Private Half-Day Cable Car and Horseback Tour Above Quito
Overview
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5 hours
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Quito is a city ringed by volcanoes which are on display during this guided tour which combines a tranquil cable car ride from Quito followed by a three hour horseback exploration of the Pichincha Volcano up to 15,000 feet (4,600 meters) for more Andean views including snow-capped volcanic peaks. Catch a breathtaking sight of Quito City and the Andean landscape (an open-sky day provides a great view of Antisana, Cotopaxi and Cayambe and up to 13 volcanoes and summits that surrounds the second highest capital of the world).
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 2 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
TeleferiQo Quito
Quito’s Skyrail named in 2005 as the Teleférico, is the highest in South America. Starts at 2.950 m.a.s.l. and ends at 4.050 m.a.s.l. It reaches the top of Cruz Loma, adjacent to the Pichincha volcano.
Rucu Pichincha
Pichincha is an active stratovolcano in the country of Ecuador, whose capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes.
What‘s Included
Horses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Entrance fee to Teleferico in Quito
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Transport by private vehicle
Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
Food and drinks
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Private Half-Day Cable Car and Horseback Tour Above Quito
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
See Quito in the most amazing way!
Paul E,,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this last minute excursion at 10:00 pm and our driver was there to pick us up at 7:30 am the next morning! Carlos went with us through the entire trip and provided very useful information and facts about Quito, as well as handling all the details of riding the Telefarico. We met our horse handler Lucia and we set off on horseback to a height of 5000 meters! The views were magnificent, and the horses are perfectly trained to follow the trails! I highly recommend this adventure!
This was such an amazing...
Jason L,,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such an amazing time my wife and I were blown away Diego was the best tour guide ever 10/10
Cable car
Tracey H,,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The cable car is brilliant as is the trip to the peak and my guide Diego was a lovely chap. However the size of the ponies is not big enough for European riders. I am experienced horsewoman and not a pony patter and could feel my pony struggling in the altitude and with my weight to the point I frequently stopped and rested her and was grateful when we got off to rest them and to walk. Basically don’t do the horse riding option if you are over 5ft4 or overweight
Horseback adventure of a lifetime!
June R,,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Diego was exceptional! Very knowledgeable and helpful. This was an experience like no other. I would highly recommend this adventure.
This tour more than...
Peiney A,,Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour more than exceeded my expectations. I had a smile on my face the whole ride up. You take the Teleferico up, take a short walk to the chapel to meet your horses, ride the horses up, about an hour, then it's about a 15 to 20 minute hike up to the peak. The horse ride back down is about another hour, back to the barn. You'll walk the rest of the way back to catch the cable car back down. There is a great cafe that overlooks the city, must stop in there and have a warm beverage and snack before heading back down.
Hose
S5253FUkarend,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful half day trip which included a ride to the top of the Teleférico and horseback riding with Diego. He was an expert guide and made the experience fun. Diego shared so much knowledge of the area we traveled though including Quito. Please don’t hesitate to book your excursion with Latin Adventures! We had a really great experience.
Gondola + horse ride up the mountain
Nick B,,May 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really cool excursion. Did it with my mom and brother and we had a great time. Our tour guide Oscar was amazingly friendly and very knowledgeable about the country and heritage. The Tram up the mountain was really cool. Be prepared for the affects of the elevation. We drank the local Coka tea on top the mountain and it really helps with headaches and negative elevation affects. The views are amazing on-top the mountain. We jumped on our pony’s or donkeys and started up the mountain. Disclosure! although the ride isn’t fast it is steep uphill and narrow. If your afraid of heights or horse I wouldn’t do this one. Can always hike up and down mountain if you want. Overall, really fun and cool experience. Tested our limits in a good way.
Great memorable experience
Michael S,,Sep 15, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Diego was our guide, he was great. Dante was also great, both went above and beyond. The views and experience was very memorable. 15,000ft up in the Andes is quite an experience.
Fantastic, Ask for Angel
Stuart S,,May 10, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Angel was the best. He picked us up at the hotel at 8 AM, took us straight to the Gondola trip, and then to meet the horses. He knew everyone, was patient with me and my acclimation to the altitude. He knew exactly what to do at any point in time. Angel was knowlegeable and we had a a fantastic day.
Uber for seniors
Margaret H,,Mar 5, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous Quito adventure while riding horses. It was an excellent way for older travelers to enjoy breathtaking views without hiking to 14,000 ft.
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