In winter we usually provide a barbecue for one day rides, in summer a picnic.
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Horse riding in Chile
Rigo and his son Angelo winning the rodeo & leading the victory parade behind the ‘capataz; in El Toyo Chile is an interesting culture and great place to discover and visit. Much of it is best seen on horseback. We can take you for riding trips, long or short, with more or less adventure tailored …
Mules in the andes
Mules in hte Andes – an essential part of overnight rides
Chilean saddles bridles and tack
Chilean saddles bridles and tack is rather different from English style. The bridles are fiercer, the saddles much more comfortable, built to ease long hours in the mountains. They are simple and covered with sheepskin.
Seasons and weather in Cajon del Maipo
A photo taken in mid May 2011 by Derek who came for a 2 day ride and 1 night in a hostal.
Horseback rides in the cordillera (mountains)
Day rides or camping in the cordillera and alta cordillera of the Andes near Santiago
One Day Ride near Santiago
One day rides are the most popular of all
Long horseback tour into the Chilean Andes
Experience a long horseback tour and we take rides of a week or more in summer, going out into the high cordillera from a campsite around 2000 metres.
Family Expeditions on horseback
Taking children on rides into the mountains is a huge pleasure to families, but it is more difficult and with more risk and extra responsibility.
El Clarillo: High andes camping
El Clarillo, a beautiful valley with a river & small lake, flowers, birds.
El Avion Ride
El Avion Ride. This is one of our most beautiful rides, up
Refugio Plantal Ride
Amazing views of all the high cordillera roundabout with Volcan san jose and distant glaciers.
Fossil Lake Ride: La Rubilla
The Fossil Lake Ride This is the most challenging ride as although it is not difficult or dangerous, it is a steep climb, not advised if you suffer from vertigo or are unfit. The horses do not find it hard but they need to rest from time to time as we climb the altitude very …
Cerro El Plomo – 5430 m
All the year round snow covered El Plomo is the most striking mountain in the cordillera range east of Santiago
Take a short trip camping
Camping trips on horseback in the mountains gets you closer to nature and has its special delights.
Valle Engorda: High Andes valley ride
A view of the glaciers of Volcan San Jose in a high Andes valley: Valle Engorda which means the Fattening Valley.
Marmolejo Horseback Ride
Marmolejo mountain, seen in left fork as we ride up the valley Engorda Marmolejo is the highest mountain in the Cajon del Maipo and is the southernmost peak in the world that is over 6000m . This ride involves negotiating rivers which adds a touch of drama even though they are not difficult to cross and …
Morado National Park: Glacier Ride
Lunch by the frozen lake at the foot of the hanging glacier El Morado (not the Morado National park) The Morado National Park of Chile, accessed from Bano Morales, is famous for its red river and its glacier. Many tourists visit it, but we take a different approach, where you will see almost nobody except …