Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Riding Adventure

Experience an unforgettable horseback riding adventure at Cotopaxi National Park. Ride a ‘criollo’ horse, learn about the ‘Chagra’ culture, and take on personal challenges at the majestic Cotopaxi volcano.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cotopaxi - Experience the thrill, excitement, and nostalgia that the Chagras feel daily as they work in the majestic Andes mountains! A naturalist guide will pick up the group at 7:10 a.m. to head to “El Pedregal,” situated 60 km southeast of Quito, nestled among the Rumiñahui, Pasochoa, Sincholagua, and Cotopaxi volcanoes! After a 90-minute…
What's Included
  • Horseback Riding (Shared)
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Guidance by a native guide
  • Certified naturalist English-speaking guide included
  • Private transport arranged
  • Box lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks
Additional Information

Experience one of our specialties! Embark on a “criollo” horse ride at the base of the Rumiñahui volcano and immerse yourself in the “Chagra” culture with the guidance of the most experienced local tour guides and cowboys. Embrace personal challenges at Cotopaxi volcano, renowned as the second highest active volcano in the world and one of the most…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J2537aodannyv
Dec 15, 2025
AWESOME EXPERIENCE HORSERIDING - The experience was absolutely amazing!! The driver was super professional and has lived in Ecuador all his life. He’s fluent in all the culture, nature and history of Ecuador and Cotapaxi. We learned so much and the conversation made the car ride go so fast. He made sure we had the best experience riding horses and translated for us. This is a trip we’ll never forget. Tips: - Be on time when he picks you up. Gives time for pictures and comfortable transition for the horse - Sunglasses are your best friend - sun is on you the whole time - bring money to tip the 2 guides and driver. - wear sunscreen and bring water
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Xaviertz6928up
Dec 9, 2025
Un día de muchas primicias!! - From the té de canela , to the refreshing passion fruit under the glory of the Cotopaxi Volcano my day with Luis was simply fantastic. Local cuisine, insights on local flora and its uses, The wild horses, bulls, foxes, and geckos who made a home at that high altitude, made the trek under Cotopaxi, and the Horseride up to the protectors of Cotopaxi under Rumiñahui unforgettable.
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Glenn_g
Nov 20, 2024
Wonderful day with horses and Cotopaxi views - Miriam was a great guide. She navigated the rough terrain up to Cotopaxi confidently. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and had lots of great information. I loved getting the tour from a local guide.
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Sharilyn_b
Nov 12, 2024
A pretty way to spend the day outside exploring the Cotopaxi area. - An expensive excursion but so unique that it is worth it! We truly loved the horseback ride and hospitality of the hacienda staff. They provided us with warm drinks, warm clothes, and a great ride to view Cotapaxi. Our drive to the lagoon and hike was refreshing with beautiful views. It’s always nice to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Our tour guide, Ivan was very pleasant, calm, informative, and a pleasure to be around. He was knowledgeable and took great care of us for the day.
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Andrew_s
Sep 12, 2024
Horses and Volcanoes…What are you waiting for? - Incredible experience for my finance and myself. The guide was excellent and the views exceptional. Would highly recommend.
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Angela_s
Sep 10, 2024
So glad we did this! - Beautiful panoramic vistas. So glad my daughter and I did this. The hacienda was so charming. It was built in early 1500s. Even though was cold and windy it was a wonderful tour. This was just the 2 of us on the tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the fauna and birds on easy hike around lagoon at Cotopaxi. Even though it was cloudy and chilly we had a great time.
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Marsinthestars
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing hiking up Cotopaxi to 16000 feet - Pros: we absolutely loved this tour. Diana, our guide was amazing, welcoming, friendly, answered questions, and was accommodating with stops for the bathrooms, coffee, and just to take photos. And of course hiking Cotopaxi was incredible. Plus the lunch was to die for. (And good vegetarian options!) Cons: the agenda listed horseback riding, hiking, and lunch. About 2hrs in we asked when we would be horseback riding and were told actually this tour had none! Not sure if we were put on the wrong tour or if this was just a change of plans, and we were more excited about hiking anyhow, BUT! If you desperately want to horseback ride, triple check. 🤣
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849gaylea
Jan 19, 2024
A perfect day at Cotopaxi - This was an amazing tour. The horseback riding was an easy two hours roundtrip to a mirador of Cotopaxi. We were blessed with a perfect day: clear blue skies, minimal clouds and striking views of the mountain. Ximena was a wonderful guide; she spoke English well and was very informative and friendly. Miguel, our 'Chagras' guide on horseback, was also great. This was just a perfect day!
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Katherine_a
Sep 12, 2023
Amazing Experience - Our Guide Miriam was so knowledgable and made the whole experience so delightful with history and facts and folklore of the Andes. It was a peaceful and beautiful experience words will not do it justice.
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Louise_s
Jan 26, 2025
Good but some information inaccurate - Lovely tour, well behaved horses with amazing views and Diana out guide was great. Only disappointjng thing we were told and confirmed on the booking it was a private tour but the horse riding was a mixed ability group and also told we would be able to canter/gallop but we didn't as there were people in our group who had never ridden before
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).