Argentina Riding Holiday
Ride Argentina: Estancia Riding Holiday Details
Ride across Argentine Steppe – Stay at Luxurious Estancias – Ride World Class Horses – Enjoy Traditional Hospitality – Guided by Experts
Brief Description
- Explore the Argentine Steppe in the shadow of the Andes.
- Ride beautiful criollo cross horses in the company of an expert local guide.
- Enjoy warm hospitality as you learn the human history of the region.
- Immerse yourself in the region’s culture as you ride with gauchos.
Riding Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Huechahue | Arrive & Settle at Ranch
Travel to your Estancia at the heart of a huge ranch. Late afternoon ride to familiarise with the horses, they are all bred and trained on the estancia. (l,d)
Day 2 | Huechahue | Explore the Estancia
Ride into the working cattle ranch with gaucho guides. Stop for a traditional "asado" lunch. Afternoon ride with views across the vast plains of Patagonia. (b,l,d)
Day 3 | Los Pinos | Ride the Andean Steppes
Ride to a luxurious estancia with views of the Andes. The estancias are still run by the families of the pioneers who came from Europe. You stay on 3 estancias during the week, each run by different nationalities. (b,l,d)
Day 4 | Los Pinos | Ride the Andean Steppes
Join gauchos from your ranch to explore the area. You should see lots of wildlife today - red deer, guanacos and flightless rhea. Enjoy a hot bath and a decent meal at the end of the day. (b,l,d)
Day 5 | Collon Co | Ride the Andean Steppes
Ride to your next estancia, stopping for a long lunch. Throw down the sheepskin from your saddle and enjoy a siesta in the shade. Ride across the open countryside and across rivers this afternoon. (b,l,d)
Day 6 | Collon Co | Ride the Andean Steppes
Help out on the ranch, get to know the life and culture of the gauchos as they lead you through their cattle ranch. The scenery is of lovely rolling hills and open water meadows. (b,l,d)
Day 7 | Junin | Cross the border
Ride to a tiny town to stay and eat at a famous restaurant. Relax this afternoon. (b,l,d)
Day 8 | Huechahue | Lakes and Beech Forests
Complete your circuit by returning to your first estancia. Ride along the ride for fantastic views in all directions. (b,l,d)
Day 9 | Buenos Aires | Volcanoes and Hot Springs
Travel back to the airport. It’s well worth extending this holiday with some time in Buenos Aires. (b)
Prices & Departures
2008 |
11 Oct | 25 Oct | 10 Nov | 20 Nov | £1,949 |
Price includes |
Accommodation in estancias, 1 night in hotel; |
| Not included | Flights; personal expenses; tips;
optional carbon offset charge of £25pp. You must bring your own riding hat. If you travel alone and are happy to share accommodation, no supplement is due. If you prefer your own room then a supplement of £487 is payable. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
We can also arrange flights.
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