The Central and Southern Sierras
in Mainland Ecuador
The Andes in Ecuador are lush and the valleys wide, making it
perfect horse country. Local populations and their crafts, and
a very varied landscape make it the perfect setting for a few
days exploration and adventure. To make the destination even more
exciting, accommodation while touring the region is in comfortable,
lovely and charming haciendas still family owned and run. This
region of Ecuador is dotted with some of the most remarkable privately
owned haciendas anywhere in the South American Continent. We have
selected the most special ones for our itinerary.
Each of these family owned and
run properties has its own style and offers personalised service,
making your visit of the region a truly unique experience. One
hacienda is built on an Inca Temple and overlooks the snow-capped
Cotopaxi volcano, another one is Moorish in inspiration. Some
are working farms, others grand estates. Some of them host superb
"Quiteno" style colonial art and furniture within their
walls, others impressive European period pieces.
You can visit these landscapes
and stay at some of these lovely properties, by vehicle, on horseback
or a bit of both. The Hacienda itinerary can be combined with
a Galapagos itinerary or can be organised on a stand-alone basis.
A Tailor-made, one week hacienda to hacienda
by vehicle with a few days or occasional horse riding, half
on horseback, for a private party of six starts from US$1500.
(Prices are per person and include full board
and are based on double occupancy. Tour Conductor/English speaking
guide and all equipment included)
Set departures are sometimes available. Please check. For more
details on the Galapagos and Hacienda to Hacienda itinerary please
email us on ecuadorinfo@aracari.com
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