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We are a small, personal company wich was born from our passion for horses. Having lived all our lives here in San Pedro de Atacama the wish arose to show and share with you the marvelous surprises which one can find in this area - the colors during the diferent times of the day, the strange formations of sand, stone and salt, the hidden green valley with all their magic, and much more.
Our ranch "La Herradura" (the horseshoe) is situated to 1km outside of the village of San Pedro de Atacama in the "Ayllu" of Yaye. We are just there where the oasis finishes and the begins desert's, where there's a lot of things to discover. Our ranch is a paradise, with alot of space for our horses, quietness for everyone, to relax and the pure nature, just a side to enjoy and discover.
We have been working for many years with international companies for individual horseback traveling. We have more than 15 years experience in this kind of tourism and far more with horses. Breading them, training them as well as enjoying and discovering the desert on their backs. Our motivation is to give you experiences, in a very personal way, of a part of the driest desert in the world - to show our routes and what is in the Atacama Desert.
We invite you to know a part of this desert, accompanied by one of the noblest animals of our world.
Join us and enjoy “mirages which become reality”.
Enjoy a unique experience, knowledge of the natural beauties, culture and history of our region.
The area, gives us unparalleled landscapes, which contrast with the salt, sand and the arid Atacama Desert.
The Atacama culture, is one of the oldest in the world, a civilization that refuses to disappear.The desert contains the remains of 10,000 years of history.
Combine the pleasure of relaxing, with the mystique of the culture and history in a horse riding of 10 days, knowing ancient and unique places that could not otherwise know.
The program arrange is:
* DAY 01: Arriving, Transfer from Calama, dinning.
* DAY 02: Cejas Lagoon.
* DAY 03: Ruins of Beter and Túlor.
* DAY 04: Moon Valley and Death Valley.
* DAY 05: Salado River and Curon Hill.
* DAY 06: Grande River and Machuca Village.
* DAY 07: Guatim Oasis.
* DAY 08: Devil's ravine and Catarpe Valley.
* DAY 09: Ride back to San Pedro de Atacama.
* DAY 10: Good bye and transfer to Calama.
To show you the lovely surroundings of San Pedro de Atacama we offer rides from 2 to 8 hours. All the rides can be done by people with or without experiance. During riding there always is time to stop to take pictures, have a drink of water or simpley rest for a while.
You have the following choices:
* Riding to Pukara de Quitor - 2hrs.
* Riding to Death Valley (Valle de la Muerte) - 3hrs.
* Riding to Catarpe Valley (Valle de Catarpe) - 4hrs.
* Riding to Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) - 5hrs.
* Riding to Catarpe Valley combined with Death Valley - 5hrs.
* Riding to Cejas Lagoon and Atacama Salar - 8 hrs.
* Riding to Cooper Mines - 3 hrs.
* Riding to Sequitor - 2 hrs.
* Riding to Túlor Ruins combined with Beter ruins - 5 hrs.
And, to plan your individual ride, just contact us.
The Horse Chilean's "Criollo" is a breed virtually unknown outside South America despite being the oldest registered native American breed, the oldest registered breed of Iberian origin, the oldest registered horse breed in South America and the oldest registered stock horse breed in the Western Hemisphere.
After hard work of many years, we obtain a breed horse, adapted to the harsh desert environment.
We mainly ride with Chilean saddles. They are comfortable and just what one needs for longer rides. However, there is the possibility of riding with English or western saddles.
Juan, our guide, is a native Atacameño. He breeds his own horses and over the years has developed his own personal routes.
He has a very deep knowledge and a loving relationship with the desert, their past and their stories.
His character is different, like the desert, with all its mysticism, secrets and surprises.
Jessy, 20, French, is also a language guide.
She aswell has been riding all her live.
She knows our kind of work with the horses very well.
She has worked with us before, and knows the area, with its beautiful scenery and our routes.
Alexi, 44, native from the zone.
He is responsible for the logistics and the transport during the 10-day trails.
He is very trustworthy and has a lovley caracter.All rides are accompanied by guides who speak English, German, French and Spanish and have experience of working with horses in different countries and conditions.
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- Our eight days horseback riding trails are available all year round.
- We offer 8 day trails for a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 8 riders.
If a single person is interested by our 8 day trail we will charge you 25% of our price.
- If asked vegetarian menus are possible.
- During the trail we are in continuous contact with the ranch. A 4x4 car brings us each night the equipment and is also available in case of emergency.
- After our arrival we enjoy our first dinner together at the ranch. Here we get to know each other; we clarify details and answer your questions.
- You will spend your first and last night in our hostel in the center of San Pedro, with private toilet and bathroom.
- Every other night we will camp.
- The trail equipment provided includes: tent, sleeping bag, duvets, sleeping mattresses, saddle bags, chaps, and helmets.
What to bring along with you:
Personal equipment, which is important to bring along the trail: sun glasses, sun hat, sun cream, water recipient, warm clothes for the night, bathing suit, torch.
Weather and temperatures:
The temperature in the desert can vary considerably depending on the period of the year. It can be very hot during the daytime and very cold at night (-10 to 30 degrees Celsius). Sandstorms can occur from time to time, and during the Bolivian winter (January to March) there are occasional rainfalls. It is very important to bring along warm clothes, as well as light, preferably long sleeved shirts, sweaters and jackets.
Altitudes:
The trail starts at an altitude of 2 400 meters above the sea level and the highest point reached will be of 4 200 meters.
How to reach San Pedro:
The nearest airport to San Pedro de Atacama is Calama (about 100 km).
Flights from Europe arrive here via Santiago.
The transfer from the airport of Calama to San Pedro and back is included in our price.
Money exchange:
In San Pedro you will have many opportunities to exchange Dollars and Euros. You will also find 2 ATM machines, where you will be able to obtain directly Chilean Pesos. There is no bank in San Pedro.