Cotopaxi day tours from Hacienda Hato Verde

Cotopaxi National Park: (every day)

Tours from Hato Verde to Parque Nacional Cotopaxi from Monday to Sunday.

Prices: USD 95, 00 per person: including box lunch at the Park. Tours do not include Park entrance fee (USD 2, oo per person).

South Face Cotopaxi: (every day)

We leave Hato Verde to Mulaló town passing by a lot of nice nature to see; neighbor haciendas, rose plantations and broccoli fields; we will horseback ride up to about 3500 Mts. Above sea level to reach a nice plain where we all can see the south face COTOPAXI. From here, benefit from great views of surrounding mountains including Antisana, Chimborazo, and Illinizas while enjoying a great packed lunch.

On your way down, keep enjoying the Ecuadorian high plains until getting through the area of the big rock "chilintosa" that came out of the Cotopaxi volcano on its last eruption. Then we take our way back to Hacienda Hato Verde (about 8 hours RIDE).

If you prefer, we will also take you to visit San Agustin's Inca ruins (Including lunch please add USD 30, 00 per person).

Important Notes These rides take place above 3000 meters and we ride at above 4000 meters. We advise arriving early in Ecuador to acclimatize.

Riding ability: Intermediate and above – able to gallop in open spaces, prepared for a long day in the saddle and steep slopes and tricky terrain. At various points riders will be leading their horses (but not normally over long distances). It is the responsibility of the individual guest to ensure that he or she has the necessary riding skills to take part in the tour chosen.

Horses: Local criollo breed crossed with Arab, ideally suited to the terrain.

Equipment: American cavalry saddles with sheepskin seats. Riding helmet is provided for each rider. Saddlebags are used to carry picnic lunches.

Appropriate medical insurance is mandatory and responsibility of each individual.

You are strongly recommended to wear a riding helmet on the riding tour.

Guests will be required to sign a responsibility release before starting a tour.

Price per person: USD 159, 00

The tours include: horses, guides, grooms, Box lunch, riding helmet.

Physical level: we have trips and activities for anyone older than 14 years old in reasonably Good Physical Condition. The most important requisite is to have at least an intermediate level on horseback ridding plus an adventurous attitude.

What to bring

Wind proof jacket, sunglasses, sun protection, photo camera.

The above tours also can be made in bicycles. Other tours including more days can be arranged upon request.