Cross the Andes on Horseback

24 January - 2 February 2009

Cross the Andes on Horseback The Andes mountains form the back-bone of Chile and Argentina, and are home to some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery in the world. Mt Aconcagua, the highest peak outside the Himalayas, rears only a short distance to our north. Travelling by horse like the pioneers of old gives us a truly unique experience and a real insight into gaucho culture - Argentina's cowboys.

Starting near Argentina's wine capital Mendoza, we ride through beautiful alpine valleys and over high passes with breathtaking scenery of snow-capped peaks. We cross the Andes into Chile, and celebrate our adventurous achievement in its cosmopolitan capital, Santiago.

ITINERARY

Cross the Andes on Horseback DAY 1: Depart London for Argentina
DAY 2: Arriva Mendoza; time to explore this vibrant city
DAY 3: Drive to Tuyuman and meet horses; half-day ride to Quebrada del Arroyo Grande and up into mountains (3200m)
Day 4: Full-day ride through mountains; cross Argentina Portillo pass (4380m), descend to upper Valley of Tunuyan (3200m)
DAY 5: Morning to enjoy beautiful location of camp and rest horses; afternoon valley ride to Laguna de los Patos
DAY 6: Ride deeper into the Andes (reaching 4000m), cross roaring meltwaters to the base of Tupungato Volcano; camp n Palmares Valley (3400m)
DAY 7: Stunning views of snow-capped 6000m peaks as we follow Palmares River
DAY 8: Morning ride to cross border into Chile; ride descending paths to thermal springs of Termas del Yeso (2900m); meet vehicles and transfer to Santiago
DAY 9: Morning for shopping or sight-seeing in Santiago before saying farewell to the Andes over lunch with fabulous views of the mountains; transfer to airport
DAY 10: Arrive UK

Trip Costs

Registration Fee: £449
To be paid directly to Discover Adventure by the participant on registration; is non-refundable & non-transferable, and in addition to the Minimum Fundraising Target and Remaining Tour Cost

Minimum Fundraising Target: £3250
The Cedar Foundation must receive this at latest 8 weeks before departure.

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