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Horseback Ride with Chilean Cowboys: Dive Into Andes Mountain Culture Near Santiago
4.9
52 Ratings
Embark on a horseback riding adventure through the stunning mountains near Santiago. Experience Chilean cowboy culture, breathtaking views, and a gourmet picnic. Suitable for all levels.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lo Barnechea - -Pick up from Hotel or meeting point
-Meet your guide & drive to our ranch
-Meet the horses & hear about Chilean Horse riding traditions
-Brief explanation on how to handle your horse
-Explore the Cordillera de los Andes Mountains for 3 hours on horseback
-Return to our Ranch
-Enjoy a delicious picnic with wine, cheese & ham, fresh bread & fruits of the season
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience
- All necessary equipment provided
- Lunch included
- Additional snacks available
- Guidance from a professional bilingual guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
sanctioned and functioning under the guidelines of the Chilean Ministry of Tourism (Sernatur)
Within a short, 30-minute drive from Santiago, step into an entirely different universe.
Embark on a unique horseback-riding tour off the usual tourist routes, through the magnificent mountains of the Santiago region. Our expertly bilingual guide will lead you through the journey as you follow local ‘arrieros’ (cowboys) across varied landscapes such as riverbeds, native forests, and picturesque terrain.
You’ll gain insights into Chile’s equestrian traditions, identify diverse native trees, types of vegetation, mountainous micro-climates, and all while savouring the stunning panoramas on horseback. Your experience will likely be enriched by the companionship of some lovable canine friends.
This activity is catered for all skill levels, with the small yet robust Criollo horses providing a comfortable experience. We provide you with chaps & a helmet to ensure a safe expedition!
Following the ride, savour a delectable gourmet picnic comprising wine, coffee, ham & cheese with fresh bread and seasonal fruits.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry date and country are required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(52 Ratings)
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Evelyn_l
Apr 9, 2024
Excellent and memorable experience riding in the Andes. Highly recommend. - Will, Mirta and Orlando were very friendly and professional guides. We all enjoyed this activity very much and it was a memorable and well organized outing. The ride was a good length followed by a lovely picnic to end and the ranch was located only a short distance from Santiago which made it even better. Thank you for a great experience.
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Seashellgirl13
Mar 25, 2024
excellent experience! - We had a wonderful private tour into the Andes mtns! Our guide, Will, picked us up promptly for the agreed upon pick up site. The company gave helpful tips in getting to the pickup site and things to do in that area. The horses were gentle and surefooted along the trail through the canyons. Will pointed out sights along the way and was very knowledgeable in culture, history and nature. We were even lucky enough to see eagles, condors, Chilean meadowlarks, quail, and the ranch dog even chased a rabbit across our path! I was interested in the tree-like cacti and Will went out of his way to make sure I saw them up close and even took pictures of us with them. When we got back to camp, Will's wife, Mirta, had prepared a charcuterie feast of fresh, local meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and bread along with Chilean wine! This was a fabulous and memorable trip and highly recommend: do not miss this incredible opportunity!
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Carol_c
Mar 19, 2024
Excellent tour - Wonderful private
tour! We had excellent communication prior to pick up with lots of helpful tips to guide us safely to our pick up spot(since our hotel was outside the pickup range. Our guide Will, was prompt and he was extremely knowledgeable about the city, the culture and set the tone for our fabulous horseback adventure. The horses were gentle and our ride was wonderful. We saw such beautiful scenery: with the Andes as a backdrop, we saw eagles, condors, meadowlarks, quail, a rabbit and the large statuesque cacti. Will was very attentive in getting many photos for us.
After our ride we sat down for a tasty charcuterie of all local cheeses, meats, and of course wine! A truly wonderful adventure thanks to Will and his wife making it such a memorable experience!
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Francisca_p
Mar 15, 2024
Cordillera experience - Gustavo was a great guide. He communicated with us making the experience wonderful. The horse were sweet and calm. The trail was beautiful.
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653davidw
Mar 14, 2024
Pre-cruise flight to Chile - AA service and amenities at their MIA Admirals' Club was actually a bit better than Virgin Atlantic's club at Heathrow. The flight was on time; service in business class was superb.
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Catherine_c
Feb 23, 2024
We had an excellent time... - We had an excellent time with Will and Mirta ! Very knowledgeable and kind. A great ride in the mountains followed by a lively picnic and wine. Beautiful views of Santiago and the Andes. We loved interacting with all the animals on the ranch!
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Renateh_12
Feb 3, 2024
Small, personal , top guides - If you look for great, personalized, off the beaten track local tour operator, go with Chile Off track. I did 2 tours with them, both were excellent, small group, super guides, well organized. You feel immediate connected to land, people and culture. Would definitely go again.
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859genevieveh
Dec 20, 2023
Excellent tour - My husband and I can’t stop talking about our wonderful experience on this tour. It was a bit of a splurge for us but it exceeded our expectations in every way. The landscape you ride through is beautiful and the horses are well trained and well cared for. Will and his lovely wife are the highlight of the trip- they are extremely knowledgable and caring individuals. We felt privileged to spend time with them! 11/10 would recommend!
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Marimz3362nc
Jan 16, 2023
Beautiful sunset horse ride with amazing guides! - An absolutely amazing experience! Our time with our tour guides, Willard and Orlando, was incredible. They were both kind, patient, and knowledgeable. The horses were amazing the entire time. We had the most peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful sunset ride. Mirta, Will's wife, was waiting for us with a lovely spread of snacks and drinks and we spent the rest of the evening sharing life stories and experiences. I will always hold this experience close to my heart and hope to return soon. I would absolutely recommend his experience to anyone.
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Q9392jekimh
May 4, 2024
Would not recommend, their policies lack human compassion. - Really disappointed in the lack of humility by the company. I am an Aussie who didn’t know I needed a visa to enter Chile, as you don’t need one for other countries in South America. When I got to the airport in Buenos Aires, I was told I needed one and quickly tried to apply but it wasn’t approved in time and the wait was going to eat into most of our trip so we had to cancel Santiago completely. I tried so many different Avenues to get into the country but we couldn’t do anything. Reached out to this company to get a refund as there was nothing we could do and they refused to even give us 50% back. So we lost almost $500 because I can’t get into the country. Didn’t seem like a fair reasoning and we were recommended by a friend, however I would not recommend this tour now to anyone because of the lack of human empathy.
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