Saddle up and ride around the rugged and rocky lunar landscapes of the Ecuadorian Andes in the shadow of the 6310meter extinct volcano Chimborazo. On your journey you will pass remote mountain villages until you reach Salinas, a picturesque pueblo with colourful houses and cobblestone streets world famous for its cheese and chocolate. On day two we ride past more indigenous villages far off the beaten track until we arrive at the Aguas Termales where you can rest your sore muscles in the hot springs.
Prices
1 Day: $65
2 Days: $130
3 Days: $190
Price Includes:
- Horses
- Indigenous Guide
- All Food
- Accommodation in salinas of Bolivar
- Transportation from and to Riobamba
Philipp Petrenz (Germany)
Wladimir took us out on a horseback-riding trip around the beautiful Chimborazo Mountain. We got the horses from a local indigenous community, which were great, as they are both suitable for inexperienced riders and able to run like hell. We camped out in the sierra and arrived in a small place called Salinas the next day, just in time to watch the annual rodeo happen. Great fun! Our group was super entertaining and Wladimir is a caring and stunningly knowledgeable guide, so I highly recommend him for whichever tour or activity in this area.
Claire Buck (Texas, USA)
During my stay in Ecuador, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to partake in a two-day horseback riding trip through the countryside surrounding Mt. Chimborazo with Wlady. The trip was absolutely fabulous! We embarked from Riobamba and took a bus to Arenal the friendly community president met us at his home. There were six of us total, the community president, one good friend of mine, Wlady and two other travellers, one from Australia and the other from China. It was wonderful to meet other fellow travellers as we got along really well. We packed our belongings on the horses, including a few clothes, a tent, food and water and then set out during late morning on the first day. I was absolutely amazed at the beauty of the surrounding hills and of course Chimborazo in the distance. We passed llamas grazing, and natives tending their herds of sheep, life was so peaceful out there. I honestly felt like I was in a dream, as I was continuously being overwhelmed with the beauty of the land. We continued on horseback until late afternoon, and were surprised by a coming rainstorm as we arrived in Salinas. We were warmly welcomed by an indigenous family who lived and worked in Salinas. They were so hospitable I couldn’t believe it, providing us with food and a room in which to stay. The woman there owned a textile store in which a collective of women from the community worked. They handmade scarves, hats, sweaters and purses to sell in the store. They were so beautiful and a great way to support the community of women. We conversed with the family and shared a few drinks and slept nice and sound during the night.
The next day we set out again early in the morning. The horses were in good spirits as were we. We continued amongst the countryside, taking in the beautiful scenery and the wonderful cool weather. In the afternoon we came across a beautiful overlook of Mt. Chimborazo. The clouds opened up just enough to give us a view of the entire mountain and it nearly took my breath away. We continued through the hills and just about the time that my butt was about to be blue and purple we arrived at our final destination the hot springs. That was the most wonderful ending to a journey like that. Soothing our muscles and conversing with the natives there was amazing. We never saw one other tourist the entire trip and that was one of the things that I loved the most. We really were experiencing a part of Ecuador that most visitors never get to see. I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to take part in this trip. It truly is a unique and unexplainable adventure. If you have the opportunity you shouldn’t pass it up, it most definitely confirmed my assumption of the overwhelming beauty of Ecuador.
Dario Battini (Italy)
One of the best parts of my trip in Ecuador was for sure the horseback-riding trip that Wladimir organized for us. He took the horses and the guides from a local community, in a fair way that we definitly prefer, and he drives me and my friends in the incredible Chimborazo Mountain for two days. We spent the night camping at 4000 meters, enjoyed together the Rodeo of Salinas and we have a special view of the real Ecuador thanks to Wladimir. He is not only a good friend but also a perfect guide always ready to help you in many ways and take care of avery little detail. I and my friends are very glad to Wladimir for all the energy and the knowledge tha he shared with us.
If you want to taste the real Ecuaodr and to have a wonderful adventure I highly recommend Wladimir.
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