Do I have to know how to ride a horse and / or have previous experience in the activity?
Yes, it is necessary to have a minimum experience. It is requested to have at least a 4-hour ride experience in the last year. The horses are prepared to receive people with little experience and the adaptation process is significantly fast. The modality is "on the way", one horse behind the other.
Do we ride a lot every day?
The route is calm.On the first day the ride lasts only two hours in order to go gradually entering into the rhythm and then, on the following days, we ride about 2/3 hours in the morning and another 2/3 hours in the afternoon .
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Yes, in the same way as we get on a bicycle we wear it, or when we climb, or when we do high altitude mountaineering, it is a mandatory safety requirement for the activity (it will be provided by the company).
How many people are in the groups?
As a maximum of 20 people + the staff of guides and baqueanos
What is the limit age to take part of the group?
We suggest from 12 years to 65 years old. Very young children do not end up enjoying the experience but there are 10 year-old kids who already have the body build to do it (cases outside these age ranges will be evaluated).
What are the indispensable requirements that are requested?
- Being an active person. Working out, training, in any of its modalities, works very well.
- be advised that you are going to sleep in a tent and in the high mountain range. Up there anything can happen, from a snowstorm to a windy climate.
- Weighing less than 110 Kg. (250 lbs)
- 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 other one´s authorization.
Do we cross to Chile?
The route is round trip up to the limit. We do not sleep in Chile or end up in that country.
Do you have to go through Customs?
You must always carry an identity document, although we don't do customs procedures.
What is the menu in the mountain?
Our mountain menus are varied. From pastas with tasty sauces to stews or grilled meats (chivito argentino). Antipastos, salads and fast digestion meals are common at noon. It is necessary to complete the personal / medical record to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.
Are there bathrooms/toilets?
No. There are no toilets or chemical toilets. Everything is done in nature, delimiting sectors. And you have to maintain the hygiene of the place, taking the papers with you.
Do I carry a bag, a large backpack, a small backpack ... what do I carry?
Each one must carry their personal luggage in a bag or large backpack to Malargüe. Personal equipment will be loaded in 2 (two) saddlebags of 30 liters (small bag to hang in the saddle of the horse). All personal equipment is carried in the saddlebags.
What happens if someone needs to be evacuated for any reason?
Almost all the camps have escape routes to be able to be in a few hours in the vehicular road. Our baqueanos and guides are trained to solve first aid and / or evacuation issues, which are very infrequent. We also have a satellite monitoring system, where in case of an emergency you can send a satellite message requesting assistance.
Can I take my drone to the expedition?
The use of Drones during the ride is prohibited due to safety issues. In case of carrying a small one, its use in the camp is allowed with the exclusive permission of the guides
