The Antisana Reserve sustains an abundance of wildlife. Lamas, rabbits, caracaras, black faced ibis, falcons, hawks, gulls, and hummingbirds are common sights in the area. Arguably 50% of the Andean condors that live in Ecuador have chosen Antisana as their home.

For centuries, the beautiful landscapes around this volcano were only within the reach of scientists, geographers, and intrepid adventurers. Now, however, we have made it available for an unforgettable 1-day riding experience.

The day begins at 7 a.m., when we pick you up from your hotel in Quito for a 1.5-hour drive to Hacienda Antisana, a private Ecological Reserve located in the foothills of the volcano. We leave Quito and head southeast to the San Rafael valley. Passing by the town of Intag, we continue for 20 kilometers along a private road that will take us through isolated and magnificent paramo plains to the main hacienda house.

We will meet our horses at the Hacienda, and after a welcome drink, we will begin a 4 to 5 hour ride from the main house to the base of the volcano, across the foothills of Antisana, before returning back to the main house for lunch.

The open fields are perfect for riding our Peruvians. The view is magnificent, on a clear day Sincholagua can be spotted nearby, as well as the snow-capped cone of Cotopaxi and Ilinizas. With luck, even the massive Chimborazo can be viewed in the distance.

We will ride at a slow pace, making frequent stops to appreciate the scenery, or to enjoy a snack or drink.

We will return to the Hacienda at approximately 1.30 p.m.. Lunch will be waiting for us. After lunch we will take some time to relax and enjoy a warm drink before returning to Quito.

We will arrive in Quito at Approximately 4.30 in the afternoon.