Patagonia Horseback Expedition, Chile
The beauty of Patagonia is hard to describe, SPECTACULAR would be the word if we had to use one!
Overview
The beauty of Patagonia is hard to describe, SPECTACULAR would be the word if we had to use one! Patagonia is one million square kilometers of the untamed wilderness! Few other places on earth are that huge and that rugged! The climate and the scenery one encounters but also the adventure one experiences on this ride are hallucinating! Rugged and untamed, doesn’t that sound like the ideal riding destination?! Yes, we take you on one hell of a riding holiday to the most beautiful place in the world; TORRES DEL PAINE in Chilean Patagonia!
Riding your Chilean Criollo horse you will be dazzled by seeing the blue peaks of Torres del Paine, by the majestic glaciers, lakes, whitewater rivers, snow-covered mountains, and fjords.
Duration
8 Days - 7 Nights
Group Size
08 - 14 Riders
Riding days
5 Days
Riding level
Expert
From:
$4860,00
trip highlights:
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You will spend 8 days in Patagonia of which 5 days in the saddle, ride through the National Park of Torres del Paine following the Serrano river to arrive at the next National Park Bernardo O'Higgins.
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You will be riding 7 hours per day on strong and courageous horses and will soon discover that they are a pleasure to ride with.
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Besides riding, you will be invited to jump on the vessel “Cutter 21 de Mayo” for a boat adventure from Monte Balmaceda to Puerto Natales and see fjords along icy rivers that are home to dolphins and whales.
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You will meet and ride with the Patagonian gauchos, gallop in vast pampas on endless sheep farms, spend nights in cozy country houses and other nights in tents on the wild side, where you will fall asleep next to the campfire and wake up watching the Andes condor flying above your head. In other words, breathtaking views and an unequal equestrian experience await you at the end of the world!
itinerary
day 1: Punta Arenas - Estancia Barranca
day 2 : Laguna Azul and Cascada Las Chinas
day 3 : Torres del Paine National Park
day 4 : Rio Grey - Lake Pehoe
day 5 : Torres del Paine
day 6 : Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
day 7 : Glacier Serrano - Puerto Natales
day 8 : Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas Airport
Download the full program in PDF, by clicking here
Although we do our very best to adhere to the schedule listed above, this itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control including weather and terrain conditions. The final route is always left up to the discretion of the trip leader in the field.
Prices & dates
8 days / 7 nights / 5 days riding / 1 glacier day
Price 2022 4.860 USD p.p.**
Price 2023 Coming soon!
** Prices are linked to the Chilean Peso, in case of strong exchange rate fluctuations, the price can be adjusted up to 3 weeks before departure.
** Are you alone? do not worry, you can individually register/book and join in a group with other riders.
Included:
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Accommodation: night 4 nights in cozy guesthouses, based on double-rooms and 3 nights camping. You will be sleeping in tents with space for 2 persons in each tent.
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Meals: from the first-day dinner to breakfast last day. (except dinner on day 6)
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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.
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Backup Vehicle: brings your personal luggage to the daily overnight camp place.
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Horses & tack, including saddlebags.
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Entrance fees & admission for the National Parks Torres del Paine & Bernardo O’Higgins.
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Boat trip to Puerto Natales
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Transfer: From and to the Airport Punta Arenas. Internacional Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Code: ( PUQ )
when you book with us
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not included:
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Travel Insurance and Trip Cancellation Insurance are Mandatory: ask your local insurance company or travel agent about it. You will not be allowed to participate in this riding holiday without having both of these personal travel insurance.
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Flight: international and local flights are not included. Gateway is Punta Arenas (PUQ)
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Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks: (cheap)
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Single Supplement: not possible!
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Dinner on day 6
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Sleeping bag & camp mattress (you can rent them with us for USD 20)
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Personal expenses
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Tips: (optional)
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Booking Sales Tax: USD 33,00 per person per payment
travel information
Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
travel documentation
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International Passport: Required for most foreigners (still 6 months valid)
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Visa: most European and Latin American citizens do not need a visa to travel to Chile. Contact the Chilean Embassy in your country for more information.
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Travel Insurance is mandatory.
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Trip Cancelation Insurance, mandatory.
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International and local flights tickets. Gateway is Punta Arenas (PUQ)
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Vaccinations: not mandatory but recommended (consult your physician)
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Luggage: the maximum allowable weight of your luggage depends from airline to airline. Check with the airline or travel agent how many kilograms and pieces of luggage you can take. Your personal luggage is transported during the trek to the various stopovers.
general information, country
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Currency: the Chilean currency is the Chilean Peso = $
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Health: Chile is a safe country in terms of health. You can easily eat and drink anything without being stomach bothered. Eating raw vegetables, salads and ice-creams is no problem. There are no vaccinations required for Chile.
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Language: Spanish is the official language in Chile, but do not worry our guide speaks 6 languages and will help and translate with pleasure where needed.
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Safety: Chile is one of the safest countries in Latin-America, on the trail ride there is no need to worry at all!
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The Electricity and plugs: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/chile/
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General information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile
riding, general information
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Horses: Chilean Criollo
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The riding: Trailride, 5 days on horseback, riding from one place to the other, average of 6 hours per day in the saddle.
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Saddles: comfortable Patagonia saddles.
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Guides: professional and multilingual guides
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Comfort: basic during the camping & comfortable at the guesthouses.
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Riding level: Suitable for intermediate to experienced riders. You should be confident on a horse at all paces.
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Group Size: Minimum 8 participants and Maximum 14 riders
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Riders weight limit: 120 Kg
travel gear
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A warm sweater
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A warm jacket
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Waterproof poncho or overall
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4 or 5 T-shirts and a minimum of 2 shirts with long sleeves.
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Jodhpurs or jeans to ride with
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Riding shoes or boots/riding shoes with mini-chaps or long chaps
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The second pair of shoes for the evening
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Comfortable clothing + a Hat to protect you from the sun
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One towel
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Swimsuit
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Toiletries
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Sun Cream
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Water canteen
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Sleeping bag comfortable to sleep at -10C°
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Sleeping mattress (Thermarest is the best option)
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Warm hat – gloves – scarf/buff
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Camera…
* We have saddlebags available for you
* It is recommended to put your luggage in a travel bag instead of a hard suitcase. 10 bags are easier to get in the backup vehicle than 10 suitcases. (thanks!)
* In case you do not have a good sleeping bag & mattress than you can rent them with us for USD 20 p.p.
Booking Conditions & Cancellation Policies
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