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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.

   
 

“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.

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Cattle Roundup Ride, Ecuador

 

NEWS – STOP PRESS – NEW TOURS, NEW ROUTES FOR 2010:

ONE DAY RIDES, short drive from Quito (photos on Flickr, access through Ride Andes BLOG, ask us for trip details).

AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO OUR RIDES BETWEEN THE HACIENDAS/LODGES IN THE ANDES: ONE CENTRE BASED TOURS are more economical. STAY AT A WONDERFUL LODGE WITH GREAT CHARM LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK (photos on Flickr, access through Ride Andes BLOG, ask us for itinerary details).



Ride Andes BLOG  - catch up with us! : http://rideandes.wordpress.com

ECUADOR 2010
, upcoming tours with space:
COLONIAL HACIENDAS 20th February, 26th March &  29th June.
See NEWSPAGE for set date departures, contact us regarding private rides.



URUGUAY: NEW SHORT TOUR ITINERARIES, ask for details


URUGUAY 2010 Emerald coast ride: gallop on the deserted beaches, work cattle with the gauchos, ride between the palm trees around the lagoons…
2010: several tours now full,  please request date options.

 

CHILE TO ARGENTINA, 2010: ACROSS THE ANDES along old smugglers trails - 
2010: 19th February, 8 DAYS. SPACE AVAILABLE. See news page for other dates 2009/10.

 

ROUNDUP RIDES, ECUADOR  2010- authentic, adrenalin packed experience. Request next dates.

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.
 

ACROSS THE ANDES “ to say the ride was spectacular is an understatement. It took me days to come down, seriously…” Judith,

PRIVATE GROUPS WELCOME in all the above 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.
Contact us to discuss what appeals to you.

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Horse Riding South America, Condor

   

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
Sally Vergette

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Sally Vergette, Riding siesta in Andes

 


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