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packhorses
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Need horses to carry your packs or you? Professional guides and their horses are available for hire to go in and out of the valley. (Go to the horseback section under activities for info on riding into the valley.) Here's what you shoulk know about packhorses and packing:
Reserve ahead of arrival. Since horses and their guides are limited, especially during high season, it's recommended to reserve horses in advance. Horses furthermore need time to be readied - shoed, properly fed and moved.
70 kilos max. Each packhorse holds up to 70 kilos divided into two even loads. Packhorses are generally organized into two larger evenly weighted loads (like big backpacks or bags) and one smaller yet lighter load that rests high and between the larger loads. If your larger loads are uneven, items must be moved around to balance them.
Care for the delicate items. Items tend to get smashed, so fragile items should be carried apart or well protected.
All horses are accompanied by a guide.
Choose responsibly. There are many horse guides in Cochamó. So, select carefully from those who have a reputation of caring well for their horses and working responsably as guides. Choosing only based on the lowest price may only support horses' inhumane treatment.
Below, we recommend the most responsible and professional packhorse guides in the area:
Southern Trips
Packhorse: 25,000 pesos (~US$50) each horse.
More info about Southern Trips.
Contact Southern Trips.
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