Santiago: Private Andes Foothills Horseback Riding. Half day｜Chile

You will enjoy a beautiful and peaceful ride through a sclerophyllous forest to a plateau with stunning views of the city and the magnificent peaks of the Andes Range.

The trip begins at a private farm in the Andean foothills, where our English-Spanish speaking guide will provide a safety briefing and basic instructions for riding a horse. The guide will offer an optional helmet and select a horse suitable for your weight and height. Our horses are of Chilean breed and equipped with traditional Chilean saddles. They are calm and accustomed to walking these trails.

The ride takes around 1.5 hours uphill, offering breathtaking views along the way. Once on the plateau, we will take a break for a snack and enjoy the panoramic views of the high summits, some of which are covered by glaciers on the skyline.

During this adventure, you will be surrounded by stunning landscapes, including beautiful mountains (covered with snow in winter), and have the opportunity to interact with arrieros (Chilean cowboys) and experience their unique culture.

Horseback riding time

1.5 hours of ascent and 1.5 hours of descent plus 30 to 45 minutes of break at lookout.

Requirements
Age of participants must be between 14 and 75 years old. Physical and medical condition must be compatible with activity (When in doubt, please ask).

Itinerary

The times below are an approximation of the schedule. These times could vary depending on weather and the speed of your group. A more accurate pick-up time will be provided once we receive your pick-up address through the booking process.

9:00 AM: Pick-up at your hotel or meeting point in Santiago, avoiding traffic.

9:20 AM: Arrival at the starting point at the private farm. Safety briefing and basic instructions for riding a horse.

9:40 AM: The adventure begins, ascending through native forest.

10:40 AM: Stunning Andean tundra highland landscapes come into view.

11:10 AM: Break at a lookout point with an appetizer.

12:00 PM: Start the descent back to the farm.

1:30 PM: Return to the farm.

2:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel.