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4 Day Horse Riding Holiday in Northern Patagonian Andes, Argentina
El Portal del Lago, Entrance to Lago Puelo National Park, Lago Puelo, Chubut, Argentina
Horse Riding Holiday in Argentina
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This horse riding vacation will include 3 night´s accommodation with all meals included and 3 days of guided trail rides in the stunning Lago Puelo National Park. Typical home-made Argentine food. Owner-operated. Small, family-run business.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 220 pounds / 100 kilograms
- Horse Height Range: 15 to 17 hands
- Horse Breed: Criollo Argentine
- For beginner to intermediate riders
Highlights
- For riders of all levels
- 4 to 6 hours of riding per day
- 3 days of trail riding in Lago Puelo National Park
- See the Andes Mountains and to experience first-hand the natural beauty of Patagonia
- All meals and drinks included. Home-made local food cooked in our earth-oven or grill
- 3 nights' accommodation
- Experienced local guides
- English-speaking family
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
Accommodation in private ground-floor studio apartment with private bathroom.
Puelo Horse Riding is a small family-run business and as such they have a limit of no more than six guests at a time, guaranteeing a personal and unique holiday experience. They also have all the local knowledge necessary to ensure you have an unforgettable stay.
Program
Day 1: Currumahuida Mountain
Midday: Check-in to accommodation and welcoming lunch.
Afternoon horse ride to the Currumahuida mountain. Trail ride through native cypress forests with beautiful panoramic views throughout. We ride up to the highest point possible on horseback and then leave the horses to rest while we continue on foot for another 10 minutes to a stunning viewpoint. From here we can see the western inlet of Puelo Lake, the start of river Puelo and Lake Inferior in Chile, from which the river Puelo continues to flow towards the Pacific Ocean. Light afternoon snack on the viewpoint before heading back down.
- Total riding time: 4 hours approximately
Day 2: Motoco Mountain and mouth of the River Azul flowing into Lake Puelo
After breakfast we prepare the horses for a trail ride to the Motoco mountain viewpoint, returning by the river Azul and the shore of lake Puelo. We cross the river on horseback and follow a forest trail to a natural rock formation with views of the whole valley, the lake and the Tres Picos mountain in the distance. We continue through the forest to a clearing indicating the site of old settlement used by one of the first families who arrived in this valley from Chile. We stop for lunch under the shade of the old fruit trees and poplars. Finally, we cross the river near its mouth and ride along the shore.
- Total riding time: 4 hours approximately
Day 3: Mountain trail towards Chile and Arroyo Las Lagrimas
Breakfast at accommodation. Horse ride to Las Lágrimas stream. We cross the river Azul and take a mountain trail which leads to the border with Chile. This is an ancient mountain crossing used by the natives inhabitants and the first settlers of this valley to cross to and from Chile. The natural beauty of this place has remained unchanged over the centuries, evidenced by the majestic centuries-old Coihue forests. We continue until we head back down to the lake and along the shore to the Gendarmerie´s border post. We stop for lunch on the shore where the Las Lagrimas stream flown into the lake. Time for a well-earned rest and to explore the place before heading back.
- Total riding time: 6 hours approximately
Day 4: Departure
Breakfast and checkout.
Included excursions
- Currumahuida Mountain viewpoint
- Motoco Mountain trail and shore of Lake Puelo
- Mountain trail towards Chile and Arroyo Las Lagrimas
Location
Puelo Horse Riding is situated at the entrance to Lago Puelo National Park, Northern Patagonian Andes, Argentina.
Distance
- Town of El Bolson, 20 kilometers away
- Bariloche, 120 kilometers away
- The city of Esquel, 170 kilometers away
Features
Activities
- Boating
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Kayaking
General
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- River
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Typical Argentinian home-made food cooked in our earth-oven or grill. Vegetarians are catered for. Please inform Puelo Horse Riding of any special dietary requirements.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Extra activities include trekking, kayaking, paragliding, boat trips, and cycling among others. These activities are optional and have an extra charge and can be arranged.
What's included
- 3 days of horse-riding in Lago Puelo National Park (4 to 6 hours per day)
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport
110 km
Transfer not provided
The nearest airport is Bariloche, which is a 2 1/2 hour flight from Buenos Aires. Puelo Horse Riding is situated 130 kilometres further south from Bariloche, near the towns of Lago Puelo and El Bolson.
From Bariloche guests can get a bus down to Lago Puelo or El Bolson from where Puelo Horse Riding can pick you up. The bus journey takes about 2 1/2 hours and there are several buses per day. They can send the links for getting the bus tickets from Bariloche to Puelo Horse Riding once you have booked.
Private transfer is also available, please inquire cost at time of booking.
Guests should ideally fly to Bariloche the day before arrival with us, and then get the first bus down here on the morning of their first day with us in order to arrive before or around midday.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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