Located 50 kilometers / 32 miles west of the city of Temuco, between Nuevo Imperial and Carahue, the ranch 'Fundo Buenos Aires' is a traditional family-run Chilean farm. The Fundo has 1.200 hectares / 3,000 acres of land and offers a very pleasant country atmosphere with lots of beautiful trails, gardens, a nice swimming pool and exciting riding programs. The facilities are comfortable and the country-style food is delicious. Your host will be Anne Schurch of Swiss descent, the well-known animal and nature lover, known in Chile as one of the best horse trainers in the "Doma Racional", an alternative method of training horses.

Day 1: Temuco - Lago Budi - Fundo Buenos Aires

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in Temuco and transferred to Puerto Saavedra and Lake Budi on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The fantastic landscape of Lake Budi with its islands and peninsulas is perfect for small hikes. Weather permitting, you will be able to see black-necked swans. At lunchtime, a traditional dish will be waiting for you at the restaurant of "Hostería Boca Budi". The afternoon is at leisure, you can relax by the pool of the Fundo, explore the grounds or help with every-day chores on the farm to experience real rural living. In the evening you will be able to enjoy a traditional spit-roast meat. Dinner is followed by a slide show at the Fundo. Overnight in a cabin at the fundo. (L,D)

Day 2: Meet the Mapuche Culture

Today you will learn more about the indigenous culture of the Mapuche and leave the farm for Chol-Chol; there you will have a typical lunch in a Ruka - a Mapuche home, that was built more than 50 years ago and belongs to the Lilche community. In the Mapuche village you will have plenty of opportunities to learn about various other aspects of this culture. After your return to the Fundo Buenos Aires you will be offered tea and cake in the familial atmosphere of the farm. Overnight at a cabin of the Fundo. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Fundo Buenos Aires - Temuco

After breakfast you will be able to choose whether you prefer to go out on horseback or go hiking in the surroundings of the Fundo. Fantastic views of the Andes and a scenic landscape will await you. A final lunch at the Fundo will be served before you are transferred to Temuco Airport, in time for your continuing program/flights. (B,L)

Rates for 2007 per person

Tour includes:

2 overnights with breakfast in cabin, full board, transfers and excursions with bilingual driver-guide.

Not Included:

International or domestic air fares, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses, tips or gratuities, travel insurance of any kind

Rates my vary due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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