4 - day tour

ANDES HIGHLANDS HACIENDA ZULETA

An extraordinary journey trough Ecuador´s most breathtaking destinations.

day 1

Quito / Hacienda Zuleta

Depart Quito in the afternoon via the Pan-American Highway. Upon arrival, plan your stay and explore the hacienda’s main building while learning about Zuleta’s history, its private library, and the chapel. Stroll through the beautiful gardens and take in the serene surroundings.

As the sun sets, the temperature drops, so cozy up by the fireplace with a glass of wine and farm-made Ecuadorian cheese. Browse through our information folders and books to learn more about our foundation, Ecuador’s history, our horse breeding program, and the rich culture of the Ecuadorian highlands

day 2

In the morning, choose between a hike, bike ride, or horseback ride to our Andean Condor reserve. Here, you’ll learn about the foundation’s conservation efforts, see rescued Andean condors in our aviary, and visit the nearby trout farm. Later, ride through the giant truncated Caranqui pyramids, ceremonial structures dating back to the 13th century.
In the afternoon, take a class or explore a variety of beautiful, handmade, and colorful embroidery pieces crafted by the Zuleta women’s cooperative. Later, enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the foundation-run library, where local children spend their afternoons reading, playing, and receiving homework assistance.

day 3

Visit Zuleta’s organic garden to learn more about permaculture and discover where the ingredients for your meals and Ecuadorian cuisine originate. Explore the farm operations, feed the calves, talk to the chagras (local cowboys), or watch our horsemen in training. Today, we will explore the Zuleta community. In the early afternoon, visit the Páramo Garden, an interpretative site where you can learn about the rare native plants that thrive above the treeline.