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The individual & travels are designed and offered by ecological guides who live in Latin America, and have been guiding in the Andes for many years. They offer this possibility to travel by horse or on foot through this part of NW Argentina, as they know just how unique & authentic this area and the lifestyle of the gauchos still is. By booking one of these travels you support a small company of experts in nature.
By booking for this special trek on horseback or on foot, you support several local gaucho families to continue with making a living in the remote mountains and to keep their traditions alive. This one of the most purest forms of tourism in the mountains, and the treks are organized on a very small scale and bring you to very interesting places which are rarely visited. The group size is as small as you want, and so it is even possible to trek with one or two persons only and your private gaucho guide. It is still rare to see foreign travellers in these areas, so you are invariably welcomed with warmth, shyness and curiosity by the local people.
On our horse treks, the gauchos ensure that the horses you trek with are well treated, well fed and well looked after. We communicate a strict environmental policy to make sure that the eco-system of the mountains is not damaged or spoilt in any way. Both the gaucho guides & clients are briefed on appropriate/responsible behaviour whilst in wilderness areas. Our “Leave No Trace” ethic is applied to all trips in all regions, and as tour operators is something we are careful to promote.
These treks give a deeper insight in the gaucho culture and also give the gaucho families the opportunity to learn from their guests their values & customs, and to accommodate their guiding skills & services.
You can compensate the CO2 emmisions of your flights with ClimateCare, GreenSeat, or more cost and travel effective solutions. (Interested? Contact us for more information).
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