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Our specialist equestrian operator offers spectacular horseback riding trips in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador, along the coastline of Uruguay & in the "gaucho" heartland of north Argentina.

Features include:

• Tours for all levels of riding abilities & varying lengths.

• Private groups & set date departure rides.

• 'Hacienda' (colonial manor house) ranch & camp accommodation.

• Outstanding horses cared for to the highest level.

All riding holidays have options to go rafting, kayaking, biking birding, climbing & polo playing and  can be combined with extensions to the Galapagos Islands, Peru & Amazon rain forest.

TOUR EXAMPLES
We offer a variety of tours and private rides in Ecuador, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. For full details, please contact us by completing our online form here or emailing us here. Below are just two examples.

'COLONIAL HACIENDA' TOURS (3, 4 & 8 day rides)
"I have had a fantastic time exploring a country I knew very little about. The horses were excellent, the scenery out of this world....the haciendas were so lovely and unexpected."
J.A., Sept 2005

'Our 'Colonial Hacienda' tours combine breathtaking riding routes through the mountains by day, complimented by overnight stays in the luxurious and distinctive surroundings of Ecuador's highland haciendas, the best preserved in all of South America.

We ride amidst some of the country's most spectacular scenery as we discover hidden glacial valleys and the spectacular 'Avenue of the Volcanoes', skirting the towering, snow-capped peaks of Cayambe and Cotopaxi. En route, we stop off to visit colourful markets and traditional craft villages as we pass through the agricultural and indigenous heartland of the Ecuadorian Andes.

After a day in the saddle, we spend the night in one of the Sierra's unique haciendas, the grand colonial farming estates built by the Spanish Conquistadors, many of which are still the homes of Ecuador's noblest families. Blending modern comforts, period detail and ancient traditions, the haciendas offer an insight into life as it was lived in centuries gone by and are amongst the most memorable places to stay anywhere in the country.

'ANDEAN ADVENTURE' TOURS (1-9 day rides)
"I really did have the time of my life...and I miss the mountains and wide open spaces of Ecuador....Thanks again for the great ride - such a lot of fun, it really was a brilliant experience - I will certainly recommend you to any riders."
K.F. Oct 2000

Our 'Andean Adventure' tours are designed for riders with a slightly tighter budget who are also looking for a more adventurous experience of the Ecuadorian Andes. Guests can actively participate in the care of their horses (as much or as little as they choose) and in place of haciendas, we spend the night at traditional stable cottages, charming country inns, and on some tours camp out underneath the stars.

The riding is very varied with a chance of riding fast as well as tackling the steep Andean slopes. We ride close to Cotopaxi, the second highest active volcano in the world and follow the paths cut out by wild horses where we often meet the 'chagras' (Andean cowhands) dressed in their special chaps and ponchos, their saddles kitted out with lassos and their stirrups resembling clogs.

En route we visit sites of cultural and historical interest, we go in search of highland wildlife including hummingbirds, white-tailed deer and the mighty Andean condor.

"I have been on 5 riding holidays and can honestly say Ecuador comes out as the winner."
P.T. Jan 2004