Horseback Riding in Chile

If you have ever wondered what it would have been like to have roamed the wild West on horseback like the cowboys of the past, this is your opportunity to make this dream a reality - horseback riding in Chile.

We invite you to join us in a magical adventure holiday exploring the Andes Mountains by horseback. Established in 1840, Cascada de las Animas is the oldest and most experienced operator offering horseback riding adventure trips in Chile.

Our horseriding trips are sold by travel agents and adventure travel companies all over the world. If you are surfing the web for a horseback trip in Chile or South America, chances are you have already seen some of our horseback rides offered by these companies. We have hosted guests from around the globe, many who return each year.

We live and work in these mountains and the Astorga family has been exploring them for five generations. This intimate knowledge allows us to lead you to some of Chile's most spectacular areas. Beautiful valleys, crystal clear lakes, colorful wildflowers, soaring condors, glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks surround us as we ride along hidden trails known only to the mountain horsemen of Chile. Most of our horseback rides take us through areas which are visited only a few times a year by the occasional local horseman or rancher.

Our horseback rides are designed to impress even the most seasoned trail rider. Mountain riding is our specialty and our equipment and horses are especially selected for these conditions. We host many equestrian clubs every year who swear by the quality of our trips. If you have never been on a horseback ride don't worry. Beginners can be secure in the knowledge that our trail horses are specially bred for mountain work and trained to be easily controlled by first time riders. Many of our guests are first time riders, starting out with a short horseback tour, then returning to experience one of our longer overnight or multiday horseback expeditions. (Be sure to check out our famous "Crossing the Andes" trip and our new "Journey to the High Lakes" to get a flavor for what our expedition horseback rides are like.)

We have spent many years exploring the vast wilderness of the Andes mountains and have selected some of the most spectacular campsites imaginable. All food and equipment is brought along on pack mules, allowing us to pamper our guests. Gourmet food is standard fare, as is a musician for entertaining around the campfire in the clear starry evenings. We take care of all of the hard work for you - setting up camp, packing the mules and saddling the horses, cooking and washing - we will even give you a hand setting up your tent if you need, although tents are rarely needed because it seldom rains during the summer months in the Andes of central Chile. Just bring yourself and be prepared for one of the most enjoyable adventure vacations of your life.

If you are searching for what to do in Chile, our horse riding travel packages and adventure holidays may be just the ticket! Join us on a horseback ride this year and experience it for yourself.