6-Day Andes Crossing from Mendoza to Chile by Horse
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6-Day Andes Crossing from Mendoza to Chile by Horse
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Andes Crossing Mendoza-Chile
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Ride across the Andes through a forgotten Gaucho´s trail, in the footsteps of travellers such as Charles Darwin and Argentina´s Independence hero José de San Martín.
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USD 2,373.13
Highlights
This 6-day tour will allow you to cross the Andes on a horse. It is a unique experience and one of the best horseback adventure expeditions in the Andes. You will discover the wild side of the Central Andes on this amazing traverse from Mendoza to Chile. This tour includes a professional guide, transport, and accommodation.
Itinerary
MENDOZA – MANZANO HISTÓRICO – SCARAVELLI
Mendoza
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreePrevious day You have to arrive in Mendoza a day before the departure date since we will need to check your equipment. We can offer you an additional night of accommodation if you have not arranged anything independently; we will help you to arrange the booking and add the cost to the total rate. The expedition begins with a meeting in which you will get to know the members of the trip. Then we will drive in a private vehicle (2 hrs) to the “Manzano Histórico”, located in the Uco Valley, in the southwest of Mendoza City. It is widely considered one of the top wine regions in Mendoza and all Argentina. In the Manzano Histórico, you will be able to visit the museum in memory of the Liberator San Martín. We will then go by car to the Refugio Portinari (National Gendarmerie), where you will meet the other guides and local muleteers that will be part of this spectacular expedition. There we will perform customs clearance and registration with the authorities of the National Gendarmerie. Dinner and bonfire at the refuge.- AccommodationsAccommodation on tentsFood And DrinksLunchDinner
ESCARAVELLI – PORTILLO ARGENTINO – REAL DE LA CRUZ
Valle de Uco
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBreakfast and preparation of the horses to follow our route. This day we will climb the “Portillo Argentino”, rising up to 4380 m. There will be about two hours of uphill riding, with the reward of an astonishing view of the Andes and the border with Chile, then, after another 5 hours riding (mostly on a downhill trail), we will reach the valley of the Tunuyan River, where is the mountain shelter named “Refugio Real de la Cruz”. This shelter belongs to the Argentine Army and it is used by adventurers, porters, and mountaineers. We will spend the night there and enjoy an energizing dinner. During the night, you may get to enjoy some songs and stories with the muleteers and travelers you meet in the refuge. This will be the longest day on a horse (8 hours approx.).- AccommodationsCamping on tentsFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Real de la Cruz
Tupungato
6 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe third day will be an active rest day. You can decide whether to stay near the shelter or go on a short hike, accompanied by your guide, who will show you the local flora and fauna. After lunch there will be a demonstration of the gauchos’ cowboy skills (with ‘lazo’ and ‘boleadoras’). Dinner and overnight at “Refugio Real de la Cruz”.- AccommodationsCamping on tentsFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
REAL DE LA CRUZ – EL CALETÓN
Valle de Uco
Admission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, we will prepare the horses and mules for embarking the Tunuyán river crossing. The ride continues via an excellent viewpoint of Mount Tupungato (6800 meters) and then follows upriver the beautiful Palomares stream to the last of our campsites in Argentinean territory: The Caletón. If the weather allows, we can have a relaxing bath and “beauty treatment” in a stream with mineralized waters. Tonight is a good opportunity to sleep by the campfire and under the stars. Rest, night in tents.- AccommodationsCamping on tentsFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
EL CALETÓN – INTERNATIONAL BORDER – TERMAS DEL PLOMO (Chile)
Cajon del Maipo
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDeparture towards the Argentinean – Chilean Border, this day presents another exciting challenge for our expedition. We will ride up to the Piuquenes step, at 4030 m, the boundary between Argentina and Chile. Due to customs regulations, the horses can’t cross from one country to the other, and so we will change horses at the international boundary. New Chilean horses and Chilean muleteers guides will lead us down to the El Plomo river in Chilean territory. After crossing the river, private vehicles will be waiting for us. We will drive to the Cajón del Maipo, the Embalse del Yeso (Yeso Reservoir) in San Gabriel where we will complete the customs paperwork at the Police office. Accommodation in a beautiful complex of cabins and farewell dinner at local restaurant.- AccommodationsAccommodation on bungalowFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
TRANSFER CAJÓN DEL MAIPO (Chile) / SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Santiago
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTransfer to Santiago and end of the program. Optional transfer to Mendoza (please contact us to discuss).- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Satellite phone
Strong riding horses and saddles
Pack horse support during the expedition
Meals (breakfast, box lunch and dinner)
Lunch (6)
Transfers in Mendoza and Santiago
Dinner (5)
Mountain tents
Breakfast (5)
Dining tent (table, chairs and dinnerware service)
Professional bilingual guide
One-night hotel accommodation in Mendoza
First Aid kit
Welcome dinner
Expert local "arrieros" (gauchos)
One-night accommodation in Cajón del Maipo (Chile)
NOT INCLUDED
Travel insurance
International transport
Rescue cost or hospitalization or medical cost
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to the tour
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
What to bring:
Clothes:
Top and bottom underwear (Polypropylene or capeline), long sleeve shirts, fleece and windproof jackets (with a hood), down jacket, wool gloves, liner gloves, hat or cap, fleece hat, trekking pants, windproof Gore-Tex pants, lightweight and thick socks
Shoes:
Trekking boots ( Gore-Tex models recommended) and gaiters
Others:
Pair of glacier glasses with side cobres (100% UV), headlamp, sleeping bag, hiking poles, mattress, utensils, sunscreen, lip balm, water bottles, large backpack, camera, batteries, personal hygiene kit, personal first-aid kit
Location
Address
Mendoza, Argentina
Provider
Andes Vertical
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