Mitad del Mundo & Horseback Ride at Pululahua Volcano

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Country: Ecuador

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Enjoy a day away from the city by visiting by horse one of only two inhabited volcanic caldera in the world and the only one cultivated by its inhabitants. Experiment on your own the only phenomena that happens in the latitude 0´0´0 in Ecuador!
This day tour combines a visit to the educational museum built on the equator, Mitad del Mundo, with a beautiful horseback ride through the Pululahua Crater. 

In the morning, drive to the ranch where the horses are waiting. From the ranch, robust and amiable mountain horses will take us through the stunning landscape of this ancient volcanic crater – the biggest one on the whole American continent and one of only two inhabited craters in the world – with its constantly changing sceneries and huge biodiversity. While circling the central lava cone, witness volcanic history and nature, interesting geological formations, mineral avalanches blooming with wild orchids and traditional Andean agriculture. 

The horseback riding time will be about 3 hours. Lunch with panoramic view over valleys and cloud forest covered mountains (lunch if option is selected).

Afterwards, continue by car to the Mitad del Mundo. On an interactive guided tour they will tell you about the history of the tribes in that area and with some help of a few scientific tests you will find out that this place is exactly the middle of the world. Return to Quito at the end of the tour.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a breathtaking horseback ride along the Pululahua Crater
  • Relish a tasty lunch with jaw-dropping panoramic views of the mountains and valleys
  • Familiarise yourself with Tribal history at Mitad del Mundo

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You should have some horseback riding experience
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your hotel in Quito
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.