Horse Riding Holidays in Ecuador
Setting off on a horse riding holiday in the Andes is like stepping into a fairy tale: a patchwork of small villages, snow-capped mountains and steep fields and even a condor flying overhead. Although the view from the top is sublime, you don’t have to scale a mountain to enjoy the Andes. These verdant landscapes make a stunning backdrop for our Avenue of the Volcanoes trail which takes you onto the slopes of the dormant Quilotoa (3870m), home to a vast volcanic crater known for its vivid turquoise lagoon.
Avenue of the Volcanoes Trail
A unique adventure in the spectacular Ecuadorian high Andes. This trail takes you through the heart of Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes, just 45 minutes south of the historic colonial city of Quito. The perfect trail for riders looking for an adventure in comfort, the traditional hospitality with a touch of luxury at this hacienda is second to none. Running for over a decade, this trail was understandably voted one of the top horse treks in the world by CNN. This trail offers two routes, one of 10 days and another slightly shorter trail of 8 days.
Hacienda Hospitality
You’ll be welcomed like family by our hosts on this horse riding holiday in Ecuador. Hacienda La Alegria is a family-run hacienda in the heart of Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes. While staying at the Hacienda you can get as involved as you wish by milking cows, feeding calves, petting the 4 border collies. For those after pure relaxation you can wander the rose garden, admire the orchids and old trees or wile away the evening in the on-site hot tub. The goal of our partners in Ecuador is to provide high quality horseback riding and an eco-tourism adventure along the highest trails of the Volcano avenue in the Ecuadorian Andes.