We begin every ride with an introduction to the horses and the Chilean style of riding because at Antilco we strive to give every visitor a personalized experience. Each rider is specifically matched to one of our twenty four well-trained and sure stepping Criollo horses to ensure maximal enjoyment! Our professional, bilingual guides take a hands on approach and will teach you along the way so that you learn to actually ride your horse, instead of blindly following the leader .From beginners to experts, everyone can experience their own personal freedom on horseback.
This pack trip leads us over unique and amazing landscapes and offers an intimate view of the Southern Chile's stunning volcanic region. During our three days in Villarrica National Park we'll pass through lushly green rain forests, ascend to the arid, sandy mountains, cross high, swampy plains, and traverse snow-covered passes while enjoying the piercing views of the vast, mountainous, volcano-sprinkled region.
You'll learn about the basic care needed when working with horses, cleaning coats and hooves, and handling the bridle and saddle. We'll show the Chilean way of horse riding which is ideal if you want to stay on horseback for several hours and cover long distances. After that preparation we have several options for tours on horseback
Tired of being led around on pony rides? For those who want an opportunity to really ride, traveling country trails on a horse selected according to your skill level, we offer 2 hours and 3-4 hours half-day rides. All our rides take place on single trails on our pastures, along the riverside of Liucura river and in the mountains of the Quelhue mountain range.
This trek offers a great adventure, even for the inexperienced rider. Experience invigorating mountain air and pass a unique night barbecuing steak on the open campfire and setting up tents between the grazing horses. We leave from the farm and ride down the Liucura River Valley, crossing the Mapuche Indian community Quelhue and then begin our climb into the mountains. We ride up to an abandoned farm where we make camp and prepare dinner only a few steps away from native rain-forest. The price includes: BBQ, breakfast, and all camp gear from spoon to tent. (Discount if you use your own sleeping bag). two days, four to five hours on horseback each day. More about half-day to two day horseback rides
This full-day trip follows the Liucura River and crosses the Mapuche Indian reservation Quelhue to a vacant valley. After riding along beautiful narrow and sometimes steep mountain trails we reach the high rolling fields of the Pitraco Valley, where we have a hearty lunch and let the horses rest for a while. On our way back, we cross the Pitraco creek, riding between huge Mañio trees on our way back to Antilco.
Enjoy a documentary filmed by German National TV about our expedition to Sollipulli Volcano, our Chile - Argentina ride and life on our ranch.
Enjoy some impressions of our horses: the morning on the paddock, out riding and finishing the evening on their mountain pasture. A video by our guide Lotte.
Camera and editing: Annelotte Medema. Drone-takes by Hannes Häfner. Check more movies and videos from Lotte at YouTube and at www.annemedemafilm.com
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We are proud winners of the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Trip Advisor Excellence Award.
#2 of 24 Outdoor Activities in Pucon
"A Highlight of our RTW Trip”
Reviewed 8 August 2015, 2016 und 2017 Msmarits
Thanks for arranging that fantastic ride for us, it truly was a trip of a lifetime.
Lindy and Ron Echlin [ronechlin1@gmail.com]
It has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I will certainly be returning some time.
Sarah Barford [menorcaonhorseback@hotmail.com]