You will spend two nights in a hotel in Salta, on the first and last days of the trip.

During the trail, accommodation varies and is very basic. It includes:

- Three nights at Peñas Blancas, staying in a 200-year-old mud hut / house. Riders will share a dormitory style room with bunk beds, sheets and blankets. There is a toilet, but no showers.
- Two nights in Amblayo staying in the house of a local family. Riders will share a dormitory style room with bunk beds. There is a shower and a toilet (bathroom shared).
- One night sleeping on the floor in sleeping bags in a cabin in El Churqui. There is a toilet (not always working) and a stream where you can wash.
- Two nights camping in Ayuso at the home of a local family (a mud hut). There is a toilet and a sink to wash in.

Please note: You will need to bring a sleeping bag. Sleeping bags and mattresses may be available to rent, subject to availability.

Most meals are prepared over a wood fire. The food is traditional, tasty and plentiful with many fresh and local products. Lunches are usually picnics. Local wine is provided with evening meals.

WATER

You collect your own water from the rivers you pass along the route - the water is clean and pure. Camps are always situated near to fresh water and you cross rivers during the day where you can also re-fill your water bottles. You may wish to take water purification tablets such as Micropur for the water if you are worried.

Situated at an altitude of 1,000m, Salta has a mild, temperate climate but experiences distinct seasons. Being in the north of Argentina, the seasonal characteristics are different to those further south.

The summer season can experience rains from November/December to March, whilst the winter season experiences very little rain from April to October. Temperatures range from 3 - 29c, but winter can be quite a bit colder, with frosts common during July. The days are usually sunny and nice but the evenings and nights might be cold.

You should pack for extreme weathers as the mountains can be notoriously unkind, but you may be lucky and visit during a beautiful hot and dry period.

Tips are welcome but not expected. You should tip what you feel the service is worth and what you feel comfortable with. We would recommend c. USD 10 per day, which can be given to your guide to share amongst the whole team.

Please pack carefully and sensibly: the following guide is here to give you an idea of what to bring. There will be no support vehicle, so you will carry all of your personal belongings on your horses in saddlebags. There is not an exact weight limit, but you will need to pack very lightly. We recommend layers, and thin, warm clothes for cold weather. You will be provided with saddlebags to carry your belongings. You can leave extra luggage in the hotel and pick it up after the ride, but please be aware that internal flights in Argentina may have a lower luggage allowance than your international flight. 

Head
- Equus Journeys strongly recommends that you wear a riding helmet and that you take your own to ensure a correct fit.
- Sunhat for when not riding
- Sunglasses - with a cord attached so they don't fly off when riding
- Buff or bandana for protecting your neck and face from the sun and dust
- Warm hat / headband for evenings

Upper body
- Thermals in case of cold weather (can also be worn at night)
- Long sleeved tops to provide protection from the sun or to keep warm
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Warm polar fleece or equivalent (plus a spare in case one gets wet)
- Waterproof jacket - rain can be difficult to predict and it's better to be prepared

Legs
- 1 or 2 pairs of lightweight, comfortable riding trousers or jodhpurs - we recommend riding in them at home before taking them on holiday to ensure they don't rub
- 1 pair of casual trousers for evenings, such as jeans or tracksuit bottoms (optional)
- Thermals in case of cold weather

Hands and Feet
- Comfortable riding/hiking boots. We recommend short boots with half chaps.
- Lightweight shoes or trainers for the evenings (that can get wet)
- Several pairs of warm socks
- Gloves (optional)

Nightwear
- Sleeping bag with a comfort rating of minus 5c. We also suggest adding a liner, such as silk or fleece for extra warmth
- Pyjamas

Other useful items
- Bumbag for carrying your camera and small items whilst riding
- Headtorch or small torch for moving around camp at night
- Ear plugs and eye mask (for light sleepers)
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre)
- Wet wipes for when no washing facilities are available
- Swimsuit (optional) - there is a small pool in the hotel but no swimming on the ride
- Binoculars (optional)

Personal hygiene items
- Soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
- Small towel

Medical kit
- Any medication you regularly take
- Sunscreen and lip balm - should be high factor
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Painkillers, plasters, anti-histamines, antiseptic cream
- Spare prescription glasses/contact lenses and eye drops
- Imodium or similar anti-diarrhoea medication, re-hydration sachets
- Handwash gel

Other recommendations:
- We recommend travelling in your riding boots and carrying your hat and some riding clothes / any essentials and valuables in your hand luggage - then if your luggage goes astray you are still able to ride!
- Please print copies of your passport and insurance documents and take them with you.
- Backpacks should not be worn whilst riding. We recommend a small bumbag or a coat with pockets so that you can carry small items with you during the day (camera, sunscreen, lipbalm etc).
- Please take your rubbish home with you and try to leave excess packaging material at home before travelling.