Horseback Riding in Chile: Horseback
Riding from the Lodge
PatagoniaChile
From
the village of Futaleufu, we take off on daily
trips that allow you to live during the day in
a time forgotten, but at night you can return
to all the comforts of our Futaleufu Lodge.
At
our lodge you
can adjust the frequency and length of your
riding to suit your own tastes. Our lodge
based equestrian vacations are ideal for those
individuals with limited experience on horseback
and is also the perfect place to learn good
riding technique. Our guides are always available
to teach beginners and we can even schedule
beginner week horseback riding vacations should
you so desire.
The lodge also has plenty to offer the more
experienced equestrian rider. From the comforts
of our weather proof lodge you can set out
each day to explore a new part of this incredible
Patagonia countryside. All of our horseback
rides vary in terrain and skill level. Those
along the valley floor offer the opportunity
to gallop and trot and those higher up in
the Andes mountains will test your horsemanship
and handling skills.
Futaleufu
Lodge Riding Week
Day 1: Arrival &
Introductions
Arrive at either of our entry points in Esquel,
Argentina or Puerto Montt, Chile, the gateway
cities to your Patagonia horseback riding
adventure. Connect with our representative
and travel to the remote riverside town of
Futaleufu, surrounded by majestic mountains.
You will find your accommodations at our comfortable
native wood lodge, and unwind from your trip
with a hearty welcome dinner at the Futaleufu
Adventure Center.
Day
2: Orientation to Chilean
Saddles, Tack and the Corralero Horse
Sleep
in late and after breakfast we will walk you
to our local ranch for an introduction to
the art of horseback riding in Patagonia and
the Chilean Corralero horse. We will also
introduce you to the Chilean saddles and tack
make sure all fits well and that your mount
is suitable. Afterwards, we will head off
for a half-day ride to Piedra de Aguila, a
rock outcrop overlook. We will return to Futaleufu
for a late snack and our traditional Pisco
Sours.
Day 3: To the Devils
Throat
We horseback ride up on a trail along the
pristine Rio Espolon, crossing small wood
bridges and passing sandy beaches, until we
get to a tremendous Class VI waterfall exploding
out of Lago Espolon into the valley below.
This tempest is called “La Garganta
del Diablo” and it is truly a sight
to behold.
Day 4: Horseback Ride
to the Rio Chico
This
ride takes us upstream to a charming valley
that is habitat for the endangered Huemul
a small dear like animal that resembles the
fictitious jackalope of the American intermountain
west. We ride along fern draped cliffs, sprinkled
by rivulets and lace-like waterfalls into
the National Reserve of the Huemul.
Day 5: Escalas Valley
Circuit Today,
our ride will take you along the Infierno
Gorge, a black rock canyon of the Futaleufu
River. Snow-capped peaks surround us as we
view the agitated turquoise water 500 feet
below. You can easily imagine the tectonic
activity that formed this area 70 million
years ago. The trail enters the open Las Escalas
Valley. We will ride along the river and cross
it on a wood and cable swinging bridge and
ride through an old growth forest of Coigue
trees up out of the valley and around a small
lake back to the village of Futaleufu.
Day 6: Day Off
This is a day to enjoy the culture of the
village and take a break from horseback riding
in Chile. You can go shopping, trekking, fishing
or visit the beaches on the Rio Espolon. If
you are feeling up to it you can also take
a raft trip down the mighty Futaleufu. This
day is built in to the itinerary as a rest
day from horseback riding.
Day 7: Ride
to the Argentina Border
Bring your passports on this day. We are going
to horseback ride to the border with Argentina.
We will tie up our horses and go for a short
trek into Argentina and their Parque Nacional
de los Alerces. After today’s Patagonia
horseback ride, we will have a special farewell
fiesta and remember all the sights and adventures
we had on our trip.
Day 8: Departure
Wake up for an early breakfast and drive back
to Chaiten, Chile and your flight to Puerto
Montt, or relax for a couple of hours and
take our shuttle to Esquel, Argentina. As
you catch a final view of the Río Futaleufu;
surrounded by hanging glaciers and snow capped
mountains, take a moment to reflect upon all
of the amazing sights and experiences of this
past week. After all these years we are still
stunned that views like these exist.
PRICE: $2195.00
USD
Included: All meals, lodging,
transportation, horses, guides and equestrian
gear while horseback riding in Chile with
us. Round trip transportation between Futaleufu
and Chaiten or Esquel. See the horseback
riding vacation packing list for specific
details. The actual program for your individual
horseback riding Chile trip will vary according
to the desires and skill level of your group,
weather, or other factors.
Region: Futaleufu, Espolon, Azul, Las Escales, River Valleys, Patagonia Chile
Lakes, Rivers, Sites Visited: Pacific Ocean, Chaiten, Lago Espolon, Rio Espolon, Futaleufu river, and the Futaleufu village
Futaleufu
Lodge Week - Lite (4 days)
Day
1: Arrival & Introductions
- Futaleufu
Arrive
at either of our entry points in Puerto Montt,
Chile or Esquel, Argentina, the gateway cities
to your Chile horseback riding adventure.
Connect with our representative and travel
to the remote riverside village of Futaleufu,
surrounded by majestic mountains. You will
find your accommodations at our comfortable
native wood lodge, and unwind from your trip
with a hearty welcome dinner at the Futaleufu
Adventure Center.
Day
2: Orientation to Chilean
Saddles, Tack and the Corralero Horse
Sleep in late and after breakfast we will walk you to our local ranch for an introduction to the art of horseback riding in Patagonia and the Chilean Corralero horse. We will also introduce you to the Chilean saddles and tack make sure all fits well and that your mount is suitable. Afterwards, we will head off for a half-day ride to Piedra de Aguila, a rock outcrop overlook. We will return to Futaleufu for a late snack and our traditional Pisco Sours.
Day 3: To the La Garganta
del Diablo
We ride up on a trail along the pristine Rio Espolon, crossing small wood bridges and passing sandy beaches, until we get to a tremendous waterfall exploding out of the Lake Espolon into the valley below. This tempest is called “The Devil's Throat ” and it is truly a sight to behold.
Day 4: Horseback Ride
To Rio Chico
This ride takes us upstream to a charming valley that is habitat for the endangered Huemul a small dear like animal that resembles the fictitious jackalope of the American intermountain west. We ride along fern draped cliffs, sprinkled by rivulets and lace-like waterfalls into the National Reserve of the Huemul.
Day 5: Escalas Valley
Circuit
Today our horseback ride will take you along the Infierno Gorge, a black rock canyon of the Futaleufu River. Snow-capped peaks surround us as we view the agitated turquoise water 500 feet below. You can easily imagine the tectonic activity that formed this area 70 million years ago. The trail enters the open Las Escalas Valley. We will ride along the river and cross it on a wood and cable swinging bridge and ride through an old growth forest of Coigue trees up out of the valley and around a small lake back to the village of Futaleufu.
Day 6: Departure
Wake up for an early breakfast and drive back to Chaiten, Chile and your flight to Puerto Montt, or relax for a couple of hours and take our shuttle to Esquel, Argentina. As you catch a final view of the Río Futaleufu; surrounded by hanging glaciers and snow capped mountains, take a moment to reflect upon all of the amazing sights and experiences of this past week. After all these years we are still stunned that views like these exist.
PRICE:
$1395.00 USD
Included: All meals, lodging,
transportation, horses, guides and equestrian
gear while horseback riding in Chile with
us. Round trip transportation between Futaleufu
and Chaiten or Esquel. See the equestrian
vacation packing list for specific details.
The actual program for your individual horseback
riding Patagonia trip will vary according
to the desires and skill level of your group,
weather, or other factors.
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