Hidden Trails - Tour Ratings

Ecuador - Otavalo Ride IT-ECSR02

Average ratings from 4 tour feedbacks (see details below)

Horses:

	(5) Excellent
	(4) Very Good
	(3) Good
	(2) Satisfactory
	(1) Not Satisfactory

Saddle/Tack:

Accommodations:

Meals:

Host/Guide:

other Riders:

Name

Horses

Saddle & Tack

Accommodations

Meals

Your Host/Guide

Other Riders

Date

Joan David

4/9/2013

enjoyed:
The incredible mountain/volcano views, seeing the indigenous people working the land, and the peacefulness of the rides.

Bothered:
Even though I prepared for the rides, I was still sore after the first couple of days.

Other comments:
I did not ride the horses belonging to the Hacienda, but instead rode one of the horses belonging to the guide, an Anglo-Arab, very well-trained. I rode in an English saddle and was mostly comfortable, but should have taken a seat saver with me for the really long days. Each ride was an adventure...we scoured the countryside and the views were incredible. I was very lucky to have a guide all to myself with the exception of one day when we had two people join us.

I expected to be able to spend my trip riding and did just that. Each ride was spectacular.

George Langdon

4/26/2010

Enjoyed the most: EVERYTHING!!!!! The Hacienda was beautiful. The people were very gracious. The horses were well cared for.

Bothered you: Nothing.

Charlotte Kullen

10/4/2007

Enjoyed the most: Beautiful grounds, fireplaces, having the place mostly to ourselves, flowers/birds, etc.

Bothered you: The guide didn't speak English -- and although super nice and a good rider.

Comments: Loved much about the trip, but the riding could've been a higher level pace wise. The horses were good, but not groomed the best (had some mud on them, but in non-saddle areas) which although common in trail situations, isn't what you'd expect at a nice hacienda.

Edwin Herman

5/2/2007

Enjoyed the most: The excellence of our guide Eloy during the 3-day horse trip and the excellent service at the Hacienda.

Bothered you: Although a service charge was included in the price of the trip, it was clear that tipping was expected.

Comments: This was my second Hidden Trails trip, and both exceeded my expectations. I plan to do many more trips and will certainly travel with Hidden Trails again.