“…
It gets an A+ rating - based on experiences with 16 other riding
holidays on four continents over the past 17 years.” LB, Jan
’09. Ecuador, CH tour.
“Thank
you for a FABULOUS holiday. I loved it ...Real highlights were definitely
your horses, riding through the wetlands, those long, long canters
on the beach.” HJ, Oct 08. Uruguay.
“We
had a wonderful, fantastic trip! Our group loved every bit of it
…The scenery is incredible, horses so well behaved and surefooted,
farmstays warm friendly and great food! ” EW, Nov ’08.
Across the Andes, Chile to Argentina.
‘I
can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the week riding with you.
Your horses and staff were fabulous …’ Ecuador
‘…thank
you for the great organization of the Uruguay trip… I had
never enjoyed riding as much as I did during our ride.’
‘Our
week in Ecuador exceeded expectations in every way. The horses were
a perfect fit, the terrain was varied, and the sights along the
way were striking…’ Ecuador
‘Surely
, if at the end of a holiday you feel you could do it all over again
without a second though or break, it's because it was just perfect…
Everyday brought new adventures and spectacular scenery in this
magic and remote area...’ Across the Andes
‘I
had a fantastic vacation thanks in a large part to you well managed,
professional but fun-loving outfit.’ Ecuador
‘Uruguay
is an absolute gem. The lure of galloping along deserted sandy beaches
caught my imagination and the reality was just as good. As well
as glorious beaches, the ride takes in a variety of landscapes and
activities, making no two days the same.’
‘A
truly magical experience, wonderfully trained, good looking, strong
horses, beautiful Haciendas in stunning locations, plenty of good
tasty food …this truly was a fantastic, exhilarating riding
holiday.’ Ecuador
Horse Riding Holiday
| Horseback Riding Vacations South America: Ecuador, Chile and Uruguay
Specialist riding company offering horseback riding holidays in South
America: Ecuador,
Uruguay &
Across the
Andes. Riding safaris between the haciendas & estancias
of the Andes,
along the coast of Uruguay,
accompanied by a bilingual guide & skilled local horsemen.
Private & set date departures - Certain rides suitable
for families - Many extension options available to combine
with a riding vacation – Since 1996, British owned and
run. Contact us
to discuss options.
SPECIAL FIESTA TOUR, ECUADOR SEPTEMBER 2010. An annual tour,
combining a local procession, lasso competition, market visits
and a lot of riding in very varied terrain. Click
here to view full details.
ACROSS THE ANDES: “To say the ride was spectacular is an understatement. It took me days to come down, seriously." Judith.
PLEASE SEE OUR UPDATED NEWS PAGE FOR AVAILABILITY ON FORTHCOMING SPECIAL & REGULAR TOURS inc. new details for the 10 day annual Fiesta Ride, Ecuador, from 26th September - 5th October and NEW set departure dates for ACROSS THE ANDES
URUGUAY RIDE: “LOVED IT, BRILLIANT, SUPERB, LIFE CHANGING! The guide was fabulous. She was extremely friendly and conscientious and did a sterling job. Nothing was too much trouble for her …the organisation was perfection. Couldn't fault anything on the trip at all. Many, many thanks for organising such a fab holiday.” CJ MARCH ’10.
ECUADOR:"Thank you for a fabulous holiday on the haciendas riding tour!!! It gets an A+ rating - based on experiences with 16 other riding holidays on four continents over the past 17 years."LB
“Exciting riding, breathtaking scenery, wonderful hospitality and a fascinating culture, made for one of the best travel adventures I have ever experienced.”GW
PRIVATE GROUPS WELCOME IN ALL COUNTRIES - MANY ITINERARIES AND OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS WITH CHILDREN AND NON-RIDERS (ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES OFFERED).
SEE NEWS PAGE FOR CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED & PRIVATE HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS IN ECUADOR, URUGUAY & ACROSS THE ANDES FROM CHILE TO ARGENTINA.
WE CAN ARRANGE ADDITIONAL NON-RIDING EXCURSIONS FOR YOU.
RIDE ANDES:
Since 1996 offering high quality horseback riding trips
in the spectacular Andean Highlands of Ecuador, along
the varying coastline of Uruguay
& across
the Andes from Chilean Patagonia to Argentina. Itineraries
where guests move on each night and also options to
stay in one or two locations.
Set date departures
& private rides for experienced riders.
Various private tour options catering for all levels
of riding abilities.
Exceptionally well cared for horses: horses suitable
for all levels of riding ability.
'Estancia' , 'Hacienda' (colonial manor farm) , ranch
& camp accommodation to choose from.
Galapagos Islands, Peru & Amazon rain forest, Patagonia,
Iguazu Falls & many other additional trips on offer.
Many options
to complement your riding tour including bird watching,
walking, climbing & polo playing options as well
as riding instruction.
A note from
the English owner of Ride Andes:
When I first came to Ecuador
I was completely taken aback by the sheer wildness and
beauty of the Andean landscape. Although I had ridden
all my life, in many countries round the world, I had
never before experienced so many endless miles of open
country set against such startling contrasts of scenery.
So, in 1996 I moved from Europe to the equator to set
up horse riding tours with accommodation options varying
from the luxurious antique-filled manor houses (‘haciendas’)
to more remote farmhouses and hostals giving riders
a chance to discover the country's breathtaking natural
beauty and remarkable cultural heritage on horseback.
Since then, a variety of tours have been added on, including
along the coast in Uruguay
and across
the Andes from Chile to Argentina.
These unforgettable horseback journeys can be complemented
with a wide range of extensions including the Galapagos
Islands, Amazon rain forest, Patagonia, Iguazu Falls
in order to create the perfect holiday itinerary in
South
America. So, please take a moment to look through
our web site and do not hesitate to contact us for any
further information. The 'Ride Andes' team looks forward
to seeing you soon.
