4 Day Volcano Horse Riding Holiday in Araucania Region

Day 1

• Arrival at the Lodge during the morning (depending if you travel by bus or plane).
• In the afternoon, you'll get to know your horse with a personalized horsemanship lesson. Feel free to stroll around the woods and hills or just relax and enjoy the peace and quietness of the gardens.

Day 2

• After a hearty Swiss-style breakfast, the horses are awaiting you for your first riding lesson.
• In the afternoon, saddle up for a four-hour ride along the Cautín River.
• Have dinner at the lodge.

Day 3

• After breakfast, you'll start your one day ride to the foot of the Lonquimay volcano, riding through millenary Araucaria forests of the Malalcahuello national reserve. Have a boxed lunch on the way.
• Have dinner at the lodge.

Day 4

• In the morning, you can choose another riding or horsemanship lesson, or opt for another short trail ride in the beautiful surroundings of the lodge.
• After lunch, either take the transfer back to Temuco Airport (ZCO) or enjoy a free afternoon until you take the overnight bus back to Santiago.

The horses roam free in a herd all year round and, therefore, are physically and mentally balanced which makes them perfect partners even for less experienced riders. After a day of intensive riding, you can enjoy the quiet surroundings of the lodge, have a yummy Swiss or Chilean style dinner or get a lift to the nearby hot springs.

This small paradise lies amidst unique nature, embedded between dense native forest with monkey puzzle trees, colorful mountain lakes, crystal-clear rivers, and snowcapped volcanoes.

The lodge is situated right in the heart of the many attractions of the Araucanía Andina region. In a shoestring, you can visit the National Park Conguíllio, the National Park Tolhuaca, and the National Reserve Malalcahuello-Nalcas, climb or ski the volcanoes Tolhuaca, Llaima, Sierra Nevada, and Lonquimay with its side crater, Cráter Navidad, and relax in one of the three nearby hot springs, Termas de Malalcahuello, Termas de Manzanar, and Termas de Tolhuaca.

Whether you like to trek, bike, ski, snow-shoe, ride a horse, fish, observe birds, or just relax, you have got everything just at the doorstep of Suizandina. Feel at home at the Northern tip of the Chilean Patagonia - even far away from home. Suizandina welcomes you with a cozy, familiar atmosphere and offers energizing sleepovers, good food, and a wealth of information for activities in the region. For years, they have strived to fulfill guests needs and expectations and it is their goal to make your stay both enjoyable and unforgettable.

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Suizandina is famous for its rich breakfast with fresh and local ingredients, homemade bread, muffins, cereals, yogurt, and jams. After a day with a lot of outdoor activity, what could be more rewarding than a special dinner? The lodge proudly serves Swiss specialties like raclette, cheese fondue, knöpfli, or rösti. Also, they offer homemade pasta or a hearty homemade Chilean dish. For dessert, it is hard to resist the parfait de Maison or the apple strudel, or a variety of homemade cakes. If you have any food restrictions or special wishes, the chef will be happy to cater to your needs.

There a three national parks or reserves close by where you could easily add some days of trekking to your program. Also, the lodge rents bicycles and there is the possibility of a kayak tour on the close by Cautín river; also, there are three hot springs nearby.

Your host, Ivana, is a professional physiotherapist and will attend to any sores or aches; or just simply give you a relaxing massage after a long day of riding.

• 3 days of riding
• 1 introduction riding lesson
• Use of riding gear (tack and helmets)
• Professional English, German, and Spanish guide and instructor
• Use of water bottle, saddle bag, and riding helmet
• 3 nights' accommodation
• Daily hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge
• A boxed lunch on the full day ride

• Individual travel insurance
• Flights
• Airport transfers
• Massages and extra services at the Lodge
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on departure.