Andes Crossing on Horseback: 5-Day Adventure with Local Gauchos
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Andes Crossing on Horseback: 5-Day Adventure with Local Gauchos
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Andes Crossing on Horseback: 5-Day Adventure with Local Gauchos
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Highlights
Live the unique experience of the historic Andes Crossing on horseback. For 5 days, ride alongside local gauchos through valleys, mountain passes, and volcanic landscapes, reaching the Pichi Trolón landmark at the Chilean border (3,400 m / 11,150 ft).
Camp under an unmatched starry sky, enjoy traditional Argentine meals in the middle of the Andes, and discover the authentic lifestyle of mountain dwellers.
What makes this experience unique:
5-day horseback expedition with local gauchos.
Campsites under the Milky Way with regional dinners.
Reach the historic Pichi Trolón pass at the Chilean border.
Ride through volcanoes, valleys, and ancient marine fossils.
Itinerary
Meeting and departure to the first campsite
Andean Mountains
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe meet at 8 AM at the Cafeteria of the Mapicsa Accommodation in Las Loicas, where we will complete the previously explained procedures. Check and pack individual gear into saddlebags to start our adventure towards the first camp, with an approximate duration of 3.5 hours, reaching an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level at Mayllín Camp.- AccommodationsThey can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry skyFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Puesto Vilches, 2700 msnm
Andean Mountains
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe wake up and have a leisurely breakfast before breaking camp and heading to our next refuge, reaching 2700 meters above sea level. The pioneer trails of the day will last approximately 4 hours. It is a journey through magical landscapes, surrounded by vertical walls of 4000 meters above sea level, reaching the Vilches Outpost, where we will prepare a delicious dinner.- AccommodationsThey can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry skyFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Hito Pichi Trolon
Andean Mountains
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a nutritious breakfast, we head towards the Argentina - Chile border at HitoPichi Trolón. This journey will take us approximately 2 hours. Once we reach the Hito,you can rest, take photos, and enjoy the view of the heart of our beautiful mountainrange at an altitude of 3400 meters above sea level. The return to our camp will takeanother approximately 2 hours.- AccommodationsThey can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry skyFood And DrinksBreakfastDinnerLunch
Los Alamos
Andean Mountains
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter everyone finishes breakfast, we will break camp and head to Los Alamos Outpost, where we will cross large valleys of volcanic sand. After approximately 3 hours of riding, we will relax and enjoy our last day together, preparing a regional delicacy for dinner.- AccommodationsThey can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry skyFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Return to Las Loicas
Andean Mountains
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe break camp and head back towards the starting point, Las Loicas, to return thehorses and organize your belongings. Don't forget to complete customs procedureswith your identification. Group farewell and end of our services- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (5)
NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping bag
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Argentina
Provider
Gaucho Argentino
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NZD 3,269
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