Transfer Option:

Day 1
Transfer from Ovalle or Vicuña (from La Serena with additional costs). The trip through the rough mountains takes you about two hours. At the Hacienda you can enjoy romantic places next to the river, you can pick and eat the fruits or you will relax in a hammock. In our kitchen we only use natural and fresh food. After dinner we sit on the terrace, watching the stars while drinking a glass of Chilean wine and finishing the first day.

Day 2
At about 9:30 am, we will prepare for exploration. Our guides acquaints you with the riding horses, the riding style and any safety precautions. We set off at 10:00 am after having packed all we need for our trip into the wilderness. We pass through wild plateaus and canyons, ride the endless Sierra and enjoy a picnic lunch and an original Siesta. In the afternoon, we pass over heights of 2,000 meters. Crystal-clear air allows magical views down the valleys of the Andes. We camp in the oasis of the Andes called Maiten. In front of a camp fire, we serve dinner. (Alternatively you are welcome to change this two-day ride for two one-day rides starting at the hacienda. Your overnight stay would be at the Hacienda in cozy beds then.)

Day 3
We continue our trip after breakfast. We ride the Maiten Sierra and discover the extreme contrasts of nature. The minerals let the Sierra shine in many different colors. You will be fascinated by the green Algarrobo trees, cacti as high as yourself and the calm loneliness. During our ride back to the hacienda, herdsmen with their goats might cross our way. We arrive at the civilization of the hacienda at 3:00 pm. Now it is time for having a bath and a rest. Dinner is served in the garden.

Day 4
There is a lot of time today to continue your exploration of our little paradise. Swimming, sunbathing, hiking or just relaxing.
Transfer to Ovalle or Vicuña is included.

... additional days at the hacienda can be booked.

• fleece clothes to keep you warm during the cool nights in the Andes
• light and comfortable trekking shoes for hiking and riding (do not worry, there are no poisonous snakes in Chile!)
• a good pair of sunglasses, headgear and sun cream

The Hacienda Los Andes is a gateway to the wilderness of the Andes... Enjoy best local cuisine, selected Chilean wines, traditional architecture and culture.

For our meals we use exclusively local products of traditional cultivation that we obtain directly from the small holding farmers of the Río Hurtado valley. Feel free to visit these friendly and open people in search of delicious fruits, cheese and vegetables and contact to the local folks.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

The saddles provided are Chilean type, which are called Avios. Its origin is Spanish and they have been designed specially for long trips. Its wooden mount, reinforced with iron, is cushioned with “chiporro” and protected with leather. The other clothing beneath the saddle is called: batán, pellón and matra, and are normally laid on ground by gauchos to provide a soft and warm bed.

Tack:		Chilean
Horses:		Criollos
Pace:		As we ride about 6 to 11 hours a day and we also climbe the mountains, shich are sometimes higher than 3000 or 4000 meters, we only walk our horses. That¨s the reason why we can also accept absolute beginners. | Walk | Trot |
Level:		(2 to 3 out of 5)    Novice+
Age:		Min 18	Max 65
Weight:		Max 200 lb
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 8 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 12

The saddles provided are Chilean type, which are called Avios. Its origin is Spanish and they have been designed specially for long trips. Its wooden mount, reinforced with iron, is cushioned with “chiporro” and protected with leather. The other clothing beneath the saddle is called: batán, pellón and matra, and are normally laid on ground by gauchos to provide a soft and warm bed.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by nationals referred to in the chart.
Passport Note
Passports issued to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Greece for up to 60 days and nationals of Romania for up to 30 days.
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA entering Chile for touristic purposes will be charged a processing fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of  Australia, the fee is US$56; for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$132; and for nationals of the USA, the fee is US$100 .