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Hacienda Los Andes Lodge & Rides
Explore the remote big mountains of Chile's "Norte Chico" (Little North)
*Highlights:* great weather year round, remote rides, 5500 m mountains (18000 ft), petroglyphs & more, Lodge has only 6 rooms for a max. of 12 visitors Description: A 55 minute flight from Santiago to the colonial city of La Serena on the coast and land transfer up into the mountains to the Hacienda. A variety of tours possible, including tough 8 day rides into the mountains for skilled riders or a peaceful two day stay at the lodge with 4X4 trips into the mountains for non-riders. Trips in English, Spanish or German.
Season: Year Round possibilities, though primarily September to April. The weather of the Norte Chico is dry semi-desert and, although it can be cold at night, the days are usually clear and warm.
Physical Activity: flexible. Low for those wishing relaxation and medium or high for those wishing to have challenging rides.
Horseback Andean Wilderness 4 d/ 3 n	Great Adventure Ride 8 d/ 7 n
US$538 p/p based on double September- April - 1 n/ tent - 2 n/ suite at lodge	*US$1784 p/p based on double September- April** - 4 n/ double -3 n/ tent

*Prices valid through August 2007