HACIENDA LA ALEGRIA - Horseback riding in the highest trails of the Ecuador Andes!
A fascinating and charming Hacienda that offers a unique experience that combines history, local "Chagra" culture and amazing landscapes.
Latin America > Ecuador > All Regions > Quito / Machachi
We begin our adventure at Hacienda La Alegria, which is a family run horse and organic dairy farm located in the heart of Ecuador’s magnificent,
Additional information about the area
Excursions: no detailsTraveling by plane:
Quito airport is the closest it is 1 hour away by car from La Alegria. We can arrange transportation for a fee. Or you can take a taxi or bus.
nearby /
on the property
Hiking, Mountain climbing, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Restaurants
Other types of leisure activities:
Downtown Quito is worth visiting, we can arrange tours upon request. We can also provide information on tours to the Galapagos Islands.
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Cattle Ranch, Farm, B & B for Horsemen Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
>20
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
A fascinating and charming Hacienda that offers a unique experience that combines history, local "Chagra" culture and amazing landscapes.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding facility
- Round pen
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
Most of the riding is done in bridle-paths, country roads and open fields in the Andes skirts on unique trails that offer stuning views of active volcanoes, cloud forest and paramo.More details of the property
Working dairy hacienda run by a family that offers a safe horse riding experience. Great for beginners and experienced riders. Wonderful family holidays in contact with nature.What we have to offer
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Accommodation for one night only
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Long Term stays
- Family Trips
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
- Reduction for Non-Riders
Additional Animals on the property
10 llamas100+ cattle
30+ Criollo horses
Other offers and explanations
Hiking to the cloud forest. Chagra (Ecuador Andes cowboys) culture and skills demonstration. Be part of daily farm activities such as milking, feeding and taking cattle to the pastures.Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >20 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
La Alegria has bred horses for 30+ years. Our breed is mixed criollos with thoroughbred and arab resulting in a near perfect combination of touhness, agility, calm temperament & mountain sense.
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- All-day Rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- Weekend Rides
- Short Week 3-5 days
- 5-8 days
- 9-14 days
- Trailrides on request
- Horse Trekking with different Stations
- Horse Trekking with solid Station
- Cattle Drive
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 6 & up
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
Can tailor rides depending on riding experience and number of days. Rides may include Cotopaxi, Corazon, Ruminahui, Quilindana and Chalupas mountains and overnights in various locations. Tack options.
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 4 & up
Training qualifications:
Our guides and teachers are experienced riders that will teach basic principles of good horsemanship from the ground to the saddle.
Riding Classes / Lessons
English / Classic Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Trekking
Special Classes
We offer riding lessons for beginners and volting specially for children. We ride in the closed arena before any trail ride to ensure riders comfort with the horses.
Guest lodgings
Charming Hacienda with cozy and spacious rooms!
5 Single / double room(s) :
Spacious rooms in the main house with 2 beds for one or two people with private or shared bathroom.
2 Multi-bedded room(s):
Family rooms (with loft), 2 beds on main floor and 2 beds on loft, private bathroom, and fireplace.
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request possible by arrangement
- Half-board on request possible by arrangement
- Full-board on request possible by arrangement
- Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
- Wholesome food
More information of the Catering:
International cusine, delicious Ecuadorian meals. Hearty meals and great lunches or snacks for the rides. Vegeterian meals upon request.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Phone, Internet-/ E-mail service
More information of the accommodation:
The beautiful house built in 1911 with thick adobe walls and decorated with original wall papers is surrounded of gorgeous gardens and stunning view of the Volcano Avenue.
Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the single / double bedroom:
from: 55,00 Dollar /
Day
to: 0,00 Dollar / Day
to: 0,00 Dollar / Day
Rates of the mult-bedded room:
from: 55,00 Dollar /
Day
to: 0,00 Dollar / Day
to: 0,00 Dollar / Day
Contact
Company:
HACIENDA LA ALEGRIA
First name:
Gabriel
Last name:
Espinosa
Country:
Equador
You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Spanish