City: Pichincha Province
Top Things to do in Pichincha Province
Things to do in Pichincha Province, Ecuador: The Best Horseback Riding Tours
Pichincha (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈtʃintʃa]) is a province of Ecuador located in the northern sierra region; its capital and largest city is Quito. It is bordered by Imbabura and Esmeraldas to the north, Cotopaxi and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the south, Napo and Sucumbíos to the east, and Esmeraldas and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the west.
Restaurants in Pichincha Province
1. Green Horse Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By PetraS669 - Pensacola, United States
My wife and I have enjoyed riding holidays in England, Hungary, Mexico, and the western US, and our experience at the Green Horse Ranch ranks among our very best and most memorable. We joined Astrid and Albrecht in January of 2020 for their eight-day Secrets of the Andes Tour and our great expectations were met or even surpassed. First, I think that riding horses in the beautiful Pululahua Crater might almost constitute a unique experience. The volcano is gorgeous, a special, even magical terrain whose unusualness Astrid tries to capture by references to Tolkien’s Middle Earth. The only geography to which I can compare it would be that of Hawaii, also a volcanic formation, and also among the most beautiful places on earth. Second, Astrid and Albrecht are friendly, generous, and thoughtful hosts who anticipate your needs and do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and at home. They meticulously planned our eight days at the ranch so that we were busy and fulfilled the entire time. We rode for over two hours on the evening we arrived—a night ride that we thoroughly enjoyed—and after that we rode for four to six hours every day. We always went to sleep tired and satisfied with a full day’s riding. Green Horse Ranch is a thoroughly professional organization. Third, the horses are excellent. According to Astrid, she has bred about half of her herd at the ranch, and she has trained them all in an exemplary fashion. During our tour my wife and I each got to ride three different horses, and we found each of them a delight to ride. They are utterly dependable, responsive, and forward moving. Finally, the riding was like nothing we’ve ever done. There were, to be sure, long stretches on dirt roads that you share with the occasional vehicle and pedestrian. But much of the riding takes place on steep, narrow, rocky, overgrown jungle trails that either ascend the walls of the volcano or descend into the crater. On most of the rides Astrid takes a machete and uses it frequently My wife and I have galloped hell for leather across the Hungarian puszta, and forded swollen rivers in the American West (well, at least once), but rarely have we done anything as demanding and challenging as negotiating the mountain trails of Pululahua. This is genuinely exciting and unusual riding. If you like to ride well-trained horses over a beautiful and testing terrain you will have a blast at the Green Horse Ranch. We cannot recommend it more highly.
2. Ride Andes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
Specialist, since 1996. European owned-operated. One or more days horse riding tours in the Andean Highlands -we have the BEST quality, well cared for horses. Horse riding on between Haciendas in the stunning scenery of Cotopaxi National Park, Antisana foothills & Otavalo area (can include Otavalo market visit). Full range of route & accommodation options for our private horse riding tours. We cater to all levels of riding ability (different itinerary options): advanced riders, families, children & mixed groups of riders and 'non' riders. Instruction given if desired. Helmets, half chaps, ponchos, saddlebags provided. Very safety conscious. Volunteer options also available. -Sally Please note: in light of the current situation we have taken extra safety measures and initiated a special sanitary protocol. Additionally, we have made adjustments to cancellation policies. Please contact us for details.
3. Midland Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
With 10 years of experience in tourism in Ecuador we know that you, the client, is always right. That’s why we believe in personal service and attention. Join us for one of our one day tours or ask us about other options. We’ll happily arrange a package that suits your needs and wishes.
4. Mindo BirdAdventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Mindo Birdwatching Tours: TOP destination in the world MegaDiverse: Nature is all over the place visit the orchid garden, the butterfly museum, the hummingbirds house, the frog concert, and the artisan chocolate factory. Adventure sports: Surrounded by nature into the primary cloud forest of Mindo you are able to practice Canopy Canyoning Tubing Horse ride Bicking and Camping near the River.
5. Hacienda La Alegria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Built in 1911, historic Hacienda and 135-hectare Alegria Farm are in the verdant heart of the Avenida de los Volcanoes. These beautiful pasturelands are home to more than 200 cows and calves, 65 horses and foals, dozens of llamas and alpacas, and more. It's the perfect place to learn about hacienda life, which includes milking cows, riding horses, animal care, and taking care. Visit us from a few hours a day to several days.
6. Senderos Naturales
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Senderos Naturales is a family-owned travel agency that offers extraordinary experiences to the most exotic destinations in Latin America and the world. We are your strategic partner for carefully planning your trip to achieve fantastic tailor-made itineraries. Our emphasis is nature observation, either through cross-country treks through the Andes and Patagonia, diving in the Galapagos Islands and New Guinea, or simply visiting magical places like Machu Picchu, the Uyuni salt flat, the Tepues in Venezuela or the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, Central America and the Amazon. Enjoy exotic islands such as Zanzibar, Robinson Crusoe and the mythical Easter Island or just venture to the end of the world: Cape Horn and Antarctica. Our operations is characterized by being exclusive to you, always focusing on the adventure, knowledge of the culture and gastronomy. We have been awarded as Luxury Boutique Travel Agency of the year by the Luxury Travel Awards due to our high quality service
7. Ecuador Best Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 240 reviews
There are plenty of options to arrange a day trip in or around Quito. From enjoying Quito's main attractions, such as: historical buildings, museums, folk ballets, viewpoints, restaurants, nightlife, etc; native indigenous markets, national parks, snow capped volcanoes and exotic wildlife, to experiencing the cultural, historical and gastronomic interchange with the best certified tour guides of Ecuador. All these day trips have been designed by a group of experienced people on the field, directed by Luis Albuja Salgado, an experienced certified Ecuadorian tour guide. During these years we have understood very well the needs and expectations of all visitors coming to Quito, looking for unforgettable life experiences. Quito, the highest capital city of the world and first World Cultural Heritage site of Humanity is waiting for being discovered… What are you waiting for?! Discover all the different options that Ecuador Best Tours offers and have lots of fun and good memories!!
8. Travelers Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
We love our country (Ecuador) and our goal in every tour is to make people falling in love of each place we visit and to help them have the most wonderful experience!
9. PapaGayo North Hosteria - Horseback Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Epik Adventure Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
At Epik Adventure Guides, we are adventurers at heart. For years we have travelled Ecuador’s mountains, jungles, rivers and sea, looking to satisfy our immense craving to know what is beyond what our eye reaches, always in direct contact with nature. The desire to share the feeling we get out of what we do out of passion, is what motivated us to create Epik and to show the world our experiences
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