Los Andes Mountains Horseback Journey - CHILE

Leave your mark on Earth. Immerse yourself in nature, nourish your spirit, experience wholeness, and serve humanity.

Experience a unique ancient practice; playing native Andean drums in the company of the great horse and therefore lifting your eyes to the soul. This causes complete relaxation and heals all levels of stress. The vibration of the drum resonates positively with our bodies, physically, emotionally and mentally, and activates our immune system.

Date: 07 - 16 February 2025

The Sacred Shamanic Journeys will allow you to:

• Reconnect with the wisdom of our ancestors, truly appreciating their loving guidance on our beautiful journey through life.
• Listen to our animal guides, learning to follow our instincts and allow ourselves to live holistically, healthy and spontaneously.
• Honoring Pachamama- you will experience a feeling of unity with nature, the Universe and with others.

“Every 13,000 years on Earth a sacred and secret event takes place that changes everything. The Kundalini Energy of Mother Earth emerges from its resting place in the Heart of the planet and moves like a snake across the surface of our world. Once at home in ancient Lemuria, it moved to Atlantis, then to the Himalayan Mountains of India and Tibet, and with each relocation our idea of ​​what spirituality means has changed. This time, with great difficulty, the Serpent of Light has moved to the Andes Mountains.” 

- Drunvalo Melchizedek.

Humans are often isolated by their emotions, which can affect their self-esteem, their ability to make decisions, and their ability to lead their lives. In horses, however, we can admire a gentle firmness of mind and a friendly determination. He is always genuine with his nature, knowing that he is the manifestation of the Great Spirit.

Spending time with horses will allow you to feel in your heart the meaning of companionship, achieving mutual and true respect through language and love.

We will be immersed in the middle of the ancestral Andes Mountains at 3,000 meters. in height. Experience the nature of the Andes; the silence of a night under an impressive mesh of stars, lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, rivers, swamps, volcanoes, snow, ice fields, viewpoints, and activities that include walks, horseback riding, livestock operations, hot springs, excursions and night baths.

Activities Program:

Traditional Hacienda San Rafael, Talca and the Andes Mountains

• Journey on horseback guided by Arrieros
• Six days at Andes Mountains at 3000 m. to explore and sightsee
• Experience the silence of the night under the stunning stars
• Active Meditation with Shamanic Drums and Shamanic Journey
• Family Constellations
• Meditation Rites The 5 Tibetans; holistic meditation for your physical, emotional and mental bodies
• Walk: Exploring the Ancestral Landscapes, locating the Ceremonial Site and Birth as a member of the “Circle of Mountain Dreamers”
• Building a Sacred Labyrinth, Leave Your Mark on the Earth
• Psychological Tarot
• Ceremony of Gratitude to the Earth: Bonfire and Mate
• Fogata Conectándote con los Espíritus de la Tierra Ancestral
• Campfire Connecting with the Spirits of the Ancestral Land
• Consecration Ceremony of the Labyrinth, Walk accompanied by your Horse
• Thermal Baths
• Recreational Activities
• Energy Healing for the Community

Opcional: Horseback Riding, Livestock Activities, Night Walks, Excursions

• Local Arrieros will complement our own staff to provide information about the culture and stories of the area.
• The mules will transport all the equipment during the ride, to make the trip more enjoyable.
• Porters will help during the trip and our stay in the mountain.
• Enough time to comfortably adapt to the higher altitude.

Trip Information

Our 10-day trip will depart from Santiago, from where on the first day we will head south, towards San Rafael (San Rafael is a town in the Maule Region, Chile), where we will travel accompanied by the majestic Andes Mountains at our side. side, passing through Chimbarongo (in the Mapudungun language it means “Place between fogs”), famous for the production of wicker crafts; arriving in the afternoon at the traditional Hacienda San Rafael, where we will be for the first 3 days of our trip.

In these three days we will have ceremonies of gratitude and connection with our Mother Earth, individual and collective healing, and recreational activities.

On the fourth day we will begin the journey on horseback guided by Muleteers that will take us to a place in the immensity and pristine nature in the heights of the Andes Mountains, where we will be immersed in nature for 6 days, nourishing our spirit, experiencing plenitude, through Ceremonies and Circles of Meditation, Healing, Connection and Gratitude, and Recreational Activities, such as Horseback Riding, Livestock Work, Walks, Excursions

Itinerary

February 7 / DAY 1 - SANTIAGO - HACIENDA SAN RAFAEL, TALCA

Departing from Santiago,
Meals-Accommodation Hacienda San Rafael

February 8-9 / DAYS 2-3 - HACIENDA SAN RAFAEL, TALCA

Meals-Accommodation

February 10-14 / DAYS 4-5-6-7-8 ANDES MOUNTAINS

Breakfast-Lunch-Meal: Outdoor
Tent Accommodation

February 15 / DAY 9 ANDES MOUNTAINS

Breakfast-Lunch: Outdoor
Food-Accommodation: Hacienda San Rafael

February 16 / DAY 10 HACIENDA SAN RAFAEL, TALCA - SANTIAGO

Breakfast-Lunch Hacienda San Rafael,
Return to Santiago

PRICES AND REQUIREMENTS

Trip date:  February 7 to 16, 2025:

Total investment: AUD 1,950 / CH$ 1.220.000

The trip is limited to only 10 people.

Your personal investment plan:

Investment one: AUD 975.00 due now to reserve space / CH$ 610,000

Investment two: AUD 975.00 due December 31, 2024 / CH$ 610,000
SPECIAL OFFER:
20% DISCOUNT ON THE FIRST 5 REGISTRATIONS: AUD 1,560 / CH$ 975.000

Trip date:December 5 to 14, 2025:

Total investment:AUD 2,100 / CH$ 1.350.000

The trip is limited to only 10 people

Your personal investment plan:

Investment one : AUD 1,050.00 due September 30, 2025 to reserve space / CH$ 675,000

Investment two: AUD 1,050.00 due October 31, 2025 / CH$ 675,000

SPECIAL OFFER:

20% DISCOUNT ON THE FIRST 5 REGISTRATIONS: AUD 1,680 / CH$ 1.080.000

HOW TO RESERVE

We recommend booking in advance by depositing 50% of the Final Price. The reservation confirmation will include the exact deposit of the required amount and final payment before the due date. The receipt of the deposit will be considered as an understanding by ORGANIC FARM CHILE that the client has read and agreed to respect the terms and conditions indicated in this document "Shamanic Journey to the Sacred Mountains of the Andes – Reservation Conditions”

Cancellations and Returns

If you decide to cancel your trip or are unable to travel, ORGANIC FARM CHILE will refund the amount you have paid less our reasonable cost and any fees imposed by other service providers.

Other suppliers' cancellation fees are likely to be higher when the cancellation takes place closer to the Trip start date. If your cancellation notice is more than 60 days prior to the Trip's departure, then the cancellation charges will likely be only the loss of the deposit. If your cancellation notice is less than 60 days prior to Trip departure, cancellation charges may be up to 100% of the total cost. There will be no refunds for unused services after departure of the Trip.

Costs not included in the price of the Trip

Air tickets, unless expressly indicated, visa and passport costs, travel insurance, excess baggage, airport taxes, local taxes and charges such as taxis, washing, mail, telephone calls, fax/email charges, drinks , items of a personal nature, tips and meals not mentioned in the Information Brochure.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included in any of the prices indicated in this document “Shamanic Trip to the Sacred Mountain Range of the Andes - Reservation Conditions”.

International travel

You are responsible for all immigration, passport, visa, health, quarantine and customs laws, regulations, orders, lawsuits and other requirements of countries you visit or transit through. You can consult official travel advice issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by calling (in Australia) 1300 555 135 or visiting their website www.dfat.gov.au. We recommend that you review this information before making your reservation and before you depart.

WHAT TO BRING AND KNOW

What to bring:

Guidelines for the shamanic trip to the Andes Mountains

1. Bring your own sleeping bag, small pillow (optional) and self-inflating mat (optional)
2. Bring riding gloves
3. Saddlebags will be provided to carry personal items, therefore backpacks are not necessary for the trip to the Andes Mountains
4. Don't carry too many things; Clothes are very cheap and it is easier to buy them there.

What you should know:

INCLUDES:

• Shared room at Hacienda San Rafael
• 2 and 3 people in a tent in the Andes Mountains
• All meals included from day 1 to day 10
• Mules will transport all your luggage during the ride
• Porters will help you during the trip and our stay in the mountains
• A cook will accompany us during our stay in the Andes Mountains
• Comfortable tents
• Individual tableware
• Guides and muleteers
• Transportation from Santiago to San Rafael round trip
• Transportation from San Rafael to the Andes Mountains round trip

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International flight to Santiago, Chile
• International airport taxes
• Single sleeping bag, equipment (pillow and self-inflating mat), waterproof poncho with hood and riding gloves.

LIST TO REVIEW

OUTDOOR CLOTHING:

• Mountain boots (essential)
• Wool socks, 2 pairs (can be purchased in Santiago or Talca)
• Long underwear: synthetic, silk or wool (not cotton)
• bluejeans
• Down vest, if you have one (can also be used as a pillow)
• Warm jacket and/or down vest with layers of sweaters or a Chilean wool poncho (can be purchased in Santiago or Talca)
• Sun hat, warm cap (can be purchased in Santiago or Talca) ideal for sleeping and keeping your head warm
• Waterproof poncho with hood
• Bathing suit for hot springs
• Shorts (optional)
• Sandals or slip-on shoes

PERSONAL ITEMS:

• Camera
• Sunscreen
• lip balm
• Personal hygiene items
• Sunglasses
• Sleeping bag, small pillow (optional) and self-inflating mat (optional)
• Horse riding gloves
• personal diary
• 1 towel
• water bottle
• Headlamp
• A copy of your passport and flight reservation
• Passport

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

1. Climate: Cold in the mornings and nights and warmer during the day. The temperature will range between 10 and 35 degrees Celsius.
2. Pack and dress appropriately. Bring clothes that you can layer.
3. You'll be able to purchase beautiful wool sweaters, socks, and ponchos, so don't pack too much with bulky items; It is best to buy them when you are in Santiago or Talca before embarking on the shamanic journey to the Andes.
4. Currency: 1 Australian dollar = 625 Chilean pesos (September 2024). Please note the currency as it may change. Will be updated before departure.
5. Airfare not included

Language & Learning Spanish

Chileans speak Spanish with a strong accent but the language is basically the same with some different uses of words, as in Australian and American.

Anyone who has the opportunity to learn Spanish before visiting will benefit greatly from the effort and work put in. Many Chileans speak a little English, but it is rarer in the countryside or among the local people who work as guides for horse riding. Their skills lie elsewhere, but they are mostly good at non-verbal communication, coming from a background where reading and writing fluently is not the norm.

Basic phrases and words for horse riding.

Horse = Caballo
Reins= Riendas
Stirrups = Estribos
Saddle = Montura
Short = Corto/Corta
Shorten your reins = Acorta las riendas
Shorter stirrups = Estribos más cortos
Longer stirrups =Estribos más largos
¿Confortable? = Cómodo?
Up = Subir (as in subir a caballo: mount / subir la montaña: go up)
Down=Bajar (as in bajar del caballo: dismount / bajar la montaña: go down)
Left = Izquierda
Right = Derecha

Useful slangs to survive in Chile

Cachai? = Do you understand?
Chela = Beer
Bacan = Cool
La raja = Cool / Great
Weon = Stupid / Mate / Dude (meaning depends on context)
Wea = Stuff
Carrete = Party
Cuatico = Weird
Mula = Fake
Ni cagando = No way
Pajero = Lazy
Copete = Alcoholic drink
Piscola = Pisco + coke