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On Horseback through the Lake District
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Vincente Perez Rosales National Park was Chile’s first national park and is one of its most beautiful. Surrounded by the emerald green waters of Lago Todos Los Santos, the Park is home to ancient Alerce forests, secluded natural hot springs and magnificent landscapes with towering volcanoes. One of only several places in the world with temperate rain forests, the wild interior of the Park rarely sees visitors.
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This tour is hosted by the Stucki family, Swiss immigrants with one of the few private lodges inside the Park. Their stable of fine Chilean horses will take you on an unforgettable journey through the remote reaches of their land. Guiding and logistics include the expertise of Eduardo Jofre, one of Chile’s premier guides with a specialization in horseback adventures and over 20 years of guiding experience in Chile.
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• Eight nights hotel and lodge accommodations
• Two nights camping in Vincente Perez Rosales National Park
• Five days of horseback riding, including all equipment and guides
• Historical and cultural city tours of Santiago and Puerto Montt
• Optional fly-fishing and trekking opportunities
• Bilingual tour guide who will accompany you throughout the week
• All ground transportation in private spacious vehicles
• Flight Santiago/Puerto Montt/Santiago
• Cruise on Lago Todos Los Santos
• Intimate experience with a maximum group size of eight persons
• An unforgettable experience surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Chile |
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Contact Us:
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Phone: (56) 2 415 0667
Cellular: (56) 9 131 7044
Fax: (56) 2 234 9783
In the U.S.: 802 904 6798
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Lake District on Horseback - Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Santiago / City Tour / Welcome Dinner. Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you to your hotel. In the afternoon, there will be a guided city tour of Santiago. The evening will include a welcome dinner and a review of the program.
Day 2: Travel to Puerto Montt / City Tour / Transfer to Petrohue. Transfer from your hotel to the airport for a flight to the southern city of Puerto Montt. There will be a half-day tour of this bustling port. In the afternoon, we will travel by van to the beautiful shores of Lago Todos Los Santos and check into the Petrohue Hotel. During the trip, we will stop at the magnificent Saltos de Petrohue, the massive waterfalls fed by Lago Todos Los Santos.
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Day 3: Cruise Lago Todos Los Santos / Horseback riding and arrival at Termas de Callao. We will depart from the hotel and travel by sailboat on Lago Todos Los Santos to Fundo Puntiagudo where we will begin our journey with a gentle four-hour ride to the Termas de Callao. Here you can relax and soak in the natural hot springs. The hospitable Yefe family will host us at their remote farmhouse and prepare a delicious Chilean asado. We will camp next to the Termas for the night.
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Day 4: Horseback riding and arrival at Puntiagudo Lodge. Leaving from El Callao we will ride six hours to Las Gaviotas on the shores of Lago Rupanco. The day will include spectacular views of the towering Puntiagudo Volcano. When we arrive at the lake, we will take a boat to the Puntiagudo Lodge. Our host, Robin, will welcome us into the cozy atmosphere of this remote fly-fishing lodge and treat us to her gourmet cooking.
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Day 5: Rest day at Puntiagudo Lodge. Today we will rest at the Lodge. Optional activities include guided fly-fishing, a trip to the natural hot springs on the shores of Lago Rupanco or a horseback ride and/or trek to the Alerce forests at the base of Volcan Puntiagudo.
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| Day 6: Horseback riding and arrival at El Cabrito. We will leave on horseback early in the morning from Puntiagudo Lodge and ride six hours to a rural farm estate, El Cabrito, on the shore of Rio Bonito where we will camp for the night. |
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Day 7: Horseback riding and arrival at Ruca Chalhuafe Lodge. We will leave on horseback early in the morning from El Cabrito and ride six hours to the Ruca Chalhuafe Lodge on the shores of Lago Llanquihue. Here our host, Margot, will treat us to her special Chilean cooking.
Day 8: Rest day at Ruca Chalhuafe Lodge. We will have a rest day at the Lodge where you can spend the day relaxing by the fire. If you prefer a more active day, you can partake in fly- fishing, trekking or a cruise on the lake.
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Day 9: Horseback riding / Arrival at Petrohue Hotel / Transfer to Puerto Varas. We will leave the Ruca Chalhuafe Lodge and continue on horseback along the slopes of Volcan Osorno. This six hour ride will bring us back to the Petrohue Hotel and the end of our horseback riding adventure. We will retrieve any items stored in the hotel and take a van to the lovely town of Puerto Varas on the shore of Lago Llanquihue. We will have our farewell dinner together and reminisce about our amazing adventure.
Day 10: Transfer to Puerto Montt for flight to Santiago.
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Lake District on Horseback - Departure Dates
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Note: This special tour is limited to a maximum of 8 passengers.
- November 21 , 2004
- December 12, 2004
- March 6, 2005
Please email us for more information on availability and pricing.
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