Horseback Riding from Guadalupe to Monserrate Private Day-Tour
When visiting Bogotá, if you don't get out to explore the surrounding countryside you're missing half the story and most of the views. Come with us and explore two prominent hills during this full-day tour partly done by horseback. Begin in Guadalupe to learn of Colombia's colonial past, then hop on your trusty steed and ride through the forest to Monserrate. Return to the city via cable car. A completely different experience you will never regret.
• Visiting Monserrate and Guadalupe viewpoints with a tour that is one of a kind
• A fun and exciting horseback riding through rugged and natural paths
• Historical landmarks of peasant traditions, indigenous and colonization
• Experiencing the transition from the countryside to the hilly borders of Bogotá
• A traditional snack at Monserrate and great landscapes all along the trip
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cerros Orientales, Bogota Colombia
The Eastern Hills are a staple of Bogotá’s outdoor activities. Great hikes, amazing views, and religious monuments look over the busy capital below. And among these hills, the twins Guadalupe and Monserrate are most well-known and visited. With us you will get to know them in a whole new way: riding!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Cerro de Guadalupe, Bogota Colombia
For a start our guide will pick you up at the hotel. The driver will head south through the mountains to the first destination: Guadalupe, where you’ll have the first views of the city while enjoying a typical snack. Then you will be taking the trails that connect the sister hills.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Monserrate, Carrera 2 E No. 21-48 Paseo Bolívar, Bogota Colombia
Energized, mount your horse and ride the trail that will take you back to Colombia’s religious colonialism and the transformations it caused. Enjoy the horseback ride tour through mountain and forest into Monserrate, learn of the indigenous and rural traditions and their connection to the hills, before reaching the famous viewpoints and cathedral.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar, Cl 20 No. 2-91 este Santafé de Bogotá, Bogota 111711 Colombia
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar
Pass By: Barrio La Candelaria, Calle 10 # 0 15 Bogota, Colombia Llegando por avenida circunvalar preferiblemente., Bogota 111711 Colombia
Finally, seize the afternoon enjoying the views before descending back to Bogotá in cable car or funicular.
Our team will make sure you end up this day by arriving safely and thrilled.
Take the experience of visiting the most touristic spot in Bogotá to the next level, by transforming it into a memorable journey.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Snack
- Horseback riding for 2.5 hour
- All-risk insurance
- Horse handler
- Entry/Admission - Mount Monserrate
Exclusions
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Extra purchases
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Previous horse riding experience not required
- Minimum age is 12 years
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- At Gran Colombia Tours we ensure your well-being and safety. Our team of tour guides, drivers, and collaborators are prepared to assist you by complying with all biosecurity protocols. We protect ourselves from COVID-19 with all the measures to welcome you back.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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