Embark on a private day trip from Quito to Pifo and indulge in a rose farm visit and horse riding experience. Discover the beauty of the area and learn about Ecuadorian roses and highlands.
Embark on a private day trip from Quito to Pifo and indulge in a rose farm visit and horse riding experience. Discover the beauty of the area and learn about Ecuadorian roses and highlands.
- Pifo - Departure from Quito to Pifo area which is located a few minutes outside of Quito and lays an incredible hidden treasure: a local rose farm based at the highlands that offer much to learn about growing Ecuadorian roses that with combination of high altitude; twelve hours of sunshine; cold nights; and using organic soils and compost helps to…
- Pifo - Departure from Quito to Pifo area which is located a few minutes outside of Quito and lays an incredible hidden treasure: a local rose farm based at the highlands that offer much to learn about growing Ecuadorian roses that with combination of high altitude; twelve hours of sunshine; cold nights; and using organic soils and compost helps to harvest strong and tall flowers all year.
- Pifo - Later on, the highlands offers horseback riding for spirited travelers who seek special travel experiences, therefore it´s time to ride along secondary route with great view of some volcanoes such as Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Illinizas, Cotacachi, during this site we will make a short stop at the view point just to admire the beauty surroundings.
Afterwards going on riding through a small town where the local lunch will be served at Colibrí Garden, a cozy house where their hosts grow some vegetables at their own small organic garden to prepare local food for the guests. At Colibrí Garden some hummingbirds can be appreciated such as; Sparkling Violetear, Black-Tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail, Sapphire-Vented Puffleg, Sword-Billed and other small tiny birds such as Black Flowerpiercer, Rufus Collared Sparrow and Golden Grosbeak. Afternoon driver back to Quito or just advise us to be dropped off at Papallacta or Quito´s airport in order to catch your next flight.
- Private transportation
- Horses
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- English local guide
- Entrance fee to the rosefarm
- Private transportation
- Horses
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- English local guide
- Entrance fee to the rosefarm
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Seeking a short excursion near Quito? Not sure how to spend a layover at Quito’s airport? Explore the stunning Pifo area, a mere 50-minute drive from Quito or 25 minutes from the central airport. This trip affords the opportunity to tour a rose farm and delight in a unique horse riding experience. Traverse arched walkways, uncover concealed spots with…
Seeking a short excursion near Quito? Not sure how to spend a layover at Quito’s airport? Explore the stunning Pifo area, a mere 50-minute drive from Quito or 25 minutes from the central airport. This trip affords the opportunity to tour a rose farm and delight in a unique horse riding experience. Traverse arched walkways, uncover concealed spots with magnificent volcano vistas around the Quito region. During your journey, gain some knowledge about Ecuadorian roses and highland regions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
