What to Pack
Guests are kindly requested to take a minimum of personal belongings with them for the riding tour as luggage is limited to one medium sized bag per person. We suggest that you pack your belongings for the riding tour in one bag and if going on to the Galapagos/jungle, the items for this trip in another bag. Vehicles bring on guests??? belongings to the Haciendas/farmhouses. Luggage storage can be organised in Quito during the ride/trek/visit to Galapagas (sometimes a small fee is charged).
The best way to dress is in layers - a T-shirt, shirt, pullover (or fleece which is light and dries quickly), and a jacket and trousers to give protection against wind and rain. The Ecuadorian Highlands are famous for ???all four seasons in one day.
Ponchos are provides by Ride Andes.
- Swimming Costume
- 2 pairs jodhpurs or riding trousers. Lightweight jodhpurs may be too thin).
- Short riding boots or ride/walk boots such as Ariat Terrain.
- Full or half chaps.
- Long sleeved shirt and/or T shirts,
- Warm clothing/Fleece.
- Underwear - cycling shorts can be good for long days in the saddle.
- Thermal underwear.
- Warm waterproof/windproof jacket and trousers.
- Sun hat.
- Polo necked jumper.
- Casual clothes for evening.
- Trainers or comfortable shoes for evening.
- Head torch
- Personal toiletries.
- Sun block.
- Lip balm.
- Gloves
- Camera, film, batteries and binoculars.
Riding hats are not mandatory. However, we strongly recommend that you always ride in a hat and that it conforms to BHS requirements (PAS015, BSEN1384). Riding without a hat could effect a claim on insurance.