The Crossing of the Andes - the great adventure on Horseback in the northern Patagonian Andes
9 days across the Andes from Chile to Argentina

From the snow capped Volcanoes of the Chilean Andes , crossing at a pass in Icalma towards the open valleys of the Argentinean pampas.

Smoking volcanoes, snow capped mountains, deep blue mountain lakes, the real deal, the once in a lifetime experience....

Get the best of two worlds, two great horse cultures, the low and sturdy Criollo Chileno horses, steep mountains, endless virgin forests on the chilean side and the unique style of the argentinean gaucho life, the open space of the Argentinean side, cliffs were we admire the majestic condor...

On the 5th day we meet with civilization again, riding through the small Mapuche settlement of Icalma were we arrange custom formalities with the Chilean border control, before we head on into the mountains to cross the border to Argentina.

Here we say goodbye to our Chilean horses and guides that lead us to this magnificent place, cross the border 10 meters walking and welcome Hernan and his wonderful Argentinean horses who will guide us for the next 3 days through the unique world of this part of the Argentinean Andes.

9. day: Transfer from Hernan's place back to Pucón, Chile were we pick up the luggage we left behind and say farewell to Antilco and the horses that carried us in Chile. Whoever wants may finish the trip in Argentina as well and keep on traveling or riding some more days in the Argentinean pampas.

Pack trip, no accompanying car

Shower, water toilet on the 1., 5., 8. und 9. day;

Complete food and soft drinks from dinner on the first day to the farewell BBQ on the last day. On the trail we have breakfast, a snack at midday and dinner at the campfire.

All transports from and to Pucón, all fees, all equipment from spoon to tent and sleeping mats.
No sleeping bags, these may be rented, including fresh canvas inlets

Here is a suggestion of things to bring to the ride. Weight and volume limit for personal items, excluding sleeping bag, mat and tent:  5 kg /10 litres.