Multiactivities
from an Andean farm, non-riders and riders
Enjoy unforgettable days at our colonial style estate. Conquer a unique
paradise. Discover wildly romantic beaches along the river, pick exotic
fruit from the fruit trees, or relax in the shade of the olive grove.
Standing under a tall palm tree, you have a very special view of the
valley and the mountains. The clear mountain air allows faraway views.
The Hacienda cooking style assures culinary delights. Our cook Maria
uses only fresh and untreated ingredients. After dinner in front of
the fireplace, we will sit by the silken light of the moon in the
garden enjoying a glass of Chilean red wine and end this day with
interesting stories. And this wildly romantic part of the country
holds a lot of exciting stories!
We offer various trips which you may join spontaneously and as it
suits you best. The untouched mountainous landscape of the Andes can
be explored on foot, by the off road vehicle or on the back of our
safe and good-natured Chilean mountain horses. Hidden villages in
the Andes await exploration. Get to know the country and its people! |
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| Day 1
VICUÑA / OVALLE - HACIENDA LOS ANDES |
| At about
1 p.m., we pick you up from Vicuña or Ovalle, but you may tell
us a different time. Before dinner in front of the fireplace, there
will be time for having an extensive sauna, a bath in the Jacuzzi
or a glass of wine in the palm garden. |
| Day 2
& 3 HACIENDA LOS ANDES |
Every day,
you can choose one of the following trips:
Fossilized woods of Pichasca: Day trip to the fossilized woods
of Pichasca. Visiting a village, vineyards, pure nature and, people.
Trip to Maiten in the Andes: Day trip into the high Andes with
the all-wheel drive vehicle. Visiting mountain villages, weavers and,
hermitages. Passing wild mountain landscapes across plateaus to remote
places.
Canyon hiking: A manifold Sierra hiking leads you through the
canyon Quebrada Vina up to a little oasis. After only another 30 minutes
we will reach an antique Indian place of ceremony and get to know
something about the culture of the Diaguita Indians and its way of
living.
Riding: Ride with us into the wild mountain landscape of the
Andes. We visit a hermitage in the mountains. During this adventurous
trip, non-riders and riders get to know the untouched mountain landscape
of the Andes. Conquer the Sierra of the Andes during four hours in
a comfortable Gaucho-saddle. The clear mountain air allows views of
more than 250 kilometres. |
| Day 4
HACIENDA LOS ANDES - OVALLE / VICUÑA |
| After breakfast,
you have the opportunity to hike on the trails of the Hacienda. The
nature trail explains flora and fauna. Romantic places along the river
invite to swim. Jacuzzi and sauna are also available. In the afternoon,
we take you back to Ovalle or Vicuña. |
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| CAPACITY:
From 1 to 20 people, ask about small groups |
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Single Suite
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USD 753
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Double Suite
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USD 684
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Single Standard
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USD 649
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Double Standard
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USD 538
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INCLUDED :
- Transfer to Hacienda Los Andes and back from Ovalle or Vicuña
- Three overnight stays in the rooms of the Hacienda
- All meals (picnics during day trips)
- All facilities of the Hacienda such as sauna, Jacuzzi
- Nature trail and river access
- Explorations accompanied by English, German and Spanish speaking
guides
- Equipment for riding explorations: Sombrero head, riding gaiters,
comfortable Gaucho-saddle, ice box, safety helmet, first aid kit,
saddlebags and finally one of our well trained Chilean mountain
horses.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Air local flights from/to Santiago
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and extra expenses as laundry
- Medical Expenses.
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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 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.
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Some
advises 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. |
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Please
note when you choose your clothes:
September to November, April to June: warm days and cool nights around
50°F (10°C)
December, January, February, and March: is summertime, days around
77°F (25°C), nights around 59/68°F (15/20°C) |
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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. |
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| Andes
by 4x4 |
During
this trip, the off road vehicle carries us into the wilderness of
the Andes. In the past, these remote places could only be reached
on old cattle tracks, on foot, or with a horse. We go and see little
mountain villages, pass riders with their cattle, experience the magical
mountain scenery of the Andes and plateaus from which you can overlook
the country as far as 250 kilometers.
Services: trip accompanied by German and English speaking guide, picnic,
cool soft drinks.
Duration: about 6 hours.
Price per person: US$ 105 (lunch inclusive). |
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| Caves
of San Pedro |
Let us
show you the Indian caves of Pichaska which is an old Indian place
of ceremony. You will find here the oldest traces of regional human
settlement. Further, you can look at fossilized Araucarian (trees)
and fossils of various prehistoric dinosaurs such as the tyrannosaurus
rex.
Trip accompanied by German and English speaking guide.
Duration: about 4 hours.
Price per person: US$ 85(no lunch). |
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| Hacienda
Hiking |
| Discover
the 1000 acres Hacienda and the unspoiled Sierra on foot. There are
well marked hiking trails. We provide detailed hiking maps for extended
trips. Our documented nature trail for which we provide a manual will
give information about the plants of the region. Nice quiet places
to swim and hammocks invite you to rest. (No charges) |
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| Golddigger
Trail |
Destination
of this relaxing riding trip suiting non-riders and riders is a little
village in the mountains called Hurtado. We let behind the Sierra
and bright canyons and have a fresh cool beer on the Plaza. We return
passing farms and the green valley at the river.
Price per person: US$ 93 (no picnic). |
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| Sierra
& Valley Trail |
It takes
us five hours to ride the horse trails of the Hacienda and the Sierra
Morrillos. This trip for non-riders and riders leads you to cactus
scenery and through the green valley. We have a picnic after reaching
the top of the mountain.
Price per person: US$ 126 (lunch inclusive). |
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| Inca
Trail |
| Day trip
on horseback for riders and non-riders (7 hours, breaks included).
Following historic Indian trails we arrive at an Indian ritual place
with ancient rock paintings in good condition. We serve a picnic at
lunchtime. From the plateau we pass through a canyon. Here you can
have a swim in natural swimming pools. Price per person: US$ 148 (lunch
inclusive). |
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| Mountain
Biking |
There are
four mountain bikes available to our guests. You can explore the surroundings
on gravel roads for which we suggest interesting routes. One suggestion
is to leave the Hacienda in the morning (with water bottle and picnic
lunch), go and see some villages on the way and arrive at the Carves
of San Pedro. You may return from this 15 kilometers trip on the bus.
Price US$ 30 (lunch inclusive). |
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| Fiestas
& Events |
| Fiestas
and events take place regularly in the mountain villages of our valley
at the Rio Hurtado. Schedules of the fiestas and events are available
at the Hacienda. You may join Carrera Chilena (horseracing), Rodeos
and colorful religious celebrations. Celebrating, music and dance,
or betting at horse racing: in spite of their hard life in the mountains
the Chileans know how to celebrate. |
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