with stops for photos and stories about the Andes and chagra culture.
On clear days you reach a viewpoint with panoramic views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Time to rest the horses and take pictures.
Return to the ranch
A relaxed ride back to the ranch in Machachi, where the tour ends.
What's included
Included
- Certified local horseback riding guide
- Well-trained and calm horses
- Horseback riding equipment
- Safety briefing before the ride
Not included
- Transport from Quito (you can add a taxi as an extra)
- Meals and drinks (you can add lunch as an extra)
- Tips
Good to know
- What to wear
- Warm layers, a waterproof jacket, comfortable pants and closed shoes.
- Children
- Welcome, as long as they are comfortable around horses. Our guides assist younger riders.
How booking works
- Choose your date and group. The price per person drops as your group grows, and you see the total before you send anything.
- Check availability. Nothing is booked or charged yet; we confirm your date first.
- Pay and enjoy. Once confirmed, we send you a secure payment link by email or WhatsApp.
