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Traveller Information
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The „Hacienda Los Andes“ lies ideal, on the attractive route between the capital city Santiago and San Pedro de Atacama, the tourist highlight in the north of Chile.
Two vantage points to come to the Hacienda are La Serena, an architectural interesting old town and seaside resort on the Panamericana and Ovalle, a typical little farmer town in the mountains.
From this places you can reach the Hacienda very easily with the coach with the rental car or with our private transfer service.
The streets are mostly asphalted and very easy to drive also with a small car, not only with a cross-country vehicle.
The Hacienda lies in the middle of interesting tourist points, like Pisco Elqui, Vicuna with the Observatory Mamalluca, the Caves of Pichasca and Isla de Damas, a Natural Reserve on the pacific coast. Further information of this you can findhere
Journey by our private transfer service
Our transfer service from La Serena, Ovalle or Vicuña starts at an arranged meeting place such as a hotel or the airport La Serena:
Price for private transfer per person, one-way
- Ovalle - Hacienda: EUR 34,-
- Vicuña - Hacienda:
EUR 43,-
- La Serena - Hacienda: EUR 66,-
43 colorful kilometers to the Hacienda!
Transferreservation: by e-mail, or Fax (53) 691822 oder phone (53) 691822
Every hour there are leaving coaches from Santiago de Chile to Ovalle. The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours. All coaches to Ovalle depart from several terminals at Alameda (Av. O`Higgins). These are the following:
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Terminal de Buses Alameda
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Av. O`Higgins 3750 right at the southern exit of the underground stop "Universidad de Santiago"
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Terminal Los Heroes
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Calle Jiménez above Av. O`Higgins nearby the underground stop "Los Heroes".
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Terminal San Borja
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Av. O`Higgins 3250 at the Metroestación "Estación Central".
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There are two possibilities to get to the Hacienda Los Andes from La Serena by coach/transfer:
Via Ovalle
Every 30 minutes depart coaches from the “Terminal de Buses” in La Serena, a beautiful old city on the pacific coast with splendid architecture to Ovalle, a nice farmer town in the mountains. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.
You’ll find the bus timetable from Ovalle
above.
To Vicuna and from there with our transfer:
From the “Terminal de Buses” in La Serena the bus ride to Vicuna takes about 1.5 hours.
The journey into our wilderness can not be continued from Vicuña by coach, but we pick you up from the Plaza or your hotel with the private transfer vehicle. The route to the Hacienda is 43 kilometres long and leads through remote Andean scenery.
Journey by plane
Planes from Santiago de Chile land at the airport "Las Flores" (99 kilometres from the Hacienda) in La Serena three times every day and take approximately 1 hour. We would like to pick you up with our transfer vehicle. But you may also reach the Hacienda Los Andes very easily by coach or rental car.
There are two routes that can be taken to the Hacienda by car.
The streets to the Hacienda are in good condition, it’s not necessary to hire a cross-country vehicle. A small car is also sufficient to drive on this streets.
Motorists should note that fuel is only available in Vicuña and Ovalle but not in the Rio Hurtado valley!
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Vicuña - Hurtado - Vado Morrillos
Vicuña can be reached from La Serena. If you are coming from Santiago, you have to turn to Ovalle while you are on the Panamericana and then drive on to La Serena. The turnoff to Hurtado is marked on the bypass of Vicuña (do not drive into the place). There is a beautiful scenery along this winding and earthy road, and it will take 90 minutes to drive these 43 kilometres. Even you have to drive carefully, it’s not a problem to come along with a small car. In Hurtado you have to turn right, and after another five kilometres down to the valley in Vado Morrillos is our Hacienda. Can be clearly made out.
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Ovalle - Samo Alto - Vado Morrillos
Leave the Panamericana and drive into the town Ovalle. In Ovalle follow the road for La Serena. Leave behind Ovalle for about three kilometres, then turn right and follow the sign "Samo Alto"/"Hurtado". The road leads through the Rio Hurtado valley. It will take about 90 minutes to get to Vado Morrillos which is five kilometres behind the locality Seron. The road is mostly asphalted and in very good condition. Only the last 18 kilometres are gravel road but still good to drive with a small car.
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To/from
Argentina
An extremely beautiful and breathtaking route at heights of 4500 metres leads from Vicuña to Argentina. Depending on snow conditions, the pass is open between November and April. It will take six hours to drive from Vicuña to Argentina. If you want to pass the border with a hired car, you must first get from the car rental service a written confirmation attested by notary.
| Equipment Getting There General_Information |
We offer various equipment during our one day and several days' riding
tours as an inclusive service for your well equipped explorations into
the wilderness:
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Riding
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Riding
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Hiking
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Mountain-Biking
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Allrad-Touren
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 Our saddles are comfortable and assure a safe sit. The Chilean saddle, which developed from many generations, has been modified by us for horse-trekking tours: it has three layers of sheepskin, a soft leather covering and two girths. The hand-carved and wooden stirrups are made for riding with trekking shoes. |
What you should know
.We would like you to know that we have carefully selected the equipment and that it has proven its good quality during various tours. And now a word about the people who are standing behind:
Our guides are fluent in German, English and Spanish,
have been employed by outdoor criteria and have to do a training in
our company before they start as guides. During your precious holiday
it is guaranteed that guided tours are being accompanied by guides who
are speaking several languages and who are trained.
Some advices what to bring amongst your personal items:
- fleece clothes to keep you warm during the cool nights in the Andes
- light and comfortable trekking shoes for hiking and riding (do not worry, there are no poisonous snakes in Chile!)
- a good pair of sunglasses, headgear and sun cream
Please note when you choose your clothes:
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September to November, April to June:
warm days and cool nights around 50°F (10°C) - December, January, February, March:
is summertime, days around 77°F (25°C), nights around 59/68°F (15/20°C)
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Climate
There are 310 sunny days a year. The Hacienda Los Andes is situated in the typical dry Andean climate of South America at heights of 1000 metres. As a rule, temperatures at night are around 50°F (10°C) colder than temperatures by day.
- Spring: September, October, November: average temperature by day 68°F (20°C)
- Summer: December, January, February, March: average temperature by day 77°F (25°C), may become even warmer until 86°F (30°C)
- Autumn: April, May: average temperature by day 68°F (20°C)
- Winter: June, July, August: average temperature by day 59/68°F (15/20°C), during winter it might be cloudy and it also might rain for a couple of hours.
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Money and Currency
The Chilean Peso is currency in Chile. The EUR
is the best accepted currency for exchange. We accept traveller's cheques
and all Chilean banks. Cash EUR should be carried with which in some cases
can be paid and which can be exchanged at weekends. Almost all credit
cards are accepted. We know from experience that Visa, Mastercard and
American Express are the most accepted credit cards. You can draw cash
money with credit cards. Have your secret number ready; that saves long
procedures at your bank.
Passport / Visa
Make sure that your passport is valid for one year. You will get a visa on arrival at all borders respectively in the plane or at the airport. A stay of 90 days are given and the visa can be extended for another 90 or 180 days. In the visa application form, you will be asked for the address you are staying.
Give the address: Hacienda Los Andes, Ovalle, 4. Region, Hurtado.
In case of any problems on arrival or in Chile, and you need our help, please call us in the office:
Phone/Fax: 53 691822, from overseas +56 53
691822
E-Mail:
info@haciendalosandes.com
Our German and English speaking team will give you
their advice and support.
Taking
Pictures
Please buy your films at home. You need 50-100
ASA films in the Andes. It is advisable to use a lens hood and an UV
filter for good pictures. Special film containers, e.g. "Filmshield",
protect your films against x-rays during luggage checks.
Chile is like an island, the desert is in the north, the Antarctica is in the south, and the 4300 kilometres border runs along the huge Andes. Many typical South American diseases do not exist here. Amongst South American experts this country counts as a clean one and so are the restaurants.
There are no inoculations required in Chile. Please bring plenty of your personal medication and ask your doctor.
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