Cascada staff prepare the meals. Visa requirements and costs vary according to your nationality. Be sure you check this with your local agent or with the Chilean consulate near you. The visa should be obtained before your arrival to Chile. Please keep in mind that we do visit Argentina in the 14 day Crossing the Andes trip, so also check if you need a visa for that country.
Chile requires no vaccinations for entry from any country.
There is no malaria or yellow fever, the tap water in most cities is chlorinated and the general standard of hygiene is one of the highest in South America. The central Chile enjoys an ideal Mediterranean climate, mild and temperate, the warmest months being November to February when temperatures reach 29 C which is always very confortable due the lack of humidity. During the trip the participants will be asked to help on seting up camp, lifting their tents, picking up wood, melting snow and other minor duties. A special attitude to perticipation will be asked when the weather turns bad. These animals are used to riding on rough and sloped terrain.