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Cloudforest & Crater Ride


Accommodations for Cloudforest & Crater Ride


Accommodations
The 4-day tour is a stationary program with all nights spent at the same accommodation.
Those who choose the 5-day tour will spend the last night in a different location.

Description
Accommodations are usually basic, but cozy, located in remote areas. Most overnight places are privately-owned, and therefore, they have their own charm.
Bathrooms are shared on most nights but sometimes there are private bathrooms available. Hot water is not always guaranteed.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Nights 1-4: Pululahua (Hacienda or Lodge)
Night 5: Yunguilla

Hacienda in Pululahua
This charming old hacienda offers accommodation in renovated stone homes in the community of Nieblí. The 4 stone houses are simple but comfortable and each has its own bathroom with hot water.
There is Wi-Fi internet available in common areas.

Lodge in Pululahua
This property offers beautiful mountain views. You will be accommodated either in a luxurious tent or in one of the lodge rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There is a small pool where guests can relax in the evening.

Yunguilla
This is a self-sustaining community-tourism project, which offers an authentic experience. There are incredible views over the surrounding mountains and forests.
While staying here you will sleep either in the lodge or in a local family home.

Room Occupancy
Single travelers must pay a single supplement fee.


Meals
All meals are included.

Alcoholic drinks are not included in this trip but guests are welcome to bring their own if they wish.

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

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Cloudforest & Crater Ride
Tour Code: IT-ECRT15
5 days / 4 nights
Dates : All year

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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Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
A 2025 01/01 - 12/31 5d / 4n 5-day trip 1 /5 Reserve
B 2025 01/01 - 12/31 4d / 3n 4-day trip 1 /5 Reserve
Introduction
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Accommodation
Tack: South American (similar to Western)
Horses: Criollos, Paso Peruanos & Peruvian Pas...
Pace: Riding about 4-6 hours each day
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport: Quito
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