Dates

6th to 23th. October 2019

15th March to 1th April 2020

For closed groups dates on request

Duration
16 days stay (15 nights) with 5 to 6 days riding and 5 to 6 days hiking

Attendence

maximum 5 Persons

Prices (per person)

•  U$ 3'600.- (without flight)
• Single tent surcharge:  U$ 65.-

Combinations

• Additional week in guest room or cabin , eg Chacra Millalén
• Limitless steppe of Patagonia: Estancia Melicó
• Cultural Week Buenos Aires

Prices for combinations on request

Description

This Journey offers the experience of the whole range of the overwhelming nature and exciting history of Patagonia. Crossing of the Andes, on horseback and on feet we encounter mountains, forests, lakes, fjords, volcanic and steppe landscape, as well as various expressions of the pioneer life culture.

The first riding section leads into the huge, almost civilization-free, catchment area of the Turbio River inside the National Park "Lago Puelo", which is fed by 4 glaciers. The approximately 1000 km ² large region is isolated from the rest of the world and accessible only by boat or mule tracks on which the Gauchos drive their cattle for generations. The 5 to 6-day riding route is divided into two possible destination to choose (depending on the group composition and weather conditions). The first tour-variant takes us to the turquoise-blue Lago Esperanza (500 m above sea level) on the border with Chile. The other leads to the Cerro Plataforma, a geological singularity, where the seafloor has risen up  50 to 30 million years ago to a huge, fossil-strewn, high plateau (about 1700 meters above sea level).

The second part of the journey consists of a 5 to 6-day hike to Chile, passing through Andean valleys into a pristine lake- and woodland region where high alpine terrain merge with the subtropical rainforest – the Selva Valdiviana. In addition to the breathtaking nature experiences, the participants will get an insight into the life of the typical settlers who have been emigrated to this lonely area generations ago.

Requirements

This tour has nearly expedition character, so participants should be reasonably fit for the saddle, mastering the gaits walk, trot and canter. In addition, a good physical and mental condition as well as team spirit, personal responsibility and readiness to participate in camping – daily life (cooking, washing dishes, setting up tents, etc.) are expected.

The first day serve for the horse allocation and the introduction to the local riding customs. On the trekking part most walks take 4 to 6 hours, except the first hiking-day, where the walking time is about 8 hours, including 700 meters of altidude difference. Generaly on the walks you should be able to carry a 5 to 7 kg heavy daypack.

board and lodging
During the Riding-tours tents (2 persons per tent) are available for our guests. On the days in between, accommodation will be in group rooms (2-4 pers.) or in our charming yurt. During the hike we overnight in very nice bungalows - Hosterias, in Puerto Varas and Bariloche simple hotel. See also general information about:

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Framework program

On our rather extensive route we have several opportunities to visit typical small towns of Patagonia and to try out local touristic or culinary specs. The visits of El Bolsón, Puerto Varas and Bariloche provide a wellcome diversion after the expedition into the wilderness.
 

Terms of payment

The booking comes with a deposit of 50% on our bank account. The balance will be paid in cash by arrival in Argentina.

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