Riding Expedition through the 1000- year old Araucaria forest

The Araucaria dominated many prehistoric forest an grows here at an altitude between 1000 m an 1600 m. These young trunk an the branches have spiny scales instead of leaves, and decorate northern yards as monkey puzzle trees. They grow to 50 m in height, with a straight solid trunk of excellent wood an a crown like a mushroom.

2 days, 1 night

Day 1
The ride starts out an a pleasantly wide path past the hot springs of Palguín and enters the National Park Villarrica East at 7 km. Rising from the valley we pass through stands of huge Coihues, the local variety of the beach tree. At some locations these are covered with Spanish moss. The undergrowth of bamboo creates the impression of an enchanted forest. With a rising elevation the Coihues change to Araucarias. Many of these giant trees are more than 1000 years old. We follow the murmur of a gently flowing, crystal clear creek. The path is easy. We can try out our skills and give the horses a chance to trot an gallop. In the evening we pitch our tents along the creek.


Day 2
In the morning we make a short visit to the rugged "Nevado" lava formations. Afterwards we head home to the Ranch on an easy 6 hour ride.


Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: US$ 170

INCLUDES
All meals, camping equipment, 1 overnight stays in tent and two guides

NO INCLUYE
Sleeping bags, alcoholic drinks, raincoats.