Bueno Aires, Argentina: Gaucho Horseback Adventure in the Pampas

What You Will Experience

Journey just over an hour from Buenos Aires into Argentina’s Pampas and ride alongside expert gauchos on Criollo horses. Explore scenic trails through fields, forests, and open plains, then enjoy a traditional rural lunch with empanadas, local meats, and desserts. Small groups ensure personalized attention and a true taste of gaucho culture, combining horseback adventure with Argentina’s countryside charm.

Highlights

• Ride authentic Criollo horses across the scenic Pampas.
• Explore trails through fields, acacia forests, and open plains.
• Ride alongside expert gauchos and learn traditional horsemanship.
• Enjoy a rustic countryside lunch with empanadas, local meats, and desserts.
• Walk, trot, or gallop depending on your comfort and experience level.

What’s Included

• Full-day horseback ride through the Pampas on Criollo horses
• Guided experience with expert gauchos
• Traditional countryside lunch (empanadas, meat sandwich, local dessert, drinks)
• All riding equipment (saddle, helmet if needed)
• Small group experience for personalized attention
• Insight into gaucho culture and rural traditions
• Transportation to and from Buenos Aires (optional transfer can be arranged for an additional fee)

What’s Not Included

• Personal expenses, souvenirs, or additional drinks
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides or staff

Itinerary

• 9:30 AM – Arrival at the Stud Farm
  Bring in the Criollo horses, learn about gaucho riding gear, and saddle up.
• Morning Ride - Explore dirt roads, wheat and soy fields, cattle farms, estancias, and a forest of acacia trees with options to walk, trot, or gallop.
• 1:00 PM - Enjoy a homemade lunch at a local cottage: empanadas, meat sandwiches, dessert, Argentinian wine, and mate.
• 2:30 PM  Afternoon Ride through the old town center and open meadows with grazing cattle, finishing with an optional gallop.
• 4:30 PM Arrive back at the stud farm and end of program.

Know before you go

• Group Size: Small groups of 2–8 people
• Schedule: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Guides: 1–2 gauchos (depending on group size)
• Dietary Options: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals available on request