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Quito Cable Car Tour : Astonishing Views from Pichincha Volcano on Horseback
4.9
11 Ratings
Quito
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Quito and its surrounding volcanoes on this cable car and horseback tour. Marvel at the panoramic views from Pichincha Volcano and discover the stunning Andean landscape.
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Quito and its surrounding volcanoes on this cable car and horseback tour. Marvel at the panoramic views from Pichincha Volcano and discover the stunning Andean landscape.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito - Opened in 2005, Quito’s Skyrail, known as the Teleférico, is the highest in South America. It begins at 2,950 meters above sea level and ascends to 4,050 meters, reaching the summit of Cruz Loma, near the Pichincha volcano.
- Rucu Pichincha - Pichincha is an active stratovolcano located in Ecuador, with the capital city Quito nestled around its eastern slopes.
- TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito - Opened in 2005, Quito’s Skyrail, known as the Teleférico, is the highest in South America. It begins at 2,950 meters above sea level and ascends to 4,050 meters, reaching the summit of Cruz Loma, near the Pichincha volcano.
- Rucu Pichincha - Pichincha is an active stratovolcano located in Ecuador, with the capital city Quito nestled around its eastern slopes.
What's Included
- Horseback riding adventure
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refreshments, including bottled water
- Entry to the iconic Teleferico in Quito
- Access to all listed tour activities
- Travel in comfort with a private vehicle
- Expertise of a certified bilingual guide
- Horseback riding adventure
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refreshments, including bottled water
- Entry to the iconic Teleferico in Quito
- Access to all listed tour activities
- Travel in comfort with a private vehicle
- Expertise of a certified bilingual guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Additional Information
Experience the splendor of volcanoes encircling the city of Quito in this guided tour. The adventure begins with a serene cable car ride from Quito, leading into a three-hour exploration on horseback of the Pichincha Volcano, reaching elevations of up to 15,000 feet (4,600 meters). Take in the majestic Andean vistas, including snow-dusted volcanic tops….
Experience the splendor of volcanoes encircling the city of Quito in this guided tour. The adventure begins with a serene cable car ride from Quito, leading into a three-hour exploration on horseback of the Pichincha Volcano, reaching elevations of up to 15,000 feet (4,600 meters). Take in the majestic Andean vistas, including snow-dusted volcanic tops. Feast your eyes on the panoramic views of Quito City and the expanse of the Andes (On a clear day, you can see Antisana, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe, along with 13 other volcanoes and peaks surrounding the world’s second-highest capital.)
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 2 people per booking
Location
TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito
Fulgencio Araujo, Av. Occidental
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
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Adventure16487100656
Jan 4, 2026
Amazing experience - Thoroughly enjoyed my experience on horseback up Rucu Pinchincha. I was collected promptly from my hotel. On the mountain, the guide was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. I was especially moved by his genuine love and respect of nature. What a privilege to have had this memorable adventure.
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Paul_e
Feb 1, 2025
See Quito in the most amazing way! - We booked this last minute excursion at 10:00 pm and our driver was there to pick us up at 7:30 am the next morning! Carlos went with us through the entire trip and provided very useful information and facts about Quito, as well as handling all the details of riding the Telefarico. We met our horse handler Lucia and we set off on horseback to a height of 5000 meters! The views were magnificent, and the horses are perfectly trained to follow the trails! I highly recommend this adventure!
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Jason_l
Jan 26, 2025
This was such an amazing... - This was such an amazing time my wife and I were blown away Diego was the best tour guide ever 10/10
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June_r
Sep 20, 2024
Horseback adventure of a lifetime! - Our guide, Diego was exceptional! Very knowledgeable and helpful. This was an experience like no other. I would highly recommend this adventure.
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Peiney_a
Jul 31, 2024
This tour more than... - This tour more than exceeded my expectations. I had a smile on my face the whole ride up. You take the Teleferico up, take a short walk to the chapel to meet your horses, ride the horses up, about an hour, then it's about a 15 to 20 minute hike up to the peak. The horse ride back down is about another hour, back to the barn. You'll walk the rest of the way back to catch the cable car back down. There is a great cafe that overlooks the city, must stop in there and have a warm beverage and snack before heading back down.
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S5253fukarend
Mar 6, 2024
Hose - We had a wonderful half day trip which included a ride to the top of the Teleférico and horseback riding with Diego. He was an expert guide and made the experience fun. Diego shared so much knowledge of the area we traveled though including Quito. Please don’t hesitate to book your excursion with Latin Adventures! We had a really great experience.
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Nick
May 17, 2023
Gondola + horse ride up the mountain - This was a really cool excursion. Did it with my mom and brother and we had a great time. Our tour guide Oscar was amazingly friendly and very knowledgeable about the country and heritage. The Tram up the mountain was really cool. Be prepared for the affects of the elevation. We drank the local Coka tea on top the mountain and it really helps with headaches and negative elevation affects. The views are amazing on-top the mountain. We jumped on our pony’s or donkeys and started up the mountain. Disclosure! although the ride isn’t fast it is steep uphill and narrow. If your afraid of heights or horse I wouldn’t do this one. Can always hike up and down mountain if you want. Overall, really fun and cool experience. Tested our limits in a good way.
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Michael_s
Sep 15, 2022
Great memorable experience - Diego was our guide, he was great. Dante was also great, both went above and beyond. The views and experience was very memorable. 15,000ft up in the Andes is quite an experience.
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Stuart_s
May 10, 2022
Fantastic, Ask for Angel - Our guide Angel was the best. He picked us up at the hotel at 8 AM, took us straight to the Gondola trip, and then to meet the horses. He knew everyone, was patient with me and my acclimation to the altitude. He knew exactly what to do at any point in time. Angel was knowlegeable and we had a a fantastic day.
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Tracey_h
Oct 9, 2024
Cable car - The cable car is brilliant as is the trip to the peak and my guide Diego was a lovely chap. However the size of the ponies is not big enough for European riders. I am experienced horsewoman and not a pony patter and could feel my pony struggling in the altitude and with my weight to the point I frequently stopped and rested her and was grateful when we got off to rest them and to walk. Basically don’t do the horse riding option if you are over 5ft4 or overweight
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