An Andean adventure tour for you who wants to explore nature. Discover the wilderness of Chile during 2 days of horseriding trip far away from civilization suiting riders and non-riders alike. We move through canyons, endless plains and over passes of the untouched Andes. We are close to Chilean mountain farmers and experience untouched nature. There is also time to relax at the Hacienda such as having a bath in the Jacuzzi or in the crystal clear water of the river. You might also like a steam bath in the sauna, hiking our nature trail, or dreaming in the hammock.

At about 3:30 pm, we pick you up from Vicuña or Ovalle, but you may tell us a different time. It takes us two hours to the Hacienda passing the wild mountainous landscape. At our outdoor lodge, discover the surroundings such as wildly romantic places to swim, pick exotic fruit, or enjoy the view into the valley in the shade of a palm tree. Our Hacienda-cooking style uses only fresh and untreated ingredients. After dinner, we enjoy the rest of the day in the garden under a starlit night sky and have a glass of Chilean red wine.

At about 9:30 am, we will prepare for exploration. Our guides acquaint you with the riding horses, the riding style and any safety precautions. We set off at 10:00 am after having packed all we need for our trip into the wilderness. We pass through wild plateaus and canyons, ride the endless Sierra and enjoy a picnic lunch and an original Siesta. In the afternoon, we pass over heights of 2,000 metres. Crystal-clear air allows magical views down the valleys of the Andes. We camp in the oasis of the Andes called Maiten. In front of a camp fire, we serve dinner. (Alternatively you are welcome to change this two-day rido for two one-day rides starting at the Hacienda. Your overnight stay would be at the Hacienda in cosy beds then.)

We continue our trip after breakfast under dates for which we have selfmade bread and fresh goat's cheese. We ride the Maiten Sierra and discover the extreme contrasts of nature. The minerals lets the Sierra ashine in many different colours. You will be fascinated by the green Algarobo trees, cactuses as high as yourself and the calm loneliness. When riding back to the Hacienda, herdsmen with their goats might cross our way. We arrive the civilisation of the Hacienda at 3:00 pm. Now it is time for having a bath and a rest. Dinner is served in the garden.

There is a lot of time today to continue your exploration of our little paradise. Swimming, sunbathing and hiking suits the idler. But if you want more you can get for an extra charge an adventurous day in the offroad vehicle or again in the saddle. At 4:00 in the afternoon, you will leave the Hacienda with the transfer vehicle to join your next programme, or to Vicuña or Ovalle.

Transfer to Hacienda Los Andes and back from Ovalle or Vicuña. One overnight stay in a comfortable tent, two overnight stays at the Hacienda. Any meals (picnics during day trips). Any facilities of the Hacienda such as nature trail and river access (Sauna, jakuzzi not included in price). Explorations accompanied by English, German and Spanish speaking guides. Equipment for riding explorations: Sombrero head, riding gaiters, comfortable Gaucho-saddle, sleeping bag and clean inlet, thermal mat, tent, personal pannier, ice box, by request safety helmet, first aid kit, saddlebags and finally one of our well trained and calm Chilean mountain horses