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Kawallu Travel: The Art of Experiencing the Landscape on Horseback from the Heart of the Andean Araucanía
For lovers of experiential tourism and purposeful travel, Horse Riding Holidays have evolved from a simple trend into the most authentic way to connect with nature. In this scenario, Kawallu Travel stands out as the undisputed benchmark—a specialized tour operator that, with over two decades of experience, designs original journeys through Chile's most striking corners.
Passion, Experience, and International Standards
Behind this proposal is Jaime Zaror, an advertising professional by trade and CEO of Kawallu Travel, who turned his deep passion for horses and wildlife into a life project. His vision combines rigorous knowledge of the Chilean horse breed with a deep understanding of the local territory and its culture.
This commitment to excellence led Jaime Zaror, alongside Fernando Soffia and a top-tier technical team, to establish the standards for Chile's new Equestrian Tourism regulation, which has been official and in effect nationwide since 2026. Furthermore, his seven-year formative experience in the United Kingdom—where he worked for The Horse Trust, the oldest equine organization in the world, rehabilitating royal horses, police horses, and military horses—brings a unique perspective to the handling, welfare, and care of the equines used in every Kawallu Travel route.
New Operations in Malalcahuello: Where Nature and Culture Meet
Today, Kawallu Travel moves its base of operations to the Andean Araucanía, specifically to Malalcahuello ("Corral of Horses" in Mapudungun), a privileged environment of ancient forests, volcanoes, and rich biodiversity.
From this new epicenter, the experience goes far beyond horseback riding: it is a comprehensive proposal that fuses horses, nature, and gastronomy, integrating the finest Andean landscapes with a curated selection of food experiences and wine tastings.
Promoting the Kütralkura Geopark and Geosite 31 Salto del Indio
In harmony with its dedication to sustainability and local development, Raúl Torres, partner at Kawallu Travel, plays an active role in promoting the geosites of the Kütralkura Geopark, Chile's first. Of special note is his work managing Geosite 31 Salto del Indio, a space where environmental education, the appreciation of biocultural heritage, and a safe, memorable, and enriching experience for visitors from around the world are prioritized.
Team
JAIME ZAROR
CEO (CHILE)
“The world looks to Chile for high adventure, and Kawallu horse riding holiday offer experiences in Chile that meet the challenge. We connect you with the local culture, we offer a high level of service, the best adventure routes that are also sustainable, quality standards that meet international regulations, but also the best horses”.
FERNANDO SOFFIA
CHILE
“Taking care of the logistics involved in each horse-riding experience allows me to share my knowledge with the local communities, breeders and tour operators, in every aspect of the activities we organize, to provide the same standard in every location and for every rider”.
RAÚL TORRES
CHILE
"Working with communities and creating adventure experiences allows us to learn the stories firsthand and build the narratives for the projects we are involved in."
I look forward to sharing my passion with you soon!
RAÚL DESMADRYL
CHILE
“Preserving the environment and the diversity of flora and fauna is how we make a contribution. Our commitment is to the communities, equestrian farms and destinations that we support along the different routes of the horse riding holiday passport”.
EVA MOSSBERG
USA
“Educating for action, with a sustainable and safe perspective on each of the selected routes, is the commitment to collaboration that permeates all Kawallu Travel experiences.”
