Horseback Riding

Ride the Soul of Patagonia

Saddle up and explore Patagonia the way it was first explored — on horseback. With local cowboys as your guides, ride across vast pampas, ancient forests, and remote valleys where horses are still the heartbeat of the land.

Riding a horse through Patagonia isn’t just transport — it’s a return to the original rhythm of this land. Long before roads were carved or trails were marked, horses and humans traveled these valleys together. To ride here is to surrender to pace, to feel the ground differently, and to connect with something ancient and unspoken. Patagon Quest’s horseback expeditions let you experience the southern Andes as the gauchos still do: with patience, respect, and tradition.

Where the Horse Still Reigns

The valleys we ride through are not touristic routes — they’re active corridors for cattle herders, ranchers, and wild herds of horses. The geography here is open, cinematic: wide river valleys that narrow into lenga forests, deep ravines cut by centuries of meltwater, and panoramic ridgelines that feel like the edge of the world. What makes this region exceptional for riding is not just the terrain, but the living culture of horsemanship — the people, stories, and practices that have kept Patagonia horse-bound for generations.

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Arrival in Santiago/Buenos Aires. Cultural tour of the capital, exploring its history and architecture. Gourmet dinner with local flavors.

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Travel to the first lodge in Patagonia. Enjoy a calm afternoon fishing in a nearby river to settle into the environment.

Full day exploring pristine rivers by cataraft in search of brown trout. Barbecue lunch in nature. Local wine tasting upon return.

Half-day fishing in spring creeks on a private ranch with stunning views of the Andes.Transfer to the second lodge. Traditional dinner featuring a Patagonian barbecue and live local music.

Full day of heli fly fishing in pristine, unexplored rivers, wading through the best spots on foot. Cultural experience with local artisans upon return or an afternoon at the lodge spa.

Fishing day on one of the region's most iconic rivers, renowned for its trophy trout, descending it by cataraft. Evening bonfire with live local music upon return.

Morning half-day fishing in rivers near the lodge. Farewell lunch followed by transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Día 1 – Llegada internacional a Santiago de Chile

Recepción en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Santiago (SCL). Traslado privado a hotel boutique en un barrio tranquilo de la ciudad. Tarde libre para descansar del vuelo o disfrutar de una cena en restaurante recomendado con gastronomía local de alto nivel. Noche en Santiago.

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Día 2 – Vuelo doméstico y llegada al Lodge 1

Traslado temprano al aeropuerto para tomar un vuelo doméstico con destino a Balmaceda (BBA), puerta de entrada a la Región de Aysén. Recepción en el aeropuerto y traslado en vehículo privado (aproximadamente 2 horas) al primer lodge, ubicado en las cercanías de un río de clase mundial. Check-in, bienvenida del equipo de guías y preparación para la semana. Si el horario lo permite, salida corta de pesca en la tarde para conocer el entorno.

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Día 3 – Pesca flotada o wading en río principal

Jornada completa de pesca en uno de los ríos más emblemáticos de la región. Opción de flotada en balsas con guías o pesca en vadeo en sectores seleccionados. Almuerzo campestre en la ribera. Regreso al lodge al atardecer, análisis del día con el guía, cena y descanso.

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Día 4 – Pesca en lago escondido o spring creek

Exploración de un entorno distinto: pesca técnica en un pequeño arroyo de aguas cristalinas (spring creek) o en un lago alto andino de difícil acceso. Transporte en 4x4 hasta el sector. Oportunidad de capturar truchas salvajes en aguas poco presionadas. Regreso al lodge.

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Día 5 – Traslado al Lodge 2 con pesca en ruta

Check-out y traslado hacia una nueva locación, en una cuenca fluvial distinta. Durante el trayecto, se realiza una jornada de pesca en un río de transición, ideal para una pausa activa. Almuerzo tipo picnic. Llegada al Lodge 2, con tiempo para descansar y disfrutar del entorno.

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Día 6 – Lago glacial o pesca técnica en ríos rápidos

Según perfil del pescador, se organiza una salida para buscar grandes truchas marrones en un lago de aguas profundas utilizando belly boats, o bien pesca fina con secas y ninfas en un río de aguas rápidas. Experiencia adaptada a preferencias individuales.

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Día 7 – Pesca de exploración en río remoto.

Jornada destinada a la aventura: se accede a un río de difícil acceso mediante cabalgata corta, trekking o navegación. Pesca en un entorno absolutamente virgen, con truchas poco presionadas y paisajes imponentes. Ideal para fotos memorables. Regreso al lodge.

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Intimacy and tradition

Beyond the ride itself, it’s the shared moments that linger — stories exchanged over wine by the fire, the taste of a traditional Patagonian spit-roasted lamb, or the insight gained from learning local sheep herding practices.
Every stop feels intentional, and every interaction adds meaning to the journey. This isn’t about comfort in excess, but richness in experience. Your horse becomes a trusted partner, the silence feels earned, and each evening ends with a sense of grounding — no matter how far you’ve traveled.