Captain Musters Patagonian Horse Challenge
(Moderate)
Intro
This itinerary is inspired and is part of the great journey that Captain George Musters did with a Tehuelche band in the year 1869. He was the first European to befriend the Tehuelches and to travel Patagonia just east of the Andes Range, from Punta Arenas on the Magellan Strait all the way up to Carmen de Patagones on the Atlantic Ocean. His book “At home with the Patagonians” was the first real account of these natives of Patagonia and his adventures gave him the names of: “the South American Livingstone” and “the Marco Polo of Patagonia”.
   
Day 1
(Bariloche, Estancia) (L, D)
Arrival in Bariloche, the capital of the Argentinean Lake District, transfer to our estancia. Welcome lunch.
   
Day 2
(Camp) (B, L, D)
After breakfast we begin our traverse to the Pichileufu valley going across the folds of the ground we discover beautiful streams, while enjoying the breathtaking views at the top of each climb. We are watched from above by the strange rocks formations of the valley and the gliding Andean Condors.
   
Day 3

(Estancia Camp) (B, L, D) After a nice breakfast and after meeting our horses again, we depart on our journey along the Pichilefu valley to climb up to the highlands of the Steppe. The horizon recedes into the immensity of the landscape with the Andes ahead of us coming closer everyday. Tonight we camp again by an estancia where we can use the facilities.
   
Day 4
(Estancia Camp) (B, L, D)
After breakfast we saddle up and begin was it called the “Mellizas” Traverse along the upper Pichileufu River and on to the Villegas pass and river. This route will take us closer to the Andes and along beautiful streams and forests. We leave the vast Patagonian Steppe and now we ride sheltered from the winds on easy mountain trails.
We camp at night with the whispering sound of the trees above us.
   
Day 5
(Bariloche, Hotel) (B, L, D)
Today we set out on our last day arriving to the small hamlet of El Foyel very close to the border between Argentina and Chile. We then transfer to our hotel in Bariloche and back to civilization, we check in at the hotel and get ready for our “Farewell to Patagonia” Gala dinner to celebrate the end of our adventure.
   

This is a complicated itinerary and could be subject to change.

Included in the price (all exclusive for the group):
- Local horse guides.
- General coordination of the event.
- Argentine horses and traditional gaucho tacks.
- All meals according to itinerary.
- Estancias and camp, twin share according to itinerary.
- All land transfers according to itinerary.
- All camping gear.
- National Parks entrance.
- First Aid materials.
- Radio and satellite communication equipment for emergencies.

Not Included in the price:
- Single room supplement.
- Drinks.