El Colorado Horse Ride

Highlights

Highlights

• Typical Chilean BBQ.
• Middle of the Andes.
• Breathtaking Mountain Scenery.
• Private Services.
• Local Criollo Horses.

Included

Included

• All transportation as indicated in the itinerary.
• Picnic.
• English speaking guide.
• Spanish speaking “Baqueano” guide.

Not included

• Insurance. (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
• Voluntary tipping of guides and staff.
• Items of personal nature.

Facts

Departures

Every day on request. September to April.

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts at your hotel in Santiago at 09:00 hrs and finishes at your hotel at approximately 18.00 hrs.

Physical demands

This is the right trip for energetic people who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. To enjoy this trek it is essential to be in shape.

Group size guiding staff

Guide to client ratio: 1:10.

Transport

We use comfortable minivans.

Weather

Central Chile enjoys an ideal Mediterranean climate, mild and temperate. The warmest months are November to February when temperatures reach 29ºC / 84ºF, with a lovely distinct lack of humidity. Nevertheless, during this low mountain trek, the temperature might drop considerably if the day is cloudy and the wind blows strongly, reaching a low of up to 15ºC / 59ºF.

What you need to bring

Long pants, tennis or trekking shoes, wind-blocking fleece jacket, sun hat, and sunscreen.

The horses

We use Chilean horses that are on average shorter but no less strong than European horses. These animals are used to riding on a rough and sloped terrain. Most of them are used for daily cattle duties and are always on their best behavior. The saddle has been adapted locally from Arab and Spanish saddles and is lined in leather that does not heat up in the sun and provides maximum comfort.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the itinerary under the sole discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can also modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.