Horseback riding Between the Lerma Valley and the Calchaquies Valleys.

Proposal

An spectacular adventure in the north of argentina

Is a magical place with a special micro climate, and that is little known. The sub-Andean mountains. Between the Lerma valley and the Calchaquies valleys. Environment with abundant vegetation, of the jungle-Yunga style, mixed with aridity, cardones and multicolored mountains is the magnificent setting for our adventure on horseback with a day of 6 to 7 hours of ride along trails full of culture and tradition. This journey on horseback from the town of LA VIÑA to AMBLAYO, it lasts 5 days and 4 nights with incredible landscapes.

Minimum group of 4 passengers.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: SALTA :

Meeting in the city at the time previously agreed by the guide. Equipment check and presentation of guides and talk about the days to follow. Night in a central hostel.

Day 2: SALTA – LA VIÑA – CHURQUI.

We leave from the city of Salta along National Route 68 (the transport will take care of going through the lodgings or wherever they are for greater security) to head towards the town of La Viña. - We find the horses and the preparation of the load. - We ride through the jungle mountains of the Lerma Valley, following the course of the Pircas river, we make stops along the way and at sunset we arrive at a country house located in the middle of the mountain, where we will spend the first night and prepare salteña empanadas.

Day 3: CHURQUI – AMBLAYO.

The Valley of Lerma is disappearing to give way to the high pastures. At 3000 , we will enter the desert Calchaquíes Valleys, arriving at Amblayo, we will stay in a typical town house, where we will offer you warm attention. We will eat goat cheese, homemade bread and typical kid with Andean potatoes. At dawn we appreciate the beauty of the hills painted in different colors, everything that nature offers us to enjoy and appreciate its beauty.

Day 4: AMBLAYO - ISONZA.

After breakfast we leave Amblayo and passing through Yaslaguala, where you can enjoy variable vegetation, semi-desert and in the afternoon continue to Isonza where we stay in a typical shelter in the area.

Day 5: ISONZA – TRONCO VALLEY.

We start from Isonza to continue to the El Tronco Valleys, border of the cardones national park: among these places are the cave paintings forged by pre-Inca history and their forms, product of the red sandstone rocks, it is the place where we camp under the stars.

Day 6: SALTA.

Return to Salta Capital in Transfer, by route 33, we travel through Piedra de Molino and Cuesta del Obispo. end of service

Included Services

Includes:

Private transfers according to the route.
All camping equipment. (Tents or shelter).
All kitchen equipment. (Rates, plates, cutlery, glasses, thermos, napkins, kettles, heaters.)
1 guide or muleteer for every 4 people.
All meals from the beginning of the program until the end
4 Night in Camp or refuge according to the program.
1 nights in Hotel. Hostel in Salta
Mules for the transfer of the Camp Equipment and Clients Equipment.
Health insurance.
Saddlebags for each horse.
1 horse per person,
GPS. And VHF communication. Satelital phone
first aid

Services NOT included

Transfer to the meeting point in Salta.
Personal expenses and tips.
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Sleeping bags. (They can be rented).

Ícono de validado por la comunidad

Note

It is recommended to have previous experience in horseback riding, the level of demand is medium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to ride a lot per day?

The route is calm and without much demand. The modality is "al paso", in expedition form, one horse behind the other, to advance through the undulating terrain. Horseback riding between 6 and 7 hours a day

Where do you spend the night?

night in shelter

Is there cell phone signal?

No. Cell phones in this area end up becoming useless.

Do I carry a bag, a large backpack, a small backpack... what do I carry?

Everyone must carry their personal luggage in a large bag or backpack. There the things that will be carried in large bags shared among the passengers are separated and each person will also be given a saddlebag (small bag to hang on the horse's saddle) to be completed with elements that will be used each day.

What we eat?

Our mountain menus are varied. From pastas with tasty sauces to stews or roasted meats (Argentine goat). Chopped, in

Required equipment

MANDATORY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT *** (If this equipment is not taken, the guides reserve the right to define your participation)

Warm sleeping bag (minimum -2 y -5° degrees comfort) ***
Parka jacket (waterproof and windbreaker) ***
Sun Glasses (recommended with UV protection, with protective strips). ***
Warm Gloves. (ski or mountain type) ***
National ID or Passport (as applicable) ***

CLOTHES

BASE LAYER

2 pairs of high socks
1 long sleeves shirt
1 buff / multifunctional headwear
1 pair of thermal leggings (it can be made of lycra).
2 short sleeve t-shirts

MIDDLE LAYER

1 long pair of trousers, if possible, fast dry (trekking trousers without zippers and long thermal trousers or trousers - NO JEAN, NO CORDEROY)
2 sweaters or sweatshirts (recommended 1 thin fleece+ 1 thick fleece) ***
1 fleece or wool cap ***
1 pair of fleece gloves

OUTER LAYER

Parka jacket / Gore-tex Jacket ***
Warm Gloves. (ski or mountain type) ***

Others

1 swimsuit
1 pair of footwear to rest your feet. (crocks, flip flops, alapargatas)
1 pair of high-top trekking shoes or riding boots, in case you do not have boots get leather spats ***
Front flashlight or small flashlight w / spare batteries ***
Sun Glasses (recommended with UV protection, with protective strips) *** ***
Bottle or container for water up to 1 liter, to drink.

Hygiene elements and personal care