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Horseback riding company located at Rio Serrano, the south border of the National Park Torres del Paine, named as the "8th wonder of the world".
Normally we offer 2 horse rides a day (2 hours each), one in the morning and one in the afternoon, in the sector of Serrano Village.
Easy ride, gentle horses, suitable for tourist with few experience riding. Advanced horse riding skills are mandatory, please do not apply if you don't have enough experience working with horses.
The tourism season in Torres del Paine is from October to April. We receive tourists from all over the world, mainly Europe and United States; therefore English speaking at a fluid level is mandatory. Other languages are desirable too.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langueS’occuper des animauxAide dans une fermeAccueil / tourismeEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Workawayers will be able to experience the horses and gaucho culture of Patagonia.
They can improve their Spanish in the interaction with the rest of the staff, and improve other languages in their interaction with the tourists.
Also they can visit the National Park Torres del Paine on their days off.Aide
The main tasks that the workawayer will do are:
- Take care of the tourists, make sure they are having a nice and safe experience during the ride.
- Explain the tourists how to manage properly the horses.
- Assist the guide on the explanations and interpretation of the southern ecosystems.
- Prepare the horses for the ride: clean, muck, saddle, reins, etc...
- Clean the stables.
- Bring the horses from the countryside early in the morning and taking them back there on the evenings; so they can eat and rest for the next day.
On the days off we also provide food and accommodation, if you want to stay at the company facilities.Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Portugais: DébutantHébergement
We provide services for a Hotel located in the area, so will share accommodation with the rest of the hotel staff, in rooms of 2 to 5 people (depending on the moment of the season), private bathrooms, hot water, WIFI.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each day, vegetarian option available.Autres infos...
From our location is very easy to reach to the south entrance of the National Park Torres del Paine (10 minutes by car), so is a great place to base if you want to visit this part of Southern Patagonia.
Please note that if you are applying as a couple, your working schedule, days off and accommodation can not be together.
Advanced horse riding skills are mandatory, please do not apply if you don't have enough experience working with horses.
Emotional Maturity is a MUST to have a good experience volunteering here.
You have to be able to work under pressure, deal with many people and withstand the rigors of adverse climates.Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
4-5 hours/day , 5 days/week
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The surrunding are amazing, I really had time to enjoy and explore Patagonia during the days off or even after work. As you live and eat with the workers from the hotel, it's… read more
Additionally to the scenic work it's possible to explore more of the Torres del Paine Nationalpark.
Accomodation and food you share with the other workers from the… read more
Thank you Juan, Juliette and Romero… read more
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The surrunding are amazing, I really had time to enjoy and explore Patagonia during the days off or even after work. As you live and eat with the workers from the hotel, it's… read more
Additionally to the scenic work it's possible to explore more of the Torres del Paine Nationalpark.
Accomodation and food you share with the other workers from the… read more
Thank you Juan, Juliette and Romero… read more