Horseback riding in Haciendas, Ecuador

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Otavalo Ride


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Meeting: San Pablo
Airport:   Quito      
Transfer: Quito hotel or airport    Distance: 60 miles

Pick-up/ drop-off for this trip is from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. Transfer times are available at any time on any day of the week. Check out is at 12:00pm (noon) on the last day.

Tack: Ecuadorian (similar to Western)
Horses: Creole, Peruvian
Pace: Moderate with trots and some short canters.
| Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level: Riding Level (Click for legend) (2 to 3 out of 5)    Novice+
Age: Min 12 Max 65
Weight: Max 195 lbs / 88 kg
Riders: Min 1 riders Max 7 riders
Riding helmets are mandatory for this ride.

Recommendations

  • Drink plenty of water before your trip. For longer journeys water will be supplied
  • Apply sun-block beforehand and bring sunglasses. The equatorial sun is extremely strong even behind the clouds. Obligatory helmets come with visors.
  • Wear jeans or thick pants and a sturdy pair of shoes or sneakers
  • Bring a camera to capture the astounding views but make sure it is well protected

Animals
Usually to be found in the stables: 8 horses, llamas, pigs, guinea-pigs, rabbits, guinea-hens, turkeys, chickens, dogs, cows, geese, etc.


Passport and Visa Requirements: Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart.Passport NotePassports must be carried at all times. Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart ab. more
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Otavalo Ride
Tour Code: IT-ECSR02
5 days / 4 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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Otavalo
Tack: Ecuadorian (similar to Western)
Horses: Creole, Peruvian
Pace: Moderate with trots and some short can...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Quito
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