Horseback riding in Haciendas, Ecuador

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Cloud Forest Getaway Ride


Accommodations for Cloud Forest Getaway Ride




Accommodations
This is a progressive ride where you will sleep at 2 different locations.

Description
You are accommodated n two different haciendas.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hacienda La Alegria
Night 2: Hacienda Bomboli



Hacienda La Alegria
The hacienda is nestled amidst lush surroundings in the typical fertile lush green farmland of the Ecuadorian inter Andean plain at high altitude (2880m). You will be welcomed with a roaring log fire in the sitting room.
The Hacienda  was build in 1910 in Franco Italian Style and has been renovated and restored and is surrounded by beautiful gardens awash with colorful flowers and native trees, including some species in danger of extinction such as the wax palm. The Hacienda is made of adobe and stone its walls are over 80 cm thick!! Lots of character. Most rooms have private bathroom and fireplaces. There will be plenty of time to relax in front of the fireplace after an incredible day in the saddle.
This is the family home of the Espinosas. Your host Gabriel comes from a long tradition of equestrian sports. His grandfather bred racing horses close to Quito and his father, Renato Espinosa was a keen polo player. Gabriel followed in the same footsteps as a young man, horse-jumping and playing competitive polo. The hacienda is full of fascinating equestrian heirlooms, including antique side-saddles, cattle brands and traditional "Chagra" (Andean cowboy) tack.
Gabriel and Paty's three daughters and 4 grandchildren are all keen riders, and the enthusiasm of the whole family is reflected in the quality of the horses at the farm.
The Hacienda also has a large working cattle farm with nearly 250 head of cattle producing milk. So anyone can help milking the cows or feeding the calves, or try lassoing a bull.
There is fgree Wi-Fi available and guests have access to laundry services for an extra fee.

Hacienda Bomboli
This property offers basic accommodation for up to 16 guests. It is set in a beautiful rainforest and each room has its own bathroom with hot water. Due to its remote location, cell phone service is very limited and there is no electricity. The house is kept warm and lit with fireplaces and candles and your hosts even puts a warm water bottle in your bed before you go to sleep.

Room Occupancy
The single supplement fee is mandatory if we are unable to find another rider to share the room with you.



Meals
All meals are included in this trip from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on the last day.

Meals generally include chicken, meat, or pasta with vegetables served with rice or potatoes. There is always a typical Ecuadorian soup and desert as well.
For breakfast, there is a selection of coffee, tea, cocoa or oatmeal, eggs and/or French toast, natural fruit juice and fruits of the season.
Dinner will be served in a cozy dining room with a fireplace while lunches on the rides will be mostly sandwich (beef, ham, chicken, pasta, turkey), olives, salami, plus chips, and brownie or others sweets.

Alcoholic drinks (usually wine and/or beer) are included with dinner.

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to most dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Cloud Forest Getaway Ride
Tour Code: IT-ECSRAL
3 days / 2 nights
Dates : Available all Year

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Tack: North American style, English style, M...
Horses: mixed Criollo (native South American),...
Pace: approx. 4 hours each riding day - pace...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Quito
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