Crossing the Andes on Horseback in a 5-Day Tour

We offer a unique program where we will ascend to 3, 600 meters high, experiencing a cultural exchange with inhabitants of this isolated and beautiful place that they call home.
A territory of high mountains, huge precipices and large valleys that is the natural habitat of numerous species. Riding through the centuries-old steps of the gauchos, reaching the border with Chile at the famous Hito Pichi Trolón, through the snowy ridges of the mountains west of Malargüe. Through the most incredible trails, the hidden comes to light, since it is a region where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans joined before the formation of the Andes Mountains, being a natural reservoir of oyster fossils, bivalves and enormous snails. size that speak of an ancient seabed, showing natural settings similar to outer space.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting and departure to the first camp

Stop At: Andean Mountains, Argentina
We meet in Las Loicas at 8 AM in the Cafeteria of the Mapicsa Accommodation. (I know
recommends sleeping the night before in this small mountain hostel, to facilitate
logistics and share the camaraderie dinner the night before) Presentation of the group and
We will carry out the customs procedures, since although we do not leave the country it is a requirement of
migrations for this type of journey (carry a document). Equipment check and assembly
individual in the saddlebags to start our adventure towards the first camp, which will have
an approximate duration of 3:30 hours, reaching a height of 1900 meters above sea level to the Camp
Mayllin. Here we will camp the first night
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: You can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry sky

Day 2: Vilches Post, 2700 masl

Stop At: Andean Mountains, Argentina
We got up and had breakfast quietly, setting up camp towards our
next refuge reaching 2700 meters above sea level. The pioneer trails of the journey have a
Approximate duration of 4 hours. It is a tour of magical landscapes, surrounded by walls
vertical of 4000 meters above sea level arriving at the Vilches Post, where we will prepare a succulent dinner.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: You can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry sky

Day 3: Milestone Pichi Trolon

Stop At: Andean Mountains, Argentina
After a nutritious breakfast we headed towards the Argentina-Chile border, to the Milestone
Pichi Troll. This tour will take us approximately 2 hours. Once we reach the Milestone
they will be able to rest, take photos and enjoy the view of the heart of our beautiful mountain range
at a height of 3400 masl. The return to our camp will take us another 2 hours
approximately.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: You can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry sky

Day 4: Poplars

Stop At: Andean Mountains, Argentina
When everyone has finished breakfast we will break camp towards the Los
Alamos where we will cross large valleys of volcanic sand. After 3 hours
approximately after riding we will relax to enjoy our last day together,
preparing an exquisite regional dinner.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: You can choose between sleeping in a tent or under the light of the magical starry sky

Day 5: Return to Las Loicas

Stop At: Andean Mountains, Argentina
We set up camp towards the starting point, Las Loicas, to leave the horses and
organize your belongings. Do not forget to carry out customs procedures with documents. Greeting
group and end of our services.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.