Hacienda
La Alegría
2 days Tour
Premier equestrian experiences
Over the Andes on Horseback
Departures Sept 22, 23 and 27
Hacienda La Alegría, located in the Valley of the Volcanoes, is one of Ecuador’s premier equestrian experiences. With over 100 years of agricultural and ranching tradition, the hacienda is known for its well-trained Andean criollo horses and its scenic riding routes across highland pastures, forests, fields and traditional rural trails. This 2‑day program offers a deeper immersion into Andean rural life, with more time to enjoy the horses, the mountain landscapes and the hacienda’s organic farm cuisine.
Day 1
Arrival, welcome & first ride
Transfer Quito – Hacienda La Alegría
Journey to Machachi, surrounded by the Rumiñahui, Illinizas and Cotopaxi volcanoes.
Welcome at the Hacienda
Hot drink
Introduction to Andean equestrian culture
Horse assignment based on rider experience
Half‑Day Andean Horseback Ride
Ride through highland meadows, forests, farms and rural mountain trails with stunning views of Cotopaxi and the Illinizas.
Traditional lunch at the haciend
Free afternoon
Walks around the farm
Visit to stables and animals
Relax in gardens and communal areas
Dinner and overnight at the hacienda.
Day 2
Full‑day ride / andes hike
Traditional breakfast
Full‑day horseback ride or guided Andean hike
Adapted to guest preferences:
Long ride across páramo landscapes
Mountain hike with guide
Scenic viewpoints and high‑altitude routes
Picnic or lunch at the hacienda
Free time and closing activities
Return to Quito
