Private Tour

Cotopaxi National Park Horse Ride Full-Day Experience from Quito

Overview

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Spanish

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Discover the Cotopaxi National Park from another natural perspective for people who like horseback riding. For beginners or experienced, the majesty of the second highest volcano in Ecuador will be one of the main companions throughout the tour on horseback riding.

Feel like one more cowboy from the place by wearing a warm poncho, a helmet for your safety and a zamarro that is cowhide pants that will help make your experience unforgettable while you receive instructions from the local guide to be able to ride. You will be impressed by admiring the beautiful landscapes that combine the Cotopaxi National Park, with good luck and in the summer season where you can observe the splendor of the Cotopaxi Volcano, it starts from July to mid-October. you will be able to admire condors flying very close over you, páramo foxes will accompany you on the road and groups of wild horses throughout the place and many birds.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Enjoy a peaceful and immersive horseback riding experience through the high-altitude páramo of Cotopaxi National Park. Led by local chagras (Andean cowboys), you'll ride across wide open plains with panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. The trail takes you through native grasslands and rugged volcanic landscapes where you may spot wild horses, Andean foxes, or soaring condors. This authentic experience combines nature, culture, and adventure, offering a unique way to explore Ecuador’s majestic highlands on horseback.

2 hours • Admission Included

Cotopaxi Volcano

Throughout the beautiful landscapes that Cotopaxi National Park offers, discover Andean condors, Andean foxes, wild horses and cows, llamas, deer, pumas and spectacled bears and a variety of flora that make this region.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Bilingual Guide Certificate

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

water bottle

Pick up and Drop off

Breakfast

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Horse back Riding

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Epic horseback adventure in Cotopaxi.
Cheryl R,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an epic day in Cotopaxi!! Pedro was our guide for a wonderful adventure in the Cotopaxi National Park. After picking us up from our hotel in Quito, he drove us to Cotopaxi. We visited a lagoon and he told us about local plants and animals in the area. Then onto the horses. We were given ponchos and chaps to keep warm along with helmets for safety. As this was a private tour, we had a beautiful 3 hour ride into the beautiful valley at the base of Cotopaxi. Epic scenery everywhere. We even saw Condors! Afterwards, we headed up toward the base camp. Being "flat landers" and not yet accustomed to the altitude, we opted not to finish the hike. Pedro was very supportive and we did make it to just over 15000 feet. Afterwards, we had a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant. I even got to feed some llamas that were there as pets. Pedro took pictures for us and made our day in the Andes one to cherish.