From the countryside to the high mountains, this tour in Chile, South America, offers you a very nice horse trekking expedition to discover the cultural and natural heritage of an authentic Andean village, a unique adventure that will take you in places only accessible to a few privileged people. You will leave the village in the morning and start your trip by driving 2 hours by car, following the beautiful Ñuble river and entering the mountain range towards the border with Argentina. Then you'll follow the El Sauce river until you get to Pichirincón.

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From the countryside to the high mountains, this tour in Chile, South America, offers you a very nice horse trekking expedition to discover the cultural and natural heritage of an authentic Andean village, a unique adventure that will take you in places only accessible to a few privileged people. You will leave the village in the morning and start your trip by driving 2 hours by car, following the beautiful Ñuble river and entering the mountain range towards the border with Argentina. Then you'll follow the El Sauce river until you get to Pichirincón.

This will be the beginning of a great adventure, as you start riding following the footsteps of the “arrieros” (local shepherds) between the colorful and arid Andes Mountains, enjoying the wild and majestic scenery, beautiful views on crystal clear rivers, discovering the native flora and looking at the condors in the sky. (Season: from December 1st to April 30. The route might be subject to changes if needed, for example if the path is not negotiable. Minimum age: 15).

The highlights of your tour include:

  • Exploration of marvellous Dial Lake, which you'll reach after two days riding, going through the natural hot springs of Gonzales River. The lake offers good fishing opportunities and transparent waters
  •  Horse trip to La Zorra Valley where you can enjoy hot water springs  and  a night under the starry sky
  • Two nights in San Fabián de Alico, before and after the expedition, with different kinds of accommodation depending on your budget
  • Choice of local products and high quality food
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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure San Fabián de Alico
  • End San Fabián de Alico
  • Countries
    • Chile
  • City
    • Las Tragedias
    • Veranada de Moralito
    • Laguna Dial
    • Veranada de Cisternas
    • La Zorra
    • San Fabián de Alico
  • Theme Horse riding
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    San Fabián de Alico - Las Tragedias
    Day 1-2

    Arrival in San Fabiàn de Alico and overnight (different kinds of accommodation available depending on your budget). The following day, after breakfast, you will leave San Fabián de Alico at 9 am in a private vehicle to get to Pichirincon two hours later, the starting point of the trip, where your horses and mules are waiting for you.

    From there you will ride two hours to get the shepherd’s hut of Las Tragedias, your first camp place, and to get to know your horse.

    Visited places:
    • San Fabián de Alico
    • Las Tragedias
  • 2
    Las Tragedias - Veranada de Moralito
    Day 3

    You'll set off in the early in the morning for a good horse riding day (6 hours), with a nice mid-day break in the Gonzales hot springs where you'll stop for lunch. You will then arrive at the camp in the evening at the “veranada” (summer mountain pastures) of Moralito, and share a “maté” and a nice dinner around the fire.

    Visited places:
    • Las Tragedias
    • Veranada de Moralito
  • 3
    Veranada de Moralito - Dial Lake
    Day 4

    You will arrive early at Dial Lake after a short ride of about one hour and a half. There you will have the whole day for enjoying the majestic scenery, fishing, and swimming (in wind protected sites only). In the afternoon you will also enjoy a delicious “asado” (barbecue).

    Visited places:
    • Veranada de Moralito
    • Laguna Dial
  • 4
    Dial Lake - Veranada de Cisternas
    Day 5

    You will arrive for lunch at the beautiful “veranada” (summer mountain pastures) located in the upper valley of Cisternas, and you'll go for a walk in the evening to see an amazing labyrinth of rocks, a unique geological formation.

    Visited places:
    • Laguna Dial
    • Veranada de Cisternas
  • 5
    Veranada de Cisternas - La Zorra Hot Springs
    Day 6

    Today you will leave your campsite early to ride to the pass that will offer you a spectacular view of Longavi and Chillán volcanoes. For several hours you will descend the side of the mountain into La Zorra valley, where you can enjoy hot spring waters by night under the starry sky.

    Visited places:
    • Veranada de Cisternas
    • La Zorra
  • 6
    Back to San Fabián
    Day 7-8

    You now have a nice 6 hours ride along the beautiful La Zorra River before reaching Pichirincon where you will leave the horses and have a last bath in the river. You will be back to San Fabián in the evening. Overnight in the town and end of tour the following day.

    Visited places:
    • La Zorra
    • San Fabián de Alico

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  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Horse ride trip for 6 days and 5 nights in the Andes Mountain Range, in the area of the Dial Lake
    • Round-trip transfer from your accommodation to the beginning of the ride by private vehicle
    • Trilingual guide
    • Local shepherds’ support for horses and mules
    • Horse and horse stuff (Chilean saddle)
    • Mules for carrying food and personal stuff
    • Eventual tent supply
    • All meals and wines (includes one “asado”, typical barbecue)
    • Fishing material
    • First aid kit
    • Satellite beacon for rescue
    Price does not include
    • Tips and personal expenses
    • 1 night before and 1 night after the expedition in San Fabián de Alico
    • Personal insurance (we recommend to have one that includes equestrian activities). You will be asked to sign a disclaimer before the ride.
    • International flights