Full-Day Pululahua Horseback Riding Tour from Quito with Mitad del Mundo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Mitad del Mundo complex and Museo Inti Ñan
• 02 Ride on horseback inside the Pululahua crater
• 03 Reach the Pondoña Dome during your crater journey
• 04 Observe the flora and fauna of the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
• 05 Travel through lush fields where endemic forests develop

Visit the Mitad del Mundo complex before setting off on a horseback riding adventure inside the Pululahua crater. Ride through the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, walk some stretches, and climb the steep inner walls of the crater along the way. Observe the wide variety of flora and fauna as you journey through lush fields abundant with vegetation, where endemic forests of the region develop. The experience ends at the Pondoña Dome before returning to Quito.

Ride inside the crater for about 3 hours and finish at the Pondoña Dome.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Quito, Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Horseback Riding Adventure in the Pululahua Crater

• Gather at your hotel in Quito early in the morning and head by car to the Pululahua Crater.

• After a light snack, choose your horses and begin the ride.

• Visit Mitad del Mundo and the Museo Inti Ñan experiments with your Ecuadorian tour guide.

• Ride inside the crater for about 3 hours and finish at the Pondoña Dome.

• At certain points along the way, you will walk some stretches and climb the steep inner walls of the crater.

• Journey through lush fields abundant with vegetation, where endemic forests of the region develop. Stop for lunch along the way.

• Return to the ranch and leave your horses.

• Head back to Quito.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito

• Certified English/Spanish-speaking Ecuadorian tour guide

• Horses

• Admission fee to Museo Inti Ñan

• Private transportation from Quito

• Menu lunch

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Participants: 2 to 12 people, with or without riding experience, are accepted. This is an adventure for everyone and does not require participants to be in strong physical condition.

• Note: Bring clothing suitable for the tropical climate, rain, and cold, as you will cross different climatic zones and the temperature can drop very quickly in the evening or on cloudy days.

• It is also suggested to bring long-sleeve shirts, pants, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain gear, and a jacket for cold weather, as well as sports shoes or riding boots if available. Rubber boots are provided. Also bring a flashlight, insect repellent, a water bottle, a camera, and charged batteries.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quito, Ecuador

Tour start

Quito, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.