A trip to the heart of the Andes in the south of Mendoza, where the mountains preserve large lagoons, waterfalls and eternal snows.
We ride on a cirular path. That means we never go through the same spot. We visit Chile for just one day and we start and finish our journey in the city of Malargue in Argentina.
Speacial dates can be requested for special groups of 10 people or more from December to March.
Day 1: Malargue city, Mendoza. Reception at bus terminal at 1 pm or transfer from your hotel. Lunch, last travel arrengements and introduction of local guides.Transfer throught ruta 40 to Las Loicas. First part of the riding.
Day 2: First day of riding. We will be getting closer to the heart of the Andes until we reach Cajon del Rezago, our base camp for this night.
Day 3: Going south through different canyons , we wil have lunch at Puesto Sepulveda. In the afternoon, we wil arrive to Laguna Baya, our base camp and a serene oasis in the middle of the Andes.
Day 4: The trail now takes us to our neighbour's place: Chile. Once we get to the border landmark, we will get enough time to take pictures and celebrate for this great accomplishment. Crossing and descent to Laguna Carilauna. In the afternoon we arrive to Laguna Negra. From this spot, we reenter Argentina to set our new base camp in a beautiful cascade, el salto de Panculehue.
Day 5: Riding through cajon Las Pomas, we will be descending east-west among long plains until we reach cajon del Guanaco where we will set our last camp.
Day 6: Last day of our journey riding our horses until we get to the route that crosses Paso Pehuenche, path that marks the border between the two countries. Private transfer to Las Loicas and Migration to show our passports. Transfer to our hotel in Malargue. Farewell dinner.
Day 7: Breakfast. End of our services.
Note 1: All horses are properly trained and prepared to ride in mountainous areas and our local guides have the best conditions and knowledge of the place. It is not necessary to have previous rider experience.
Note 2: Active programme with medium-high demand and suitable apt for over 12, and under 65 years old (cases outside these age ranges will be evaluated). There are steep climbs and descents, but there are not places with risk of major falls.
Note 3: Program subject to climatic, geographical or political conditions. Modifications can occur in function of circumstances and diverse factors. The decisions will be taken exclusively by the local guides and tour leaders.
Note 4: Minors who do not travel with their parents must travel with a dependent adult and submit parental authorization certified by a notary. In case of traveling with one of the parents, they must present the authorization of the other one.
Note 5: All participants must present a medical certificate, where the attending physician authorizes him/her to do the activity.
From the place of eventuality, we cover the primary medical assistance, stabilization of the passenger, evacuation costs and transfer to the nearest Medical Assistance Center . Once the passenger is entered into the health system, the coverage of the passenger Medical Insurance informed in the personal file online, starts working.
• Private -transfer from and to Malargue.
• Full board in the mountains (from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7)
• 5 Nights of accommodation in base camp
• 1 night accommodation in 4 star-hotel
• Farewell dinner at the Hotel, with a non-alcoholic beverage included,
• Equipped horses and properly prepared for this type of mountain expeditions.
• Mandatory helmet
• Tents.
• General mountain safety equipment.
• General camping logistics (pots, heaters, security elements , etc.)
• Personal accident insurance.
• Satellite phone for emergencies
• Permanent assistance.
