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Lagoons Mojanda & San Marcos 5 Day / 4 Night Tour
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Quito - Cayambe
Early in the morning we leave Quito and drive by jeep to Cayambe. At about 10 am we arrive at the Shungu Huasi Horse Ranch. After you chose your horses, we will make a test-ride for 3 hours. Preparation of the excursion. Dinner and overnight at the ranch. -/L/D
Day 02: Mojanda Lake
At 9 am we start our horseback ride. A qualified guide who knows the region very well will accompany you. We will ride 5 - 6 hours, passing marvellous landscapes covered with fields, until we reach the lagoon of Mojanda (3.900m). The extinct volcano boasts a gigantic crater with a lot of small peaks. The summit of the Yanaurcu reaches 4.300m. In the evening we will set up our camp at the shore of the lake and enjoy a warming campfire. B/L/D
Day 03: Summit of the Fuya - Fuya Return to the Ranch
After breakfast we will climb the Fuya - Fuya, one of the lower peaks (4.261m). This ascent will help you to get better acclimatized to the altitude. The ride back to the ranch will take us again 5 - 6 hours. At the ranch the helpers will take care of the horses. You can look forward to a hot shower and a comfortable bed. B/L/D
Day 04: Lagoon San Marcos
Today we will ride uphill in the direction of Cayambe, passing through the wild landscape of the lagoon San Marcos, till we reach an altitude of 4.000m at the foot of the volcano of the same name. The vegetation with its typical Andean plants and fauna is very diverse. If we are lucky, we can spot an Andean fox or the condor. After a 7-8 hours ride, we will set up our camp and have something to eat. B/L/D
Day 05: Return to the Ranch - Quito
Through this incomparable landscape we ride back to the ranch, where a traditional lunch is waiting for you. The owners of the ranch know some good local stories, which they will happily tell you. In the evening you will arrive in Quito. B/L/-
Route variations: Whole chunks of the route can be changed or shortened. The Tour can be planned for a total of 9 to 16 days, depending on the interests, schedule, budget and stamina of the group. Make sure you tell us your plans before making your reservation, as not all parts of the route are open all the time.
What to bring:
We will cross different climate zones and after sunset the temperature drops steeply. Therefore you need light clothes as well as warm ones. The most adequate clothing consists of long sleeved shirts and long trousers during the day (to protect you against sun and insects). A sweater or a fleece jacket are recommended for colder hours of the day, as well as a gore-tex jacket or a similar kind of jacket to protect you against rain, a hat with a broad rim, sport shoes or even riding boots. We provide you with rubber boots which are more suitable for shorter walks than proper riding boots. Please remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, camera, a water bottle, a torch and a sleeping bag.
If you like to use a hard hat, please bring yours with you!!
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