Horseriding tour
Lagoons of Mojanda & San Marcos
(5 days, 4 nights
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In this tour, we will ride across the spectacular Andean landscapes of Mojanda and San Marcos Lakes in the Northern Ecuadorian Andes in the region of Cayambe and Otavalo.
Day 1. Quito - Cayambe
Early in the morning we leave Quito and drive by jeep to Cayambe. At about 10 AM we arrive at the Shungu Huasi Horse Ranch. After choosing your horses, we will make a test-ride for 3 hours. Preparation of the excursion. Dinner and overnight at the ranch.
Day 2. Mojanda Lake
At 9 AM we start our horseback ride. A qualified guide who knows the region very well will accompany us along the way. We will ride 5 - 6 hours, passing marvelous landscapes covered with fields, until we reach the lagoon of Mojanda (3900m). This extinct volcano boasts a gigantic crater with many small peaks. The summit of the Yanaurcu reaches 4300m. In the evening we will set up our camp at the shore of the lake and enjoy a warming campfire and dinner.
Day 3. Summit Fuya - Fuya - Return to the Ranch
After breakfast we will climb the Fuya - Fuya, one of the lower peaks (4261m). This ascent will help you to get better acclimatized to the altitude as the ride back to the ranch will take around 5 - 6 hours. At the ranch the helpers will take care of the horses. You can look forward to a hot shower and a comfortable bed.
Day 4. Lagoon San Marcos
Today we will ride uphill in the direction of Cayambe, passing through the wild landscape of the lagoon San Marcos, until we reach an altitude of 4000m at the foot of the volcano of the same name. The vegetation with its typical Andean plants and fauna is very diverse. If we are lucky, we can spot an Andean fox or even the condor. After a 7-8 hours ride, we will set up our camp and have dinner.
Day 5. Return to the Ranch - Quito
Through this incomparable landscape we ride back to the ranch, where a traditional lunch will be waiting. In the evening, return back to in Quito. |
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