Andes Horseback Expedition: 5-Day Gaucho Journey

Embark on a 5-day Andes horseback adventure, ascending to 3,600 meters high and immersing in a cultural exchange with the locals. Explore stunning mountain trails and uncover hidden natural treasures.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Gathering and Departure to the Initial Campsite

Andean Mountains - The group will convene at 8 AM at the Cafeteria of the Mapicsa Accommodation in Las Loicas. Here, the necessary procedures will be finalized. Participants will check and pack their personal gear into saddlebags to embark on the adventure to the first campsite, which will take…

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Sleeping bag
Additional Information

Embark on a remarkable journey by horseback across the historic Andes. Over the course of 5 days, travel with local gauchos through stunning valleys, mountain passes, and volcanic terrains, culminating at the Pichi Trolón landmark on the Chilean border (3,400 m / 11,150 ft).
Camp beneath a breathtaking starry sky, savor traditional Argentine cuisine…

Location
Las Loicas
We meet in Las Loicas at 8 AM at the Mapicsa Lodge Café. (It is recommended to spend the previous night at this small mountain hostel to make logistics easier and share a welcome dinner the night before.)
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Guide02996936153
Mar 6, 2025
The crossing of the Andes with Gaucho Argentino - Amazing experience, unique landscapes that are fully enjoyed with a horse on par. The organization is impeccable. Darío, Jesus, Agustin, Luis, Carlos, Edmundo, Ariel and company are excellent people. To think more you have to live it and it is worth it
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Saratoga
Jan 24, 2025
Amazing experience - Incredible experience in which you find yourself in unique habitat and away from the rest. The quality of the people, the horses and everything we need was very good. They work hard to make sure you have everything you need and are an unforgettable few days.
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Voyager46839408946
Jan 17, 2025
Wonderful this walk!! - The landscapes are wonderful!! Rivers of melting snow, places with volcanoes, snow ice... The meals are very good and varied and the walk is at a very calm pace.
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Karina
Jan 16, 2025
A Journey that will be kept in your heart - It was a unique experience excellent food Dario and his excellent team are watching everything you need the horses in excellent condition all out of 10
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Agostinad934
Nov 1, 2024
Unmatched Experience! - An unparalleled experience! Darío and his team make sure you really live a journey in contact with nature, enjoying breathtaking landscapes, your horses and yourself, something you could not experience otherwise. Everything is exceptional: the attention, the food, the horses and, above all, the human warmth that characterizes each of them. My first adventure was the Crossing of the Andes, followed by Salta, and I will definitely continue adding more experiences.
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40alexisv
May 6, 2024
Out of 10. All the first-class staff, attentive to all the details, we connect with our traditions, with the pacha m - From 10. All first class staff, attentive to all the details, we connect With our traditions, with the pacha mama. Without hesitation I would return to them.
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Mariaisabelg979
Jan 18, 2024
Unique experience - The best experience ever from the beginning to the end. The reception in Las Loicas, the journey through incredible places, the Gaucho Argentino team always taking care of us in all the details, the horses tame and in good condition, everything is excellent and highly recommended. I'm back for other rides
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Road772363
Jan 18, 2024
I loved!! - Excellent experience! 100% recommendable. Everything is designed to enjoy 5 days of adventure and disconnection. The human warmth of Darío, Edmundo, their children, Seba, Ari, Adri and Ana, made this trip unforgettable
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Guillermo1558
Jan 9, 2024
Amazing days - I participated of this ride the very last week of 2023, we received new year in the middle of the mountain, it was a great choice to start like that! Those landscapes we saw will remain forever in my eyes, without doubt it´s a unfergetable experience. The organization and the timing was perfect, the horses were super friendly and the tasty good food made unique moments. Thanks for make me feel the nature like never before. Always grateful!
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301mauriciot
Feb 16, 2025
Great, but can improve! - Positive points: The landscape is from another world, seems to be on another planet, impressive the size of the mountains; fabulous horses, very well domed, docile and resistant; great food and drink, well served. Guides: Fábio and Ariel are excellent, cordial, helpful and polite. Negative point: there is no cultural, historical, regional, etc., before, during or after the horse riding; Dario, although great knight and cook did not interact with our group, he lacks charisma, cordiality and social interaction, even said goodbye to us, at this point, for being the commercial representative “chief”, in my opinion, he lacked, including, education.
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From $1,800
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).