HORSEBACK TRIP FROM CHILE TO ARGENTINA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY*

9 day camping ride - subject to changes :
Day 1: Arrival. Pick up in Pucon in the morning, welcome to the farm. We take an initial ride through the Mapuche Indian Community Quelhue and along the rapids of Trancura River to evaluate your riding experience, get familiar with the saddle and tack, and determine which horses to take on our great adventure. In the evening we move to our base camp at Laguna Geppinger from where we start our ride the following morning.
Days 2 - 5: On Days 2-5 we ride through virgin rainforests and dense stands of Coighue trees and bamboo, and pass by crystal mountain lakes and gurgling creeks. In the evening we make camp besides rivers and lakes; the trails lead through the National Park Huerquehue, the National Forest Reserve Villarrica and the Mapuche Indian Communities of Reigolil and Icalma.
Day 5: On the 5th day we return to civilization again and ride through the small Mapuche settlement of Icalma where we stay overnight at a beautiful spot on the lake-shore
Days 6 - 8: On the 6th day after arranging custom formalities with the Chilean border control we are heading into the mountains to cross the actual border to Argentina. High in the mountains we say goodbye to our Chilean horses and the guides that led us to this magnificent place. Then we cross the border 10 meters on foot, and greet Hernan and his wonderful Argentinean horses which will bring us through the unique world of the Argentinean Andes for the next three days. On the following days we ride the valleys and cliffs of Argentina, watch condors pass us by, meet shepherds with their herds of cattle or goats and enjoy amazing views over the endless wide open spaces of this uninhabited part of the world. On the evening of the 8th day we reach the outpost were Hernan lives with his horses and which marks the end of our journey. We celebrate the end of the trek with a typical Argentinean barbecue while recounting our adventures from the past week and sharing our impressions of this experience of a lifetime.
Day 9:
Transfer from Hernan's ranch back to Pucón, Chile were we pick up luggage and say farewell to Antilco and the horses that carried us in Chile. If desired, travelers may finish their trip in Argentina and travel on directly from Hernan's or spend more days riding in the Argentine pampas.

11 day cabin & camping ride - subject to changes :
Day 1: Arrival day, pick-up in Temuco airport or hotel in Pucon. Welcome to the ranch and dinner at the ranch house. Overnight at Farmhouse in Pucón
Day 2: Ride around Pucón. We'll ride through the Mapuche Indian Community Quelhue and along the rapids of Trancura River to evaluate your riding experience, get familiar with the saddle and tack, and determine which horses to take on our great adventure. In the evening we go to our base camp at Laguna Geppinger from where we start our ride the following morning. Overnight camping at Laguna Geppinger
Day 3: Laguna Geppinger to Rio Blanco. We cross the first of three mountain ranges on our trail towards Argentina. At night we camp beside the natural hot springs in Rio Blanco Valley. Overnight camping near Rio Blanco.
Day 4: Rio Blanco to Flor de Valle. We ride through virgin rainforests and dense stands of Coighue trees and bamboo crossing the 2nd range. The night we spent at a mountain farm at the Mapuche Indian community “Flor de Valle”. Overnight camping at Flor de Valle.
Day 5: Flor de Valle to Nevados de Sollipulli. We ride along the slopes of Sollipulli volcano, overnight in the mountain lodge “Nevados de Sollipulli”. Overnight at Nevados de Sollipulli.
Day 6: Volcano Ride. We ride up the volcano, reaching its 2.5 miles wide crater which is filled with a 660 feet deep glacier. We return to “Nevados de Sollipulli” for a second night. Overnight at Nevados de Sollipulli.
Day 7: Nevados de Sollipulli to Lake Icalma. We cross the last range before Argentina and spend the night in a cabin at the shore of Lake Icalma. Overnight in cabin near Lake Icalma.
Day 8: Lake Icalma to Argentina. We ride to the border, after arranging custom formalities with the Chilean border control we cross the border 20 meters on foot, and greet Hernan and his wonderful Argentinean horses which will bring us through the unique world of the Argentinean Andes for the next three days. We ride up to the top of Batea Mahuida Volcano with 6560 feet the highest point on our ride. Overnight camping.
Days 9 and 10: Argentinian Rides. We ride the valleys and cliffs of Argentina, watch condors pass us by and enjoy amazing views over the endless wide open spaces of this uninhabited part of the world. On the evening of the 10th day we reach the outpost were Hernan lives with his horses and which marks the end of our journey. We celebrate the end of the trek with a typical Argentinean BBQ. Overnight camping (night 9) & at Hernan's Ranch (night 10)
Day 11: Departure. After breakfast we transfer back to Chile. We can bring you to Temuco city (1.00 pm) or Temuco airport (1.30 pm) or Pucon (3.30 pm). If you prefer, you may finish the trip in Argentina, and keep on traveling or riding some more days in the Argentinean pampas, or transfer to your next destination in Argentina (not included). Meals included: Breakfast
