Ajusco Mountain Ride

Introduction
Central Mexico Mexico
During this special program for 5 days and 4 nights you will get to experience Ajusco Natural Park surroundings on a horseback and stay in a real Mexican ranch.  We will climb up to 13,000 ft (4000 meters) to see one of the oldest inactive volcanoes of the zone, visit a hidden village, seek for a herd of wild horses and lots more! The almost 50-year-old ranch is all about authentic atmosphere and personalized service; you will feel yourself like at home!

Accomodation


Accommodations
On this stationary ride, all nights are spent at the same location.

Description
There are limited number of rooms at the ranch so we can guarantee quality of service, privacy and a relaxing stay. All rooms are decorated Mexican style with unique paintings, antique furniture and beautiful details in each one of them. All rooms and suites have a private bathroom with hairdryer, shampoo, body wash, conditioner and bathrobe. Each room is also equipped with a heater, safety-deposit box, and extra blankets for your convenience.



We have a heated swimming pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, squash, mini basketball court, riding paddock, bar area and lots more for you to have an unforgettable stay!
Laundry facilities (extra charge) and Wi-Fi are available at the ranch.

Room Occupancy
For solo travelers willing to share, no single supplement fee is charged, even if we don’t find you any roommate.



Meals
All meals are included in this trip.
Usually, breakfasts and dinners are at the ranch and then lunch is on the trail.

Meals are often buffet style, mixing Mexican and international cuisine, with ingredients from the region.

This trip includes some wine with dinner.

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to all dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding


Riding Experience
This trip has been designed for intermediate to experienced riders. Some of the horses are less energetic than others but mainly they are not for people who have never gotten on a horse. At times, we can cater to beginners but they pay for a private wrangler who is there at all times to attend and help them with the horse. We have rides of varied length (from 1 hour to 12 hours) and of different difficulty levels (from beginners to experienced).

Pace
Because the terrain of our riders is mostly in mountainous areas, we mostly go at a fast walk pace. However, we do also go at a trot and canter when the terrain allows. There are open fields and flat areas suitable for canters on the trails. On our rides, guests do not have to stay in line, following each other.
This trip includes 3 riding days with an average of 4-5 hours spent in the saddle each day. We will cover about 40km in total.

Horses
We have many breeds at the Ranch: Warmbloods, Quarter Horses, Haflinger and Friesians mostly.
The Friesian horses can be used in the paddock and on short trails (less than 2 hours) but, because they are very heavy horses, they get tired easily and are not made for cantering in the fields.
The warmbloods, quarter horses and other breeds are more suitable for long trails in the mountainous areas.

All of the horses are very experienced in the fields and they do not get scared easily. However, you should always keep in mind that they are animals with their own thoughts and can be unpredictable.

The horses are fed twice a day and each one of them gets their very own portion of oat and alfalfa with abundant hay.

After a very long trail (7 hours or more), we usually let the horses rest the next day and we give them a nice bath and their mane and tail are braided. We like to keep our horses pretty and in a good shape because they are the one who makes all these amazing horse-riding experiences possible.

Itinerary


Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Depending on your arrival, we will give you a tour around the installations and you will get to meet the horses. Maybe take a margarita and wait for dinner! Let our staff help you get comfortable and show you how you can use all the amenities like the Jacuzzi, steamer and others.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 2: Ajusco Surroundings
On your second day at the Ranch, we will take you for a short ride in the morning. You will get to climb up a hill where there are usually hundreds of goats and sheep enjoying the day and eating green grass. After lunch in the afternoon, we will ride to a nearby volcano from where a great view to Mexico City opens; it’s just marvelous when the sun sets on this huge capital.
Riding approx. 4-5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 3: Hidden Villages and Wild Horses
Now that you got a feeling on the horses and got to do two shorter trails, you should be ready for a half-day in the saddle! Today we will take you to a trail to a hidden village called Capulín, where you will have the opportunity to purchase locally prepared beverage called “Conejo” or maybe just an ice-cold “cerveza”. This beautiful village has only about 300 habitants and the nearest city is about 2 hour drive away and if we are lucky, there is a possibility to spot a herd of wild horses on our way.
Riding approx. 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 4: Mountain Riding
On your third day at the Ranch, we will take you for a trail ride to an enormous inactive volcano you can see all the way from the Ranch. Now that you probably are used to the altitude, it’s the perfect timing to climb even higher to 13 feet above sea level. The view is absolutely amazing from the top of this volcano. After lunch, we can take you to Downtown Ajusco for some shopping and sightseeing, or maybe you would like to skip a day of riding and do a tourist excursion to one of the many sights in the City.
Riding approx. 4-5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 5: Departure
If you have an early flight to catch - we will serve you a breakfast before it’s time to go and one of our drivers will drive you to the airport upon request. In case your flight leaves at night, you will have time to do one last trail nearby the Ranch and we will accommodate with lunch and dinner to your schedule.
Meals included: as needed

** subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances **

Rates and Dates for Ajusco Mountain Ride

Dates Note: * minimum 7 nights during Easter, Christmas, and New Year

Other Info
Meeting: Mexico City
Airport: Mexico City
Transfer: Mexico City

Climate:
                                                Mexico City area