Criollo Expeditions
Patagonia Chile
Exciting, unique and unforgettable adventures
at the ends of the Earth!
Read what our clients have to say about us! "Megan is a fabulous guide and great companion. Pre-trip, she answered all of my questions, putting my concerns at total ease. She led my adult son and me on a circuit tour of the refugios in the Torres Del Paine National Park. She knew the trails flawlessly. Her stamina and athleticism greatly exceeded mine, and yet she was always sincerely solicitous of my comfort and “middle age limitations.” I will never forget the exhilaration of standing near the base of the huge granite outcroppings that are the symbol of the park—you would have thought that, with Megan’s help, I had climbed Everest!"
¨Our time with Criollo Expeditions was the highpoint of our six weeks of travel. The Patagonian landscape of Southern Chile is awe-inspiring and Magan Radich helped us experience it to its fullest. We hiked in snowstorms, rode horses in the shadow of condors, watched and listened to spitting guanacos, and kayaked as glaciers calved before us. All the while, we were well-cared for and learned a wealth of information about the ecosystem, its unique inhabitants, and the inspiring lifestyle of the gauchos. It was a magnificent experience that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. We can’t recommend it enough!” Gretchen and Matt Markewciz, Arizona USA
Charlie, USA
¨About one and a half years years ago I went on a trip through South America. Puerto Natales was my first stop. I was longing for a horse back experience in Patagonia and Torres del Paine and, to my luck, found Criollo Expeditions. We did 30 - 40 km long rides every day, the horses climbed up the mountains to old caves, with old indian wall paintings, we rode through rivers, drank water coming from fresh, sparkly springs in the ground and cantered through the vast plains and hills.
There is so much to see in this part of the world and Magan and Boris make sure that you actually experience it: condors, guanacos, foxes, geese, sheeps (of course), the strong patagonian winds blowing over the plains and over the glacier lakes, and almost at all time you can be sure that a mountain lion is watching you from afar. Of course you don't want to miss the Mate by the fireside.
Their horses are great and treated with love and respect, which shows in their loveable individual characters.
Magan and Boris gave me a wonderful experience and made this part of my trip the most memorable one!
Romy Rodiek, Switzerland
¨Though I have traveled all over the world and done many riding adventures, my trip with Boris Radich and Criollo Expeditions, was the most adventurous ride of my life. I never imagined that places existed like the ones we went to, in the Sierra Baguales Mountains, or that I would be riding along with wild horses. My horse, Cumbre was surefooted and energetic, and the perfect horse for me. Thank you Boris and Criollo Expeditions, for an experience that I will never forget!¨
Brigit, Belgum
¨My wife and had the most wonderful vacation experience of our lives. Magan and Boris are the very best hosts we have ever had. Your knowledge and skill of horses go unequalled and you also have some of the finest horses I have ever had the pleasure of being around. I have been skiing in the Swiss Alps to rafting in the Grand Canyon and this trip was the greatest for me. You made everyday a total adventure and surprise, and Patagonia is truly one of the wonders of the world. We will be coming back real soon and bringing some friends with us, can't get enough of the Patagonian beauty and your great hospitality.¨
David Bledsoe
Arizona, USA
" The W Circuit is one of the most extraordinary hiking experiences! Patagonia (and the people we met) exceeded all expectations. It was challenging, beautiful and inpiring to be there...." ~ Linda Howard, Washington DC
" The Torres del Paine hiking trip is an opportunity to see unique, spectacular scenery coupled with fairly challenging hiking..."~Ted Graham, Washington DC