Horseback
riding or trekking through the Andes Mountains
Following the international highway through the Aconcagua River canyon
towards Portillo, we come to Clark Brothers station. We continue to
the end of the valley, where we find two imposing mountains that rise
to an elevation of more than 6,000 m (19,700 ft), Alto de Los Leones
Peak and snow-capped Mount Juncal. These two outstanding landmarks
are visible from nearly every point of the central Andes.
We cross tumbling streams and broad alpine tundras to reach Vegas
de Nacimiento, birthplace of the Aconcagua River. At last we arrive
at the foot of Juncal Glacier, where peace and silence accent the
beautiful landscape |
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| DAY 1
SANTIAGO - LOS ANDES - SECTOR JUNCAL - VEGAS DE NACIMIENTO |
| Departure
at 8:00 am from the office of Altue Active Travel or your hotel, in
a private bus. In the town of Los Andes, we take the international
highway towards Mendoza until we come to a place called Juncal (km
55), where our horses are waiting. We ride to Los Horns, an old stone
refuge hut used by generations of herdsmen, cowboys, and miners. After
a light lunch, we continue our ride until we make an early stop at
Las Vegas de Nacimiento. We set up our base camp and enjoy an ample
supper. |
| DAY 2
VEGAS DE NACIMIENTO - JUNCAL GLACIER |
| After a
hearty breakfast, mount up and ride to the foot of Juncal Glacier,
out of which the Aconcagua River flows. Here we dismount and hike
up the glacier, whose mysterious crevasses and icy streams occur at
an elevation of 3,500 m (11,500 ft). Later, we return to camp for
supper around a cheery fire. |
| DAY 3
VEGAS DE NACIMIENTO - SECTOR JUNCAL - SANTIAGO |
| Easy morning
following breakfast, with a short ride around the area. After lunch,
we return to Juncal to board our bus for the return trip to Santiago.
We estimate arrival at our office around 6:30 PM. |
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| Note:
this trip also is available as trekking program |
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based on sharing tents
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Min. 4 - 5 persons
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US$ 420
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6 or more persons
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US$ 360
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INCLUDED :
- Private round-trip transportation from Santiago
- Guide
- Horse wranglers, riding horses and pack mules
- Meals with breakfast, light picnic lunch, and hearty supper
- Complete camping and mess equipment.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Insurance of any kind
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any extras not specifically mentioned in the program.
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| DEGREE
OF DIFFICULTY AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING : |
| No prior
riding experience required, only a love of the outdoors, good physical
condition, and a positive outlook. |
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SUGGESTED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING:
- Sleeping bag and air mattress
- Travel pack and small day pack
- Binoculars and flashlight
- Sun glasses, sun block, and lip balm
- Hiking boots or stout walking shoes, clothing for both warm
days and cold nights, light
- Colored sun hat or cap, warm cap and gloves.
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