Peru's Mountain Lodge Trail
2008 Itinerary
Day 1: You are picked up at your hotel in Lima at 8:00 am and transported directly to Pachacamac Ranch for a couple of hours to tour local ruins and to gallop on the sand in the waves of the Pacific Ocean aboard classic Peruvian Paso horses. The Peruvian "Caballo de Paso" is a sub-equine breed, originated in Peru, descendants of the Barbican Cordovan horse that the Spaniards brought in the conquest of Peru (1532). They were bred when crossing the Peruvian deserts, originating not to have a characteristic walk like the common horse, rather moving simultaneously the front and rear hoof of the same side. The finest ones have a true gaited four-step timing, and are wholly unique to Peru. After lunch, a nice drive through lovely and diverse scenery brings you to the premier high-mountain resort of Mountain Lodges of Peru, Viñak-Reichraming Lodge. Your evening includes a fine dinner of Novo-Andean cuisine, and time to relax and enjoy the beautiful accommodations in the tranquil surroundings.
Day 2: After a satisfying breakfast you will meet the horses of Viñak-Reichraming Lodge and depart on your full-day ride, which will include an unbelievably gourmet picnic lunch. The American Quarter Horse and Arabian bloodlines that are the foundation stock of the herd are bred and specially trained and conditioned for the high altitude tours and endurance rides. Today’s route will take you galloping though undulating open vistas, climbing rugged high mountain trails, and through scenic riverside towns like La Florida in the picturesque Cordilleras that surround the Lodge. Another delectable dinner awaits you back at the Lodge, and a sound night’s sleep in your comfortable lodgings.
Day 3: Today your ride will encompass parts of Viñak-Reichraming’s own internationally acclaimed Endurance Course, site of the first Peruvian High-Altitude Endurance Trials, and host to regular competitions. Dinner and the Lodge’s wonderful hot tub are the perfect way to end the day.
Day 4: An early breakfast starts a day of travel, your transportation departing back to Lima at 7:00 am. After lunch at one of Lima’s fine restaurants, you can choose to either depart for home, other adventures, or continue your journey with Mountain Lodges of Peru – on to Machu Picchu!
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