Rose farm visit and Horse Back Riding
Pifo - Departure from Quito to Pifo area which is located a few minutes outside of Quito and lays an incredible hidden treasure: a local rose farm based at the highlands that offer much to learn about growing Ecuadorian roses that with combination of high altitude; twelve hours of sunshine; cold nights; and using organic soils and compost helps to harvest strong and tall flowers all year.
Later on, the highlands offers horseback riding for spirited travelers who seek special travel experiences, therefore it´s time to ride along secondary route with great view of some volcanoes such as Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Illinizas, Cotacachi, during this site we will make a short stop at the view point just to admire the beauty surroundings.
Afterwards going on riding through a small town where the local lunch will be served at Colibrí Garden, a cozy house where their hosts grow some vegetables at their own small organic garden to prepare local food for the guests. At Colibrí Garden some hummingbirds can be appreciated such as; Sparkling Violetear, Black-Tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail, Sapphire-Vented Puffleg, Sword-Billed and other small tiny birds such as Black Flowerpiercer, Rufus Collared Sparrow and Golden Grosbeak. Afternoon driver back to Quito or just advise us to be dropped off at Papallacta or Quito´s airport in order to catch your next flight.
- Private transportation
- Horseback riding
- Double room accommodation
- Guidance by English-speaking guide
- Included meals: lunch and breakfast
- Rose farm entrance fee
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Personal expenses
- Dinner on day # 1
- Lunch on day # 2
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Discover the charms of the Pifo region, conveniently sited a mere 50 minutes from Quito and 30 minutes from the major airport. This excursion takes you to a rose farm and provides a distinctive horseback journey through the Andean Hills, unveiling arched paths, secret spots, and breathtaking views of some volcanoes in the vicinity of the Quito region. As you travel, you’ll get to know about the famed roses of Ecuador, the highlands regions, and the historical use of caves for Andean product storage, which are currently employed as a hotel.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
