Our experience selecting and breeding Peruvian Pasos has produced smooth horses of excellent temperament. We want to share with you this breed: eager to please the rider, spirited yet docile with great dignity and presence. Our programs are more than just riding tours. They combine the strength and gait of our Peruvian Pasos with our cultures and natural treasures, with one result: an unforgettable and unique experience!

Our selection of rides includes programs of varying length. No minimum group size is necessary to do the one-day programs based in our ranch. For all our other riding programs, we offer set departure dates throughout the year which are convenient for individual riders and small groups. At the same time, we can prepare non-scheduled private riding programs to suit a client's specific request.

We take pride in providing top-quality horses and personalized service. Our riding groups are always limited to 8 people plus 2-3 riding guides. To guarantee an unforgettable experience while taking care of safety, comfortability, and service, our groups are also accompanied by a provision vehicle with the rest of our staff, who will tend to your needs. This way we guarantee a unique adventure, ILALO style!

Please take a look at the following available programs, and click on details for more information on itineraries, available dates, and other riding information.

RIDING PROGRAMS

One - Day Rides

The Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the World, with 5.879m a.s.l. is located in the province with the same name, Cotopaxi.

The name of the volcano, according to the dialect of the Cayapa culture means Sweet Neck of the Sun. At its foothills is the Cotopaxi National Park. The captivation of the Andean region with its flora and fauna can be visited by a horseback riding tour. <DETAILS>

This program is designed as an introductory learning course to the Peruvian Paso. It is ideal for those people who only have either a morning or an afternoon available and want to ride a horse without having to travel far from Quito. It includes a visit to the stables to see the show horses, studs and broodmares, an introduction to the Peruvian Paso, and a 1-1.5 hour ride in the foothills of beautiful Ilalo Volcano. Transportation is provided from and to Quito. Snack, beverages, and guides are included. <DETAILS>

This program is designed as an introductory course to the ILALO horse. It is ideal for those people who want to experience a one-day program. It includes a 3-4 hour ride to the top of beautiful Ilalo Volcano, located only 30 minutes from Quito. Transportation is provided from and to Quito. Lunch, beverages, and guides are included. <DETAILS>

Multi - Day Rides

Our multi-day rides have been designed for the spirited traveler who wants to experience something special. Unforgettable activities, magnificent private properties and protected areas, quaint haciendas and hotels, professional staff, excellent equipment, and some of the smoothest horses in the world will guarantee horseback riding with style, ILALO style!

Please click on the following available programs for detailed information on itineraries, available dates, and other riding information.

Alexander von Humboldt, the foremost natural scientist of the early 19th century, dedicated his life to exploring the Earth and understanding nature. Humboldt undertook two major expeditions to the New World between 1799 and 1804. Half a year of this 5-year exploration was spent at Quito, where Humboldt studied several prominent volcanoes. Our 8-day ride is named after the last great universal man, and presents a great opportunity to experience, explore, and discover the natural and cultural world that inspired many of Humboldt's accomplishments. <DETAILS>

Two of South America’s finest breeding and riding centers for Peruvian Paso horses, the Ilalo Expeditions in Ecuador and Misterios Perú Travel in Peru, have joined together to offer you one of the most exclusive riding vacations in the world. This unique 14-day riding vacation includes wonderful trail rides in the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Andes on steeds descended from the finest horses of the Spanish Conquest. The itinerary also includes a luxury cruise to the Galapagos Islands, a visit to Machu Picchu - the lost city of the Incas, tours of the historic centres of Quito and Cusco, accommodation at the finest hotels and exquisite meals at South America’s best restaurants. This, and many other unforgettable highlights, will provide you with nothing but excellence in every sense.<DETAILS>