Horseback ride, hike, and zipline near the Cotopaxi National Park during our 2 day/1 night extension. Good way to extend your stay in Ecuador and short distance from Quito.
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Depart in the morning from Quito and drive towards the towering Cotopaxi Volcano and arrive to the Hacienda El Porvenir. A brief orientation is given in the morning at Hacienda El Porvenir to get acquainted with the horses. We head out on horseback in the spirit of the Chagras (Ecuadorian highland cowboys) to visit the foothills of Rumiñahui Volcano, riding side by side with herds of wild horses and bulls. As we cross the paramo, enjoy the bird and wildlife, and the native guides will share their knowledge of medicinal plants. Afterwards a delicious lunch of local dishes awaits us upon our return to the farmhouse.
The afternoon is free to explore the hacienda grounds, and there are a couple of self-guided paths to the Manto Blanco Waterfall and to lookouts with nice views of the mountains and surrounding landscape.
Click here to watch Youtube video to learn more about El Porvenir and the Tierra del Volcan's area near Cotopaxi.
Day 2: Zipline Tour
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Today explore the area by zipline. The zipline provides a great vantage point for birdwatching and enjoying the scenery and is an adrenaline rush as you soar above the ground. You can choose an alternate excursion this morning such as mountain biking or ropes course challenge. After the flying adventure, hike to the Pita River waterfall for lunch. After the flying adventure, hike to the 270-feet Condor Machai waterfall for lunch. Return to Quito in the late afternoon.
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This Add-on is available only for our travelers extending or customizing their itinerary.
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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