This trip offered by the family-run Southern Trips allows immersion in the majestic Cochamó Valley and the local culture accompanied with splendid everything-included service, and at the same time treating the horses well and respecting the environment. They offer trips that allow interaction with the descendants of native families of the area that are not possible to visit except by horse or foot.
Favian and Tatiana Sandoval, both born and raised in Cochamó, have earned a reputation as the best guides in the area. Favian has been working as a horseback riding guide since 2000 and Tatiana joined the family business in 2004.
Favian and Tatiana's parents, Doña Nana and Don Peyuco, and their nephew Mati, also form a fundamental part of Southern Trips. The love of this family for their place of origin makes their main objective to share, and above all, to protect the natural beauty of Cochamó. Their knowledge of the forest and the mountains, their interest in maintaining the cultural legacy and their professionalism make a good mix to have an unforgettable trip.
The following are some of their most common trips. All can be modified and fit to your particular needs.
3 days / 2 nights in the Refugio Cochamó
CLP$375.000 p/ persona
or
4 days / 3 nights in the Refugio Cochamó
CLP$480.000 p/ persona
Includes all meals, horses, guides, trekking, equipment and lodging.
Demand: physically low to moderate.
An opportunity to discover the beautiful area of La Junta - Valley, with its granite valleys, crystalline waters, waterfalls, birdsong and ancient forest.
5 days / 4 nights
CLP$625.000 p/ persona
Includes all meals, horses, guides, trekking, equipment and lodging.
Demand: physically moderate.
During your stay in South America, cross the border the original way, on horseback. This trip goes from Argentina to the sea or vice versa. Live an adventure and discover the native forest of the Lakes Region and the beauty of its nature. A packhorse will carry your bags to your destination; you will have only one concern: to have a good time. Five days following in the footsteps of the guachos who have been using this route for more than 150 years. Chile-Argentina, a fantastic crusade joining two important South American countries.
11 days / 10 nights
CLP$1.298.000 p/ persona para un grupo de 2 a 3 pers.
CLP$1.210.000 p/ persona para 4 a 6 pers.
Includes all meals, horses, guides, trekking, equipment and lodging.
Demand: You should be in good physical shape and prepared to spend many days in the mountains.
This circuit through the Cochamó and Puelo valleys and across Lake Vidal is designed for nature lovers who are willing to spend full days on horseback and immerse themselves in the most rural and remote areas accessible by horseback. With an intense experience of the Valdivian Forest and incredible views this program can be fascinating for the right traveler.
Southern-Trips.com
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There are various professionals that you can hire to assist with your trip into Cochamó Valley.
Reserve your stay well in advance. Availability of horses and guides is limited during the season. Advance reservations are required. Having a horse ready to take you or your load requires time-consuming logistics; they must be shod, rested, fed, saddled and transported to the trailhead.
Reserve your place in La Junta. It is necessary to have a reservation in the La Junta sector to confirm the horse(s). If you do not have a reservation in the La Junta sector you will not be able to enter the trail. First reserve your campsite.
Choose healthy horses. Choose responsibly. It's up to you to create a demand for healthy, well-fed horses. Look for guides who have a good reputation for treating their horses well. If you choose based solely on the lowest price you may be encouraging abuse, overwork and malnutrition of the animals.
65 kilos max. Each packhorse can carry up to 65 kilos maximum. This weight is divided into two bundles. These two bundles, which must have the same weight and more or less the same volume, are tied one on each side of the horse's back and are exposed to friction with rocks, trees and the rattling of the horse itself. Therefore, they should not contain anything fragile. If your loads is not balanced, the guide will have to disassemble and reassemble it.
All horses are accompanies by guides. Do not leave your backpacks at the beginning of the trail and start walking without first meeting your guide. Talk to the guide to make sure your load meets the carrying requirements. Also make sure you know his or her name and approximate time of arrival at your campsite. Be sure the guide knows your name and the campsite to which he or she should take the load.
Access to the trail closes at 3 p.m. If you booked a packhorse, keep in mind that you will need time to talk to your guide, see the horses and reassemble your equipment if it does not meet the weight and volume requirements. Most packhorses leave in the morning to allow time to return to town later in the day.
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