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Horsebacktrekking through the most driest desert up to the High Andes Mountain Range


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Horsebacktrekking in the world driest desert, green valleys, the fascinating and rough Andes (4500m), let go allday life on the back of our horses...


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2. region, region of antofagasta. The oasis of san Pedro de Atacama is situated 100km away from the miners town Calama (airport). You can reach the airport of Calama 5 or 6 times daily.
San Pedro de Atacama is imbedded by the Salt mountain range(Moon valley or Death Valley) and in the East by the Andes montain range with its spectacular vulcanoes reaching an altitude of almost 6000m. The Salar de Atacama (atacama salt flat), habitat of three flamingoe-species is situated in the direct neighborhood.
San Pedro owns a history of 12.000 years, which is approachable in rockpaintings, arqueological sites and mummies.
Today San Pedro is a touristic intersection for the access to the Andes, salt mountain range, vulcanoes, salt flat or lagoons. You can make your choice between the vivid San Pedro or the silence of the nature around the oasis.

 
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Excursions:


Geysers El Tatio (4321m), Highland Lagoons (4200m), Atacama Salt Flat, Moon Valley, Death Valley, Ascencions of Vulcanoes, Trekking, Hot springs of Puritama, Mine of Chuquicamata.
 

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Traveling by car:


You can reach San Pedro in one hour by car. We are looking forward to help you to come to our ranch!

Traveling by plane:


If you book a program with us, we will organize your transfer from Calama Airport.
Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities offered in the surrounding of the property
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  nearby
/ on the property
max. 15 min.
by foot
max. 15 min.
by car
max. 90 min.
by car
Restaurants   ok    
National Historic Sites   ok    
Theater       ok
Galleries / Museum   ok    
Cinema       ok
Shopping       ok
Lake/river for swimming   ok    
Beach       ok
Biking ok      
Mountain biking ok      
Hiking ok      
Mountain climbing     ok  
Wildlife Viewing     ok  
Birding     ok  
 


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Category


Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Ranch Resort
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 8  
Minimum age for guests: age 14 & up  

General description:


Horsebacktrekking in the world driest desert, green valleys, the fascinating and rough Andes (4500m), let go allday life on the back of our horses...

Equipment of the Riding Company

  • Shower facilities for Horses
  • Round pen
  • Sea / River / Ocean for horses
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


Canyons, dunes, up to the silence of the vulcanic Andes mountain range, moonlight-rides or galopps through the endless desert, we guide our tours safe with the experience of ten years.

More details of the property


Our horses are shaped by the extreme climate of their habitat: their excellent constitution, strong personality and friendliness make them the heart of ATACAMA HORSE ADVENTURE.
 

Offers of the Riding Company
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  • Horses to rent are available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • Help wanted / desirable

  • Bike rental
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Barbecues

Additional Animals on the property:


Dogs, goats, cats and lamas as well as 15 horses.

Other offers and explanations


We attend our guest individually in german, spanish or english. If beginner or professional, young or old- our service is flexible and unique.
 

Horses for the Riding Program
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Number of Horses:


in all >15 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:


For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up

Trained for / Saddle :


Western, For guided Trail Rides

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


Our horse are mixed breeds fom Criollo and warmbloods or draft horses. They are tough, well constitutioned, friendly and sure-footed.
 

Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • 9-14 days

  • Trailrides on request
  • Horse Trekking with different Stations
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
  • Gaucho Riding
  • Handicapped Riding

Minimum age for Trail Rides:


Young person age 14 & up

Riding experience:


No restriction

Condition:


average demands

Big/Heavy Riders:


max. 90 kg - 200 lbs

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


Special offer in May 2008: 1099.- on our trip from May 2nd-11th!!!
 

Training - Riding Lessons - Riding Classes
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General information of the Training:


Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction

Riding Lessons for:


For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for older Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:


age 14 & up

Training Qualification:


We teach in order to surmount the challenging nature around San Pedro in harmony with the horse. This implies a fine and gentle communication and a free and undisturbing position in the saddle.

Riding Classes / Lessons


Western Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Leisure Riding, Cross-Country, Trekking, Handicapped Riding

Special Classes


For experienced riders we offer an unique opportunity: Share with us the development of a new route. 2008 we plan to form an expedition to Mount Kimal (4218m) and to Geysers El Tatio (4321m)
 

Accommodation for our Guests
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Accommodation for our Guests
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Tents, Cabins with private bathroom or hotel.



3 Single / Double Room :


In the tradtional adobe house with private bathroom, situated in the beautiful oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, 24 access to hot water.

Amenities - special features:


Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning


6 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:


no details
 

Catering
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Kind of Catering:


Self-Catering, Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals

More information of the Catering:


Vegetarian meals or meat, traditional chilean cooking or preferring european style? Just tell us your preference. Of course we serve good wines and regional delicacies.
 

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Special features:


No smoking, Washing machine
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation


Rates of the single / double bedroom:

from:
to:
35,00  Euro / Day
50,00 Euro / Day

Rates of the Cabin:

from:
to:
40,00  Euro / Day
50,00 Euro / Day


Rates of the Horses for rent


Rates for renting a Horse:

10,00 Euro per hour / Horse

Notes to the rental costs:


We have programs which include the costs of renting the horse. The prices for our trails include transfer and full-board.


Rates Riding Classes


Rates of the Riding Classes:

Please ask for your special vacation.


 

Contact


  Company: Atacama Horse Adventure
  First name: Kathrin
  Last name: Fiedler
  Country: Germany

You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English, Spain

 

  E-Mail address: Inquiry