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7-Day Andes Crossing from Mendoza to Chile by Horse
7 days
About this activity
Your 7-day horseback ride adventure is an wonderful opportunity to cross the entire Andes mountain range all the way to Chile. You will enjoy a totally unique experience which has been a favorite for all those who enjoy special and challenging journeys and want to make unforgettable memories. You'll set out from the beautiful mountain area of Tunuyan in Mendoza. This pristine area is protected by two ranges reaching 6,000 meters in altitude. Explore this area, surrounded by huge walls, glaciers and mountains andis home to condors and guanacos (a native relative of the llama). See itinerary below:
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Included
- Transfers in Mendoza and Santiago
- One-night hotel accommodation in Mendoza
- One-night accommodation in Cajón del Maipo (Chile)
- Professional bilingual guide
- Meals (breakfast, box lunch and dinner)
- Welcome dinner
- Dining tent (table, chairs and dinnerware service)
- Mountain tents
- Strong riding horses and saddles
- Expert local "arrieros" (gauchos)
- Pack horse support during the expedition
- Satellite phone
- First Aid kit
Not included
- Personal gear, sleeping bags and sleeping pads (available for rent)
- Extra costs derived from leaving the program
- Medical insurance
- Celebration dinner at lodge in Chile
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
25%
Adrenaline
20%
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