Aysen Horse Riding to the Avellano Valley
Trip type
Guided Activity
Trip length
5 Days
From
$1,183
Location
Aysen
Aysen Horse Riding to the Avellano Valley - 5 Days - $1,183
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Day 1: Transfer to Cerro Castillo
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Alto; Ride to campsite
Day 3: Ride to Avellano Towers and back
Day 4: Ride to Lake Alto; Cerro Castillo
Day 5: Transfer to Balmaceda Airport
Start from Balmaceda Airport and end at Balmaceda Airport
Landmarks visited on Aysen Horse Riding to the Avellano Valley
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Cerro Castillo
You'll be met at Balmaceda Airport and taken to the small town of Cerro Castillo.
Here you'll have a trip briefing with your guides to organise your luggage and gear who'll advise you how to pack and make sure that nothing is left behind.
You'll have dinner and stay here for the night at a bed and breakfast.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: B&B in Cerro Castillo
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Alto; ride to campsite
After an early breakfast, you'll drive for about an hour into the mountains of Cerro Castillo to a farm near Lake Alto. Your guides will introduce you to your horse and prepare the pack horses for departure in the late morning.
You'll set out through a wooded landscape, along old ox and horse tracks, which gradually fade to a trail that heads over a small mountain pass in the upper valley. After about six hours of riding, you'll arrive at the gaucho's shelter where you'll set up the camp where you'll sleep for the next three nights. This is a rustic place with no facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Day 3: Ride to Avellano Towers and back
Today you'll ride to the end of the valley where the stunning area of the Avellano Towers come into view. You'll leave your horse at the tree line and set off on a hike with your guide through this beautiful landscape. You'll be able to explore the valleys in the area which contain turquoise lakes and glaciers hanging from the granite towers.
You'll return to your horse and ride for three hours back to the camp where you can spend the evening sipping mate or wine with your guide and gaucho and feasting on a lamb asado.
Note: An extra day to explore the Avellanos area on horseback, or on foot, can be included.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Day 4: Ride to Lake Alto; Cerro Castillo
Today you can wake up early and explore the area some more while the camp is packed up. After lunch you'll ride back to the farm near Lake Alto from where you'll take a transfer back to Cerro Castillo for a hot shower.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: B&B in Cerro Castillo
Day 5: Transfer to Balmaceda Airport
After breakfast you'll take a transfer to Balmaceda Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Prices, Departures and Inclusions
The 2023/24 season price is:
6 people: CLP $1,085,000 per person
3-4 people: CLP $1,110,000 per person
2 people: CLP $1,415,000 per person
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Book now to guarantee your price for the 2024-25 season with only a 5% increase from the 23/24 prices.
We expect the operator’s rates to increase in the coming weeks, and we guarantee you will not pay more for your trip if you book before then. If the final rate is less than initially quoted to you, the lower rate will be honoured.
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Please contact us to discuss your preferred departure dates.
Additional Notes
Maximum group size – Eight people.
Optional extra day – It's possible to add an extra day to the trip for more horse riding or hiking. Hiking to Cerro Castillo would be a good option. Please contact us for details.
Preservation of the Avellano area – Part of your payment for this trip is used by our local operator to help to preserve the Avellano area.
Includes
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 4 dinners
- Accommodation: 1 night in simple B&B, 3 nights camping
- Four-season tents and cooking equipment
- Riding helmets and chaps
- All group transport included in the itinerary
- English and Spanish speaking guide
Excludes
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks during lunch or dinner
- Any extra/optional excursions
- Sleeping bag and mat
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment (our recommended kit list)
- Gratuities/tips
- International and domestic/in-country flights
- Any visa, passport and vaccination expenses
