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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.
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“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.
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“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.
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‘I
can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the week riding with you.
Your horses and staff were fabulous …’ Ecuador
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‘…thank
you for the great organization of the Uruguay trip… I had
never enjoyed riding as much as I did during our ride.’
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‘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
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‘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
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‘I
had a fantastic vacation thanks in a large part to you well managed,
professional but fun-loving outfit.’ Ecuador
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‘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.’
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‘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
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Ride Andes
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.
Click
here to see October Special fiesta ride
click
here to view Horse magazine April 2009 full article |
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ECUADOR 2009: a few spaces still available on COLONIAL HACIENDAS & on ANDEAN ADVENTURE tours (both 7 days riding), contact us or refer to newspage for info.
"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, January 2009
ECUADOR, COLONIAL HACIENDAS, new date: August 29th 2009. Bookings being taken.
ECUADOR 2009 – 3rd October: SPECIAL ITINERARY combining guests’ favourites with lasso competition & local fiesta & 5 day circuit of Cotopaxi Volcano– the real Ecuador - SOME SPAC ES LEFT.
ECUADOR 2010,bookings now being taken. See NEWSPAGE for set date departures, contact us regarding private rides.
CHILE TO ARGENTINA, 2009-2010: ACROSS THE ANDES along old smugglers trails - new season opens November 2009. See news page for dates.
“ to say the ride was spectacular is an understatement. It took me days to come down, seriously…” Judith, March ’09. ACROSS THE ANDES.
“If this trip was priced by the number of times we heard "amazing" and "incredible" from the group, I never could have afforded to go.
This is one of those, 100 trips to take before you leave this world.
One word for the trip ....... ‘AMAZING’ “. Mark, March ’09. ACROSS THE ANDES.
URUGUAY 2009 & 2010 coast ride: gallop on the deserted beaches, work cattle with the gauchos, ride between the palm trees…NEW DATE: December 27th, request details. LAST PLACES available on the 28th November ride - the BEST time of the year to see the WHALES while on horseback!
“… the ultimate coastal ride…” URUGUAY ride featured in Observer newspaper, 22nd march 2009.
PRIVATE GROUPS WELCOME in all the above countries - many itineraries and options available for groups with CHILDREN and NON-RIDERS (alternative activities offered).
ECUADOR: JUNE TO DECEMBER 2009: options for private tours.
URUGUAY: contact us for Private tours (dates available October to April - any length, any numberof riders, all riding abilities catered for).
CHILE TO ARGENTINA: private groups welcome.
see newspage for SEASONS for SCHEDULED & PRIVATE horse riding holidays in Ecuador, Uruguay & Across the Andes from Chile to Argentina:
NOTE: We can arrange additional non-riding excursions for you.
Contact us to discuss what appeals to you.
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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.
Sally Vergette
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