Day 1 - Horseback riding: In the early morning , we left La Viña , the starting point of the ride ( 2 hours . Combi) . Meet the horses and load preparation . We rode through the mountains of Valle de Lerma west. Yungas is the Sierra del León Muerto. These paths have been used for centuries and are still the only communication from the locals. At sunset we reached the top of our journey , small mountain retreat , where we expect the stallholders with a freshly made empanadas from Salta
Day 2 - Ride ( cont. ) : As we ascend , the great forest is disappearing to make way for pastures. At 3000 meters , under the gaze of the condors , we entered the Valley Calchaquies and desert. Descend to the village of Amblayo , 150 pop. We feel it is to get a horse to a car-free town ! An unforgettable experience . It is famous for its goat cheese. We'll eat a traditional, lamb roast mud .
Day 3 - Ride ( cont. ) : We walked the town and its ancient colonial church with paintings from Peru . Then we rode by Entering Calchaquies Valles again in the mountains. Our next stop is already nestled in the hills of the Quebrada de Cafayate. At night , we expected a lamb or goat made in the clay oven .
Day 4 - Horseback riding ( cont. ) : We rode the Conchas River and within the Quebrada de Cafayate with red hills and eroded by water and wind. At the lookout , the view is stunning and one of the prettiest in Salta. Farewell horses. Transfer to Salta. End of program .
Days: 4 days / 3 nights
Type of horse : Criollo crosses with Peruvian Paso , trained mountain. Mounts cordilleranas , very comfortable for long journeys
Hours of riding : 5 to 6 hours. daily
Level : for riders of all levels
Climate: Summer : 10-30 ° C , Winter 5-25 ° C. The program is subject to weather conditions in an environment of this type
Includes transfers to and from the city of Salta. Accommodation (3 nights in shelters, one of which with shower with hot water and one cold water). All meals and drinks during the trip and other specifically indicated . Guides, gauchos , horses , saddle bags , pack mules , camping equipment . Kitchen equipment, crockery. First aid kit for people and horses. Not included : international and domestic flights , medical and travel insurance , gratuities and other specifically indicated
Meeting Point: City of Salta
Departure Dates: Sat . October 6, 2012 , Sa . November 3rd, 2012 , Thu . December 6, 2012 , Mi. March 27, 2013 (Easter 5 days of riding ) , Sa . May 25, 2013 , Ju. June 20, 2013 , Lu . July 15, 2013 , Lu . July 22, 2013 , Lu . July 29, 2013 , Sa . September 14, 2013 , Sa . October 12, 2013 , Do. November 10, 2013 , Sa . December 7, 2013 and order throughout the year . Minimum group 5 people
Price: ask