Avenue of the Volcanoes Trail
10 Daysย |ย From ยฃ1889pp
Ecuador ( Best airport: Quito, Ecuador)
This trail takes you through the heart of Ecuadorโs Avenue of the Volcanoes, 45 minutes south of the historic colonial city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Youโll enjoy traditional hospitality with a touch of luxury at your host’s beautiful hacienda. Catering for independent travelers as well as larger groups, this trail, amid the majesty of the high Andes of Equator, was voted one of top horse treks in the world.
Level of Riding and Fitness
This trail is for intermediate riders confident at walk, trot and canter on varied and sometimes very steep terrain. There are also some long days in the saddle (7+ hours) so all participants will need to be riding fit and we advise riding regularly prior to coming on the trail. You will need to be able to mount and dismount independently, be capable in the saddle and ready for the long days at high altitude. The weight limit is 95kg.
Guides and Group Size
Youโll be guided by the host and owner of Hacienda Alegria: Gabriel Espinosa. A natural horseman he has been welcoming guests and guiding trails for decades.
The group size is between 2-12.

Accommodation and Dining
You will stay in Hacienda La Alegria for the first two nights before heading out on the ride as well as your final night. Set in a 135-hectare organic dairy farm and ranch and nestled into a lush valley less than an hour from Ecuador’s capital. The Hacienda’s large rooms feature high ceilings, original hardwood floors, private bathrooms, Wifi and spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. While on the trail local haciendas and mountain hostels are used for dinner and overnight stays.
All meals are included and feature delicious, gourmet international and Ecuadorian foods. Wine and beer is also included.
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Itinerary
Avenue of the Volcanoes Trail
10 days / 9 nights / 8 days riding
ยฃ1889pp
Single supplement ยฃ110
Flights & Airport transfers
Do not book flights until you have received the Booking confirmation email from saddletravel.com.
Please plan your flights to/from as follows:
Please book a flight which arrives between 8am-7pm on the first day
Your departure flight should leave after midday if possible
Return airport transfers cost ยฃ75 and the journey takes around 45 minutes.
- 9 nights accommodation in shared rooms
- Breakfasts
- Picnic lunches during the trail
- Dinners
- Drinks with meals including wine and beer
- 8 days of horse riding
- Riding equipment including wool ponchos, rain ponchos, chaps, helmets and saddlebags
- Bilingual Spanish/English guide
- Luggage transfer
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Tips