Day 1:
Transfer from airport passing across San Carlos de Bariloche city. Gatomancha takes you further to the beautiful valley of El Manso where you are welcomed to your comfortable lodge, with time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and fresh water streams of the river.
In the afternoon, get acquainted with your horse and have an easy ride around the area passing through old forests and small creeks. At night a typical homemade dinner awaits in the cabin accompanied by delicious Argentinean wine. Day 2:
Getting ready in the morning, cross the river by horse and head into a green valley that will take you up Mt. Montura for some of the best views of the Manso Valley. Up on the mountain, enjoy a nice picnic before heading back on the steep trail to the valley.
In the afternoon, there is time to relax on the blue riverside before a good Argentinean BBQ awaits. Swimming, fishing or walking are just some of the favorite pastimes. Day 3:
Today, cross over to the next valley with its immense blue lake Steffen. Ride through the forest, passing small open spaces left and right. On the way, cross some typical farms and one of the oldest native families of the region.
The lake is tucked in between the woods and holds a bewildering silence. The water is quiet and welcoming and offers a beautiful opportunity for a tasty lunch on its white sand. After a small nap, head back to the Manso Valley and comfortable beds. Day 4:
Enjoy your last breakfast in the cabin and head down the valley to the west to pass by the National Gendarmerie. Here you need to do your migration papers to be able to get out of the country. On the other side of the border a Chilean Cowboy is waiting with Chilean horses (Argentinean horses are not allowed into Chile). Ride to the West till “Lion Crossing” and have lunch there. After preparing the equipment and listening to an instructive talk, go to the Chilean carabineer's site to finish with customs. Then, it’s on to River Torrentoso where you reach the campsite late afternoon and spend the night in the open air.
Optional: you can combine the first day with rafting up to the limit with Chile.
Possible: transfer from cabin to Argentinean border by car, due to customs office hours. Day 5:
Pack the horses and reach the southern part of Vidal Lake. The few farmers that live here are truly hidden from any luxury and contact with society. Follow the lake up north, climbing above the shore offering occasional views of the spectacular lake. On one of the pebble beaches, enjoy a nice lunch. Then keep on going on paths up to the northern part where you spend the night on a farmer's land. Day 6:
You have a tasty farm breakfast and get the horses ready to ride a stunning trail up to a small mountain lake. This area is uninhabited by people and only used for cattle to graze in the summertime. The trail shows you how once the pioneers had to search for a piece of land to live off and the sacrifices they made and still do.
In the afternoon, head back to the farm where a nice home cooked meal awaits. Day 7:
After some good “mates” (a typical Argentinean tea), prepare everything and go south along the east side of the Lake Vidal until you reach the Manso River. You will fish and probably catch an exquisite salmon trout for a goodbye dinner. With the fish roasting on the campfire, warm your hands and enjoy a nice night under the stars. Day 8:
Packing your stuff, prepare the horses to bring you back to Lion’s Crossing where you say goodbye to these worthy four-footers and their Chilean bosses. A nice welcome awaits across the border and you are taken back by car to San Carlos de Bariloche to spend the night at a nice hotel. Day 9:
After a nice breakfast in your hotel, transfer to the airport or bus station where you can continue your journey.
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