This equestrian expedition, we will carry you to the Wild West of South America, which is the Atacama desert in Chile! The Atacama desert is a plateau in Northern Chile, covering a thousand kilometers of land along the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. It is the driest non-polar desert in the globe.

Even today it is home to the Inca descendants, the Atacameños. Their picturesque desert villages, resting along the Inca Trail, will surprise you by their Wild West look, by a “time has stood still” atmosphere, and by its breathtaking environment. Here you will find yourself galloping in one of the most impressive and spectacular sceneries on the planet!

Duration 09 Days - 08 Nights

Riding days 07

Days Group Size 08 - 14

Riders Riding: Level Expert

Trip Highligts:

This ride is just for EXPERT Not for moaners nor whiners. This is a big adventure!
You will ride among six to eight hours per day, and make your way across the high altitude called the Altiplano. Leading your strong horse trough huge sand dunes, rocky mountains, canyons, rivers, salt lakes, and along with geysers, no one but the snow-covered Volcanos San Pedro (6145m) and San Pablo (6092m) will be witnessing this equestrian caravan.
During the expedition, you will encounter Flamingos, Lamas, Vicuñas, and Condors.
You will take baths in naturally warm water springs and ride through Atacama villages where donkeys and mules are parked in front of the local barber and supply shop.
You will have a refreshing beer with the locals of the village and continue the ride in the oldest desert of the world, spending cool nights under clear skies.

Itinerary

day 1: Calama – Chiu Chiu

day 2 : Chiu Chiu – Puente del Diablo

day 3 : Puente del Diablo – Turi

day 4 : Turi – Caspana

day 5 : Caspana – Turcapo

day 6 : Turcapo – Rio Grande

day 7 : Rio Grande – Catarpe

day 8 : Catarpe – San Pedro de Atacama

day 9 : San Pedro de Atacama – Calama

Included:

Accommodation: first and last night in comfortable rooms in cozy Guesthouses. Based on double-rooms. All other nights we camp in the desert. You will be sleeping in Iglo tents with space for 2 persons in each tent. Besides this, there is 1 big kitchen/social tent.
Meals: full board. (From dinner first day to breakfast last day)
Guides: Fluency in several languages by the leader guides of the group between the languages are: English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. The local Chilean guides are equipped with cell phones and radio so they can call for assistance if needed.
Backup Vehicle: brings your personal luggage to the daily overnight camp place.
Horses & tack, including saddlebags.
Transfer: From and to the Airport of Calama.Code: ( CJC )